Barnabas Health Medical Group Launches New Online Resource for Patients

Barnabas Health Medical Group (BHMG), a member of Barnabas Health, announced the launch of its Healthy Living Blog to offer patients and the public with information on the latest health care services, trending medical issues and news.

“Barnabas Health Medical Group has been proactive in enhancing our online presence in order to provide patients with convenient access to real-time information and educational resources,” said Kelly Fulton, Vice President, Barnabas Health Medical Group. “Our Healthy Living Blog is one of several recent features we have launched to equip our patients with tools they can use to become informed advocates for their health.”

BHMG’s Healthy Living Blog, which went live on October 17, will include posts on a variety of topics authored by physicians from the multispecialty group of practices. The first blog post features one of BHMG’s renowned breast surgeons, Dr. Sumy Chang, who provides information on breast cancer in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Chang’s blog post is complemented by a short video in which she communicates the most important tips on detecting breast cancer.

Barnabas Health Medical Group is a member of Barnabas Health, the largest not-for-profit integrated health care delivery system in New Jersey and one of the largest in the nation. Learn more about the Barnabas Health Medical Group Healthy Living Blog by visiting www.barnabashealthmedicalgroup.org/healthyliving.

About the Barnabas Health Medical Group

Barnabas Health Medical Group is a multispecialty group practice comprised of highly trained and experienced world class primary and specialty care physicians. Barnabas Health Medical Group physicians provide compassionate and innovative cutting-edge care for people at every stage of life at easily accessible facilities conveniently located throughout New Jersey. Backed by the vast continuum of resources of Barnabas Health, the largest not-for-profit integrated health care delivery system in New Jersey and one of the largest in the nation, our dedicated physicians and expertly trained supporting staff continuously strive for clinical excellence. For more information, visit www.BarnabasHealthMedicalGroup.org.

About Barnabas Health

Barnabas Health is the largest not-for-profit integrated health care delivery system in New Jersey and one of the largest in the region, with more than two million patient visits and delivery of more than 20,000 babies annually. The system includes seven acute care hospitals, two children’s hospitals, a trauma center, a freestanding behavioral health center, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state’s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and several accountable care organizations. As the second-largest private employer in New Jersey, Barnabas Health includes more than 20,000 employees and over 5,000 physicians – or one-fifth of the actively practicing physicians in New Jersey. For more information, visit www.BarnabasHealth.org.