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JEWISH RENAISSANCE MEDICAL CENTERthe center VOLUME 2, ISSUE IIIWelcome to the seventh edition of The Center! In This Issue: January 2017- March 2017Read on to learn more about new projects, 1........... JRMC Acquires New Funding to Improve Oral Heatlhevents and recent successes at JRMC 2.......... JRMC Goes Red to Promote Womens Heart Health 3.......... Open Enrollment Flourishes as ACA Repeal Stunted“Health is a state of complete physical, 3........... Highlights - Give Kids a Smile Daymental and social well-being and not merely 4............ New Heads at Dental Departmentthe absence of disease or infirmity.” 4.............Patient Testimonials 5........... Celebrating Dr. Seuss on Read Across America Day ~World Health Organization 5............ JRMC Partners with Supremo Supermarket 5.......... 2017 Annual Golf ClassicJRMC Acquires New Funding toImprove Oral HealthThe JRMC is a recipient of the Kid’s Oral Health Program’stwo-year grant of $50,000 for our Thirteenth Avenue School site inNewark. Awarded by The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey, thisfunding will facilitate JRMC’s commitment to providing improved,comprehensive oral care to Newark’s children who need it most. According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry,tooth decay – although preventable – is the most common chronic Thirteenth Ave. School - Newark, NJchildhood disease. New Jersey is no exception to this startling trend - and that’s a major problem for RobertMarino, Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Chairman & CEO and Horizon Foundation Chairman.“Our Kids' Oral Health Program initiative is going to help improve oral health for young NewJersey-ans with a higher level of risk,” Marino states. “The rate of untreated tooth decay in children andteens from lower-income households is twice that of higher income families. Early education andintervention can change this and that's what this grant program is all about. \"JRMC’s Newark School-Based Health Center program has rapidly emerged as one of Newark’s mainlinks in connecting its most vulnerable and medically underserved children to quality healthcare. Withfunding from Horizon’s Kid’s Oral Health Program, JRMC intends to establish Newark’s Thirteenth AvenueSchool site as its primary dental hub for the surrounding Fairmount and West Ward neighborhoods. One ofthe primary aspects of this approach is to expand preventive dental services - including the application ofsealants and use of dental x-rays for diagnostic screenings.According to a report from the Surgeon General, dental problems and pain has resulted in lowincome children losing 12 times as many school days to dental illness as higher-income kids per year. JRMCrealizes that improved dental care will bene t Newark’s children- even in areas beyond their oral health.”JRMC is now empowered to reach out to the community, have patients experience positive oralhealth, and ultimately nd a Dental home in Newark’s West Ward,” stated Dr. Ayanna Bradshaw, JRMC’sAssistant Dental Director . These e orts will greatly help in “addressing the social and environmental factorsassociated with low-income conditions.”For more info, visit: community.horizonblue.com/kids-oral-health-program/

JRMC Goes Red to Promote Womens Heart Health Throughout the month of February, the JRMC participated in the American Heart Association’s Go Red forWomen campaign and National Wear Red Day. Sorangie Castillo, Senior Marketing & Development Specialist atJRMC, and her team coordinated with our partners at the Jewish Renaissance Foundation and P.A.R.T.N.E.R toraise awareness and pledge their support for the millions of women who suffer from heart issues. As part of the campaign, JRMC raised $227 in donations from our staff to send to the American HeartAssociation to help fund research for fighting heart disease. Hearts were posted throughout the JRMC’s first floor toshowcase everyone who supported the issue. Our efforts cumulated on February 17th when our staff dressed downand wore red for National Wear Red Day. “Our staff banded together this year in solidarity for women’s health.” saidDr. Alan Goldsmith, President and Founder of the Jewish Renaissance Family of