PATERSON, N.J. (October 31, 2022) — St. Joseph’s Health is pleased to announce that Arpita Suri, MD, recently opened a St. Joseph’s Health Primary Care office at 123 Highland Avenue in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. Conveniently located minutes from downtown Montclair, the new practice is one of two St. Joseph’s Health Primary Care offices in Essex County.

Dr. Suri is currently accepting new patients.

“As a primary care physician, I understand the importance of addressing and treating all aspects of a patient’s overall heath, including any chronic conditions,” said Dr. Suri. “After completing my Family Medicine residency at St. Joseph’s Health, I was thrilled to be able to join the St. Joseph's Health team permanently.”

Dr. Suri is a family medicine physician who provides comprehensive and preventive care for many acute and chronic diseases. This includes health risk assessments, screening tests and immunizations as well as counseling. Dr. Suri is committed to providing the highest quality of care to her patients and is passionate about utilizing a holistic approach to both physical and mental wellness.        “Primary care physicians are a vital component of a patient’s health and wellbeing,” said Christopher Trotz, MD, Vice President of Physician Services, St. Joseph’s Health. “The opening of this new location signifies our continued commitment to providing quality healthcare to all residents of Northern New Jersey.”

Dr. Suri is affiliated with St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson and St. Joseph’s Wayne Medical Center in Wayne.

To make an appointment with Dr. Suri, please call 973-389-5284.  Evening and same day appointments are available.

ABOUT ST. JOSEPH’S HEALTH

Founded in 1867 by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, St. Joseph’s Health is a world-class hospital and healthcare network supported by more than 5,000 leading and renowned physicians, nurses and care teams. From its humble beginnings, St. Joseph’s Health has become one of the premier health systems in the state, serving more than 1.5 million patients annually. The organization continues to evolve as the leading health resource in the community, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the largest providers of charity care in New Jersey.

The St. Joseph’s Health system is one of the leading clinical teaching and academic centers in the country, and has been recognized for its innovative programs and cutting-edge services. The health system operates a full continuum of care, including a regional tertiary care medical center (St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, Paterson), an acute care medical center (St. Joseph’s Wayne Medical Center, Wayne) a state-designated children’s hospital (St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, Paterson), a rehabilitation and long-term care facility (St. Joseph’s Healthcare & Rehab Center, Cedar Grove), an outpatient facility (St. Joseph’s Totowa Health Campus, Totowa) comprehensive home care (Visiting Health Services of New Jersey), and multiple ambulatory care centers located throughout Northern New Jersey. The system is further supported by St. Joseph’s Health Medical Group, which operates more than 100 physician medical and specialty practices across northern New Jersey.

Among its awarding-winning specialties, St. Joseph’s is home to the nationally acclaimed Alternatives to Opioids (ALTO®) program; the first accredited Geriatric Emergency Department in New Jersey; and recognized by US News with a top nursing home award and a five-star rating. In addition, St. Joseph’s University Medical Center is a five-time recipient of the prestigious Magnet® Award for Nursing Excellence, the profession’s highest honor

In September 2019, St. Joseph’s Health established a strategic and clinical partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health, one of New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive and integrated health networks. Together, the two health systems operate a jointly-owned home health and hospice agency, serving patients and families across Bergen, Passaic and Morris Counties. In addition, St. Joseph’s and Hackensack Meridian have collaborated on clinical affiliations in acute rehabilitation (with the HMH JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute) and comprehensive oncology care (with the HMH John Theurer Cancer Center).  For more information, please visit www.stjosephshealth.org.

St. Joseph’s Health is pleased to announce that the healthcare system has been awarded this year’s 2022 Wayne Corporate Good Citizen of the Year Award. This award, given by the Wayne Township Economic Development Commission and the Mayor of Wayne, Christopher Vergano, is presented to businesses that have positively impacted the community. This year, the committee recognized the many health care professionals and first responders who provided care during the COVID-19 pandemic at the 40^th Annual Arthur B. Ham Memorial Corporate Appreciation Breakfast.

“I am very proud to accept this award on behalf of our dedicated employees who provided exceptional care to all of our patients during the height of the pandemic, and continue to do so today,” said Kevin Slavin, President and CEO of St. Joseph’s Health. “This award is a true reflection of the remarkable team we have at St. Joseph’s Health.”

