Hackensack Meridian Health

When Kylie was born at Riverview Medical Center, doctors noticed something was wrong. Within hours, she was transferred to Jersey Shore University Medical Center for specialized neonatal care, where it was revealed Kylie suffered from Diamond Blackfin Anemia—a very rare genetic bone marrow disease. Eventually, Kylie received a bone marrow transplant from one of her siblings. She completed her procedure aftercare at Jersey Shore, where resident Dr. Charlie Changchien was part of her care team. “Kylie was one of our favorite patients. She was always so friendly and would go to the nurses station to say hello to everyone,” says Dr. Changchien. Years later, Kylie’s life came full circle. Today, she is a NICU nurse at Jersey Shore — the same unit where she spent the first days of her life. After three months of transport orientation, Kylie received her first solo on-call transport assignment. “My on-call shift was just about to end when I received a call saying a baby needed to be transported from RMC to JSUMC – the same hospital I was born at 25 years ago before being transferred to Jersey Shore,” says Kylie. As fate would have it, Dr. Changchien was the physician who ordered the transport. “Dr. Changchien called the NICU to speak with me. About two weeks later, we finally met up at RMC,” says Kylie. “Seeing the happiness on his face when he saw how well I am doing and also working in the NICU was unforgettable.” “It’s so nice to see Kylie follow her dreams despite all of the medical issues she endured. To me, it’s amazing she became a NICU nurse. She’s got the heart and bravery needed to help the little ones,” says Dr. Changchien. “It’s just awesome that all these years later, we are now coworkers!” “The feeling of finally being able to work side-by-side and give back to all the doctors and nurses who worked so tirelessly for years to take care of me is heartwarming. I firmly believe everything happens for a reason,” says Kylie. “I love being a NICU nurse, even on the tough days. It’s all I have ever dreamed of and more.” In other words, Kylie was born to be a nurse.

Twelve years ago today, Delvoris changed her life. She had struggled with addiction for years, but from then on, she would selflessly support those who suffered with the same. A former heroin addict, Delvoris used drugs for the last time in September 2012. By 2016, she had joined Carrier Clinic as a mental health technician, beginning a whole new path. Delvoris was raised in Newark by parents who'd adopted her at just three months old — but she was haunted by her unknown origins. "It was a hole in my soul," she says. By age 13, the fear of abandonment had landed her in the wrong crowd. After years with them, she developed an addiction to heroin in her late 20s. She was miserable, but felt powerless. "Most days I thought, please, God, let this end," she says. One day, it did. As she sat on the steps of a church, she was approached by the local police, who had a warrant for her arrest. It'd happened before, but this time, she refused to go to her mother to bail her out. This time, she was offered drug court, and she accepted and entered treatment. After years of suffering and struggling, she made the lifesaving decision to get help. Soon after, she would choose to dedicate her life to helping others. In her time with Carrier Clinic, Delvoris has tirelessly pursued certifications that would allow her to impact more and more people who were going through what she had overcome. Finally, in 2023, after progressing through four roles, she was promoted once again. She's now an intensive outpatient counselor coordinator, empowering her to positively affect the recovery community even further. But she's not done. Meeting this goal gave Delvoris a new one: Aiming to become a certified drug and addiction counselor by 2025. Even now, she is hard at work studying and preparing for the certification, a major milestone and accomplishment that once would never have seemed possible. The impossible has never stopped Delvoris. Her dedication, drive and care for others is a beacon for those in recovery, anyone seeking a fulfilling career, and all of us in the Hackensack Meridian family. Thank you, Delvoris.

