Virtua is South Jersey’s largest health system, committed to the mission of helping people be well, get well, and stay well and averaging more than one million patient encounters each year. Virtua’s 14,000-plus employees provide comprehensive care at five hospitals and nearly 300 other locations, in addition to bringing health services directly into communities through home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, and its paramedic program. Virtua has more than 2,850 affiliated doctors and other clinicians, and its specialties include cardiology, orthopedics, advanced surgery, and maternity. Virtua is affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neuroscience, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics. As a not-for-profit, Virtua is committed to the well-being of the community and provides innovative outreach programs that address social challenges affecting health, from addiction and other behavioral issues to lack of nutritious food and stable housing. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, Virtua has received many awards for quality, safety, and its outstanding work environment. For more information, visit virtua.org. To help Virtua make a difference, visit foundation.virtua.org. Connect with Virtua on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @VirtuaHealth.
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Voting sure does feel good. A huge thanks to our Virtua colleagues for showing up and making their voices heard on this Election Day. #Vote #YourVoteCounts #ElectionDay
Join us in congratulating our very own Trish Gitt, physician assistant at Virtua. This week, Trish is trading in her stethoscope for a field hockey stick as she'll be representing Team USA at the 2024 World Masters Hockey World Cup! The skills she’s learned on the field—teamwork, precision, and respect—translate seamlessly to the operating room. And we couldn't be more proud to have her on our team! Go Trish Go!
A huge thanks to our friends at the Domenica Foundation for dropping by our health sciences symposium last month to learn about health care careers! 15 Domenica Scholars, who have expressed an interest in health sciences careers, were introduced to a variety of Virtua departments. The scholars were also treated to a panel discussion from Virtua leaders who shared inspiring stories about their journey to health care. The Domenica Foundation partners with nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for underserved communities in South Jersey. They fund programs that provide education, food, housing, and other resources that open the door of opportunity and enable people to thrive. And we are so grateful to call them our friends. “We are so grateful to Virtua for this incredible opportunity for our high school students,” said Elena Piperno, executive director of the Domenica Foundation. “It’s wonderful to bring our community partners together! I am truly looking forward to seeing how our students apply today’s learnings to their academic and professional careers.”
October photo dump - breast cancer awareness month edition. From our oncology team taking part in breast cancer walks to our friends at Magnolia Girls Softball donating care packages to the Penn Medicine | Virtua Health Cancer Program and so much more - we want to thank our colleagues and community partners for raising awareness this October! #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #PinkOctober
This. Is. Halloween.👻🎃👻🎃 This year’s Spirit of Children Child Life Halloween Party was a joy-filled event for our pediatric team, patients, and their families, bringing spooktacular smiles to the hospital. From pumpkin painting to costume picking, there was something for everyone to enjoy! Since 2007, Spirit of Children has worked tirelessly to make hospitals a little less scary for kids and their loved ones. We’re incredibly grateful to partner with Spirit Halloween to help bring the magic of Halloween to the kiddos in our care.
Can we just tell you how much we love the Camden City EMT Program? For two years, we've been beyond proud to participate in this program, which brings together seniors from various Camden High Schools to complete their EMT training. And the best part? All training takes place during school hours, ensuring students can balance their education with all the senior year highlights. This program equips students with essential skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and communication—skills that will open doors to future careers in health care and beyond. A huge thanks to all the students, colleagues, and Camden City School District staff for participating in this important initiative!
Representing Virtua's legal department, Carmen Martinez recently celebrated her 30-year service anniversary. A new grandmom, Carmen is busy as can be supporting causes close to her heart, including a foundation that provides support and scholarships to college students. But perhaps most near and dear to Dennis' heart - Carmen also works for a tequila company on the side. Get to know Carmen, her team, and her passions in this episode of "Here for Good: Inside Edition" here: https://lnkd.in/etP5KknE
With the General Election on November 5 quickly approaching, we asked a handful of Virtua colleagues to share how voting and good health go hand-in-hand. All registered voters: take 10 minutes to prepare a voting plan! Visit vote.gov to confirm your registration status and polling location, and to learn more about early voting, voting by mail, and more. See you at the polls! #Vote2024 #EveryVoteCounts #VoterRegistration #ElectionDay #GetOutTheVote #VotingIsPower
Mark your calendars! On Saturday, November 9, we're hosting a special, one-day screening event for breast and lung cancer. Mammograms are for anyone 40 or older and are due for your yearly screening. And lung screenings are for those 50 or older, a current or former smoker and have a 20 or more pack-year history (1 pack a day x 20 years =20 pack-years). You can also receive blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol screenings at this event. Here are the deets: Location: Virtua Health & Wellness Center - Voorhees Address: 200 Bowman Drive, Voorhees, NJ 08043 Timing: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Since space is limited, registration is required. Just call 856-247-7676 by November 1. We hope to see you there!