The Corporate Appreciation Breakfast, as well as the Good Citizen Award, were both started by the Township under the direction of Art Ham, the Director and Chair of the Township’s Economic Development Commission for approximately 20 years. After Mr. Ham retired, this award was named after him. Nominees are chosen by a committee who submits a list to the Mayor for final selection.

“Because this is the first breakfast we’ve had since the beginning of the pandemic, we thought it would be fitting to honor healthcare workers,” said Mayor Vergano. “I want to thank the entire St. Joseph’s Health team for all they did during the COVID-19 Pandemic to take care of our residents during the historic and challenging time in healthcare.”

Wayne, N.J. (October 25, 2022) —St. Joseph’s Health is pleased to announce that the healthcare system has been awarded this year’s 2022 Wayne Corporate Good Citizen of the Year Award. This award, given by the Wayne Township Economic Development Commission and the Mayor of Wayne, Christopher Vergano, is presented to businesses that have positively impacted the community. This year, the committee recognized the many health care professionals and first responders who provided care during the COVID-19 pandemic at the 40^th Annual Arthur B. Ham Memorial Corporate Appreciation Breakfast.

“I am very proud to accept this award on behalf of our dedicated employees who provided exceptional care to all of our patients during the height of the pandemic, and continue to do so today,” said Kevin Slavin, President and CEO of St. Joseph’s Health. “This award is a true reflection of the remarkable team we have at St. Joseph’s Health.”

The Corporate Appreciation Breakfast, as well as the Good Citizen Award, were both started by the Township under the direction of Art Ham, the Director and Chair of the Township’s Economic Development Commission for approximately 20 years. After Mr. Ham retired, this award was named after him. Nominees are chosen by a committee who submits a list to the Mayor for final selection.

“Because this is the first breakfast we’ve had since the beginning of the pandemic, we thought it would be fitting to honor healthcare workers,” said Mayor Vergano. “I want to thank the entire St. Joseph’s Health team for all they did during the COVID-19 Pandemic to take care of our residents during the historic and challenging time in healthcare.” 

ABOUT ST. JOSEPH’S HEALTH

Founded in 1867 by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, St. Joseph’s Health is a world-class hospital and healthcare network supported by more than 5,000 leading and renowned physicians, nurses and care teams. From its humble beginnings, St. Joseph’s Health has become one of the premier health systems in the state, serving more than 1.5 million patients annually. The organization continues to evolve as the leading health resource in the community, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the largest providers of charity care in New Jersey.

The St. Joseph’s Health system is one of the leading clinical teaching and academic centers in the country, and has been recognized for its innovative programs and cutting-edge services. The health system operates a full continuum of care, including a regional tertiary care medical center (St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, Paterson), an acute care medical center (St. Joseph’s Wayne Medical Center, Wayne) a state-designated children’s hospital (St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, Paterson), a rehabilitation and long-term care facility (St. Joseph’s Healthcare & Rehab Center, Cedar Grove), an outpatient facility (St. Joseph’s Totowa Health Campus, Totowa) comprehensive home care (Visiting Health Services of New Jersey), and multiple ambulatory care centers located throughout Northern New Jersey. The system is further supported by St. Joseph’s Health Medical Group, which operates more than 100 physician medical and specialty practices across northern New Jersey.

Among its awarding-winning specialties, St. Joseph’s is home to the nationally acclaimed Alternatives to Opioids (ALTO®) program; the first accredited Geriatric Emergency Department in New Jersey; and recognized by US News with a top nursing home award and a five-star rating. In addition, St. Joseph’s University Medical Center is a five-time recipient of the prestigious Magnet® Award for Nursing Excellence, the profession’s highest honor

In September 2019, St. Joseph’s Health established a strategic and clinical partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health, one of New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive and integrated health networks. Together, the two health systems operate a jointly-owned home health and hospice agency, serving patients and families across Bergen, Passaic and Morris Counties. In addition, St. Joseph’s and Hackensack Meridian have collaborated on clinical affiliations in acute rehabilitation (with the HMH JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute) and comprehensive oncology care (with the HMH John Theurer Cancer Center).  For more information, please visit www.stjosephshealth.org.

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) announced that St. Joseph's University Medical Center recently received the 2022 ANCC Magnet Prize^®, sponsored by Oracle Cerner, a global health care technology company. The award was presented at the 2022 co-located ANCC National Magnet Conference^® and ANCC Pathway to Excellence Conference^® in Philadelphia.  The award was accepted by Kevin P. Browne, DNP, RN, CCRN-K, Senior Vice President, Patient Care Services and Chief Nurse Executive at St. Joseph's Health.

