Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH), New Jersey's largest and most comprehensive health network, today announced a transformational $125 million gift from an anonymous donor. The gift will advance HMH's mission to bring the best nationally ranked care closer to the people and communities it serves by expanding Jersey Shore University Medical Center (JSUMC). The donor, who has requested anonymity, has asked that the gift honor the legacy of the late John K. Lloyd by naming a pavilion at JSUMC in Neptune after him. A dedication ceremony will take place in the future. John K. Lloyd was a visionary leader who spent more than four decades building JSUMC into one of the nation's premier academic medical centers and served as co-CEO of HMH with Bob Garrett.&nbsp;
"In a year when the largest gifts in American healthcare have come from some of the most recognizable names in the country, someone chose to give $125 million and ask for nothing &mdash; no name on the building, no announcement, no recognition," said Robert C. Garrett, FACHE, chief executive officer of Hackensack Meridian Health. "They asked us to honor John Lloyd instead. That tells you everything about what this gift is really about. As a not-for-profit network, we put every dollar we receive right back into caring for our communities. HMH is home to the #1 adult and children's hospitals in New Jersey and the #1 and only nationally ranked cancer center in the state. We save more lives than any other health network in New Jersey; our patients return home faster and are less likely to experience complications. This gift allows us to keep getting better, every single day, for the families who count on us. And naming the John K. Lloyd Pavilion is deeply personal for all of us &mdash; John's fingerprints are on everything we have built together."
The donor hopes this gift will inspire others to make philanthropy a priority. As a not-for-profit health network, HMH&nbsp;has no shareholders and no owners. Every dollar the network earns &mdash; and every dollar it receives &mdash; is reinvested directly into patient care: the doctors and nurses at the bedside, the technology that makes earlier diagnosis and less invasive treatment possible, the research that brings tomorrow's cures to patients today, and the community programs that reach people long before they ever need a hospital. Gifts of every size &mdash; from a $25 tribute in honor of a nurse to a transformational commitment like this one &mdash; compound into better outcomes for New Jersey families.&nbsp;To donate, visit <a href="http://givehmh.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">GiveHMH.org</a>.&nbsp;
"Philanthropy changes what is possible," said Joyce Hendricks, president and chief development officer, HMH Foundation. "A gift of $125 million &mdash; the largest in our history and the largest of its kind ever made in New Jersey healthcare &mdash; reflects a donor's deep confidence in our doctors, nurses, and other clinicians. It will help us expand access, advance the most sophisticated treatments available anywhere in the country, and ensure that world-class care is not something families have to travel far to find. It's already in their backyard.&rdquo;
"John devoted his life to Jersey Shore and to the people of this community. He believed a hospital was more than a building &mdash; it was a promise to your neighbors," said Maureen Lloyd, wife of the late John Lloyd. "Our family is profoundly grateful to this donor, and to the doctors, nurses, and team members who carry John's mission forward every day." The gift comes as HMH continues an unprecedented period of investment in Monmouth County and throughout the region. JSUMC is the #1 hospital in Monmouth and Ocean counties, according to U.S. News &amp; World Report, and the only Level I adult and Level I pediatric trauma center in the area &mdash; the highest possible certification for trauma care. It is home to K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital, the #1 children's hospital in New Jersey, and to a Level III NICU, one of the highest levels of newborn intensive care. As the fastest-growing hospital in New Jersey, Jersey Shore sees more than 100,000 emergency department visits each year and regularly operates at or near inpatient capacity. In response, HMH has committed more than $1 billion over 10 years through its Master Facility Plan for a new critical care tower, 24 new operating rooms, and expanded patient facilities &mdash; built right on the Neptune campus, just minutes from the medically underserved community of Asbury Park. The recently opened $45 million Cardiovascular Suite at JSUMC has already nearly tripled patient capacity for life-saving heart and stroke care.&nbsp;Visit <a href="http://www.HackensackMeridianHealth.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.HackensackMeridianHealth.org</a> for information.

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The Black Poster Project is a traveling, silent memorial exhibit that displays posters representing lives lost due to substance use. Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center is welcoming the exhibit, for the first time, Wednesday, September 9, for public viewing 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., with a speaker program for the news media 12:30 to 1 p.m., in the Perricone Concourse and Brennan Pavilion Courtyard on the academic medical center&rsquo;s campus, 1945 NJ-33, Neptune City, NJ.&nbsp; Created by families impacted by addiction, this powerful event seeks to humanize the experience of addiction, raise awareness about this disease, reduce stigma and create a space for healing, understanding and connection.&nbsp;&nbsp;For information about Hackensack Meridian Health's services, visit <a href="http://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/services/behavioral-health/addiction-and-substance-use-disorders." rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/services/behavioral-health/addiction-and-substance-use-disorders.</a>

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Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH), New Jersey&rsquo;s largest and most comprehensive health network, has opened the Hackensack Meridian Health &amp; Wellness Center at Freehold, expanding convenient access to high-quality outpatient care. Located on Route 9 in the heart of Monmouth County, the Freehold facility is the network&rsquo;s seventh Health and Wellness center, furthering HMH&rsquo;s commitment to bring comprehensive, accessible care to the communities it serves.

