JRMC Independent Newsletter - The Center V1 I4

JEWISH RENAISSANCE MEDICAL CENTERTHE CENTER VOLUME 1, ISSUE 4 March 2016-June 2016Welcome to the fourth issue of The Center! In this issue:Spring has everyone moving again and the JRMC 1.......... Department Spotlight: All Smiles at Dentalis no exception! Read on to learn more about new 2.......... Women's Health Issues on the Horizonprojects, events and recent successes at JRMC. 2.......... Newark Sees a Clearer Future 3.......... Terry Takes Over“The greatest wealth is health.” 3.......... JRMC Highlights Hard Work - Virgil 4.......... Celebrating 10 Years of Partnership with the New Jersey Department of Children and Families 5.......... JRMC Takes the Lead in NewarkDepartment Spotlight:All Smiles at Dental Recently the JRMC has faced increasing demand for dental ser-vices. In the face of the challenges associated with growth, the Den-tal Department has flourished and constantly strives for improvement. One of the Dental Department’s noteworthy accomplish-ments were the glowing reviews from the April inspection with theNew Jersey Department of Health. Through the dedicated work ofSterilization Clerk, Jessica Tamayo, the Dental Department has vast-ly expanded its sterilization and infection standards. Adhering to suchadvanced protocol has allowed the department to effectively meetthe increasing patient demand on its dental hygiene program. The transi- Dr. Cook, Chief Dental Officer, in all smiles while treating a patient. (Photo taken from Amboy Guardian.)tion to Certified Dental Assistants (CDA) has further aided the JRMC in meeting the increased demand. Speak to anyone on the staff about the advancement of the Dental Department, and they will men-tion Chief Dental Officer Tonya Cook and Shanta Lane, Director of Dental Services. Cook “has been with theDental Department since day one, and has truly helped facilitate our department’s continu-al growth,” Lane remarks. With such noteworthy leadership, the Dental Department has routine-ly updated its structure and training policies in efforts to further focus on quality care. “We’rechanging for the better,” notes Carolyn Gonzalez, Supervisor of Dental Patient Operations. Even with such success, the staff is aware that the Dental Department is just one piece of the puzzle. Co-ordinating with the Pediatric, OBGYN and Internal Medicine Departments of the JRMC is a priority. The Den-tal Department recognizes the importance of inter-department coordination throughout the JRMC so we “canprovide the best care possible by treating the whole patient and truly serving as a one-stop health center.” (Lane)

Women's Health Issues Newark Sees A on the Horizon Clearer Future On May 10th, JRMC partnered with Horizon NJ Health to host the Wellness for Women Work- The JRMC is a recipient of the 2016 William G.shop! Lead by Dr. D'Agostino, attendees learned and and Helen C. Hoffman Foundation Grant. The allocat-discussed common health issues concerning women’s ed funds will support the JRMC in its goal to addresshealth. the vision-oriented challenges prevalent amongst the families in the Newark area. Sorangie Castillo, The grant will significantly improve thePlanning & Development JRMC’s eye care testing and expand outreach to thoseAssociate at JRMC, orga- in need of prescription glasses, surgery or medication.nized the event. She re- Jorge Cruz, Chief Strategy Officer for JRMC, seesmarks that the workshop, the very evident need for improved eye-care servicesopen to all JRMC patients, amongst Newark’s youth. “From among our own case-“is a great opportunity to load, we have found that Newark children in publicraise awareness for issues schools have poor access to consistent eye care,” Cruzthat are common to so many of our patients. Dr. comments, from “the inability to afford prescriptionD’Agostino provided a safe space to discuss topics that eyeglasses to the ability to receive appropriate treat-are often overlooked, and we are looking forward to ment and therapy for diagnosed eye diseases”.our next event.” The second year of Hoffman Foundation fund- ing has enabled JRMC to establish a more structured Attendees received prizes, take-home materi- system of eye care services, particularly for childrenals and participated in a free gift-card raffle. We thank who are diagnosed with poor vision and eye disease.Horizon NJ Health and Dr. D’Agostino for their work, The funding has also served as an invaluable resourceand look forward to our next Horizon workshop! to subsidize the costs of contact lenses and other cor- Stay updated with all upcoming events and rective devices that are too expensive for low-incomeprograms open to all JRMC patients by checking out our families and those not covered by insurance.website and following us on social media!

