St. Joseph’s Health’s Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, Theodore A. Brown, Esq., leads the Corporate Compliance Department and is responsible for assessing organizational risk for misconduct and noncompliance, establishing objectives for compliance and implementing initiatives to foster a culture of compliance throughout the organization.  Ted oversees financial and operational internal audits and develops metrics to evaluate compliance policies and benchmarks to monitor program performance.  In addition, he briefs the Board of Trustees and the Executive Management Team on compliance related risks, incidents and initiatives as well as progress in achieving program goals. Ted also chairs the Executive Compliance Committee.

Under his leadership, the Compliance Department investigates complaints reported through various sources, including the SJH Hotline, involving patient privacy and security violations (HIPAA), regulatory infractions, fraud and abuse allegations, and other misconduct. The Department responds to inquiries from the Office of Inspector General (OIG), the Office of Civil Rights (OCR), the Medicaid Fraud Division, the State Comptroller, and other external agencies regarding regulatory citations, alleged violations, surveys and other compliance related matters. The Department also develops training materials and conducts initial and follow up compliance training for employees.

Ted came to St. Joseph’s from Rutgers University where he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer. In that capacity, Ted headed the University's new Enterprise Risk Management initiative, and was charged with identifying risks in all programs, and on all Rutgers’ campuses and prioritizing them for appropriate corrective action.

He joined Rutgers in the merger of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) where Ted served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel and successfully guided the University through a deferred prosecution agreement and a corporate integrity agreement with the federal government. Previously, Ted served as Deputy General Counsel as well as the University’s Compliance Attorney. 

A graduate of Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan, Ted earned his Bachelor degree at Rutgers University, Newark.

A native of New Jersey, Ted is married to the Honorable Greta Gooden Brown, Presiding Superior Court Judge of the Family Division in Passaic County.

August 5, 2015

The Pulmonology Division of St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital offers consultation, diagnostic testing and treatment for infants and children with pulmonary diseases including the following:

• Asthma
• Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
• Congenital lung abnormalities
• Neuromuscular respiratory disease
• Chronic respiratory failure
• Recurrent pneumonia
• Persistent cough
• Environmental allergies
• Cystic Fibrosis
• Sleep Disorders

The Pulmonary team is made up of Board-certified Pediatric Pulmonologists, advanced nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, nutritionists, and social workers.

Other pulmonary related services available are:

• Pulmonary Function Testing: Pulmonary function tests are performed each year to evaluate and follow lung disease in children. A full spectrum of Pulmonary Function Tests, including spirometry, diffusion analysis, lung volumes, exercise testing and methacholine challenges are available. Physicians may order Pulmonary Function Tests by calling the Pediatric Pulmonary Laboratory at 973.754.2508.
• Bronchoscopy Laboratory: Examination of the upper and lower airway by flexible bronchoscope and bronchoalveolar lavage is an important diagnostic tool in the evaluation of:
  • Stridor
  • Persistent wheezing
  • Refractory, chronic cough
  • Pneumonias
  • Unusual infections
  • Atelectasis
  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • Congenital abnormalities of the lung

Neonatal, infant and adult size flexible bronchoscopes are used for the examination of the bronchi. Bronchoscopes are performed in the pediatric operating room and in the Bronchoscopy Suite in collaboration with Pediatric Anesthesiology.

The Palestroni Birth Defects Center provides consultation and treatment for children and adults with birth defects. Patients range in age from newborn to adults and are treated by a multidisciplinary team of specialties who provide education, consultation, diagnosis and treatment of multiple birth defects. The Center has a commitment to both the treatment and prevention of birth defects. Directors of the Center are members of the National Birth Defects Prevention Network.

A birth defect is an abnormality or difference in the body’s structure, inherent function or metabolism, which is present at birth, whether or not that change is noticeable at the time of delivery or becomes apparent later in life. About 120,000 babies (1 in 33) in the United States are born each year with birth defects. Both environmental and genetic factors, or a combination of these factors, can cause birth defects.

The Alfiero & Lucia Palestroni Birth Defects Center as a Medical Home

A medical home combines place, process and people. It is the central place where primary care is provided. The individuals delivering and coordinated care work as a team. Patients and families can trust that the staff will know and remember them as well as respect their ideas, customs and beliefs.  

A child born with a birth defect frequently requires multiple medical and support services. Successful treatment is dependent upon coordinated care tailored to each child’s unique set of needs. At the Palestroni Birth Defects Center, coordinated care is provided by a multidisciplinary team comprised of professionals from a variety of health care disciplines. Our specialists work together with the shared goal of your child’s rehabilitation. 

Specialties at the Center

• Audiology
• Clinical Psychology
• Craniofacial Surgery
• Developmental Pediatrics
• Feeding and Swallowing
• Maxillofacial Prosthodontics
• Medical Genetics
• Neurosurgery
• Nutrition
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Orthodontics
• Pediatric Cardiology
• Pediatric Dentistry
• Pediatric Endocrinology
• Pediatric Gastroenterology
• Pediatric Nephrology
• Pediatric Neurology
• Pediatric Ophthalmology
• Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Speech Pathology

St. Joseph’s Health (SJH) has announced the appointment of David J. Adinaro, MD, FACEP, as Chief Medical Informatics Officer (CMIO) at the multi-hospital academic healthcare organization based in Paterson, New Jersey.