“I am extremely proud of our nursing team and their ongoing commitment to delivering outstanding patient-centered care,” said Kevin Slavin, President and CEO, St. Joseph’s Health. “The 2022 ANCC Magnet Prize demonstrates their professionalism and dedication to our patients and their families. Congratulations to the entire team on this well-deserved award.”

In addition to receiving the ANCC Magnet prize this year, St. Joseph’s University Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation five consecutive times since 1999, as part of the ANCC Magnet® Recognition Program, Nursing’s highest honor. 

The ANCC Magnet Prize is presented to a Magnet® designated organization whose care delivery team initiative best represents exemplary achievements in patient care services, including initiatives in healthcare delivery and research leading to innovations that result in positive outcomes. St. Joseph's University Medical Center will use the $75,000 purse, sponsored by Oracle Cerner, to further develop its innovative nurse driven vascular access program. 

“Bedside subcutaneous tunneling (ST) has transformed the vascular access possibilities for acute, critical and chronically ill patients – from the micro-preemie to adults,” said Kevin P. Browne, DNP, RN, CCRN-K, Senior Vice President, Patient Care Services and Chief Nurse Executive, St. Joseph's Health. “The benefits have exceeded expectations and provided our patients with a favorable patient experience and positive patient outcomes.”

The medical center’s vascular access nursing team, led by an advanced practice registered nurse Matthew Ostroff, MSN, APN, VABC sought to improve the comfort and safety of long-term IV access for vulnerable patients, including high-risk neonates, children with sickle cell disease, adults with end-stage renal disease, cancer, and long-haul COVID syndromes. Their commitment and perseverance led them to developing an innovative bedside ultrasound-guided vascular access program. 

Bedside subcutaneous tunneling has resulted in a number of patient care improvements, including reduction of infection risk from catheters and the first non-central catheter to provide uninterrupted intravenous therapy to patients. The program has a measurable ROI and can be replicated at hospitals around the world. 

As technology takes on a larger role in health care, nursing skills are even more vital. Nurses are often the first face seen by patients as they walk into a practice or hospital, and nurses provide key support during the difficult moments for patients and their families,” said Liz Harvey, Chief Nursing Officer, Oracle Cerner. “Oracle Cerner congratulates St. Joseph's University Medical Center for their innovative approaches and nursing excellence.”

“St. Joseph’s University Medical Center’s vascular access nursing team exemplifies how nurses rise to the challenge in Magnet organizations by asking ‘How can we make this work for the patient?’” said Rebecca Graystone, MS, MBA, RN, NE-BC, Vice President, ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® and the Pathway to Excellence® Program. “The team’s tenacity and ingenuity has revolutionized long-term IV access for patients from the NICU to the ICU, and improved care nationwide.”

 (PATERSON, NJ) October 14, 2022 - The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) announced that St. Joseph's University Medical Center recently received the 2022 ANCC Magnet Prize^®, sponsored by Oracle Cerner, a global health care technology company. The award was presented at the 2022 co-located ANCC National Magnet Conference^® and ANCC Pathway to Excellence Conference^® in Philadelphia.  The award was accepted by Kevin P. Browne, DNP, RN, CCRN-K, Senior Vice President, Patient Care Services and Chief Nurse Executive at St. Joseph's Health.

“I am extremely proud of our nursing team and their ongoing commitment to delivering outstanding patient-centered care,” said Kevin Slavin, President and CEO, St. Joseph’s Health. “The 2022 ANCC Magnet Prize demonstrates their professionalism and dedication to our patients and their families. Congratulations to the entire team on this well-deserved award.”

In addition to receiving the ANCC Magnet prize this year, St. Joseph’s University Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation five consecutive times since 1999, as part of the ANCC Magnet® Recognition Program, Nursing’s highest honor. 

The ANCC Magnet Prize is presented to a Magnet® designated organization whose care delivery team initiative best represents exemplary achievements in patient care services, including initiatives in healthcare delivery and research leading to innovations that result in positive outcomes. St. Joseph's University Medical Center will use the $75,000 purse, sponsored by Oracle Cerner, to further develop its innovative nurse driven vascular access program. 

