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A P U B L I C A T I O N F O R T H E M E D I C A L S T A F F O F J E F F E R S O N H E A L T H N E W J E R S E Y

Kennedy Merges with

Jefferson Health

Timothy Dombrowski, DO, MPH

Vice President &

Chief Medical Officer

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Physicians,

Kennedy Health’s merger with Jefferson Health is complete.

Celebrations commemorating the joining of our two premier health care systems were held October 4th. Now that our merger is complete, you will begin to see changes to the interior and exterior signage at our hospital campuses. Kennedy Health hospitals are now known as Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital, Jefferson Stratford Hospital and Jefferson Washington Township Hospital.

I know many of you have questions about how this merger will impact you as a Medical Staff Member. I wanted to take this opportunity to address some of your expected questions.

• We will continue to have a separate Medical Staff with Rules and Regulations, Bylaws and Medical Staff Policies.

• The Medical Executive Board will remain the same and report to a sub-committee of the local hospital Board of Trustees, as is our current structure. We will continue to have an open Medical Staff and you may see physicians who have privileges at Jefferson in Philadelphia apply for privileges at Jefferson Health New Jersey (Kennedy).

• There will be no changes in our credentialing and privileging process. Our Chiefs and Section Heads will review the applications and make recommendations to our Credentialing Committee, and then to the Medical Executive Board.

I urge all physicians to keep in mind that the Kennedy - Jefferson merger is a transition that will take some time. The planned initial changes will not affect our day-to-day operations, and will be more visual, such as new Jefferson signage at our facilities.

Thank you for your continued support and dedication to the communities we serve as we move forward under the prestigious Jefferson name.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (856) 566-5249 or h.dombrowski@kennedyhealth.org.

Dr. Marc Backal (Pediatrics) was Lead Physician of nine doctors and 18 athletic trainers responsible for caring for more than 1,000 athletes during the Maccabiah World Games in Israel this summer. Prior to and during the games, Dr. Backal also led a Vision Mission Project in Israel’s poorest Arab town, Jadidi Maker. Dr. Backal and his team provided more than 1,300 free vision screenings and gave out more than 300 pairs of new prescription eyeglasses to children in need.

Dr. Jim Baird (Emergency Medicine) was recognized in the “Who’s Who in Health Care” section of July’s South Jersey Biz magazine for his dedication to fighting South Jersey’s opioid addiction crisis. Dr. Baird was praised in the magazine for combating the epidemic by using hospital and

health system resources to educate physicians on proper prescribing of opiates, working with community advocates to tackle issues facing those suffering from addiction, discussing the topic with local and federal legislators, collaborating with and teaching law enforcement personnel and working to change the stigma of addiction in our society.

Dr. Baird was also honored for his work by the Philadelphia Business Journal (PBJ) in September at the organization’s 2017 Extraordinary Doctors Awards. He was one of six area physicians honored as a “2017 Extraordinary Doctor,” winning the Humanitarian Award, which recognizes a physician whose project or service significantly enhanced the quality of life for people in the region, the nation or the world.

Dr. Louis H. Balsama (Bariatric Surgery) recently performed his 1,000th bariatric weight loss procedure. Dr. Balsama, who helped establish our Bariatric Program a decade ago, along with Medical Director Dr. Marc Neff, performed a laparoscopic Roux-en-y procedure on a female patient at our Stratford hospital, where the Center for Weight Loss Surgery is based.

New AppointmentsDepartment of Emergency MedicineKishan B. Patel, DO

Department of Family Practice Kunal Agarwal, MD (Telemedicine)Sharon Colgate, APN

Department of Medical ImagingDaniel Amirhamzeh, MDJeffrey L. Stein, MD

Department of MedicineCardiology Roland F. Njoh, MD

Endocrinology Jonathan D. Slusser, DO

Gastroenterology Brian Blair, DO

General Internal Medicine Diana I. Bacal, DOHasan Ehsan, MDIan Jacobi, MDNosheen Jawaid, DOMichael Matrale, DOAubrey Moyer, DOHiren B. Parikh, MDCourtney Walsh, DOJames R. Williams, MD