Organizations. “The large turnoutthis year shows JRMC’s commitment to serving the women in our community and alerting them to their risk of heartdisease.” In the 14 years since National Wear Red Day was founded, their campaign has made a tremendous impacton the lives of millions of women by educating people about the dangers of heart disease. Women have been takingbetter care of their health and as such the number of women dying from heart disease has decreased by more than30 percent. JRMC is proud to continue working with the American Heart Association and Go Red for Women!ARE YOU CONNECTED WITH US? Like Us to check-in and stay up to date about all things JRMCShare With Usabout your experiences withJRMC Follow Us to check out pictures of those we helpNetwork With Usto expand your network withour professionalsLearn more about us at jrmc.us @jrmc_news

Need Affordable Health Insurance?Open Enrollment Flourishes as ACA Repeal Stunted The Open Enrollment Period for 2017 may be over but we’re still dedicated to getting you covered. January marked the end of open enrollment for healthinsurance under the Affordable Care Act, and JRMC’s team ofHealth Insurance Navigators worked tirelessly to help families’ JRMC’s team of Health Insurance Navigators areacquire insurance right up to the enrollment deadline. Their available to provide Education and Enrollmentefforts embody JRMC’s commitment not only providing quality Assistance to help find the coverage option that is right for you.care, but also helping patient base identify and understand how With assistance from our Navigators we can:to best utilize available healthcare resources. 1. Guide you through the enrollment process Sandra Ardavin, Financial Counselor Manager, noticed 2. Discover which health coverage options you’rethe high volume of enrollment this year, with about a 3% eligible for through the marketplaceincrease in New Jersey 2017 plan selections compared to the 3. Assist with filing appeals and applying for Medicaidprior year. 4. Answer any questions you may have Members of the community are still “enrolling becausethey don’t know how long until changes will take effect to What to bring to your appointmentObamacare,” Ardavin stated in an interview with News 12 NJ, • Proof of lawful residencyand went on to explain that patients “fear having to pay fines or • Social Security Cardbeing uninsured”. But with growing ACA enrollment numbers and a failure • Proof of monthly household incometo garner support of the proposed replacement plan - the • Info on current health coverageAmerican Health Care Act (AHCA) –United States Congressappears to be leaving Obamacare in place for now. Our services are FREE so give us a call (973) 564-1415 “Obamacare is the law of the land,” said House Majority Leader Paul Ryan in a pFroersmsoreeivnfeonrmtaatiofnte: r theAHCA was defeated last month. He went on to admit that Obamacare would remain in pl1Jae6cw9AeisCh“lRifnoetnoranitsAhsvaeenncufeoe,MrNeeedswiecaaerlkCa, NebnJltee0r7108 www.jrmc.usfuture” Even with open enrollment ending, JRMC provides quality assistance to help patients find the care theyneed. Contact our Health Insurance Navigator team today! Highlights - Give Kids A Smile Day On February 3rd, in partnership with the American Dental Association, JRMC participated in the national Give Kids A Smile Day (GKAS) to provide free dental care to uninsured children ages 12 years and younger. During this event, children at the JRMC had their teeth cleaned, screened, and checked up. Dental care included free extractions, fillings, and restorative treatments. Fun tips for keeping teeth healthy were provided while patients got to enjoy healthy and delicious snacks. Through these dental care services, children and their parents received the oral healthcare and education they need to maintain healthy teeth and preserve their overall health. JRMC was not alone in its efforts to raise awareness of the epidemic of untreated dental. According to the American Dental Association, more than 8,000 dentists and more than 23,000 other volunteers took part throughout the country. JRMC was one of more than 100 dental practices and clinics in New Jersey to participate. For more information, visit the American Dental Association’s website.

