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Mark J. Krasna, M.D., corporate medical director of Oncology, Meridian Cancer Care and chair of the Esophageal Cancer Task Force for the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), in collaboration with a team of clinical leaders from around the world, recently published Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Staging of Patients with Esophageal Cancer.

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Denise Johnson Miller, M.D., FACS, medical director of Breast Surgery at Jersey Shore University Medical Center and part of Meridian Cancer Care, recently received a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from U.S. Congresswoman Anna Eshoo of California. The award recognizes Dr. Miller’s service and commitment to the breast cancer community during her two decades at Stanford Medical School in Stanford, California.

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Jersey Shore University Medical Center will host its annual Community Day and 5K run/walk on Sunday, September 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This event will be held at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, located at 1945 Route 33 in Neptune.

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Jersey Shore University Medical Center’s bariatric surgery program has been accredited as a Level 2 facility under the Bariatric Surgery Center Network (BSCN) Accreditation Program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). The accreditation demonstrates the hospital’s commitment to providing the highest quality care for bariatric surgery patients.

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Meridian Health, a leading New Jersey health care system, has recently earned the highest designated Chest Pain Center Accreditation by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC), a global not-for-profit organization committed to leading the fight to eliminate heart disease as the number one cause of death worldwide. As the only health care system in New Jersey to receive this recognition, Meridian distinguishes itself as providing the best care available for patients who present with symptoms of a heart attack.

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On August 2, the Center for Thyroid, Adrenal and Parathyroid Disease at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, in partnership with Meridian Cancer Care and the Light of Life Foundation, presented a free educational thyroid cancer conference featuring Meridian Health specialists. The conference focused on vital topics for thyroid cancer patients, survivors and their families, and is the only of its kind to take place in the state. More than 75 community members attended Surviving Thyroid Cancer, which included exhibits on genetics, speech therapy and radiology.

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Mark Martens, M.D., chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, announces that the hospital is participating in a clinical study to evaluate the safety, immunogenicity and efficacy of an investigational vaccine for the prevention of primary symptomatic Clostridium difficile infection (CDI). Clostridium difficile (C. diff) is a potentially life-threatening, spore-forming bacterium that causes intestinal disease. While most types of health care-associated infections (HAIs) are declining, C. diff is emerging as a leading cause of life-threatening, HAIs worldwide.

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Jersey Shore University Medical Center is pleased to announce the completion of the Musso Healing Garden, made possible by a generous gift from Victor and Angela Musso and their daughter, Carol Musso Foley of Spring Lake, NJ and Suffern, NY. Located in a tranquil enclave adjacent to Jersey Shore’s North South Concourse, the Musso Healing Garden dedication took place during a special ceremony and luncheon reception held on June 30. The celebration was attended by more than 75 members of the Musso family, their friends, and Jersey Shore team members and supporters.

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Jersey Shore, in partnership with Meridian Cancer Care and the Light of Life Foundation, will present a free educational conference featuring Meridian Health specialists. The conference, taking place in Jersey Shore’s Lance Auditorium from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., will focus on vital topics for thyroid cancer patients, survivors, and their families. Surviving Thyroid Cancer will also include exhibits on genetics, speech therapy and radiology. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.

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Jersey Shore University Medical Center offers a non-surgical alternative to help prevent stroke for patients with atrial fibrillation.

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Alexander Shifrin, M.D., FACS, FACE, Endocrine Surgeon at Jersey Shore, will present at the 2nd World Congress on Thyroid Cancer, taking place July 10 through July 14, 2013 in Toronto, Canada. Dr. Shifrin’s oral presentation, entitled Assessment of Molecular Markers on Preoperative FNA Biopsies of Metastatic Lymph Nodes from Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma and Correlation with the Primary Thyroid Tumor: The Feasibility Study, is scheduled to take place during the conference on Friday, July 12 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

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Saad A. Saad, M.D., surgeon-in-chief and co-medical director at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital, recently presented his abstract entitled Delayed Versus Immediate Appendectomy in Children with Acute Appendicitis: Experience with 526 patients in a Community Hospital at the 13th Congress of Pan Arab Association of Pediatric Surgeons & The 2nd International Congress of the Jordanian Association of Pediatric Surgeons.