Nephrology Urime Osmani, APN

NeurologyNabeel Herial, MD

Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine Jay G. Kirkham, DO

Department of NeurosciencesNeurology Hana Choe, MDOsman Kozak, MDLarami G. Mackenzie, MD

Neurosurgery Alicia Marie Andaloro, PA Michael R. Gooch, MDWilliam Mitchell, MD

Department of Obstetrics/GynecologySusan I. Kaufman, DO Katherine C. Wormser, CNM

Department of PathologyJeanine Chiaffarano, DO

Department of PediatricsJeffrey D. Blackman, MDEric A. Dorn, MDWasie J. Iqbal, MD (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)Olivia M. Sasher, APN

Department of PsychiatryAlyssa Kwon, MD Tanya R. Lewis, MD (Telemedicine)Stacy Senk, APN

Department of SurgeryAnesthesiology Ralph N. Daggan III, APN-AKristi M. Neitzel, MDMegan E. Tomasco, APN-A

General Surgery Kahyun Yoon-Flannery, DO

Pain Medicine Rachel Gennaoui Abad, APNTeresa L. Martone, APN

Plastics & Reconstruction Evelyn J. Ulzheimer, PA

Podiatry Gerard A. Collins, DPMZacharia Facaros, DPM

Orthopedic Surgery Andrew Battenberg, MDYale A. Fillingham, MDMitchell R. Klement, MDGabrielle C. McIntyre, PA

Ophthalmology Paul B. Johnson, MD

OtorhinolaryngologyColin Huntley, MD

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Dr. Joshua Filer (Internal Medicine) was recently named Medical Director of the Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Unit at Jefferson Stratford Hospital. Dr. Filer will work closely with the ACE Unit interdisciplinary team and Melissa

Mordecai, NICHE Coordinator and Director of Post-Acute Care Integration, to develop protocols and initiatives to improve patient care.

Dr. Cindy M. Hou (Infectious Diseases & Internal Medicine) recently presented an update on the NJHA’s Antimicrobial Stewardship Learning and Action Collaborative at the organization’s statewide Institute for Quality and Patient Safety Conference. Dr. Hou – the collaborative’s physician champion – reported that since its January 2017 launch, 50 N.J. acute care hospitals and several post-acute facilities have actively participated. The collaborative focuses on improving antimicrobial use across health care settings and sharing best practices to promote antimicrobial stewardship programs and improved patient outcomes.

Dr. Todd Levin (Infectious Diseases) will be a speaker at the 28th annual HIV Medical Update event this December at the Crowne Plaza in Cherry Hill. Dr. Levin will present PrEP Case Study: Is it Successful?

Podiatry Residents Dr. Sara Sharma (left) and Dr. Tiffany Liu recently presented a poster titled “Internal Fixation Treatment of Intraosseous Calcaneal Lipoma” at the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) National Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

Dr. Alan Shienbaum (Pathology)was recently named acting Chairperson of the Department of Pathology at RowanSOM.Dr. Shienbaum served as Vice Chairperson of the department since 2009, and he was also recently promoted to the rank of Professor.

Dr. James R. Williams (Wound Care) was recently named Medical Director of the newly opened Center for Advanced Wound Care & Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy at Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital. In his

role, Dr. Williams provides clinical leadership and care, along with Jefferson Health New Jersey’s team of wound care specialists at the center, which offers leading-edge treatments for non-healing wounds. A graduate of Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C., Dr. Williams is Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, and completed both his Residency (Internal Medicine) and Fellowship (Infectious Diseases) at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

Dr. Philip Willsie (Critical Care), left, and Dr. Neel Parikh Emergency Medicine) were featured in September’s South Jersey Magazine “Tales of Triumph” section with patient Brigitte Shiplee, who survived a life-threatening pulmonary embolism through the quick diagnosis and care of Washington Township’s ED, IR, and ICU teams. Read Dr. Willsie’s personal account of Brigitte’s amazing story on page 8.