Dr. Adinaro has been a physician at St. Joseph’s since 2003. Throughout his years with the organization, he has served in many leadership positions such as, Chief, Emergency Medicine, Patient Safety Officer, Residency Research Director and Associate Director. Dr. Adinaro is a Founding Member and Managing partner of Northern New Jersey Emergency Physicians, LLC.

In addition to his roles at SJH, Dr. Adinaro is also involved with regional and state organizations, most recently serving as president of the NJ Chapter of American College of Emergency Physicians (2013 – 2014). He has authored multiple research articles including the latest entitled, “ER 2030: The Future of Emergency Medicine?” published in the Journal of Freestanding Emergency Medicine,March 2014 (Inaugural Issue).

Dr. Adinaro received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA, and his Master of Arts in Education for Psychological Studies from Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ. In June 2000, he received his Doctor of Medicine at the University of Medicine and Dentistry – New Jersey (UMDNJ) Medical School, Newark, NJ. In August 2015, Dr. Adinaro will graduate from Lehigh University with a Master in Engineering, focus on Healthcare Systems Engineering.

As CMIO, Dr. Adinaro will act as the Liaison and Physician Advocate to bridge the rapidly expanding role of Information Technology and Informatics in the practice of medicine and the delivery of health care. He will also help to educate the medical staff, nursing and all other clinical users as technology continues to advance. 

July 15, 2015

Arthritis, commonly associated with older adults, can also impact the lives of children. “It is important to remember that children with arthritis cannot be managed as ‘little adults with arthritis,’ and that arthritis that affects older adult populations is not the same as the arthritis that affects children,” says St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital’s renowned Pediatric Rheumatologist, Jaya Srinivasan-Mehta, MD, Chief, Pediatric Rheumatology.

Dr. Srinivasan-Mehta continued, “Although children with arthritis may experience similar pains and stiffness as adults with arthritis do, children are often initially brought to a physician based on a parent’s concern of change in behavior or activity rather than due to the child vocalizing complaints of joint pain.”

Different than adult arthritis, the various types of juvenile arthritis (JA) can be hazardous when it comes to bone development. Dr.  Srinivasan-Mehta explains further, “Unlike adults who have completed their growth, children are in various developmental stages.  Not only can uncontrolled inflammation related to arthritis damage their joints and bones as with arthritis in adults, but it can also affect the growth plates where most of the child’s growth occurs.” A variety of negative outcomes can occur due to the ongoing inflammation, one being uneven growth of bones. “Due to its effect on growth, early and appropriate treatment is important to control arthritis in children.”

Since growing pains are very common in children, JA can be mistaken for this growth process.  Dr.  Srinivasan-Mehta warns of this common misconception. “Often pains may be ignored for a long period of time with the assumption that the pains are related to growth.  Symptoms that may raise concern and should be evaluated by the child’s physician include persistent joint pains, joint swelling, stiffness in the mornings or difficulties or changes in the ability to perform regular daily activities.  ”

Although when hearing the word “arthritis” many assume it is one disease, JA is a term that comprises several different autoimmune and inflammatory conditions in which arthritis can be seen. Dr.  Srinivasan-Mehta explains, “Since each disease, specifically rheumatic diseases, has their own unique set of associated symptoms, it is important for a thorough evaluation to be done to determine the appropriate diagnosis.  Pediatric rheumatic diseases are comprised of chronic, complex autoimmune and multisystem inflammatory diseases, which often can be a challenge to diagnose and treat.  Pediatric rheumatic diseases differ significantly from adult rheumatic conditions, and require specialized care with the considerations of growth, development and quality of life of pediatric patients.”

JA affects nearly 300,000 children in the United States and there are approximately only 300 pediatric rheumatologists in the country. “Pediatric rheumatologists are specially trained to care for patients with rheumatic diseases, taking into account the special needs of the pediatric patient who is actively growing physically, mentally and emotionally,” says Dr.  Srinivasan-Mehta. “Since JA, as well as other rheumatic diseases, can affect various organ systems, the help of other trained pediatric subspecialists is often needed to provide appropriate care for the child.  St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital has several pediatric subspecialists within our hospital system, allowing our patients the opportunity to receive the well-rounded care that each child requires.” With integrative and comprehensive care, children with arthritis have the opportunity to lead a normal, healthy life.

July 13, 2015

Thank you for choosing St. Joseph’s as the recipient of the proceeds of your charitable event or activity! Proceeds from events help to support priority programs and projects at St. Joseph’s and may be designated to specific areas throughout the System. Please fill out the form below to submit your event proposal. For more information, please call the St. Joseph’s University Medical Center Foundation at 973.754.GIVE (4483) or the St. Joseph’s Wayne Medical Center Foundation at 973.956.3304. 

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