The momentous Celebrate the Cure event brought together a reunion of our cured sickle cell disease patients and their care teams. We are currently the only healthcare network in the state that offers two types of curative therapies for adults and children with sickle cell disease: bone marrow transplant and gene therapy, both offered by the pediatric blood and marrow transplantation and cellular therapy team at Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital and the stem cell transplantation and cellular therapy team at John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center. Since 2002, more than 80 patients, most of them pediatric patients, have been cured of sickle cell disease by undergoing stem cell transplant, and most recently gene therapy curative treatments. https://lnkd.in/eH7CvX4S #SickleCellAwarenessMonth #SickleCellMatters #SickleCell

We're proud to offer the cutting edge in care. This Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we're spotlighting two new technologies acquired by the urology team at Hackensack University Medical Center: Revolutionizing the detection of prostate cancers, the Philips DynaCAD is an advanced visualization software which, when used in concert with the team's high-intensity focused ultrasound, provides over 97% diagnostic accuracy — including for lesions and tumors, previously impossible to discern with images alone. A global first in FDA-approved medical modeling is being used by physicians in the creation of lifelike replicas of patient organs. Lazarus 3D allows the team to rehearse and perfect surgical plans and techniques, enhancing safety and outcomes. #prostatecancer #prostatecancerawarenessmonth #urology

Please join us for the 2024 Bayshore Medical Center Foundation Oktoberfest. This year’s event will help support improvements to Hackensack Meridian Bayshore Medical Center, including the addition of a state-of-the art interventional radiology suite in Outpatient Services, continued updates in the Breast Center and the renovation of the outpatient laboratory, registration and waiting areas. These departments are critical to diagnose and manage a wide array of medical conditions. Last year, Bayshore had more than 40,000 Outpatient Services encounters, and we expect that number to grow.

Become a part of New Jersey's top health care team! - Explore career opportunities - Meet with hiring leaders - On-the-spot interviews available - Learn about our network, culture and benefits - Interact with our team members #hiring #hiringevent #healthcarejobs

Congratulations to the teams at Hackensack University Medical Center and Jersey Shore University Medical Center, named Great Hospitals in America by Becker's Healthcare! This prestigious list honors hospitals for commitment to outcomes, clinical success, patient safety, research and satisfaction. Read more: https://lnkd.in/exTShqgg #hospital #healthcare #newjersey

Peter Cancro, founder and CEO of Jersey Mike's Subs , and Eli Manning, former New York Football Giants quarterback and two-time Super Bowl Champ, have plenty of accomplishments between them. To us, their greatest is one they share: Their generosity. Throughout their incredible careers, Peter and Eli have been supportive members of the Hackensack Meridian family. “There are so many charities out there, and everyone looks to give to wherever their heart is drawn. I always challenge people to get involved in their local hospital,” Peter says. “There’s only a matter of time before a loved one, a friend, a family member is going to need care.” Eli and Peter are co-chairing the Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation “Be The Difference” campaign to help make health care the best it can be. Beloved New Jerseyans themselves, part of the purpose for Peter and Eli is to give back to their neighbors. Peter, and the Jersey Mike’s family, has supported Hackensack Meridian since he began volunteering at his hometown hospital, now Ocean University Medical Center, in 1975. Eli has remained involved since his time with the Giants. The why is simple: “We’re helping so many people around New Jersey,” Eli says. “Hackensack Meridian Health is the largest health care system in the state. Having a hospital that’s there to look after you, take you in, help you no matter what’s going on is so critical to these communities around New Jersey. Every little bit makes a difference in making that hospital be better able to serve more people and get patients great care.” For Peter, that’s what it’s all about. “Give to give. Not for the accolades, not for what you’re going to get from it. But give to give.” Eli agrees. “Small amounts add up and make a huge difference.”

We are proud to have been ranked #36 on Fortune’s 2024 Best Workplaces in Health Care, and we’ve been certified as a Great Place to Work for the ninth time. We believe that great care starts with a great team. It's an honor to have the best of the best in the Hackensack Meridian family, and to ensure that our hospitals are not only a trusted place for patients but for team members is a responsibility we do not take lightly. This recognition is truly meaningful. #greatplacetowork #healthcare #employeesatisfaction

Join our orthopedic symposium designed to focuse on advancements in orthopedic and rehabilitation practice related to new technologies in spine surgery, advances in joint arthroplasty, best practices in shoulder pathology resolution, and orthopedic trauma related care across several disciplines.