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HMC Foundation Sponsors 'A Culinary Affair'

ezhelp@eggzack.com (EggZack.com Help) — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:16:26 EDT

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 <a href="/create/news/www.hunterdonhealthcare.org/foundation1.html">www.hunterdonhealthcare.org/foundation1.html</a> or call the Hunterdon Medical Center Foundation at (908) 788-6141.

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Dr.Wermuth Retires After 42 Years of Practicing Medicine in Hunterdon County

ezhelp@eggzack.com (EggZack.com Help) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:10:07 EDT

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.

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Clinton Township Country Run Benefits Cardiovascular Programs at HMC

ezhelp@eggzack.com (EggZack.com Help) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:27:59 EDT

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.

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School is Around The Corner. Snacks Ideas To Keep Your Child Healthy

ezhelp@eggzack.com (EggZack.com Help) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:18:37 EDT

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.

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Hunterdon Regional Community Health Comes To You

ezhelp@eggzack.com (EggZack.com Help) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:21:47 EDT

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 <a href="/js/tiny_mce/plugins/paste/www.hunterdonhealthcare.org">www.hunterdonhealthcare.org</a> or e-mail Pinner.don@hunterdonhealthcare.org.

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Hunterdon Healthcare Recognized by Horizon BCBS of New Jersey

ezhelp@eggzack.com (EggZack.com Help) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:09:53 EDT

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.

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The Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center Offers Meditation Under The Stars

ezhelp@eggzack.com (EggZack.com Help) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:26:46 EDT

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.

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Hunterdon Health and Wellness Centers Offer Free Strength Training Program

ezhelp@eggzack.com (EggZack.com Help) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:29:35 EDT

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.

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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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Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center Hosts Open House July 13th

ezhelp@eggzack.com (EggZack.com Help) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:50:10 EDT

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

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Hunterdon Medical Center Physician Kevin Mooney LeavesPhillips-Barber Family

ezhelp@eggzack.com (EggZack.com Help) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 22:29:58 EDT

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.

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Kathleen Seelig, MA

Director of Public Relations

Hunterdon Healthcare

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