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The Hunterdon Healthcare System is a non-profit health care organization in Flemington, New Jersey committed to providing a full range of quality services that respond to the needs of the community through the following member organizations: Hunterdon Healthcare System has partnered with the Hunterdon Physician Practice Association to form Hunterdon Healthcare Partners LLC, an integrated delivery network dedicated to enhancing your care. Hunterdon Medical CenterThe 178-bed Medical Center provides comprehensive medical, diagnostic, surgical, behavioral health, rehabilitative and preventive health services for inpatients and outpatients. (908) 788-6100 The Hunterdon Medical Center Foundationis the charitable organization which supports the Hunterdon Healthcare System through fund-raising activities and educational programs and seminars. (908) 788-6141 Hunterdon Regional Community Healthwas formed in 1996 to develop community programs and expand home care services. Member organizations include:
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From The New York City Area:Interstate Route 95 (New Jersey Turnpike) South to exit for Interstate Route 78 West. Proceed on Route 78 West to Exit 17 - Route 31, Clinton/ Flemington. Proceed 8-1/2 miles south on Route 31. Turn right at the traffic light into Hunterdon Medical Center's main entrance at Wescott Drive. From The Philadelphia Area:Interstate Route 95 North to Exit 4B - Route 31 North, Pennington. Proceed on Route 31 North to exit for Route 202/31 North. Proceed on Route 202/31 North to the Flemington Traffic Circle. At the circle, Routes 202 and 31 divide. Proceed north on Route 31 to the sixth traffic light (approximately 2-1/2 miles). Turn left at the light into Hunterdon Medical Center's main entrance at Wescott Drive. From The New Brunswick Area:Interstate Route 287 North to Exit 14B, Route 22 West. Proceed on Route 22 West to exit for Route 202/206 South, Flemington/ Princeton. Take Route 202/206 South to the Somerville Traffic Circle. From the circle take Route 202 South for approximately 12 miles, to the Flemington Traffic Circle. Proceed north on Route 31 to the sixth traffic light (approximately 2-1/2 miles). Turn left at the light into Hunterdon Medical Center's main entrance at Wescott Drive. Alternate Route:Interstate Route 287 North to exit for Interstate Route 78 West, Clinton. Proceed, on Route 78 West to Exit 17 - Route 31, Clinton/ Flemington. Proceed 8-1/2 miles south on Route 31. Turn right at the traffic light into Hunterdon Medical Center's main entrance at Wescott Drive From The Morristown Area:Interstate Route 287 South to exit for Interstate Route 78 West. Proceed on Route 78 West to Exit 17 - Route 31, Clinton/ Flemington. Proceed 8-1/2 miles south on Route 31. Turn right at the light into Hunterdon Medical Center's main entrance at Wescott Drive. From The Trenton Area:Route 31 North to exit for Route 202/31 North. Proceed on Route 202/31 North to the Flemington Traffic Circle. At the circle, Routes 202 and 31 divide. Proceed north on Route 31 to the sixth traffic light (approximately 2-1/2 miles). Turn left at the light into Hunterdon Medical Center's main entrance at Wescott Drive. From The Easton Area:Route 22 East through Phillipsburg /Alpha to exit for Interstate Route 78 East. Proceed on Route 78 East to Route 31 South, Flemington. Proceed 8-1/2 miles south on Route 31. Turn right at the light into Hunterdon Medical Center's main entrance at Wescott Drive. |
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Are you a good listener, compassionate and empathetic towards others and want to help people in your community? Then you may want to consider becoming a volunteer for Hunterdon Hospice. Hospice offers a special kind of care designed to support and comfort people living with a terminal illness. Hospice volunteers receive training, which prepares them to provide care to patients and their families in Hunterdon County.
Hunterdon Hospice is now accepting applications for its nine-week training program.
Volunteers provide valuable emotional support to both patients and families and keep families connected to the community. They may assist with the patient's personal care, help with household tasks and errands, or provide respite to caregivers and family members. In addition, Hunterdon Hospice is looking for hairdressers who want to volunteer their time to cut and style patients' hair.
"When families are in need it is the little things in life that are important. Volunteers form relationships with their patients and the patients' loved ones which transcend their role as a "volunteer."
They provide whatever support is needed to enable the family to continue to function," explains Joy Stump, Volunteer Coordinator for Hunterdon Hospice. Stump added, "I continuously hear from our volunteers that this is life-affirming work. They experience moments of laughter and friendship. Patients teach them about life and how to live ones life with courage, dignity and always hope. Our volunteers go home at the end of the day knowing they have helped make a difference in someone's life."
The training program covers all aspects of volunteering so the volunteer is prepared to be with patients and their families.