“Bedside subcutaneous tunneling (ST) has transformed the vascular access possibilities for acute, critical and chronically ill patients – from the micro-preemie to adults,” said Kevin P. Browne, DNP, RN, CCRN-K, Senior Vice President, Patient Care Services and Chief Nurse Executive, St. Joseph's Health. “The benefits have exceeded expectations and provided our patients with a favorable patient experience and positive patient outcomes.”

The medical center’s vascular access nursing team, led by an advanced practice registered nurse Matthew Ostroff, MSN, APN, VABC sought to improve the comfort and safety of long-term IV access for vulnerable patients, including high-risk neonates, children with sickle cell disease, adults with end-stage renal disease, cancer, and long-haul COVID syndromes. Their commitment and perseverance led them to developing an innovative bedside ultrasound-guided vascular access program. 

Bedside subcutaneous tunneling has resulted in a number of patient care improvements, including reduction of infection risk from catheters and the first non-central catheter to provide uninterrupted intravenous therapy to patients. The program has a measurable ROI and can be replicated at hospitals around the world. 

As technology takes on a larger role in health care, nursing skills are even more vital. Nurses are often the first face seen by patients as they walk into a practice or hospital, and nurses provide key support during the difficult moments for patients and their families,” said Liz Harvey, Chief Nursing Officer, Oracle Cerner. “Oracle Cerner congratulates St. Joseph's University Medical Center for their innovative approaches and nursing excellence.”

“St. Joseph’s University Medical Center’s vascular access nursing team exemplifies how nurses rise to the challenge in Magnet organizations by asking ‘How can we make this work for the patient?’” said Rebecca Graystone, MS, MBA, RN, NE-BC, Vice President, ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® and the Pathway to Excellence® Program. “The team’s tenacity and ingenuity has revolutionized long-term IV access for patients from the NICU to the ICU, and improved care nationwide.” 

Photo Caption:

St. Joseph's University Medical Center recently received the 2022 American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Prize^®, sponsored by Oracle Cerner, a global health care technology company. The award was presented at the 2022 co-located ANCC National Magnet Conference^® and ANCC Pathway to Excellence Conference^® in Philadelphia on October 13, 2022.  Pictured from left to right:  Deb Smith, RN, Deputy Chief Nursing Officer, St. Joseph’s Health; Matthew Ostroff, APN, Vascular Access Coordinator, St. Joseph’s Health; Kevin P. Browne, DNP, RN, CCRN-K, Senior Vice President, Patient Care Services and Chief Nurse Executive, St. Joseph's Health; and Toni Weite, RN, Vascular Access Nurse, St. Joseph’s Health.                                                       

ABOUT ST. JOSEPH’S HEALTH

Founded in 1867 by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, St. Joseph’s Health is a world-class hospital and healthcare network supported by more than 5,000 leading and renowned physicians, nurses and care teams. From its humble beginnings, St. Joseph’s Health has become one of the premier health systems in the state, serving more than 1.5 million patients annually. The organization continues to evolve as the leading health resource in the community, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the largest providers of charity care in New Jersey.

The St. Joseph’s Health system is one of the leading clinical teaching and academic centers in the country, and has been recognized for its innovative programs and cutting-edge services. The health system operates a full continuum of care, including a regional tertiary care medical center (St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, Paterson), an acute care medical center (St. Joseph’s Wayne Medical Center, Wayne) a state-designated children’s hospital (St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, Paterson), a rehabilitation and long-term care facility (St. Joseph’s Healthcare & Rehab Center, Cedar Grove), an outpatient facility featuring an urgent care, primary and specialty services (St. Joseph’s Totowa Health Campus, Totowa) comprehensive home care (Visiting Health Services of New Jersey), an urgent care in Clifton and multiple ambulatory care centers located throughout Northern New Jersey. The system is further supported by St. Joseph’s Health Medical Group, which operates more than 100 physician medical and specialty practices across northern New Jersey.

Among its awarding-winning specialties, St. Joseph’s is home to the nationally acclaimed Alternatives to Opioids (ALTO®) program; the first accredited Geriatric Emergency Department in New Jersey; and recognized by US News with a top nursing home award and a five-star rating. In addition, St. Joseph’s University Medical Center is a five-time recipient of the prestigious Magnet® Award for Nursing Excellence, the profession’s highest honor.

For more information, please visit www.stjosephshealth.org.