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On June 11, Meridian Health held Research Day – an annual event that showcases original medical research studies from Meridian Health’s physicians, medical residents, and clinical experts. Jersey Shore University Medical Center hosted the event, which attracted both health care professionals and the local community.

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Expert in vascular surgery joins region’s top-ranked cardiovascular surgery program.

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Experts in pediatric sports medicine and concussion to provide free care for young athletes.

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Jersey Shore University Medical Center supports breastfeeding by opening a center solely dedicated to providing education, guidance and resources for new mothers

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Alexander Shifrin, M.D., FACS, FACE, Endocrine Surgeon at Jersey Shore, recently presented at The American Association of Endocrine Surgeons (AAES) 34th Annual Meeting, which took place April 14 – 16 in Chicago, IL. Dr. Shifrin’s presentation, entitled Neuroendocrine Carcinoma Metastic to the Parathyroid Gland Re-Implanted into the forearm of a Patient with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 Syndrome: A Challenging Management Dilemma, highlighted the case of a patient suffering from Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN-1 syndrome).

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Meridian Health’s annual Research Day will take place at Jersey Shore University Medical Center on Tuesday, June 11, from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in Jersey Shore’s Lance Auditorium.

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The American Academy of Pediatrics NJ Chapter bestows prestigious honor.

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Meridian Health takes part in important research studies examining early development breast cancer.

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Denise Miller, M.D., F.A.C.S., has recently joined Meridian Health as medical director for Breast Surgery at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. As part of an exceptional team of cancer experts, Dr. Miller’s recruitment is a true testament to Meridian Cancer Care’s commitment to providing the most comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to cancer care, close to home.

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K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center is proud to announce a $700,000 donation from Jeffrey and Suzanne Citron of Brielle, in conjunction with the Charles Lafitte Foundation (CLF), in support of the pediatric expansion project.

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Meridian Health is pleased to announce its new appointments to the Meridian Health and Meridian Hospitals Corporation Boards of Trustees. Since Meridian was formed, the health system has been fortunate to attract some of the most experienced and respected community members, business leaders and physicians to serve on its boards.

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Meridian Health Affiliated Foundations in partnership with the Advisory Board in Washington DC, held a combined board summit on March 20, for 90 trustees from across the health system at Wilson Hall on the campus of Monmouth University. The day long summit focused on discussions about the state of the industry and how health care reform may impact philanthropic funding priorities in the future.

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K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center is proud to announce a $750,000 donation from the Earle family of Monmouth County, New Jersey towards the hospital’s pediatric expansion. The gift, donated in honor of their parents Walter and Marianne Earle, supports The Next Step, a hospital campaign focused on expanding services and space for “Kids, Cardiac and Cancer.”

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Jersey Shore University Medical Center’s 16th Annual Sweetheart Ball, held on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Ocean Place Resort & Spa in Long Branch, NJ attracted more than 400 attendees and raised over a quarter million dollars in support of Jersey Shore’s cancer care expansion.

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Meridian Health’s Pediatric Surgical Associates opens a satellite office in Ocean County.

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Jersey Shore University Medical Center’s Dr. Seth Kipnis educates the community about the benefits of weight-loss surgery options, including the LAP-BAND® System and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

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Bayshore Community Hospital is proud to announce that its Center for Bariatrics has earned the prestigious “Center of Excellence” designation by the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). The ASMBS Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence program recognizes surgeons and facilities that demonstrate an unparalleled commitment and ability to consistently deliver safe, effective, evidence-based care.

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Bayshore Community Hospital and Meridian Health Affiliated Foundations today announced a $5 million charitable contribution from Mrs. Janice Mitchell Vassar, whose sole desire, in her words, is to “make my hospital the best hospital it can be.”

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Meridian CardioVascular Network hosts an evening of fun, fashion and education in celebration of American Heart Month at the Fifth Annual Red Dress Event.