Hunterdon Hospice is a Medicare-certified, non-profit organization, which coordinates home-based supportive services in the homes of its patients. Training classes meet from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm on Saturday October 24th, and then 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on evenings 10/25- 10/29. The classes will be held at the Hospice Office located at 215 Route 31 South in Flemington.
To arrange for an interview contact Joy Stump, Volunteer Coordinator at
908-788-2573 or e-mail her at stump.joy@hunterdonhealthcare.org. To learn more about Hunterdon Hospice, log onto our website at www.hunterdonhealthcare.org.
Prostate Cancer Screenings Available at Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center
During September, Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, the Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center will be hosting a prostate cancer screening on Tuesday, September 22nd from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center. Screenings will be given by Allen Kern, M.D., of Hunterdon Urological Associates and James Choi, M.D., of Adult and Pediatric Urology of Hunterdon. Men 50 and older, not presently under the care of a physician for prostate problems or not screened for prostate cancer in the past 15 months are encouraged to register. Men 35 years old are eligible if they are at high risk due to ethnicity or family history.
Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer found in American men, other than skin cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be about 192, 280 new cases of prostate cancer in the United States in 2009. About 27,360 men will die of this disease.
The Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center staff wants you to know the following facts about the risk of prostate cancer.
Risk Factors
â— Heredity: Men who have close relatives-a father or brother,
for example, with prostate cancer have an increased risk of developing prostate cancer themselves.
â— Age: As with many cancers, the risk for prostate cancer
increases with age.
â— Race: For reasons still unknown, African American men have the
world's highest rate of prostate cancer, two-thirds higher than white men in this country.
â— Diet: Some studies have shown that a diet high in fat
particularly animal fat and dairy products can contribute to prostate cancer.
Although there usually are no symptoms, early prostate cancer can often be detected by screening. Screening for prostate cancer involves a simple blood test for Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) and a Digital Rectal Exam (DRE). In more advanced prostate cancer, signs that may be associated with cancer but also with non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate are:
o The slowing down or weakening of the urinary stream
o More frequent urination
o Blood in the urine
o Impotence
o Pain in the hips, ribs, spine or pelvic bone
Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center reminds the community that some of these symptoms can be associated with other diseases, and that the presence of cancer can be confirmed only through biopsy.
Registration is required for the prostate screening by September 21st.
If you would like to register, please call (908) 237-2337. Registration is required. The fee for the screening is $20 to cover the processing fee for PSA blood test and is payable at the time of testing.
HMC Foundation Sponsors ‘A Culinary Affair’ to Benefit Hunterdon Hospice and Visiting Health and Supportive Services
On Monday, September 21st, Hunterdon Medical Center Foundation will hold ‘A Culinary Affair’ at Renaissance Plaza in Flemington from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Renaissance Plaza is located at 39 State Highway 12 in Flemington. The event will feature a sampling of fine food and wines from local establishments, which will include: A La Carte - Premier Servers, Blue Fish Grill, Ciao Luigi, Helping Hands Concierge, LLC, 55 Main, Baker's Treat, Grand Colonial, Harry & David, Jakes Restaurant & Bar, La Casa Bianca, Lo Fatt Chow, LLC, Matt's Red Rooster Grill, Metropolitan Seafood Co., Ol' West BBQ, Shaker Café, The Garden Gourmet, The Grill at the Pittstown Inn, The Old River House Restaurant, The Perryville Inn, Triumph Brewery Company of New Hope, and Wonderful World of Wines. Sponsors to date include Atlantic Ambulance Corporation, Hunterdon HealthCare Partners, Custom Alloy Corporation, The Private Advisor, Inc., In Living Color Greenhouses, New Jersey Life Magazine, and Bradshaw Awards, Inc. In addition, guests will be able to browse through and bid on a bountiful collection of auction items, and listen to live music performed by local favorite, 78 West.
Proceeds will benefit Hunterdon Hospice and Visiting Health and Supportive Services. Hunterdon Hospice is celebrating its 30th anniversary of providing physical, spiritual, psychosocial and bereavement support for people with a life-threatening illness and their families. Visiting Health and Supportive Services has been providing certified home health aides to area residents for over 50 years. Tickets to ‘A Culinary Affair’ are $65 per person if purchased before August 17th, or $70 after August 17th. For tickets, visit www.hunterdonhealthcare.org/foundation1.html or call the Hunterdon Medical Center Foundation at (908) 788-6141.