JRMC Welcomes New Heads at Dental DepartmentDr. Bassam Massabny Dr. Bassam Massabny has been appointed as the Dr. Ayanna Bradshaw-Sydnor Dental Director Dental Director for JRMC’s dental clinic. With over 20 Assistant Dental Director years of clinical experience, he brings with him a high level of comprehensive dental care and patient education services. Along with providing on-site dental care to patients in nursing homes and hospitals throughout northern and central Jersey, Dr. Massabny formerly served as a Traveling Dental Director for multiple offices overseeing patient care while managing the office operations and training employees. Additionally, JRMC warmly welcomes Assistant Dental Director, Dr. Ayanna Bradshaw-Syndor,as another great addition to the dental leadership team. Dr. Bradshaw-Syndor has had extensive clinicalexperiences caring for children and adults in hospitals and dental clinics in New York and New Jersey.Directed by her passion and dedication to care for the underserved, Dr. Bradshaw-Sydnor also servesas a Volunteer Dentist for the KinderSmile Foundation, Inc. working to expand community outreachprograms and educate pregnant women in community health centers about maternal and infant oralhealth care. JRMC is proud to have Dr. Bradshaw-Sydnor lead JRMC’s dental operations in Newark. “Dr. Massabny and Dr. Bradshaw-Sydnor bring with them a wealth of knowledge, skilledexperiences, and dental care expertise to the JRMC,” said Shanta Lane, Director of Dental Services.“Their passion and dedication to deliver preventative and primary dental services to large low-incomepopulations align with JRMC’s mission to ensure affordable, accessible, and comprehensive healthcareservices to all patients regardless of income”. Patient TestimonialsThousands of patients and families have chosen JRMC to be their primary healthcare provider and assuch we’ve managed to develop wonderful relationships with our patients. Several of our patients have expressed praise for our staff for being kind, caring, and supportive. To recognize the amazing work our staff has accomplished, here’s what some of our patients had to say:For Maria Ruiz, Women’s Wellness Unit: For our Navigator Team:“Always returns calls… bravissimo, sweet “By not having insurance, I would notand polite with everyone on line waiting to have known what to do. They went check in. She makes an excellent floor above and beyond calling me and model for many to follow.” making sure that I had the proper treatments.\"For Dr. Fortunato, Dental Department: For Dr. Chu, Women’s Wellness Unit:“One of the most respectful, kind, caring, “Sharp & quick. Works with us and not against. She takes pride in what she does accommodating, intelligent & knowledgeable human beings.” and polite enough to return calls.”

Celebrating Dr. Seuss on 'Read Across America' Day On March 2, JRMC’s pediatric patients joined millions of their peers across the country to celebrate the sixteenth annual National Education Association’s (NEA) Read Across America Day. Dozens of Perth Amboy youth stopped by our pediatric department to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday and hear JRMC staff read some of his most famous works. Since the program’s beginning, Read Across America “has continued to generate enthusiasm for reading nationwide, always emphasizing the importance of motivating children to read,” said NEA President Lily Eskelsen García, JRMC thanks all participants in Read Across America Day. See you next year! JRMC Partners With Supremo Supermarket The Jewish Renaissance Medical Center understands that our patients are faced with key decisionsthat impact their health on a daily basis, and not just within the walls of our medical center. In ourcontinuous efforts in guiding our community to a healthier lifestyle, JRMC is partnering with ETCManagement - which owns several prominent businesses in the Perth Amboy, including SupremoSupermarket. This partnership, established by JRMC CSO Jorge Cruz in tandem with developer Eddie Trujillo,will help JRMC and Supremo, one of Perth Amboy’s largest supermarkets, join efforts in helping PerthAmboy’s residents make healthy decisions. “Working together with ETC Management, we benefit from expanding our visibility in thecommunity,” said Jorge Cruz, “As we continue to build upon this relationship, the goal is to work togetherto develop new marketing strategies that will mutually benefit both organizations, as well as the residentswe serve.” Keep an eye out for JRMC distributions in Supremo’s bi-weekly sales circular, and be sure to buyhealthy as you make your next run for groceries! Save the Date Monday, July 17, 2017 You are cordially invited to the Jewish Renaissance Family of Organization’s 9th Annual Golf Classic Hosted at: