Monmouth Medical Center

Surgeon Frank Borao, M.D., who serves as section chief of minimally invasive surgery, has been named Monmouth Medical Center's Physician of the Month for July. Dr. Borao, who first came to MMC in 1994 as a surgical resident, was praised as a technically talented and compassionate surgeon by a fellow surgeon, who noted, “It has been an honor to work with him, first as his resident and now as his colleague.” Read the additional words of praise from his surgical colleagues: https://ow.ly/JbQa50SLjzR Congratulations Dr. Borao on this well-deserved recognition! #PhysicianoftheMonth

Today, RWJBarnabas Health experienced an unexpected global Microsoft outage that, if not managed aggressively and effectively, could have caused significant disruption to the health system. While we continue to work through technical issues, normal operations have resumed across the system. The ingenuity and teamwork demonstrated by RWJBarnabas Health’s workforce was exemplary. Led by the system’s Information Technology Department and Office of Emergency Management, their tireless efforts to resolve issues quickly and efficiently were critical in maintaining patient safety during a time of uncertainty. We thank our patients and community members for their patience and support, and commend our employees for their unwavering dedication and commitment. #LetsBeHealthyTogether

At this time, many disruptions caused by the global Microsoft outage have been resolved across RWJBarnabas Health. Trinitas Regional Medical Center continues to experience minor operational impact which is anticipated to be resolved within the next several hours. We will continue to actively review, prioritize issue resolution and monitor the situation, and provide additional updates as needed. Thank you for your continued patience and understanding. #LetsBeHealthyTogether

Some systems at RWJBarnabas Health have been impacted by the Global Microsoft outage. This is not a cyberattack. Our teams are working to remediate the issue as soon as possible. As always, patient safety is our highest priority. Out of an abundance of caution, we are delaying some scheduled procedures until this situation is resolved and will share updates as they are available. Thank you for your patience. #LetsBeHealthyTogether

We're excited to share that RWJBarnabas Health has been named one of the 2024 Best Places to Work for People with Disabilities! We scored [100] on the Disability Equality Index®, showcasing our commitment to disability inclusivity and equity in the workplace. A huge thank you to our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team for its incredible work! Learn more about this recognition: https://ow.ly/zr0u50SChmL #DisabilityInclusion #BestPlacesToWork #Inclusion #Equity #LetsBeHealthyTogether

MMC has introduced three new advanced highly precise technologies used to both diagnose and treat lung cancer. Late last year it became the second in New Jersey and the first in central and southern New Jersey to introduce Ion, a robot-assisted platform designed to enable minimally invasive lung biopsies that may become a key part of early diagnosis. The hospital recently celebrated the milestone of its 100th Ion case and continues to expand the advanced capabilities of its thoracic oncology program under the leadership of Dr. Richard Lazzaro, Chief of Thoracic Surgery for the RWJBarnabas Health Southern Region. Read more about these pioneering lung cancer technologies: https://ow.ly/vpJt50SxjeC #ionrobot #surgicalrobot #roboticsurgery

Proud to share the announcement that RWJBarnabas Health has been awarded a grant from the New Jersey Food Security Initiative (NJFSI) to support a first-of-its-kind program in New Jersey to embed Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Navigators in each of its 12 acute care hospitals, including us!

Internist Doantrang T. Du, M.D., who serves as Internal Medicine Program Director, has been named Physician of the Month for June. Dr. Du, an RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group physician who has been on staff at MMC for 20 years, was praised as a fantastic clinician and teacher. Read more about Dr. Du: https://lnkd.in/eX8s_jEJ Congratulations Dr. Du and thank you for your dedication to our patients and residents! #PhysicianoftheMonth

Clinical Care Technician (CCT) Lola Stovall, whose commitment to excellence and unwavering dedication to her patients was praised as nothing short of inspirational, has been honored with an excellence in caring award. Lola, the Lead CCT for our G5 Medical-Surgical Unit, is the latest recipient of the hospital’s quarterly Lotus Award, which was created to honor a CCT, Patient Care Associate or Technician or Mental Health Associate that has provided extraordinary, compassionate, patient/family-centered care. In nominating Lola, her colleagues praised her as truly remarkable. Congratulations Lola, and thank you for the extraordinary care you provide to our patients! Read more about Lola's award: https://lnkd.in/euDGDB4B

Adjusting to the birth of a baby can be challenging, but for new mom Clarisse Mendoza, the RWJBarnabas Health Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Center has made a world of difference. Clarisse, mother to 7-month-old Rafael Martinez, is among the 200 patients who each week seek care at the center located at the Anne Vogel Family Care & Wellness Center in Eatontown. Last month she celebrated her first Mother’s Day by sharing her story of hope in the Asbury Park Press to let others in her shoes know they are not alone — and help is not far away. This month, as a part of RWJBarnabas Health’s sponsorship of the second annual Prudential presents North to Shore Festival, produced by NJPAC, Clarisse was treated to a special meet-and-greet patient experience with multi-genre band Lake Street Dive at the Stone Pony Summer Stage in Asbury Park. Clarisse, accompanied by her partner Rommel Martinez and baby Rafael, got to meet with members of the band at the famed Jersey shore venue. Although the show was ultimately postponed due to inclement weather, Clarisse and lead singer Rachael Price, also a recent first-time mom, formed an immediate bond, sharing cuddles with Rafael. To learn more about the PMAD center, visit rwjbh.org/PMAD. To learn more about the 2024 Prudential presents North to Shore Festival, visit northtoshore.com. #NorthtoShore #LetsBeHealthyTogether #PMAD