Now that hospitals have resumed elective surgeries and other necessary screenings and services, here are a few ways we are keeping our hospitals safe for you and your families. The safety of our patients and team members is our top priority. Please don’t delay seeking important care! To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/2C17OON #CaringTogether #ForwardTogether
Last night, it was an honor to see four of our team members sing the national anthem for the New York Jets game. Health care heroes really can do it all!
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Excited for tonight’s New York Jets game? We are too! Four kids from Atlantic Health System’s Goryeb Children’s Hospital will be honorary captains. Join us in cheering on Eli, Aidan, Sammy and Andrew! Thank you to Matthias Farley for your virtual visit and overall support!
Atlantic Health System is the presenting sponsor for tonight’s game as part of the NFL and American Cancer Society's “#CrucialCatch: Intercept Cancer” campaign to help lead the fight against pediatric cancer.
Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3jmBExM
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In honor of #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, take the pledge to get your annual mammogram and ask all the women in your life to get screened too!
Schedule your annual mammogram online today and tag your friends in the comments. https://bit.ly/34gE0HE
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In honor of #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, take the pledge to get your annual mammogram and ask all the women in your life to get screened too!
Schedule your annual mammogram online today and tag your friends in the comments. https://bit.ly/34gE0HE
#AskHer #BreastCancerAwareness
Update your medical records and emergency contact information, prescriptions or request medication refills. With MyChart, you can access your medical records and update your information, make medication requests right from your phone.
Learn about MyChart: https://bit.ly/2HpWUER
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New York Jets player, Matthias Farley, once again brought tremendous joy to the children of Goryeb Children’s Hospital during a virtual visit. Although unable to physically be in a child’s room, Matthias’s energy, humor and compassion were as strong as ever and felt by all.
For some individuals who have COVID-19, recovering from the virus can take weeks or months of battling various symptoms. On the next Community Conversation, Dr. Steven Sheris, SVP, Physician Enterprise, Atlantic Health System, shares how the Atlantic COVID Recovery Center is helping patients on their journey to recovery.
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Community Conversation: The Road to Recovery
Covid-19’s impact has been significant for those struggling with substance misuse and addiction amid a global pandemic. This presentation will review common myths about treating addiction and what help is available, dealing with relapse and how to work a recovery program as we deal with Covid-19. Join us tonight from 6:30 to 7:30pm.
Pre-registration is required.
Register online: https://bit.ly/2TnqJIN
Or call: 1-800-247-9580
As coronavirus cases are on the rise, we encourage everyone to remain vigilant, continue social distancing and wearing masks. Let's do our part to prevent a second wave.
For more information and resources: https://bit.ly/334F7tD
Universal masking has helped keep coronavirus rates low in the Tri-State Area over the last several months. With rates now on the rise, we all need to do our part to curb the second wave. Here are five important tips on how to properly wear your mask.
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Being a woman and getting older are the main risk factors for breast cancer, but not the only ones. Early detection can save your life.
Don't wait, book your mammogram online: https://bit.ly/34gE0HE
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Thank you to Community Operations at Amazon Logistics in Mt. Olive for your $2,500 donation of gift cards and arts and crafts supplies to Goryeb Children’s Hospital families! Learn more about how you can give to children this holiday season: https://f4mmc.org/Ways-To-Give/Material-Goods.aspx
World Diabetes Day is marked every year on November 14, the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who in 1922 co-discovered insulin with Charles Best. It is observed in more than 160 countries, reaching 1 billion people. 34.2 million Americans, 10.5% of the population, have diabetes and 88 million American adults, approximately 1 in 3, have prediabetes. This day highlights the issues of diabetes and provides education regarding the disease.
If you or someone you care about has or is at risk for diabetes, our Diabetes & Endocrinology program can help manage symptoms through a variety of means, including education and lifestyle changes, medication and insulin pump therapy:
https://www.atlantichealth.org/conditions-treatments/diabetes-endocrinology.html
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As coronavirus cases rise in New Jersey, we continue to update our visitor policy to create the safest environment possible for our patients and team members. We are open, safe and ready, so we urge you not to delay the care you need. If you plan on visiting someone in the hospital, please refer to our updated guidelines:
https://www.atlantichealth.org/patients-visitors/visiting-hours.html
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The seasons of gratitude and giving can also come with some real dietary challenges. On the next Community Conversation, Dr. Elkin Nunez, director of endocrinology at Atlantic Health System’s Morristown Medical Center, will share some important tips to help those with diabetes make healthy holiday decisions.
Tony arrived at the Hackettstown Medical Center Emergency Department thinking he had appendicitis. He was actually having a massive heart attack. The emergency team administered CPR for forty-five minutes and shocked his heart back to life three times before airlifting him to Morristown Medical Center
Read Tony’s full story and learn why he’s so thankful today: https://bit.ly/3khV4Ui
Every community has felt the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, but none more so than communities of color. On the next Community Conversation, Dr. Christina Johnson, a family medicine physician and community health advocate, will share some of the ways communities of color have been disproportionally impacted by COVID-19 and what viewers need to know about the vaccine.
Join us to discuss parenting in a pandemic: how to help our children understand, verbalize and cope with BIG feelings such as anxiety, stress and anger. This event is presented by Atlantic Health System licensed clinical social workers, Eva Payano-Rivera and Julissa Gil-Loaiza.
Pre-registration is required.
Visit atlantichealth.org/events or call 1-800-247-9580 to register.
Do you know a high school student who is exploring which career path is right for them? Atlantic Health System is hosting our third virtual Traditional and Non-Traditional Healthcare Careers series. During the event, students will have the opportunity to learn more about the diverse careers that Atlantic Health System offers.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3ci5ov4
Due to inclement weather, some Atlantic Health offices and departments may experience closures or delays Tuesday 2/2, including vaccination clinics. Those with appointments in the morning or at a closed facility will be notified and appointments will be rescheduled. No need to contact us.
Please refer to our website for more information as the storm continues to affect our region. And please be safe. In the event of an emergency, please call 911 – our Emergency Departments are open and ready to treat patients. https://bit.ly/39IqXkw
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Every community has felt the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, but none more so than communities of color. On the next Community Conversation, Dr. Christina Johnson, a family medicine physician and community health advocate, will share some of the ways communities of color have been disproportionally impacted by COVID-19 and what viewers need to know about the vaccine.
Community Conversations: COVID-19 and Communities of Color
January is Thyroid Disease Awareness Month. About 20 million Americans have a thyroid condition and up to 60 percent of them don’t know it.
The thyroid gland drives bodily functions from head to toe. If you are experiencing fatigue, cold sensitivity, dry skin, or unexplained weight loss or weight gain, you may benefit from a consultation with one of our thyroid specialists. Morristown Medical Center’s highly acclaimed team of experts will partner with you to develop a comprehensive treatment plan that meets your specific needs and helps you achieve successful, long-term results.
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