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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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Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center Hosts Open House July 13th
Come workout for free! The Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center in Clinton invites the community to their open house on Monday, July 13th
from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. WDVR 89.7 & 91.9 FM will broadcast live
from the event.
Attendees will enjoy open access to the Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center, which includes use of the pool, whirlpool, cardio equipment, various weight equipment and complete locker facilities. Special activities schedule includes:
4:30 p.m. - Spin Class
5:00 p.m. - Cardio Dance
5:30 p.m. - Belly Dance
5:30 p.m.- Tai Chi
6:00 p.m.- BodyStep
6:30 p.m. - Yoga
7:00 p.m. -Strength Training
7:00 p.m. - Spin Class
7:00 p.m. - Deep Water
Special membership incentives will be available at the open house. The Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center is located at 1738 Rte. 31 North in Clinton. For more information call Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center at 908-735-6884.
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
www.hunterdonhealthcare.org ( http://www.hunterdonhealthcare.org/ )
Hunterdon Healthcare is now on Facebook - Become a fan today!
Benefits of Tai Chi Topic of Program
As part of their Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies lecture series, Hunterdon Medical Center and the Clinton Book Shop will host an evening program, The
Benefits of Taiji (Tai Chi). This program will be held on Thursday, July
16th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Clinton Book Shop located on Main Street in Clinton.
Taiji or Tai Chi is a noncompetitive, gentle physical exercise and
stretching that has existed for more than 2000 years. David Grantham, Tai
Chi Instructor at the Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center will demonstrate and explain how Tai Chi can be used to help reduce stress, increase flexibility, improve muscle strength and definition, increase energy, stamina and agility and promote serenity.
This program is free of charge. All participants will receive a guest pass to be used at the Hunterdon Health and Wellness Centers in Clinton or Whitehouse Station. To register call the Clinton Book Shop at 908-735-8811.
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
www.hunterdonhealthcare.org ( http://www.hunterdonhealthcare.org/ )
Hunterdon Healthcare is now on Facebook - Become a fan today!
After 26 years of practicing medicine in Hunterdon County, Kevin Mooney, M.D., Family Practice Physician at Phillips-Barber Family Health Center in Lambertville has left to start the next chapter of his career.
"I am not retiring, I plan to do locums and work six months out of the year for the rest of my life, hopefully up in Canada to be near family," explained Dr. Mooney. His last day at Phillips-Barber was May 31st.
Dr. Mooney went to Medical School in Canada and upon graduation went to practice medicine in the Yukon Territory where he was the first doctor to work in the small community of Furo. "We had a four bed hospital in Furo then I moved to Whitehorse, the capital of the Yukon, where we had ten doctors and a slightly larger hospital," stated Dr. Mooney.
After three years in the Yukon, Dr. Mooney went to practice medicine in Zambia, Africa and then to South Africa where he worked in a mission hospital. He traveled back to Eastern Ontario Canada and practiced medicine for a few years and decided he was interested in teaching. He has been teaching residents since 1977, where he taught and practiced medicine in Canada, Illinois and in Maine before making the move to Flemington, NJ and becoming part of the staff at Phillips-Barber Family Health Center and on the faculty of Hunterdon Medical Center's Family Medicine Residency Program.
While at Hunterdon Medical Center, Dr. Mooney was named Physician of the Year in 2003 by the ARC of Hunterdon. "I can't imagine not practicing medicine. There is a need for family practice in the United
States and Canada. I am enthusiastic and looking forward to the
future," stated Dr. Mooney. Dr. Mooney will spend six months of the
year working in Montreal and helping to take care of his mother who is 89.
Dr. Mooney went on to say, "Being at Hunterdon Medical Center has been the best experience, the physicians, nurses and staff is fantastic.
This is an oasis and we are so fortunate to have a hospital like this in our community. I will miss my patients, the residents and my colleagues. We have been privileged to have great residents. Someone like Elizabeth Koorie, M.D. was talented the day she walked through the door." Dr. Koorie graduated from the Family Medicine Residency Program in 2008 and is a physician at Phillips-Barber Family Health Center. In addition, Cindy Barter, M.D., Family Practice Physician has
joined the practice. Dr. Barter will also take over Dr. Mooney's
position as the Medical Director for the Hunterdon County Department of
Health. Most of Dr. Mooney's patients will be transitioned to Dr.
Koorie and Dr. Barter. "I don't worry about my patients; I know they are in good hands," stated Dr. Mooney.
Pictured: Kevin Mooney, M.D., Family Practice Physician at Phillips-Barber Family Health Center in Lambertville discusses a chart
with Elizabeth Koorie, M.D. After, 26 years, Dr. Mooney has left the
practice to do locums.
Press Contact:
Kathleen Seelig, MA
Director of Public Relations
Hunterdon Healthcare
As part of their Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies lecture series,
Hunterdon Medical Center and the Clinton Book Shop will host an evening
program, Supersize Your Veggies: Eating in a Vegetarian Style. This
program will be held on Thursday, June 18th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the
Clinton Book Shop located on Main Street in Clinton.