Dr. Kahyun Yoon-Flannery (Surgery) was recently named Medical Director of the Comprehensive

Breast Center in WT. In her role, Dr. Yoon-Flannery – who is fluent in Korean – oversees the breast care program and diagnoses and surgically treats various conditions

of the breast in conjunction with a multidisciplinary panel of health experts throughout the patient’s course of treatment.

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Jefferson Health New Jersey’s Medical Staff was once again well-represented in South Jersey Magazine’s annual “Top Physicians” list, with 107 of our physicians featured as leading medical professionals in South Jersey who not only make a positive impact on their patients, but also better the community.

This year, the magazine published two lists: one voted on exclusively by South Jersey Magazine readers, and another compiled by South Jersey Magazine’s editorial staff, with input from several area hospitals and health care providers. Congratulations to:

Readers’ Choice ListBariatric SurgeryDr. Marc A. Neff

CardiologyDr. Surendra BagariaDr. Vic BahalDr. Sanford GipsDr. Daniel TarditiDr. Howard Weinberg

DermatologyDr. Sandra Elder

Ear, Nose, Throat/OtolaryngologyDr. Daniel Becker

EndocrinologyDr. Gregory Barone

Family MedicineDr. Joseph CavallaroDr. William FureyDr. Michael HassmanDr. Bonnie Levin

GastroenterologyDr. Jack DeVitaDr. Ahmed ShehataDr. Warren Werbitt

General & Vascular SurgeryDr. Michael Sasso

GeriatricsDr. Anita ChopraDr. Stephen Goldfine

Infectious DiseasesDr. David CondoluciDr. Todd Levin

InfertilityDr. Gary PackinDr. Stephen SawinDr. Robert SkafDr. Peter G. Van Deerlin

Internal MedicineDr. Scott DorfnerDr. Joseph Gambale

NephrologyDr. Devang LodhaviaDr. Beckie MichaelDr. Mark ShusterDr. Ron Zanger

NeurosurgeryDr. Steven KirshnerDr. Joan O’SheaDr. Mark Testaiuti

Obstetrics & GynecologyDr. Roberta FelsensteinDr. Eric GrossmanDr. Mike MinoffDr. Anthony Salerno

OrthopedicsDr. Lawrence BarrDr. Brad BernadiniDr. Larry DeutschDr. Robert GreenleafDr. Steven KirshnerDr. Fred McAlpin IIIDr. Kam MomiDr. Evan O’BrienDr. Rick RaimondoDr. Laura RossDr. Eddie Wu

Pain ManagementDr. Gary BuckDr. Kavita GuptaDr. Rajan GuptaDr. Scott Pello

PediatricsDr. Christopher AmatoDr. Mahbod MohazzebiDr. Mary Staily Simms

Pain Medicine & Rehabilitation Dr. Scott JarmainDr. Seth Scholl

Plastic SurgeryDr. Lyle BackDr. Anthony CorradoDr. Steven DavisDr. Brett GarberDr. Bhupesh Vasisht

PodiatryDr. Frank OwareDr. Taral ShahDr. Robert Warkala

Pulmonary MedicineDr. Peter CurreriDr. Thomas NugentDr. Carlos Obregon

Radiation OncologyDr. Alexia HarveyDr. David Horvick

UrologyDr. Thomas Mueller

Editorial ListDr. David AbendDr. Melanie AngeloDr. James BairdDr. Louis BalsamaDr. Robert BarskyDr. Sean BidicDr. Carman CiervoDr. Gerard CollinsDr. Phillip CollinsDr. Joseph DanielDr. Lisa DiMedioDr. Adarsh GuptaDr. Cindy HouDr. Jacqueline KaariDr. Karen KriegDr. Tamara LaCoutureDr. Patricia LuceriDr. Enrico MarcelliDr. Donald McMahonDr. Thierry MomplaisirDr. Donald NollDr. Hima ParchuriDr. Joseph PitoneDr. Trina PorettaDr. Knic RabaraDr. Troy RandleDr. Roy SandauDr. Howard SaulDr. Kelly SchiersDr. Hafeza ShaikhDr. Scott Spagnolo-HyeDr. Daniel TarditiDr. Greg TaylorDr. Deborah WhiteDr. Hekmat Zarzour

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U.S. News & World Report Names Kennedy University Hospital ‘High Performing’ in 3 Areas

Kennedy University Hospital was recently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Hospital for 2017-18 in the South Jersey Region for its high performance in three clinical areas: Heart Failure, Colon Cancer Surgery and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease).

