Community Medical Center-Toms River, NJ

Let's improve the health of our community together. RWJBarnabas Health, its hospitals, affiliates, and community partners are conducting a Community Health Resident Survey; YOUR INPUT can help shape future programs and services. The survey is available in 8 languages and will only take about 15 minutes to complete: https://bit.ly/rwjb24

Did you know Community Medical Center's Center for Diabetes offers a Diabetes Self-Management Education Program? This 4-session class will teach you about the basics of living with diabetes, self-management, and health-eating tips. Our next class series starts this Friday, July 19! A physician's prescription and advanced registration are required. Call 732-349-5757. To learn more visit https://lnkd.in/eB2EPVin. #LetsBeHealthyTogether

We are thrilled to announce the graduation of the first class of bilingual-qualified Spanish interpreters at Community Medical Center (CMC)! To be eligible for the nine-week rigorous course through the Rutgers Language Center, the employees first had to pass an Oral Proficiency Exam. Once the course was completed, the employees received a certificate of qualification to interpret at CMC. The hospital held a special graduation ceremony to mark the occasion. This milestone marks a significant step forward in our commitment to providing quality care to all patients, especially those with limited English proficiency. The team of trained interpreters fluent in Spanish and English will help to bridge the communication gap between healthcare providers and Spanish-speaking patients, ensuring that individuals receive the information and support they need to make informed decisions about their health. This achievement will profoundly impact the overall patient experience and help us better serve our diverse community. All program costs for employees, including testing and materials, were covered by the CMC Foundation as part of their support of employee education. Congratulations to our graduates! Pictured, left to right: Aaron Hajart, Chief Operating Officer; Rebecca Rivera, Administrative Coordinator, J. Phillip Citta Regional Cancer Center, Outpatient; Clarivel Lam, OR Technician; Dachira Sanchez, Phlebotomist, Laboratory; Kenya Santiago, Unit Secretary, OR; Jenny Bruno, Patient Navigator, Comprehensive Breast Center; Lilliana Gordan, Patient Access Representative; Emily Avalos, ED Tech; Karen Rawls, Director, D&I; Silvana Suarez, L&D Tech; Elena Matthews-CCT WHU, Juan Vado, Site Director, IT & Executive Sponsor, SALUD BRG, and Hank Dallman, Assistant Professor, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center Graduates Not Pictured: Maggie Arellano, Transporter Lucia Dawson, RN, ED Alexandra Leonardo, Unit Secretary, Women’s Health Unit Moises Ximello, CCT, 3A #LetsBeHealthyTogether

On July 31, the Community Medical Center Foundation's Council of Emerging Leaders and the Young Professionals of the Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce hosted a joint networking event at the Ocean View Restaurant in Seaside Heights. Over 90 people were in attendance, and a great time was had by all! Keep an eye out for more joint networking events in the future! The Emerging Leaders Council is a group of professionals who live and work in Ocean County and are interested in supporting their local hospital. They educate others and raise funds for Community Medical Center centering their focus on projects to enhance CMC's Mother/Baby unit. If you are interested in joining either of these two groups, please reach out to kelly.servodio@rwjbh.org or marina@tomsriverchamber.com. A special thank you to the sponsors for the evening: Event Sponsor - Dan Can Home Services L.L.C First Drink Sponsors Complete Care Daunno Realty Services, LLC The Fortis Agency Manasquan Bank The Office Restaurant and Lounge Second Drink Sponsors Adam Redding Photography Beck Wellness Center Brilliant Environmental Services, LLC EVENTEX Mauve Shoppe Pilates By The Bay RMS Title & Appraisal

Congratulations to our latest Employee of the Month, Patrick Ryan, RPSGT, Center for Sleep Disorders! The Neuroscience Institute team nominated Patrick and wrote: "Patrick has been with Community Medical Center's Center for Sleep Disorders for over 5 years and continues to uphold CMC's mission and core values. Patrick ensures he is providing high-quality, safe, and efficient care to all patients who chose CMC's Sleep Lab for their diagnosis and treatment plan in sleep disorders. Patrick is dedicated to his profession, always seeking innovative ways to enhance his craft and willing to go above and beyond for our patients and colleagues. Patrick is always mentioned in our patient surveys for being 'so kind, professional, going above and beyond, made me feel comfortable'. If there is a problem, Patrick comes with a solution. He always speaks up for safety by accurately communicating to all team members and patients, focuses on the task, thoughtfully interacts, exercises and accepts a questioning attitude and looks out for his team members. Patrick is truly a remarkable asset to our sleep center and we couldn't thank him enough for his commitment to our organization and patients." #LetsBeHealthyTogether

Join the CMC Foundation’s Emerging Leaders Council for their Family Fun Night on August 15 and enjoy a Jersey Shore BlueClaws game. All proceeds will benefit the Mother/Baby Unit at Community Medical Center. For tickets go to https://bit.ly/42iLB54. Gather your family and head to the ballpark for a good cause! Join the CMC Foundation’s Emerging Leaders Council for their Family Fun Night on August 15 and enjoy a Jersey Shore BlueClaws game. Tickets are $40 and include seating, food and drinks, and kids under 10 are free! All proceeds will benefit the Mother/Baby Unit at Community Medical Center. For tickets and sponsorship information, go to https://bit.ly/42iLB54 or call 732-557-8131 for more information.

Did you know one blood donation can save multiple lives? Michael Leviton, Blood Services Business Development Liaison, RWJBarnabas Health, was a recent guest with Shawn Michaels on 92.7 WOBM FM. He explained who can donate blood and why donating is so important. Listen to his interview here and then register to donate at an upcoming RWJBarnabas Health blood drive by visiting https://lnkd.in/e7VrFd2c or calling 732-235-8100. #LetsBeHealthyTogether

Let's improve the health of our community together. RWJBarnabas Health, its hospitals, affiliates, and community partners are conducting a Community Health Resident Survey; YOUR INPUT can help shape future programs and services. The survey is available in 8 languages and will only take about 15 minutes to complete: https://bit.ly/rwjb24

Diabetes is a serious and complicated disease, but it doesn't have to control your life! Our multidisciplinary team of experts can help teach you important skills and provide tips to help you set and achieve your health goals. Join us at our next diabetes nutrition class! The class will teach important, healthy eating skills including: -Carbohydrate counting for blood glucose control -How to read food labels -Portion control, with demonstration -Heart-healthy eating Registration is required by calling 732-349-5757. Please have your health insurance information available when registering. The class will be billed to your insurance. Attendees must have a doctor’s prescription for “Medical Nutrition Therapy or Diabetes Education.” Attendees may bring a guest at no additional charge. https://lnkd.in/eS_qjMn9 #LetsBeHealthyTogether

You’re invited to CMC Foundation’s Local Summer Celebration! Join us on September 20 at The Ocean View Restaurant in Seaside Heights for an evening to benefit the hospital as it sails into the future and continues its transformation. The event will also feature an award presentation to celebrate local leaders who have profoundly impacted Ocean County: Lifetime Achievement Award: James Caldwell, Physician of Distinction Award: Dr. Steven Priolo, and the Emerging Leader Award: The CMC Council of Emerging Leaders. Tickets and sponsorship information are available at https://lnkd.in/ePZAuqGh. During the event, we will also pull the winning Grand Prize ticket for the Sailing into the Future 50/50 Cash Raffle! A maximum of 300 tickets will be sold at a price of $100 each, with a maximum prize of $15,000 (maximum prize amounts are based on the sale of all 300 tickets). To purchase a ticket call the Foundation office at 732-557-8131 or email cmcfoundation@rwjbh.org.