"Eat your veggies." is a phrase uttered by most parents to their
children at the dinner table. Parents know vegetables are an important
source of many nutrients, including potassium, dietary fiber, folate
(folic acid), vitamin A, vitamin E, and vitamin C. Velta Soucie, RD,
Registered Dietitian at the Center for Nutrition and Diabetes Management
will discuss how attendees can add more vegetables to their diet.
Vegetarian diets will also be a focus of this informative presentation.
This program is free of charge. All participants will receive a guest
pass to be used at the Hunterdon Health and Wellness Centers in Clinton
or Whitehouse Station. To register call the Clinton Book Shop at
908-735-8811.
Pamela Vlahakis, RN, CEN, CRN, CBCN nurse coordinator of the Hunterdon
Regional Breast Care Program at the Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center passed
the first Certified Breast Care Nurse (CBCN) Examination administered by the
Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation. Ms. Vlahakis is one of 120
nurses to pass the first administration of the Certified Breast Care Nurse
Examination, which means only 120 nurses in the country hold this
certification.
Ms Vlahakis has more than 30 years of nursing experience focused in
emergency, interventional radiology, and oncology nursing. At Hunterdon
Regional Cancer Center, Ms. Vlahakis works with a multidisciplinary team to
initiate the development of a virtual breast care program that has proven to
be a model for other tumor site strategies, as well as the foundation for
the addition of the clinical care coordinator for other disease-specific
service lines. Her responsibilities include case management, education, and
navigation of patients from detection to diagnosis of both benign and
malignant breast disease.
Ms. Vlahakis received her associate of arts degree in nursing from Morris
Harvey College, Charleston, West Virginia. She is currently enrolled in the
Masters in Nursing program at Fairleigh Dickinson University. She is
certified in emergency nursing, as well as radiological and imaging nursing.
She recently presented at the Association of Community Cancer Centers Annual
National Conference on successful implementation of the nurse navigator role
in community-based oncology programs. Ms. Vlahakis resides in Annandale,
New Jersey.
To learn more about the Hunterdon Regional Breast Program call 908-237-2362
or visit www.hunterdonhealthcare.org.
Pictured: Pamela Vlahakis, RN, CEN, CRN, CBCN is nurse coordinator of the
Hunterdon Regional Breast Care Program at the Hunterdon Regional Cancer
Center.
Hunterdon Healthcare introduces a new service called Dermedics, laser
skincare available at Hunterdon Family Medicine located in the Hunterdon
Medical Pavilion, 190 Rte. 31, Ste. 500 in Flemington.
Dermedics provides laser treatments for acne, skin rejuvenation, sun
damaged skin, brown spots, facial veins and rosacea. Dermedics uses the
IsolazT Laser System for revolutionary acne therapy and skin
rejuvenation. It is the only therapy in the world that combines a
vacuum to apply gentle pressure on an individual's pores with a
painless laser to help destroy the acne causing bacteria, resulting in
radiant clear skin. The laser light and vacuum energy can also help to
treat sun-damaged skin, brown spots and tiny broken capillaries,
purifying the skin from the inside out.
In addition, the service offers laser hair removal and laser treatment
for cellulite. Cellulite can be treated with the Tri-ActiveT Laser
Dermology(SM) system which combines the use of six diode lasers with
gentle suction and massage. The massage works beneath the skin to
stimulate lymphatic drainage and breaking up the connective tissue
surrounding fat. This results in a tighter appearance in the treated
area. The heat stimulates microcirculation, which restores the skin's
normal balance and provides a healthier appearance.
This service is provided by Jerrold Gertzman, M.D. and Stacey
Fornarotto, MS, PA-C. Dr. Jerrold Gertzman is a family practice
physician at Hunterdon Family Medicine. After receiving his medical
degree from Boston University School of Medicine, Dr. Gertzman completed
his residency in Family Medicine at Hunterdon Medical Center. He is
certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and a member of The
American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery. Stacey Fornarotto, MS,
PA-C is a Physicians Assistant with Hunterdon Family Medicine. Ms.
Fornarotto received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology From
Trenton State College. She graduated with honors from Robert Wood
Johnson's Physician Assistant Program where she earned her Masters
degree. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants
and the New Jersey State Society of Physician Assistants. Ms,
Fornarotto received training in laser cosmetic procedures from the
University of Pennsylvania and additional training from Aesthera and
Cynosure.
To schedule an appointment for a laser treatment consultation call
908-788-6161.
Each spring Hunterdon Healthcare celebrates the over 400 volunteers who
serve at Hunterdon Medical Center and its satellite offices. In 2008 the
volunteers contributed over 60,000 hours of service, through which
$1,233,570.00 in additional programs and services were provided.
Pictured: 60 of the 400 volunteers, including two of the pet therapy dogs,
who actively volunteer for Hunterdon Healthcare gathered in celebration of
the over 60,000 hours of service and over $1 million in savings. Also
pictured on the far left is Lynne Danik, Director of Volunteer Services, and
on the far right is Karen DiPaola, Volunteer Services Coordinator.