To be a Best Regional Hospital, a facility must earn a national ranking in at least one medical specialty or “High Performing” ratings in at least three specialties, procedures or conditions. Of the more than 4,500 hospitals that U.S. News evaluated for 2017-18 Best Hospitals, only 10 percent can call themselves Best Regional Hospitals.

“We are pleased that the hard work and excellent clinical outcomes at our hospitals have again been recognized in this prestigious national report,” said Kennedy President & CEO Joe Devine. “Ensuring patient safety and providing high-quality care is our number one priority.”

For the 2017-18 rankings, U.S. News evaluated more than 4,500 medical centers nationwide in 25 specialties, procedures and conditions. The U.S. News & World Report methodologies include risk-adjusted survival and readmission rates, volume, patient experience, patient safety, quality of nursing care and other care-related indicators.

Outpatient Radiation Oncology Center Receives 3-Year ACR AccreditationThe Department of Radiation Oncology at the Comprehensive Cancer Center in Washington Township has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in radiation oncology as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

The ACR is the nation’s oldest and most widely accepted radiation oncology-accrediting body, with over 650 accredited sites, and 29 years of accreditation experience. The ACR seal of accreditation represents the highest level of quality and patient safety.

ACR accreditation is awarded only to facilities meeting specific Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards developed by ACR after a peer-review evaluation by board-certified radiation oncologists and medical physicists who are experts in the field. Patient care and treatment, patient safety, personnel qualifications, adequacy of facility equipment, quality control procedures, and quality assurance programs are assessed.

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Each year, SJ Magazine asks South Jersey-based doctors, “Who would you recommend if someone in your family needed medical care?” The magazine tallies the votes and creates its annual “Top Docs” list. Then, SJ Magazine turns to its readers and asks them to vote online for their Top Doc choices, which is used to compile a patient poll list of the area’s best.

This year, 87 Jefferson Health New Jersey doctors who are dedicated to keeping the South Jersey community healthy were part of the magazine’s lists.

Kudos to our Top Docs!

Doctors’ Choice ListAddiction MedicineDr. Joseph Ranieri

AnesthesiologyDr. Moshen KallinyDr. Eileen Manabat

Bariatric Surgery/Weight LossDr. Marc Neff

Cardiac ElectrophysiologyDr. Steven Levi

CardiologyDr. Dilip Viswanath

Cardiovascular DiseaseDr. Daniel Tarditi

Colon & Rectal SurgeryDr. Eytan Irwin

Critical CareDr. Aaron CrookshankDr. Thomas NugentDr. Kelly Schiers

DermatologyDr. Sandra ElderDr. Robin Levin

Emergency MedicineDr. James Baird

Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismDr. Gregory Barone

Family PracticeDr. Joshua CorenDr. Tracy Persily

GastroenterologyDr. Jane FriehlingDr. Abraham HornDr. Donald McMahonDr. Warren Werbitt

Geriatric MedicineDr. Anita ChopraDr. Terrie Ginsberg

Geriatric PsychiatryDr. Stephen ScheinthalDr. Christian White

Gynecologic OncologyDr. Howard Saul

Hand SurgeryDr. Pedro BeredjiklianDr. Mark Paiste

HematologyDr. Trina Poretta

Hospice & Palliative CareDr. Stephen GoldfineDr. Sara Pagliaro

HospitalistDr. Joseph Badolato

Infectious DiseasesDr. David Condoluci

InfertilityDr. Stephen Sawin

Internal MedicineDr. Joanne Kaiser-Smith

Interventional CardiologyDr. Brian CorbettDr. Adam LevineDr. Vijay Verma

Medical OncologyDr. Priya GorDr. David Ross

NephrologyDr. Virginia Irwin-ScottDr. Christopher McFaddenDr. Beckie Michael

Neurological SurgeryDr. James Harrop

NeurologyDr. Taimur Zaman

OphthalmologyDr. Gregg BannettDr. Jesse Richman

OrthopedicsDr. Gregory DeirmengianDr. Larry DeutschDr. Steven KirshnerDr. Evan O’Brien

OtolaryngologyDr. Scott BuschDr. Stephen GadomskiDr. Rasesh Shah

Pain ManagementDr. Scott Pello

Plastic SurgeryDr. Lyle BackDr. Steven DavisDr. Joseph Tamburrino

PodiatryDr. Anette BrzozowskiDr. Gerard Collins

PsychiatryDr. Rachel Shmuts

PulmonologyDr. Ammar AlimamDr. Ira Horowitz

Radiation OncologyDr. Alexis HarveyDr. Tamara LaCouture

RheumatologyDr. Vijay Singh

Sleep MedicineDr. P. Todd Rowan

SJ Magazine’s

2017 TOP DOCS

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Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy at Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy is now offered at the new, state-of-the-art Medical Office Building in Cherry Hill (2211 Chapel Avenue West).

A special type of rehabilitation that evaluates and treats pelvic dysfunction and pain, both male and female patients receive a private, one-on-one session with a physical therapist to evaluate joint alignment, muscle flexibility/coordination/strength, posture, and other patient-specific information.

Pelvic floor muscles support internal organs, help maintain bowel and bladder continence, provide stabilization, and help maintain sexual function. These muscles may become weak, tight or uncoordinated as a result of injury, trauma, childbirth, surgery or other chronic conditions.

To make a patient referral, or for more information, contact Bryn Zolty, PT, DPT, at (856) 922-5090.

Sports MedicineDr. Robert FranksDr. Enrique Garcia Pena

SurgeryDr. Roy Sandau

Thoracic SurgeryDr. Christopher DerivauxDr. Morris Eisen

UrologyDr. Evan KrischDr. Dave Sussman

Vascular SurgeryDr. Constantine AndrewDr. Fritz BechDr. Charles Dietzek

Patient Poll ListAnesthesiologyDr. Caitlin Innerfield

Bariatric Surgery/Weight LossDr. Adam Goldstein

CardiologyDr. Vic Bahal

GastroenterologyDr. Andrew Alloy

Hand SurgeryDr. Jonas Matzon

Hospice & Palliative CareDr. Stephen Goldfine

Internal MedicineDr. Marc Michelson

OrthopedicsDr. Steven Kahn

Pain ManagementDr. Scott Jarmain

PulmonologyDr. Peter Curreri

Resuscitating Brigitte Shiplee: A ‘Tale of Triumph’

n March 25th, WT ED physician Dr. Neelesh Parikh called with an ICU admission. He had just examined a previously healthy 67-year-old patient who, only a few days after ankle surgery, had become short of breath and dizzy. In the ED, Dr. Parikh’s initial suspicions were confirmed when a CT scan showed a massive blood clot in her pulmonary artery, the vessel that sends blood to the lungs. While the patient – Williamstown, NJ, resident Brigitte Shiplee – seemed uncomfortable, though not in major pain, a glance at the monitor revealed her oxygen level was low, her heart rate was elevated, and she was breathing quickly – all bad signs. I performed an ultrasound of her heart, and could see it was severely strained. I immediately called cardiologist Dr. Brett Waldman, who came to her bedside and confirmed the findings. I then discussed the quickly changing situation with Brigitte’s orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Joseph Daniel, who had performed her ankle surgery only two days before.