Terr y Ta kes Over NBI and CHoNJ,\" announced Barry Ostrowsky, CEO and president of the hospitals’ parent organization. Darrell K. Terry, Chairman \"He has solid roots in the greater Newark communityof the board at JRMC, was named and will continue to be an exceptional leader for ourPresident and CEO of Newark Beth physicians, employees and the patients we serve.\"Israel Medical Center (NBI) and the Working with three major health care compa-Children’s Hospital of New Jersey nies in New Jersey, Terry holds 30 years of experience(CHoNJ). in health care administration. His extensive work and Terry has been effectively serving as the inter- advocacy has earned Terry numerous recognitions,im CEO and president since February of this year. It including the Community Leadership Award from thewas an easy decision to make Terry’s role permanent Jewish Renaissance Family of Organizations.thanks to his admirable experience and ties to the re- We wish Chairman Terry the best of luck in hisgion. \"Mr. Terry has a wealth of valuable experience at new role with NBI! JRMC Highlights Hard Work Giselle Nunez, Artie Meigh, Scott James, Registerd Dietician Facilities AmeriCorps Marketing andWhat is your connection to the Build-ing Healthy Communities (BHC) What is the most rewarding aspect Development CoordinatorInitiative? of working in Facilities?With the BHC With Facilities, The JRMC is strengthening its tiesGrant through we work with with Ameri-Johnson & Johnson, people through- Corps throughI work to reduce the out the entire the addition ofrisks of obesity. I organization. a new VISTAjust started a 6-week We assist our member, Scottclass in Carteret High School through Newark School- James. Recentlythe Boys & Girls Club of Perth Amboy Based Health Sites as well as our graduating fromand Carteret. I’m also doing an adult Mobile Units. So Facilities has UNC - Chapel Hill with a degreenutrition class through the Jewish Re- helped me witness what an impact in English and Advertising, Jamesnaissance Foundation Family Success we have not only in Perth Amboy, hopes to build a career path in theCenter. but also our Newark locations. nonprofit sector. He is eager to con- tinue the work of his dedicated pre-What inspires you to work at JRMC? decessors tasked with expanding theHaving grown up here, I wanted to reach and magnifying the impactmake a nutritional impact in this town What is your role as a board of JRMC services for the under-because I know the population and member for the Jewish Renaissance served and uninsured community.culture. JRMC gave me an opportu- Foundation (JRF)?nity to help patients to live a healthier My role consists of helping makelifestyle. policy and budgets and providing a set of ears for new ideas. There isWhat advice would you give to help so much going on with the new JRFimprove one’s nutritional health? health center in Edison opening up,I consistently advise portion control, and to be a part of that is an added Established 50 years ago, VISTAconsuming more fresh foods while bonus to my job. (Volunteers In Service To Amer-limiting processed foods. Another ica) is predicated on resolvingcomponent to reducing health risks poverty through indirect serviceregarding obesity has to be physical What do you appreciate most about and capacity building. The JRMCactivity. Even walking for 30 minutes a working with JRMC? hopes to further expand its con- It’s definitely the great staff here at nection with AmeriCorps, with JRMC. I enjoy having work that plans to add an additional 10 VIS- allows me to interact with so many TA members over the next year. people.

Celebrating 10 Years of Partnership with theNew Jersey Department of Children and Families The issues facing today’s youth are often reach children and their parents who could not other-multi-faceted and require a range of services in order wise receive quality health care.to be addressed. A substantial number of teenagers Conveniently located in neighborhood schools,have multiple problems which are often overlooked or Newark’s School-Based Health Centers provide com-require various services which aren’t readily available. prehensive health care services. “As we looked forThe New Jersey Department of Children and Families funding to expand our school-based health centers, we(NJDCF) is exclusively devoted to serving the most saw a truly tremendous need in Newark for childrenvulnerable children and families of our state. One of to be seen regarding medical, dental and behavioralthe NJDCF’s most ambitious components is the School health” comments Dr. Alan Goldsmith, JRFO FounderBased Youth Services Program (SBYSP), which was and President. “The funding provided by the NJD-started in 1987 to help young people navigate their CF has been essential to JRMC’s success in Newark,adolescent years, finish their education and obtain and has helped us significantly expand our outreachprofessional skills. throughout the community.” Currently operating in 91 schools across 21 SBYSP operates all year with a central goal thatcounties, SBYSP delivers an assortment of employ- youth involved in the program will graduate healthy,ment, health and social services that are tailored to drug-free and capable of securing employment. JRMCunique needs of each community. 2016 marks the 10th looks forward to its continued partnership with SBYSPyear of partnership between the JRMC and SBYSP. as we continuously strive to make important differenc-With an annual contribution of $624,000 from SBYSP, es in the lives of vulnerable students.Newark’s School-Based Health Centers continue to

JRMC Takes the Lead in Newark This past March, elevated levels spreading awareness. Additionally,of lead were discovered in the drinking JRMC utilized its mobile unit to pro-water of 30 Newark schools. While ex- vide lead screening opportunities forperts assert that the recorded levels are those in need. 02P87e8r5t6hH1 oAbmarbtoSyt,rNeeJtnot high enough to pose any serious For over 10 years, the JRMC www.jrmc.uscomplications, state officials sought to Newark School-Based Health Centers (973) 376 - 9333ensure that any health impacts were have been dedicated to aiding med- [email protected]. ically underserved communities of “I want to make sure everyone Newark. Health services are available Connect with us!understands this is a situation we’re to anyone in need, regardless of your @jrmc_newsconcerned about, but it is not a crisis,” ability to pay or your insurance status. Governor Chris Christie told reporters Have news you would like toof the New Jersey Daily Record. “But share? To find out more about our Contact:we don’t want to let it become a crisis. Newark School-Based Health Centers, [email protected] we’re on top of it.” visit our website at http://jrmc.us/ JRMC joined in the effort to where-we-work/nsbhc/.test for lead poisoning for approxi-mately 17,000 children in the Newarkschool system. The seven JRMC New-ark School-Based Health Centers, thatprovide inner-city access to neededhealth services and health resources,were essential to Newark efforts in