About the American Nurses Credentialing Center
The mission of the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association, is to promote excellence in nursing and health care globally through credentialing programs. ANCC's internationally renowned credentialing programs certify and recognize individual nurses in specialty practice areas. ANCC recognizes health care organizations that promote nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes while providing safe, positive work environments. In addition, ANCC accredits health care organizations that provide and approve continuing nursing education and accredits transition-to-practice programs that prepare nurses for new practice roles. For more information about ANCC, visit us at nursingworld.org/ANCC and follow us on Twitter. ANCC is the only nurse credentialing organization to successfully achieve ISO 9001: 2015 certification.

About the Magnet Recognition Program^®
The Magnet Recognition Program recognizes health care organizations for quality patient care, nursing excellence, and innovations in professional nursing practice. Consumers rely on the Magnet® designation as the ultimate credential for high-quality nursing. Developed by ANCC, Magnet is the leading source of successful nursing practices and strategies worldwide.

About the ANCC Magnet Prize®
The ANCC Board of Directors established the Magnet Prize to encourage the pursuit of excellence. The prize recognizes organizations with unique programs where innovative action transforms nursing practice. The interventions and outcomes benefit the nursing profession as a whole and have direct impact on patients in various settings. This recognition serves as a means for acknowledging peak performance within credentialed Magnet® organizations and is the highest organizational honor ANCC bestows within the Magnet community. Oracle Cerner has sponsored the award since 2007.

St. Joseph’s Health is the first in New Jersey to perform a spinal procedure using a 3D printed patient- specific spinal implant.  Geoffrey Appelboom, MD, PhD, FACS, Chief of Neurological Surgery, St. Joseph’s Health, and instructor of spine surgery at New York University (NYU) Grossman School of Medicine, performed the revolutionary surgery on a patient who was having difficulty walking and was suffering from chronic pain. As the first surgeon in the state to complete this procedure, Appelboom utilized a personalized implant to replace a diseased disc. The patient had already undergone several unsuccessful surgeries to treat the chronic and debilitating pain.

“This new technology will change the way we treat many failed spinal surgeries because it allows us to plan ahead and determine how the implant will fit before performing surgery,” said Dr. Appelboom, a leading brain and spine neurosurgeon at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center. “This is incredibly important because every patient’s spine is unique.  Using an implant that is customized for each patient provides unparalleled precision by ensuring proper alignment with the patient’s anatomy.”

3D Printers have been used for decades to better visualize and design treatment plans for patients because it not only expedites treatment, but also decreases surgical errors and reduces the need for additional surgeries.  As 3D printing has become more advanced and more available, its uses have continued to expand to more procedures, including custom fit medical devices, such as prosthetics and joint implants.

For this specific case, the aprevo® Spinal Implant, manufactured by Carlsmed® was used to correct the patient’s chronic pain and difficulty walking.  Prior to surgery, Dr. Appelboom received a 3D model to ensure the implant would conform to the patient’s anatomy and would achieve the planned correction of her spinal misalignment. This also eliminates the need to try multiple implants during surgery, making it safer and faster. Every aspect of the implant’s dimensions were dictated by the physician, based on the specific needs of the patient,

“Traditionally, patients undergoing spinal surgery are at risk for postoperative complications and revision surgery,” said Mike Cordonnier, CEO of Carlsmed “Our goal is for aprevo® to be the last spinal surgery a patient will ever need.”

However, due to the complex nature of the spine and the complications that may arise during surgery, many Neurosurgeons and Spinal Surgeons have had limited exposure to this type of 3D printing for spinal misalignment. As the first surgeon in the state, and one of the first in the country to take on such a complex case, Dr. Appelboom, who specializes in correcting failed spinal surgeries, understood the challenges associated with this procedure, but felt confident that it could give the patient her life back.

Although the concept of using body scanner assisted manufacturing of devices to replace organs and bones is relatively new, there is a significant amount of research and clinical trials that are underway.

“Personalized implants are a game-changer for patients with spinal misalignment and other spinal cord disorders,” said Mark W. Connolly, MD, FACS, FACC, Chairman, Department of Surgery, St. Joseph’s Health.  “As the first hospital in the state to utilize an implant that is manufactured to precisely match the specific needs of each individual patient, instead of a one-size-fits- all approach, this advanced treatment represents the advanced care our highly skilled surgeons provide at St. Joseph's Health.”