Thursday, May 9, 2013
Survey by national health care organization The Leapfrog Group reveals medical center maintained overall excellence in 2012.
Saint Barnabas Medical Center continued to excel in overall safety in 2012, a report card issued by a health care quality organization revealed Wednesday. In its annual survey, the national nonprofit organization The Leapfrog Group said the hospital maintained its A rating based on 26 benchmarks including preventable medical errors, accidents, injuries and infections for similar type national general acute-care hospitals, according to a report on NorthJersey.com. But the hospital was not alone when garnering the top grade, the report said, as 40 percent of New Jersey's hospitals received A's from the organization. Because of that positive feedback, the state was elevated from 15th to sixth place in national rankings of hospital safety. "…
Friday, December 21, 2012
The Weight Loss Institute of New Jersey at Saint Barnabas has several tips to avoid gaining weight during the holiday season.
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Friday, December 21, 2012
The holidays are here and often food is the centerpiece of festivities and celebrations, but the holiday season doesn’t mean you have to pack on the pounds or add inches to your waist. The Weight Loss Institute of New Jersey wants you to celebrate and enjoy your favorite foods; the key is moderation and balance. Here are some tips: Be realistic – trying to lose weight during the holidays may be a “self-defeating” goal—a better goal would be to maintain weight. Get moving! Find activities the whole family can do such as walking, biking, hiking or bowling. Take the edge off your hunger before a party – going to a party feeling hungry can sabotage the strongest willpower, so eat a small, low-fat snack before you head out door. Make just one …
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Tuesday, November 20, 2012
With cold and flu season upon us, Saint Barnabas offers some tips to protect yourself.
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Tuesday, November 20, 2012
The following has been submitted by Samantha Anton of Saint Barnabas Medical Center: As cold and flu season gets into full swing, Saint Barnabas Medical Center reminds residents that there are many precautions to take to stay healthy. “The common cold and flu can spread from person to person in several ways,” said board-certified internist Mindy Houng, MD, Practice Director from the Saint Barnabas Internal Medicine Faculty Practice. “The most common include breathing in air with droplets produced by coughing and sneezing, touching something with the virus on it (such as a counter top or door knob) and then touching the mouth, nose or eyes.” Symptoms of colds and flu vary and may include one or more of the following: runny nose, congestion…
Friday, November 16, 2012
Saint Barnabas Medical Center is offering a free eight-week support group for those who lost loved ones through death
The holiday season can be a difficult time for those who recently experienced the death of a loved one. The Pastoral Care Department at Saint Barnabas Medical Center is offering a free public bereavement support group to help others through the period from Thanksgiving to the New Year. The support group will meet every week from 6:30 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday from November 13 to January 8 at the interfaith chapel inside Saint Barnabas. Group discussions will cover a variety of topics, including how to handle sadness and pain and adjusting to life changes. Participation is limited and people must register and speak with a bereavement councilor to see if the group is right for them, said the Rev. Thomas Craig, director of pastoral care. “…
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Friday, October 19, 2012
Saint Barnabas will hold the symposium among a myriad of events.
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, The Department of Psychosocial Support Services in the Cancer Program at Saint Barnabas Medical Center will sponsor a free Breast Cancer Symposium on Monday, October 29 from 6-9 p.m. in the hospital’s Islami Auditorium. Richard Michaelson, MD, Chief Medical Director, and a multidisciplinary team of experts will address how to make the most of your doctor visits, lymphedema reduction and innovative treatments, employment and insurance issues and treatment for anxiety and depression. A light dinner will be provided and free parking will be available in the main visitors’ lot. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer in women, next to lung cancer, according to the American Cancer …
Monday, August 27, 2012
Saint Barnabas Medical Center is the birthplace of 'Jersey Shore' star's first child, Lorenzo Dominic LaValle.
Welcome Lorenzo, meet Mama Snooki. Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, one of the stars of 'Jersey Shore,' gave birth this morning at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston. Lorenzo Dominic LaValle was born just before 3 a.m., NJ.com reports. The baby boy weighs 6 pounds, 5 ounces and is healthy according to a report by MTV. Snooki is engaged to reality TV star Jionni LaValle. This is her first child.
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Monday, July 30, 2012
September 9 will be the 25th Anniversary of National Cancer Survivors Day.
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Monday, July 30, 2012
In recognition of the 25th Annual National Cancer Survivors Day, the Saint Barnabas Cancer Program is inviting their patients to a Celebration of Life Luncheon on Sunday, September 9. This special event celebrates the courage of cancer survivors, the fortitude of their health caregivers, and the support of their loved ones. The afternoon is hosted by The Saint Barnabas Cancer Program and will take place from 12 to 3 p.m. at Mayfair Farms, 481 Eagle Rock Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052. Celebration of Life will feature a presentation entitled “A Life in the Balance: A Comic’s Story of Surviving Cancer with Laughter and a Passion for Living” by keynote speaker Scott Burton. An 18-year osteosarcoma survivor, Mr. Burton is an award-winning …
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Saint Barnabas Medical Center is inviting children, aged 4-8, to a free Teddy Bear Clinic on Wednesday, July 18.
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Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Saint Barnabas Medical Center is inviting children, aged 4-8, to a free Teddy Bear Clinic on Wednesday, July 18. Kids can bring their teddy bears or favorite stuffed animals to the luau themed-clinic to learn about medical equipment and procedures to become comfortable with visiting a hospital. Together, children and their “patients” will visit a series of interactive play stations so that children will have a good time learning that they don’t have to fear a trip to the hospital. “The Teddy Bear Clinic is designed to be similar to the experiences that children and their family members might have when they go for an annual checkup or are admitted into the hospital,” says Danielle Martino, a Child Life Therapist at Saint Barnabas. “…
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Monday, July 2, 2012
Will Rogers Institute donates $40,000 to the Saint Barnabas Medical Center Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
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Monday, July 2, 2012
Summertime movies are as much a part of the fabric of American culture as baseball and barbeques. As the weather gets warm, patrons frequent cool movie theaters for some entertainment and a break from the heat. In many theaters, summertime also means that movie patrons across the country are asked participate in a time-honored tradition, the Will Rogers Institute fundraising campaign which began in 1936. This summer is no different and Clearview Cinemas continues to partner with the Will Rogers Institute to continue the tradition. As the donation can is passed down the aisle or you are asked to make a special purchase at the concession stand, do you ever wonder if the Will Rogers Institute supports local initiatives? Actually, it does…
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Registration ends Friday for event that helps families be comfortable at Saint Barnabas Medical Center.
If being in a hospital is scary for adults, it can be terrifying for children. To lessen their anxieties about being in the hospital, Saint Barnabas Medical Center is inviting children ages 4 through 8 to bring their teddy bears or favorite stuffed animals to a Teddy Bear Clinic on July 20. (Registration ends July 15). The event will follow an open house format where children will learn about medical equipment and procedures to become comfortable with visiting a hospital. Together, children and their stuffed animal “patients” will visit a series of 16 interactive play stations so that kids will have a good time learning that they don’t have to fear a trip to the hospital. “The Teddy Bear Clinic is designed to be similar to the experiences…
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Brian Hurrel
11:45 am on Monday, September 3, 2012
You're joking, Mr. Gaine. Right? Do you actually think the only hours and days teachers work are those days when they are in the building? I no longer teach, but after 3 years of ignorant and clueless teacher bashing, it's getting pretty old, especially when trolls feel the need to toss in a jab at teachers in an article that has absolutely nothing to do with education. Get your facts straight. I… more ›