A MESSAGE FROM LEADERSHIP
New Ways to Care
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t RWJBarnabas Health, in addition to treating medical conditions, we actively engage on a variety of levels to promote the health and wellbeing of our communities. That outreach takes many shapes, including healthy living classes, educational programs for seniors, partnerships with local arts organizations, providing healthy food and much more. Social distancing and other pandemic-related restrictions haven’t stopped these efforts, only changed their form. We’re providing virtual support for all kinds of needs, including breastfeeding, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, arthritis, addiction recovery and more. People who want to learn about wellness techniques, such as guided relaxation or chair yoga, can find what they need through our online programs. For a full list, visit www.rwjbh.org/events. Meanwhile, we are creatively retooling signature events such as runs, walks and galas to include virtual participation. Our annual Running with the Devils 5K will be going virtual as well (learn more at www.rwjbh.org/runningwiththedevils). Our partners are also creating new events, such as the Somerset Patriots, who hosted sold-out drive-in movies at TD Bank Ballpark with proceeds going to the RWJBarnabas Health Emergency Response Fund to help local healthcare workers. To make a donation to the fund, visit www.rwjbh.org/give. As we reimagine events this fall at Saint Barnabas Medical Center (SBMC), we will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Miracle Walk with a virtual 1-mile walk. Participants complete the walk between Sunday, October 11 and Saturday, October 17. Since its inception, Miracle Walk has raised almost $6.5 million for the SBMC Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. To walk on behalf of our tiniest patients, register at www.miraclewalk.com. Regardless of the limitations imposed by COVID-19, we continue to partner with our communities in providing virtual health education programs, support groups and events. We encourage our community to continually check SBMC event listings on our website (www.rwjbh.org/sbmcevents) for the latest programs and offerings in our new virtual world. How we meet the needs of our diverse communities will continue to evolve, but our commitment to providing a broad range of culturally competent care for our communities hasn’t changed—and never will. Yours in good health,
BARRY H. OSTROWSKY PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER RWJBARNABAS HEALTH
STEPHEN P. ZIENIEWICZ, FACHE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER
VIRTUAL SUPPORT FOR NEW AND EXPECTING MOTHERS WE ARE PLEASED to offer our communities safe places for new and expecting moms to connect online. For more information and to be sent the link to participate in the group, register at the online address provided below. Breastfeeding Support, every Monday from 12 to 1 p.m.: International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants will provide guidance and answer questions about latch issues, breast/nipple pain, milk supply concerns, pumping, supplementation, returning to work and weaning. Register at www.rwjbh. org/breastfeedingsupport. Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.: One of the most common complications of childbirth is anxiety or feelings of anger or sadness. You are not alone. Join our judgment-free and supportive virtual community, led by a perinatal mood disorder certified specialist. Register at www.rwjbh.org/PMADsupport.
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Saint Barnabas Medical Center 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/saintbarnabas. Saint Barnabas Medical Center 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 973.322.5000. Saint Barnabas Medical Center 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 973.322.5000.
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