I explained to Brigitte and her family that, due to the size of her clot, she would benefit from a specialized form of treatment that would use a device to literally suck the blood clot out of her lung. I explained that this procedure would take some time to arrange and that, if at any time her condition worsened, we could administer a clot-dissolving medicine. Since that medication could cause severe bleeding, we would try to avoid it. I then reviewed the plan with Dr. Douglas Tsai from Interventional Radiology, who quickly mobilized his on-call team to perform the procedure.

Thirty minutes later, a “rapid response” was called to alert our team of a critically ill patient in radiology, who we immediately presumed was Brigitte. The ICU team quickly responded, as did Dr. Parikh from the ED. Dr. Tsai explained that the suctioning procedure had barely begun when Brigitte began to cough up blood, while her blood pressure and oxygen levels simultaneously dropped. She was deathly pale and becoming less responsive.

Dr. Parikh quickly placed a breathing tube in Brigitte’s throat. Several nurses worked to help stabilize her, while two respiratory therapists secured the breathing tube and suctioned out blood she continued cough up. Another ultrasound was done, which confirmed the problem – worsening heart function. I had a bad feeling about where things were going. I made eye contact with one of our senior nurses and her expression said it all – despite everything, Brigitte was dying.

Active bleeding is usually considered a contraindication to the clot-dissolving medication we had initially discussed using, but I felt we had no choice given Brigitte’s quick deterioration. At the same time, I ordered a rarely used “salvage” medication in case the clot-dissolving medicine didn’t work. Less than 10 minutes later, Brigitte’s oxygen level still remained in the 40-60% range, her blood pressure was “unreadable,” her pulse was weak, she was completely unresponsive and on the verge of having cardiac arrest.

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As a last, life-saving attempt, I administered the “salvage” medicine. The medication – usually given as an inhaled mist – is not commonly used and can be complicated to set up. Time was flying by, and by now, I felt the chances of Brigitte having significant brain and organ damage were high. The medicine was very concentrated and not meant to be given intravenously, but, at this point, it seemed to be her only chance.

We gave Brigitte a small dose through the IV, and miraculously her oxygenation and blood pressure soon began to improve, and she was no longer on the verge of dying. Brigitte was then moved to the ICU. I explained to her family that Brigitte had come close to having a heart attack during the procedure, and, as a result, might have sustained brain damage or injury to her organs. Amazingly, by that night, Brigitte had started to follow verbal commands. By the next day, she had improved so much that the breathing tube was taken out. Within several days, Brigitte was out of the ICU and discharged home. She made one of the most dramatic recoveries I, and many other caregivers, have ever witnessed.

Brigitte’s successful resuscitation was a testament to her strength and will to survive, the coordinated multidisciplinary effort of numerous medical providers working toward a common goal, and to the overall structure and support given to associates and patients at Jefferson Health New Jersey. I am so proud to be a part of this amazing team, and very happy to report Brigitte is back to living a normal life. Her story was also featured in South Jersey Magazine’s annual “Tales of Triumph” section this September. It truly was a “Tale of Triumph,” and everyone who played a part deserves recognition for their herculean effort to save Brigitte’s life.

I made eye contact with one of our senior nurses and her expression said it all –

despite everything, Brigitte was dying.

Dr. Philip Willsie (left) and Dr. Neel Parikh (right) pose with

patient Brigitte Shiplee.

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Advocare Center for Specialized Gynecology Opens at Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital

Advocare Center for Specialized Gynecology is now open at the new Cherry Hill Medical Office Building. Dr. Jodi Benett, Dr. Susan Kaufman and Nurse Practitioner Faith Tiver-Foran provide gynecologic care for children, teens and adults.

To make a patient referral, or for more information, call (856) 424-8091.

Becker ENT Center Offers In-Office Balloon Sinuplasty

Becker Ear, Nose and Throat Centers in Voorhees and Sewell now offer the minimally invasive Balloon Sinuplasty procedure as an in-office service.

Used to treat chronic sinusitis and help those suffering from regular sinus ailments, candidates may have the following symptoms:• Congestion,• Diminished Sense of Smell,• Facial Pain/Pressure/Headaches,• Cough & Post-Nasal Drip,• Sinus Infection & Sinusitis, and• Nasal Discharge.