After 42 years of practicing medicine, Albert Wermuth, M.D., family practice physician at Riverfield Family Health Center in Clinton Township has retired. Dr. Wermuth completed his family practice residency at Hunterdon Medical Center in 1969. Upon graduation, he took over a family practice in Lebanon Borough, which was also his home. "I remember the earliest days of practicing medicine out of my home, patients would be waiting on my porch," stated Dr. Wermuth. In the early 70's, Dr. Wermuth moved his practice to Riverfield Family Health Center in Clinton Township. In 2001, Hunterdon Healthcare acquired the practice. In 2008, Riverfield Family Health Center moved into the new Clinton Health Campus Building located next door to the former Riverfield building on Rte. 31 North in Clinton Township. "I will miss the great variety of people and challenges. You never know what questions await you when you walk through the door each day," stated Dr. Wermuth. Taking care of families made medicine special for Dr. Wermuth. Robert Cortright of Easton has been a patient of Dr. Wermuth's for 40 years. He grew up in Pittstown and started seeing Dr. Wermuth when he was six. "Dr. Wermuth has a file on me as thick as the Sears Roebuck catalog," Mr. Cortright joked. "I owe a lot to Dr. Wermuth, he saved my life. He recognized I was having heart issues and sent me to the hospital. I ended up needing quadruple bypass surgery. In my mind, Dr. Wermuth is one of a kind. He is genuine and always puts himself in the shoes of his patients. He truly cares about his patients and takes the time to listen to our concerns. He will be missed," stated Mr. Cortright. Dr. Wermuth will spend his free time doing a lot of work on his summer home. "I would also like to use this time to learn how to cook," stated Dr. Wermuth. Dr. Wermuth plans to enjoy time with his family which includes six grandchildren. Dr. Wermuth resides in Flemington with his wife Muriel. Pictured: Patients and colleagues gathered at a retirement party held on Saturday, July 25th in Dr. Wermuth's honor at the Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center in Clinton Township. Dr. Wermuth (right) poses for a picture with patient Robert Cortright of Easton. Dr. Wermuth has been Mr Cortright's family physician for forty years.
Over 500 runners participated in the Clinton Township Country Run held at Bundt Park in Clinton Township in April. Pictured: John Lertola, Race Director presents a check for $1400 to (left) Nicole Camporeale, BS, RN, BSN, Heart and Vascular Care Coordinator and (right) Kim Coombs, Manager, Annual Funds, Hunterdon Medical Center Foundation. Proceeds will benefit Cardiovascular Services at Hunterdon Medical Center. The 2010 Clinton Township Country Run will be held on April 24th.
What's the first thing most kids do when they get home from school?
Grab a quick snack. Kids are particularly hungry when they get home from a long day of school, making it an ideal time to get some quality calories into them. For kids struggling to maintain or lose weight, it is especially important that the snacks they grab help them meet their goals and not sabotage them. Kids need to eat healthy snacks as well as regular meals. Eating snacks decreases excessive hunger, which can lead to overeating. The role of the parent is to provide healthy foods at snack time as well as mealtime. The role of the child is to choose from those healthy foods.
There are a variety of after-school snacks that your child might enjoy: fruit, low-fat cheese with low-fat crackers, light popcorn, pretzels (without fillings), graham crackers, low-fat pudding, string cheese, soft tortillas rolled up with turkey or ham and tomato. The most important thing that parents can do is act as role models by eating the right things themselves. They can also make mealtime a pleasant time, one that takes place at home more often than in restaurants and fast food establishments, Children eat twice as many calories in restaurants as they would at home. Here are some tips to help you help your child: Set an Example: Make healthy choices for yourself Eat at Home: As a family and at the table Get the Kids Involved: In meal planning and preparation Keep active: Make fitness a family affair Stay Calm: Make mealtime pleasant, not combative.
The Center for Nutrition and Diabetes Management offers Shapedown a Children's Weight Management Program for kids ages 6-18. Shapedown promotes changes in food habits, exercise, self-esteem and weight. The emphasis is on producing changes now that can be sustained in the long run to increase the chances that a child/teen will enter adulthood free from dieting and weight concerns. For more information and fees please call (908) 237-6920.
Pictured: Nicole Schaldone, MS, RD, Registered Dietitian at Advanced Gastroenterology and Nutrition teaches (Left) Evan Gambrill of Ringoes and (right) Charlie Lisa of Three Bridges how to make fruit kabobs. The children are students at Bright Tomorrows Child Care Center at Hunterdon Medical Center and were taught about healthy foods. To make the healthy snack place cantaloupe, grapes, pineapple, bananas and apple pieces on a kabob, role the kabob in low fat vanilla yogurt and then roll your yogurt covered kabob in coconut (or granola, sun flower seeds or wheat germ). This is a great way to have kids try new fruit.
