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WELCOME LETTER
“During the recent omicron surge, our healthcare workers went above and beyond during an extraordinarily difficult time. Their commitment to their patients and the community was incredibly gratifying and is representative of the extraordinary dedication of our RWJBarnabas Health workforce.”
BARRY H. OSTROWSKY
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, RWJBARNABAS HEALTH
“At Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, our team’s response to the recent omicron COVID-19 surge served as an inspiration to us all. Our team consistently stepped up and volunteered to support their colleagues across many different clinical areas to ensure that we continued to deliver exceptional, seamless care to every patient who entered our hospital when they needed us most.”
BILL ARNOLD
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
1 Robert Wood Johnson Pl., New Brunswick, NJ 08901 888.MD.RWJUH (888.637.9584)
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Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. For more information, see link on our home page at www.rwjbh.org/newbrunswick. RWJUH New Brunswick cumple con las leyes federales de derechos civiles aplicables y no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, nacionalidad, edad, discapacidad o sexo. ATENCIÓN: Si usted habla español, servicios de asistencia lingüística, de forma gratuita, están disponibles para usted. Llame al 888.637.9584. RWJUH New Brunswick konfòm ak lwa sou dwa sivil Federal ki aplikab yo e li pa fè diskriminasyon sou baz ras, koulè, peyi orijin, laj, enfimite oswa sèks. ATANSYON: Si w pale Kreyòl Ayisyen, gen sèvis èd pou lang ki disponib gratis pou ou. Rele 888.637.9584.
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WELCOMING A NEW CHIEF NURSING OFFICER
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) has named Courtney Vose, DNP, MBA, RN, APRN, NEA-BC, FAAN, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). With more than two decades of clinical, C-suite, academic and management experience, Dr. Vose is a proven leader and expert in driving nursing excellence and research. In her new role, she is responsible for integrating and coordinating nursing practices across all service lines. Her reputation for cultivating a high-performing nursing culture complements RWJUH’s history of nursing excellence as one of only seven programs in the world to receive Magnet Recognition for nursing six consecutive times.
FIRST-IN-U.S. ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGY COMES TO RWJUH
The future of cardiac imaging recently arrived from France at RWJUH and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS) with the MELODY robotic tele-cardiac ultrasound technology. The system features a robotic arm, an ultrasound machine and video-conferencing technology that connects the patient with an expert at two separate locations, providing more access to expert diagnostic imaging. It’s the first technology of its kind deployed in the U.S. for clinical use. Experts in France and the RWJUH and RWJMS cardiovascular team, led by Partho Sengupta, MD, FACC, recently tested the system, performing several hours of transAtlantic diagnostic ultrasound imaging in real time over a routine 4G cellular network.
LEADING IN LGBTQ HEALTHCARE EQUALITY
RWJBH has been recognized as a “Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality” by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the country’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, for the sixth consecutive year. The honor is based on an annual assessment of healthcare institutions that are leaders in inclusive policies and practices related to LGBTQ patients, visitors and employees.
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2. WELCOME LETTER.
A community update from our CEOs.
4. ‘I FEEL LIKE A NEW,
DIFFERENT PERSON.’
Transplant and weight loss surgeries give a high-risk kidney patient a new life.
6. FIXING A MYSTERY
INJURY. Finding the right specialist helps make an athlete a champion.
8. COPING WITH LEAKAGE
AND MORE. Care is available for common conditions like pelvic organ prolapse and incontinence.
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9. 3 FAST FACTS ABOUT
CANCER CLINICAL
TRIALS. Where to find the latest treatments.
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10. LISTENING TO YOUR HEART.
What a digital device can tell you about your health.
12. THE FREEDOM TO BREATHE.
With a double lung transplant, a local hero gets his life back.
14. OVERCOMING EATING
DISORDERS. Why cases are on the rise in teens.
15. A BOLD VISION. Children’s
Specialized Hospital aims to help all kids reach their full potential.
16. TOBACCO RECOVERY AT YOUR FINGERTIPS. A new service provides customized support.
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17. STRIVING FOR HEALTH
EQUITY. RWJUH tackles disparities to better serve a diverse community.
18. BACK IN THE RING. Robotic hysterectomy surgery returns a woman to action.
20. ‘A CRITICAL INITIATIVE.’
How a key charitable foundation supports expansion of RWJUH services.
22. GOAL: A HEALTHIER
COMMUNITY. A countywide partnership assesses and meets local needs.
23. A PLACE FOR FAMILY
PLANNING. New services provide equitable access.
