Press Release Archive
LibertyHealth Announces Board Leadership, New MembersDecember 21, 2007 JERSEY CITY – The LibertyHealth System Inc. Board of Directors has chosen Lynn Schundler, an attorney active in many area social service programs, to be chair of the board where she has served since 1997.Schundler is the wife of former Jersey City Mayor Bret Schundler.
Jersey City Medical Center Promotes Holiday SafetyDecember 19, 2007 JERSEY CITY – During the holiday season homes are adorned with decorations, candles and colored lights and emergency rooms are filled with injuries.
LibertyHealth Board Names Joseph F. Scott President, CEONovember 16, 2007 JERSEY CITY - The Board of Trustees of LibertyHealth System Inc. has named Joseph F. Scott, an outstanding hospital administrator with expertise in performance and quality management, president and CEO of the Hudson County hospital and health service system.
A Few Simple Steps to Keep Halloween SafeNovember 1, 2007 - Halloween is no fun if the night includes a trip to the emergency room. The physicians of Jersey City Medical Center / Wilzig Hospital urge parents to take a few steps to make “trick or treating” safe and enjoyable. “Most Halloween injuries can be easily prevented,” said Dr. Neal Shipley, acting chief medical officer of Jersey City Medical Center. “The most common injuries are to the eyes from sharp objects, like swords and wands, or burns from flammable costumes. And children walking through the neighborhood are at great risk of being hit by a car if they do not follow simple traffic rules.”
Dr. Boris Mordkovich, Plastic Surgeon, Joins Jersey City Medical CenterOctober 25, 2007 - Dr. Boris Mordkovich joins Jersey City Medical Center as the newest member of the Department of Surgery.
Hospitals: Better to cut than to closeOctober 24, 2007 As printed in The Jersey Journal - No one misses a service until it is about to be eliminated, and such is the case at the Jersey City Medical Center, which has filed an application with the state to close its pediatric intensive care unit.
Must be realistic on 'saving' hospitalOctober 16, 2007 As printed in The Jersey Journal - Greenville Hospital in Jersey City is dying but no one wants to pull the plug.
Greenville Hospital: A public prognosisOctober 12, 2007 - I represent Liberty Health System, Inc., the corporate parent of both Greenville Hospital and Jersey City Medical Center. I am here to present a brief summary of the reasons why the Board of Trustees and LibertyHealth management have decided to request permission to close Greenville Hospital.
It is the Time of Year to Get Flu ShotsOctober 12, 2007 - As we enter into flu season, the time of year when boxes of tissues and decongestants are flying off the shelves, Jersey City Medical Center acting Chief Medical Officer Dr. Neal Shipley highly recommends getting a flu shot from your family doctor – the single best way to prevent the flu.
Jersey City Medical Center Opens New Prenatal Diagnosis and Treatment CenterOctober 3, 2007 - Jersey City Medical Center / Wilzig Hospital has enhanced obstetrics services with a new center to diagnose and treat congenital anomalies and fetal disorders, addressing Hudson County’s vital need for greater care to treat high-risk pregnancies.
14th Annual Newport Liberty Half MarathonSeptmber 28, 2007 - Thanks to Newport, proceeds from the 14th Annual Newport Liberty Half Marathon were donated to the Jersey City Medical Center.
JCMC Volunteers at 14th Annual Newport Liberty Half MarathonSeptember 28, 2007 - Stephen Kirby, acting president and CEO of Liberty Health thanked Jersey City Medical Center employees who volunteered at the 14th Annual Newport Liberty Half Marathon for their contribution to the event.
LibertyHealth Announces Board ChangesSeptember 27, 2007 - The LibertyHealth System Inc. Board of Directors has chosen Lynn Schundler, an attorney and wife of former Jersey City Mayor Bret Schundler, to be vice chair of the board. Schundler has been a member of the LibertyHealth Board since 1997 and is active in many area social service programs.
Jersey City Medical Center to Take Part in Hoboken Charter School Health FairSeptember 25, 2007 - The Hoboken Charter School will host the “Healthy Choices Health Fair” in conjunction with the Jersey City Medical Center, and 20 other health-related private and public organizations.
Back-to-School Health & Safety TipsAugust 28, 2007 - As summer comes to a close and children head back to school, physicians at the Jersey City Medical Center are offering parents tips and suggestions regarding their child’s health and safety.
Jersey City Medical Center Perinatal Nurses Honored for Outstanding Patient CareAugust 24, 2007 - The perinatal nurses of Jersey City Medical Center have been presented the Johnson’s® Childbirth Nursing Awards Certificate of Recognition for exceptional patient care. The nurses were nominated for this prestigious honor by a mother who delivered at Jersey City Medical Center in February.
Meadowlands Hospital 17th Annual Golf & Tennis Classic to Benefit Emergency Room UpgradeAugust 24, 2007 - The Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center will host its 17th Annual Golf and Tennis Classic Sept. 10, 2007, at the Fairmount Country Club, 400 Southern Blvd., Chatham, with Shot-Gun golf starting at noon. The proceeds from this event will help upgrade the hospital’s emergency room.