Welcome in spring with a delicious
dinner in support of Hunterdon Healthcare. The Hunterdon Medical Center
Foundation (the fundraising entity of Hunterdon Healthcare) and Tbones,
a Tuscan Steakhouse at the Bridgewater Marriott at 700 Commons Way,
Bridgewater, NJ, have join forces for a special dinner on Friday, May
15, 2009 to benefit programs and services provided through Hunterdon
Healthcare.
The evening’s $55 prix fixe dinner menu includes a choice of
appetizer, a main course, and dessert, as well as a complementary glass
of wine. Dinner price includes a choice of soft drink as well.
Gratuity, tax and additional alcoholic beverages are not included. Menu
choices reflect an assortment of healthy yet scrumptious options,
including organic field greens or Tbones signature steakhouse chowder;
and grilled naturally raised NY strip steak, organic salmon, Griggstown
chicken, or truffled sweet pea and mascarpone ravioli. To round out the
meal with a tasty finish, choose from crème brulee or a sorbet sampler.
Proceeds from the dinner will benefit Hunterdon Medical Center
Foundation, the fundraising entity of Hunterdon Healthcare in
Flemington, NJ.
Join us for a delicious Friday night to celebrate the end of a long
work week. Bring the family, friends and neighbors. A kids menu option
will be available. Reservations are recommended. Contact Tbones
directly to make a reservation - (908) 482-0007 - and please mention
this benefit dinner event for Hunterdon Healthcare.
As a special bonus to any guest supporting this benefit dinner event,
Bridgewater Marriott is offering a promotional 1 night stay at a
discounted price of $99 in their award-winning hotel, with a portion of
the proceeds to benefit Hunterdon Healthcare.
Hunterdon Healthcare exists to prevent disease, illness and injury; to
seek cures; relieve pain; give comfort; and inspire a healthy way of
living. Hunterdon Medical Center, the flagship hospital, is
acknowledged as a leader in developing comprehensive medical and health
care services. Hunterdon Medical Center treats over 8,600 inpatients
annually, with 33,000 Emergency Department visits and over 292,000
outpatient visits per year. The 178-bed hospital provides a full range
of preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic inpatient and outpatient
hospital and community health services.
For more information on Hunterdon Healthcare visit
www.hunterdonhealthcare.org. If you need a physician, call Hunterdon
Medical Center’s Physician Referral Service at 1-800-511-4HMC.
For more information about Tbones and sample menus, visit
www.tbonessteak.com.
Each year Hunterdon Healthcare celebrates its nursing staff during
Nurses' Week. "Nurses: Building a Healthy America," is the theme
for Nurses' Week 2009, as selected by the American Nurses Association.
This national recognition is celebrated May 6-May 12, the birthday of
Florence Nightingale, who is the founder of nursing as a modern
profession. This celebratory week also incorporates National Student
Nurse Day and National School Nurse Day as well. Nurses' Week helps
raise awareness of the value of nursing and aids in educating the public
about the role nurses play in meeting the health care needs of the
American people.
Often described as an art and a science, nursing is a profession that
embraces dedicated people with varied interests, strengths and passions
because of the many opportunities the profession offers. Nurses have
many roles in varied settings, such as hospitals, physician offices,
schools, clinics, long term care, and research. Nurses have a passion
for their profession and their patients, serving as patient advocates
and exhibiting a strong commitment to patient safety.
Hunterdon Healthcare employs over 400 nurses. The nurses of Hunterdon
Healthcare achieved Magnet designation. This prestigious award
recognizes hospitals for excellence in nursing care. Only 5.1% of all
health care organizations in the United States have achieved Magnet
status.
One of the highlights of Hunterdon Healthcare's recognition of its
nursing staff is the Blessing of the Hands Ceremony. The ceremony,
performed by Chaplain Jim DeVries, touches the hearts of the dedicated
nurses who are an integral part of Hunterdon Healthcare's full circle
of care. The Blessing of the Hands is from In Praise of Hands by Diann
Neu. This Nightingale Moment was adapted by Corlette Pierson, Pastoral
Care Resident at Rusch-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center in
Chicago, IL. The Blessing, called Nurses' Hands reads:
Blessed be these hands that have touched life.
Blessed be these hands that have felt pain.
Blessed be these hands that have embraced with compassion.
Blessed be these hands that have been clinched with anger or withdrawn
in fear.
Blessed be these hands that have drawn blood and administered
medicine.
Blessed be these hands that have cleaned beds and disposed of wastes.
Blessed be these hands that have anointed the sick and offered
blessings.
Blessed be these hands that grow stiff with age.
Blessed be these hands that have comforted the dying and the dead.
Blessed be these hands, we hold the future in these hands.
Blessed be our hands for they are the work of Your hands, O Holy One.
Hunterdon Healthcare System will hold its annual meeting on Thursday,
May 7th at 5:00 p.m. in the auditorium at Hunterdon Medical Center.
During the meeting new trustees will be elected and Robert Wise,
President and CEO for Hunterdon Healthcare will give a presentation
regarding achievements in 2008. The event is open to the public.