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The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has awarded Meridian Medical Associates a Certificate of Education Recognition for its diabetes self-management education program. Meridian’s program originally received the award in February 2009, and was recently granted extended recognition for continuing to offer quality diabetes education to Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

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iMPak Health, a subsidiary of Meridian Health, today announced a white labeling agreement with HealthSaaS for their Connected Outcomes Platform. This agreement will enhance iMPak’s device offerings by bringing patient data into the clinical workflow as an asset while reducing manual data entry and providing actionable information to healthcare providers.

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Meridian Health Affiliated Foundations President, David L. Flood will be the opening speaker at the upcoming Health Care Philanthropy Congress in Frankfurt, Germany on March 11, 2013, to represent the United States as a best practice model in health care fundraising.

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Jersey Shore’s 16th Annual Sweetheart Ball will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at Ocean Place Resort & Spa in Long Branch, NJ.

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Jersey Shore University Medical Center offers non-invasive option for treating atrial septal defect.

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Nearly 50% of the prescriptions written every year in the United States aren’t taken as directed – or at all.

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Jersey Shore University Medical Center has received the Advanced Certification in Palliative Care from The Joint Commission. Jersey Shore is the first hospital in the state to receive the accreditation, a testament to the quality and compassion that distinguishes Meridian Health’s and Jersey Shore’s Palliative Care Program.

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Jersey Shore University Medical Center announces the launch of the Meridian Executive Health program, a health care pilot initiative designed for busy individuals whose schedule demands a streamlined but high quality experience. The approach includes a comprehensive physical examination and evidence-based screening tests customized for each patient, and ultimately delivers a tailored wellness plan based on individual results and lifestyles.

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Jersey Shore proudly announces that Dr. Lawrence P. Mueller and Garden State Vein Care have been granted a three-year term of accreditation in Vascular Testing in the areas of Peripheral Venous Testing by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC).

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Jersey Shore’s 16th Annual Sweetheart Ball will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at Ocean Place Resort & Spa in Long Branch, NJ.

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Jersey Shore University Medical Center is proud to welcome Joaquin Santolaya, M.D., Ph.D., to the Perinatal Institute. Dr. Santolaya has an extensive background in perinatology, as well as clinical genetics. These unique sub-specialties give Dr. Santolaya the ability to screen, counsel, diagnose and treat high-risk obstetrics patients before, during and after pregnancy – providing further support to patients on both a physical and emotional level.

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Jersey Shore University Medical Center will be conducting free health screenings on Friday, December 14 at Manasquan United Methodist Church (MUMC) during the church’s daily meal service for those affected by Hurricane Sandy. The screenings, including blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, body mass index, pulse and stroke risk assessment, will be offered to all, and walk-ins are welcome.

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No matter what age you are, surgery can be a scary thing. Knowing you are in good hands, though, can help soothe fears. K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center offers a comprehensive child-friendly, family-oriented program that includes surgical specialties, dentistry, general surgery, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, ENT, orthopedic surgery and urology.

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Jersey Shore University Medical Center is proud to announce that Alexander Shifrin, MD, FACS, FACE, Endocrine Surgeon at Jersey Shore, has achieved an Endocrine Certification in Neck Ultrasound (ECNU) and is the first surgeon in the United States to be Board Certified in Endocrine Neck Ultrasound and FNA Biopsy.

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Hospital is recognized as providing optimal care for breastfeeding mothers and newborns.

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Jersey Shore is proud to announce Michael Lasser, M.D. as the new medical director for the Center for Robotic Surgery at Jersey Shore University Medical Center.

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K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center is proud to announce that Ken & Leslie Hitchner of Rumson, NJ, have generously donated $200,000 in support of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). The gift is an important step towards the K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital Expansion, which supports the hospital’s goal of providing the best health care experience for the area’s pediatric population.

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The Fifteenth Annual Meridian Health Affiliated Foundations Gala will be held on November 17 at the MAC at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, NJ. This signature fundraising event benefits Meridian’s not-for-profit hospitals and community health programs in both Monmouth and Ocean counties.

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The annual fall event hosted by the Meridian Health Women’s Philanthropic Fund (WPF) will take place on Monday, October 29, 2012 from 6:30p.m. to 9:30p.m. at Restaurant Nicholas in Red Bank. All proceeds raised will benefit Meridian Health’s cardiac programs and technology.