&ldquo;We know our patients lead busy lives, and accessing healthcare should be as simple and convenient as possible,&rdquo; said Robert C. Garrett, FACHE, chief executive officer of HMH. &ldquo;Through the opening of this wellness center, we&rsquo;re reimagining the way care is delivered. HMH is offering more one-stop shops for our patients&rsquo; medical needs than ever before, and we&rsquo;re proud to create a convenient healthcare experience that makes it easier for them to prioritize their health.&rdquo;The ribbon-cutting ceremony marks the official opening of the Hackensack Meridian Health &amp; Wellness Center at Freehold, which brings together a growing range of specialties and services, including:
<ul><li>Behavioral Health</li><li>Chiropractic Medicine</li><li>Endocrinology</li><li>General Surgery</li><li>Imaging</li><li>Labwork</li><li>Neurology&nbsp;</li><li>OBGYN</li><li>Occupational Therapy</li><li>Physical Therapy</li><li>Primary Care</li><li>Rheumatology</li><li>Speech Therapy</li><li>Vascular Surgery</li></ul>

"More than 90% of adults admit to delaying or skipping routine checkups and screenings every year, which is why expanding access to care is so essential," said Mark D. Sparta, FACHE, president, chief operating officer of HMH. &ldquo;By establishing a health and wellness center that offers primary care, labs, X-rays, and various specialty services, patients can access a majority of the care they need by visiting one convenient location. This patient-centered approach to care makes it easier for people to stay on top of their health and ultimately builds healthier communities.&rdquo;Physicians at the Health &amp; Wellness Center at Freehold will use the same electronic health record system as HMH hospitals and outpatient facilities, ensuring comprehensive access to patient information across all points of care and a continuum of care. If a patient visiting the Health &amp; Wellness Center needs a higher level of care, in-network medical teams can seamlessly coordinate their transition to a hospital.

"Ambulatory care is an essential part of a connected, integrated health system,&rdquo; said Daniel W. Varga, M.D., president, physician services division and chief physician executive, HMH. "It allows us to deliver high-quality care in a setting that is convenient for patients while still providing access to the world-class physicians, specialists, and full resources of our network.&rdquo;

As part of its efforts to expand ambulatory care services, HMH opened the <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hackensack-meridian-health-opens-nations-first-health--wellness-center-in-a-major-travel-hub-bringing-quick--easy-access-to-quality-care-to-njtransit--amtrak-riders-at-metropark--surrounding-area-as-part-of-networks-3-bill-302757322.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">nation&rsquo;s first Health </a>&amp;<a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hackensack-meridian-health-opens-nations-first-health--wellness-center-in-a-major-travel-hub-bringing-quick--easy-access-to-quality-care-to-njtransit--amtrak-riders-at-metropark--surrounding-area-as-part-of-networks-3-bill-302757322.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Wellness Center in a major travel hub</a> earlier this year. Hackensack Meridian's Health &amp; Wellness Center at Metropark, a $200 million project built alongside New Jersey Transit's second-busiest train station, offers patients the flexibility to go to an appointment before commuting to work or after commuting home in the evening.&nbsp; To learn more about Hackensack Meridian Health &amp; Wellness Center at Freehold or to make an appointment, <a href="https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/locations/hackensack-meridian-health-and-wellness-center-at-freehold" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a>.&nbsp;

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As the summer winds down, the familiar rhythm of the school year will soon begin &ndash; a great reminder to focus on safety. As emergency medicine physicians at K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital (KHOV CH) at Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center, we've seen firsthand the types of accidents and injuries that can occur. By working together, we can ensure a safe and healthy return to school for our children.

On the Move: School Bus and Pedestrian Safety - The journey to and from school presents some of the most significant safety challenges. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), while school buses are the most regulated vehicles on the road and students are about 70 times more likely to get to school safely on a bus than by car, the most dangerous part of the journey is getting on and off the bus. From 2014 to 2023, there were 209 school-age children who died in school-bus-related crashes, and 79 of them were pedestrians.



For younger bus riders, it&rsquo;s best to be at the bus stop at least five minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive. This reduces the need to rush, which can lead to accidents. Teach your children to stay at least 10 feet back from the curb &ndash; about three giant steps &ndash; and to never walk behind the bus. It is within that 10 foot area that kids are in the most danger of not being seen by the driver.

Once on the bus, children should find a seat and remain there. This minimizes distractions for the driver. For drivers, the start of the school year means being extra vigilant. In New Jersey, the law requires drivers to stop at least 25 feet away from a school bus with its red lights flashing. On a road with no physical divider, traffic in both directions must stop. Failure to do so can result in fines, license points, and, most importantly, a tragic accident.