The U.S. Census Bureau has reported that by 2010, an estimated 6.1 million Americans will be over the age of 85 and one in five Americans will be over the age of 65 by 2030. "As the "baby boom" generation enters its golden years, more Americans will require an increase in home health, hospice and personal assistance in the home to be able to care for themselves or for their loved ones," stated Donald Pinner, of Lebanon Township who was recently promoted to Chief Operating Officer for Hunterdon Regional Community Health. Mr. Pinner went on to say, "Hunterdon Regional Community Health has been providing comprehensive and coordinated medical, home health and personal care services to thousands of seniors in the community."
Hunterdon Medical Center's Home Health services are meeting the needs of patients in Hunterdon County and the surrounding counties for many years. With so many area seniors homebound and growing increasingly dependent upon their adult children, using Home Health Services may literally be a lifesaver." Home Health Services provides home care nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, social workers and works in coordination with Visiting Health and Supportive Services which provide home health aides to help with personal care.
"Hunterdon Hospice, Visiting Health and Supportive Services, Home Health and Hunterdon Lifeline help people maintain their independence," explained Mr. Pinner. "Hunterdon Lifeline, a personal response system, has added a medication dispenser to services the department can offer clients. The medication dispenser is a device that is programmed by the caregiver to automatically dispense medication at the appropriate time for the client. The machine will even call the caregiver if the medication is not taken on time," stated Mr. Pinner. Medication compliance is a large factor in allowing a person to remain as healthy as possible and greatly helps a person maintain their independence.
In 2008 Hunterdon Hospice served 325 families. Hunterdon Hospice focuses on the care and on the quality of life. "Care is provided primarily in a clients home, which allows families to be together, and helps provide end of life care which is peaceful, comfortable and dignified," stated Mr. Pinner. Whether it is an assessment of physical capability, blood testing, or a personal response system, Hunterdon Regional Community Health staff can provide the in-home support needed. For more information call 908-788-2562, visit www.hunterdonhealthcare.org or e-mail Pinner.don@hunterdonhealthcare.org.
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey recently acknowledged Hunterdon Healthcare's commitment to providing quality healthcare to the community with a check for $105,525. The financial recognition was given as part of the 2008 Horizon BCBSNJ Hospital Recognition Program (HHRP) and for the hospital's participation in the Leapfrog Hospital Rewards Program (LHRP). The LHRP is a nationally standardized way to assess the value of patient care by measuring performance primarily along two dimensions - the quality of the care hospitals provide and how efficiently they deliver it. According to Michael McHale of Horizon BCBSNJ, "the HHRP was introduced to recognize hospitals for their outstanding commitment to quality patient outcomes and improved clinical and financial performance."
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Robert Wise, President & CEO of Hunterdon Healthcare, Michael J. McHale, MBA, Account Executive at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey and Robert Pickoff, MD Vice President Medical Affairs, pose with the check for $102,525 in recognition for Hunterdon Healthcare's continued commitment to providing quality health care to the community.
Using meditation to focus on the present moment helps us to reduce stress which makes us more relaxed and able to be more effective decision makers.
Mediation can help to improve your power of concentration. The Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center in Clinton will host Meditation Under The Stars.
The free classes will be offered on Wednesday, July 15th at 7:30 p.m., Monday, July 20th at 7:30 p.m. and Tuesday, July 28th at 8:00 p.m.
The Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center is located at 1738 Rte. 31 North in Clinton. To register call 908-735-6884.
Hunterdon Health and Wellness Centers Offer Free Program:
Introduction to Strength Training
The Hunterdon Health and Wellness Centers in Whitehouse Station and Clinton are dedicated to providing health enhancement and disease prevention programs for the community. As part of their July education series, the Hunterdon Health and Wellness Centers will offer Introduction to Strength Training, on July 9th from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Clinton and on July 13th from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Whitehouse Station.
This program will be led by Chris Sidelhofer, fitness supervisor at the
Hunterdon Health and Wellness Centers. Strength Training is an important
part of a fitness program which can reduce your body fat, increase muscle mass and burn calories.
This program is free and participants will receive a guest pass to be used at the Hunterdon Health and Wellness Centers. To register for the program at the Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center in Whitehouse Station call 908-534-7600. The Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center in Whitehouse Station is located at 537 Rte. 22 East, Whitehouse Station. To register for the program at the Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center in Clinton call 908-735-6884. The Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center in Clinton is located at 1738 Rte. 31, Clinton.
Press Contact:
Kathleen Seelig, MA
Director of Public Relations
Hunterdon Healthcare
Hunterdon Medical Center
2100 Wescott Drive
Flemington, NJ 08822
Phone: 908-788-6515
Fax: 908-788-6526
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