To make a patient referral, or for more information, call (856) 589-6673.

Kennedy and Jefferson Ink Final Merger Deal

On Thursday, Sept. 14, Joe Devine and Dr. Stephen Klasko joined Kennedy and Jefferson board members in the WT Emergency Department Lobby for a ceremonial signing to celebrate the official merger between the two organizations.

This milestone marks the first time that a Philadelphia health system has fully merged with a southern New Jersey health system.

“We are confident the people of South Jersey will truly benefit from this historic merger, which focuses on improving and expanding the already high-quality and high-value care we provide,” said Joe Devine. “We look forward to working hand-in-hand with the great team at Jefferson to provide our community members with the highest level of life-saving, life-changing care.”

Shown at the event are, from left: Larry Merlis, Jefferson Health Executive VP & COO; Albert Smith, Chairman of the Kennedy Health Board of Directors; Joe Devine, Kennedy President & CEO; Dr. Stephen Klasko, President & CEO of Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health; Stephen Crane, Chairman of the Jefferson Health Board of Trustees; and John Durante, Chairman of the Kennedy Health Board of Trustees.

Joe Devine presents

Dr. Stephen Klasko with

a New Jersey-themed gift

basket to conclude the event.

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Signs outside Kennedy Health’s buildings underwent a makeover on October 4th, as it transformed to Jefferson Health under the terms of a merger that became effective September 2017. That same day, Jefferson held a series of celebrations across the former Kennedy Health sites to formally welcome employees into the Jefferson family.

Kennedy Health hospitals will now be known as Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital, Jefferson Stratford Hospital and Jefferson Washington Township Hospital. The renaming is part of a unifying change to highlight Jefferson Health’s southern New Jersey hub, as Jefferson continues its efforts to bring world-class health care to patients in the communities where they live.

Kennedy & Jefferson Kick Off New Era with New Hospital Names

“Like Kennedy Health, Jefferson has a well-deserved reputation for its commitment to the communities it is privileged to serve,” said Joe Devine, who will now serve in the role of President, New Jersey Division, Jefferson Health and Executive Vice President, Health and Hospital Services, Jefferson Health. “This partnership is about bringing expanded and specialized health care to the community.”

The Cherry Hill hospital received a ‘signage makeover’ on Oct.

4th, as the new Jefferson Health signs were proudly unveiled.

Dr. David Condoluci (left) and Dr. Joseph Libby

shared their excitement at the Physician Merger

Celebration, also held Oct. 4th.

The Comprehensive Cancer Center in Washington Township recently opened a multidisciplinary Lung Nodule Center, which provides continuation of care for high-risk patients who have been diagnosed with a lung nodule.

High-risk patients include individuals age 55-77 who have a tobacco-smoking history of at least 30 pack-years (meaning they smokedthe equivalent of a pack of cigarettes a day for 30 years, or about two packs per day for 15 years); as well as those who are either currently smoking or have quit less than 15 years ago.

Jefferson Health New Jersey’s team consists of:• Pulmonologists, • Thoracic Surgeons,• Nurse Navigators,• Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialists, and• Certified Medical Assistants.

Our team of experts will diagnose the severity of nodules through a unique approach involving detailed evaluation and discussion of imaging results and patient health history. This advanced approach allows all services to be provided in a single visit.

To make a patient referral, or for more information about the Lung Nodule Center, call (856) 218-5324.

Cancer Center Opens New Lung Nodule Center

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Joseph W. DevinePresident, New Jersey Division

Carman A. Ciervo, DOExecutive Vice President & Chief

Physician Executive

Timothy Dombrowski, DO, MPHVice President & Chief Medical Officer

Medical Staff Officers:Henry Schuitema, DO

Chief of Staff

Mark Schuster, DOVice Chief of Staff

Daniel Tarditi, DOTreasurer

Michael BarattaManaging Editor

(856) 566-2033Dana Earley

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Nicole PensieroConsulting Editor

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