With many children walking to school, pedestrian safety is a major concern. In 2023, 17% of children aged 14 and younger who were killed in traffic crashes were pedestrians, according to the NHTSA. Drivers must slow down in school zones and should be prepared to stop for children at crosswalks even if it&rsquo;s not during school hours.

Beyond the Commute: Backpacks and In-School Injuries - Safety doesn't stop at the school door. Two common issues we see are backpack-related injuries and head injuries. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that a child's backpack should weigh no more than 10% to 20% of their body weight. A heavy backpack can cause back, neck, and shoulder pain. When choosing a backpack, look for one with wide, padded shoulder straps, a padded back, and a waist strap to help distribute the weight evenly. And while your child (especially older kids) may not think it looks cool, always encourage them to use both shoulder straps.



Head injuries are also a significant concern. These injuries can happen on the playground or during sports.&nbsp; According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, contact sports &ndash; including football, basketball, and soccer &ndash; are associated with <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6927a4.htm" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">45% of all emergency department visits</a> for sports- and recreation-related traumatic brain injuries and concussions among children ages 17 and under. While injuries can range from a minor cut on the head to more extreme cases that can cause bleeding on the brain or coma, it's crucial to seek medical attention any time a child has a blow to the head &ndash; and especially if they show signs of confusion, headache, or vomiting. Ensuring proper head and safety gear will help reduce your child&rsquo;s risk of injury.
The start of a new school year is a time of new beginnings. By taking a few extra precautions, we can help our children have a safe and successful year. For more information on children's health and safety, please visit <a href="http://hackensackmeridian.org/kids" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">hackensackmeridian.org/kids</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.getcare.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/provider/marie-g-ponce/1318975?sort=networks%2Crelevance&amp;unified=pediatric%20emergency%20medicine&amp;page=3&amp;from=search-list" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Grace Marie Ponce, M.D.</a>, is the division chief of pediatric emergency medicine and <a href="https://www.getcare.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/provider/david-j-bergamo/2549993" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">David Bergamo, M.D.</a>, is associate director of pediatric emergency medicine at KHOV CH.&nbsp;

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Road injuries are a leading cause of preventable death for children in the U.S., but you have the power to prevent them. The single most effective way to protect your child in a vehicle is to use a car seat correctly. When used properly, a car seat can reduce the risk of death by as much as 71%. Unfortunately, about 46 percent of car and booster seats are used incorrectly in a way that could reduce their effectiveness.
"Our emergency and trauma care teams are always ready to save lives, but obviously we would prefer not to have children come in with traumatic injuries," says <a href="https://www.getcare.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/provider/margaret-m-mcguire/2291164" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Margaret McGuire, M.D.</a>, Pediatric Trauma medical director, Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center (JSUMC) &amp; K. Hovnanian Children&rsquo;s Hospital. "Taking a few extra minutes to ensure your child is properly secured can make all the difference. It&rsquo;s a simple act with life-saving consequences."
For newborns and infants, the safest place is in a rear-facing car seat, until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by the manufacturer. This position provides the best protection for their developing head, neck, and spine in a crash. When you can no longer use a rear-facing seat, your child should transition to a forward-facing seat with a harness and tether, which should be used until they reach the seat's limits. After that, a booster seat is crucial until the vehicle's seat belt fits them properly, typically when they are about 4 feet, 9 inches tall.
"A common mistake we see is the car seat not being installed tightly enough," says Patricia Bonatakis, PT, DPT, Pediatric Trauma Injury Prevention coordinator, JSUMC, and certified Child Passenger Safety Technician. "It shouldn't move more than an inch in any direction at the belt path." Bonatakis also reminds parents to check the harness for snugness using the "pinch test." If you can pinch a horizontal fold of webbing at your child's collarbone, the harness is too loose. The chest clip should always be at armpit level.
Always register your car seat with the manufacturer to be notified of any recalls. Avoid using secondhand seats if you don't know their full history, as they could be expired or have been in a crash. &ldquo;By following these guidelines, you are taking a crucial step in safeguarding your child&rsquo;s future,&rdquo; says Patricia. &ldquo;Also we provide, in partnership with the New Jersey State Police, free monthly car seat safety checks for families the first Tuesday of every month, 3 to 7 p.m., at the Mary V Black Pavilion entrance on JSUMC&rsquo;s campus.&rdquo;
JSUMC provides the community with adult and pediatric emergency department care and Monmouth &amp; Ocean counties&rsquo; only Level 1 Pediatric and Adult Trauma Centers. The E.D. achieved the 2026 ENA Lantern Award from the Emergency Nurses Association, recognizing advanced patient care and innovative care performance. For information, visit <a href="https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/locations/jersey-shore-university-medical-center" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/locations/jersey-shore-university-medical-center</a>.

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