Heat Advisory Warning: When Sunblock Isn't EnoughAugust 8, 2007 - The Jersey City Medical Center EMS Department urges residents to be careful as high temperatures are forecast to continue for the next several days.
Nurses Honor E. Stephen KirbyJuly 12, 2007 - E. Stephen Kirby, acting president and CEO of LibertyHealth, received the Institute for Nursing’s 2007 EPIC Award. Rita Smith, senior vice president of patient care services, representing the entire nursing body, nominated Kirby for the award, which is given to Exceptional People Impacting the Community. Kirby was selected to receive this honor for his extraordinary leadership and continuous support of nursing.
LibertyHealth Announces Successful Resolution With Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New JerseyJuly 5, 2007 - LibertyHealth System today announced a resolution that will keep Jersey City Medical Center and Meadowlands Hospital in Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey’s (Horizon BCBSNJ) network of hospitals.
Enjoy The Fourth Of July Responsibly: Just Say No To Playing With FireworksJune 27, 2007 - Fireworks are as much a part of the Fourth of July as turkey is to Thanksgiving. But a safe and spectacular fireworks show is best appreciated at public events like the extravaganza planned at Liberty State Park on July 4.
Jersey City Medical Center Responders Trained For Large-Scale IncidentsJune 20, 2007 - Jersey City Medical Center's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department has completed training more than 200 Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and paramedics to manage large-scale emergencies. They are the region's first responders in cases of natural disaster or terrorist attack.
Docs at Jersey City Medical Center Named Among Best by 'New York Magazine'June 19, 2007 - Dr. Robert Lahita, a world-renown Lupus specialist, and Dr. Martin Levine, a leader in osteopathic and sports medicine, are tops in their respective fields, according to New York Magazine's annual list of the New York-area's best doctors.
Former LiberyHealth Board Members Honored At Awards GalaJune 14, 2007 - Rev. James F. Reilly, former board chairman of LibertyHealth, the parent company of the Jersey City Medical Center, Meadowlands Hospital and Greenville Hospital, was honored alongside other retiring board members at a gala recently held at Casino in the Park.
Simple Steps Guard Against Sun DamageJune 11, 2007 - Most people know that too much exposure to the sun can increase the chances of skin cancer, but few of them do anything to protect themselves from the health risks of sunlight. According to the National Safety Council, the incidence of skin cancer in the U.S. is greater than that of breast, lung, prostate, colorectal and kidney cancers combined. There are about a million cases of skin cancer diagnosed each year in this country.
Help You and Your Child Breathe Easier This SummerMay 25, 2007 - Scraped knees and bruised elbows are not the only dangers parents need to look out for this summer.
Traditional Latin-American Cooking Does A Body GoodMay 25, 2007 - What's old is not just new again, it's also healthier. Hispanic Americans should look to the old country when it comes to building healthy eating habits.
Making more efficient use of hospital resourcesApril 18, 2007 As printed in The Jersey Journal - Our first job at Jersey City Medical Center is to provide medical care for the people of Jersey City and Hudson County in the 21st century. To do that, we have to recognize where we have been and where we need to be.
LibertyHealth Services Announces Operational Improvements and Repositioning at Jersey City Medical CenterApril 27, 2007 - Jersey City Medical Center (JCMC) today announced improvements in operations and repositioning of medical services to focus on health care programs needed by the community while moving away from programs other regional hospitals can and do provide.
Update for People Covered by Horizon Blue Cross Blue ShieldMarch 20, 2007 - With great reluctance, Jersey City Medical Center cancelled Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield’s provider contract March 9, 2007 because their rates fall far below the cost of providing care.
The Hospital's Bill of RightsMarch 4, 2007 As printed in The New York Times - While urban hospitals everywhere require intensive care these days, in New Jersey, they're on life support.
A Hospital System in the Emergency RoomFebruary 27, 2007 As printed in The Star-Ledger - Overcrowded emergency rooms, a serious problem for any urban hospital, are only a painful symptom of a much deeper pathology that threatens all emergency facilities. In the end, those problems threaten the very financial survival of many hospitals that provide care to those who most need it.
Statement of Brett Harwood, Chair, and Rosemary McFadden, Vice Chair, LibertyHealth System Board of TrusteesOctober 6, 2006 - The Board of Trustees of LibertyHealth System retained Wellspring Partners LTD in June in recognition of the daunting fiscal challenges Jersey City Medical Center continues to face. Wellspring is a nationally recognized organization which has developed and implemented performance improvement plans for some 150 hospitals. They have advised the Board that the challenges Jersey City Medical Center faces are not unlike those faced by urban hospitals throughout the region and the nation. They have also indicated that never has a preliminary draft of a final report prepared by their firm been released or leaked to the media.
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