This one-year fellowship—accredited by the Society of Surgical Oncology—will train future leaders in breast surgical oncology in the multidisciplinary management of breast disease.
Breast fellows will immerse themselves in the learning environment of Englewood Health, including its Leslie Simon Breast Care and Cytodiagnosis Center, and engage in research projects and formal rotations in breast surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, plastic surgery, pathology, breast imaging, integrative medicine, high risk genetic counseling, psycho-oncology, rehabilitation medicine, and community service and outreach.
“We wholeheartedly congratulate the incredible team of breast specialists who made this fellowship possible,” said Warren Geller, president and CEO of Englewood Health. “This accomplishment is a testament to their commitment to training and supporting the emerging generation of breast surgeons.”
Surgical specialty fellowships offer optional, additional training following the completion of surgical residency.
“During fellowship, these surgeons will expand upon basic surgical skills to develop expertise within their chosen subspecialty,” said Violet M. McIntosh, MD, chief of breast surgery at Englewood Health. “Being fellowship-trained demonstrates a commitment to elevating the level of knowledge and approach with which a surgeon engages in the treatment of a specific condition or set of conditions.”
“The founding of this fellowship program highlights our commitment to exemplary patient care, teaching, and research,” said Steven Brower, MD, medical director of the Lefcourt Family Cancer Treatment and Wellness Center and chief of surgical oncology at Englewood Health. “The fellowship is the latest affirmation of the breadth and depth of our breast services, as well as our capabilities as a teaching hospital.”
The breast surgical oncology fellowship builds upon Englewood Health’s academic mission, joining programs like the vascular surgery fellowship, nurse residency, internal medicine residency, and dentistry residency—all of which have expanded significantly in recent years.
Englewood Health will be participating in the next breast oncology fellowship match with the anticipation of welcoming an incoming breast fellow in August 2024. Applications for the fellowship will open in December.
“We are looking forward to having the opportunity to expose our fellows to the kind of multidisciplinary, patient-focused care we offer here at Englewood Health,” said Rachelle Leong, MD, breast surgeon at Englewood Health who will serve as the fellowship director.
Warren Geller, president and CEO, Englewood Health, joined by team members from environmental services, food and nutrition, facilities, population health, and security.
October 27, 2022 — This week, Warren Geller, president and CEO of Englewood Health, joined leaders of over 650 U.S. hospitals in signing the Health Care Sector Climate Pledge.
The Office of Climate Change and Health Equity developed the pledge in conjunction with the White House to prompt meaningful action within the health care industry to help improve the environment.
“The health and well-being of the communities we serve are at the forefront of our decision making,” said Geller. “To that end, addressing matters of public health requires that we also prioritize our environment. This pledge marks an important starting point in our sector’s collaboration—one that Englewood Health is proud to be a part of.”
This mark of distinction reflects the accomplishments of the Structural Heart and Valve Program at Englewood Health in treating patients with valve disease using innovative, minimally invasive procedures.
Englewood Health is the only hospital in New Jersey to achieve this honor.
“We whole-heartedly congratulate the interventional cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, and other practitioners and clinical staff who work together to perform this life-saving procedure,” said Warren Geller, president and CEO of Englewood Health. “It is the incredible expertise and collaboration of this team that ensures the best possible outcomes for our patients.”
Englewood Health was one of the first hospitals in the country to begin offering TAVR, a minimally invasive heart valve replacement procedure, following its FDA approval in 2011.
“To date, our Structural Heart and Valve Program has performed over 1300 TAVR procedures, with the best possible success rates and outcomes for our patients,” said Joseph De Gregorio, MD, executive director of cardiovascular services at Englewood Health.
TAVR is used to treat aortic stenosis, a narrowing of the heart valve that often leads to symptoms such as shortness of breath, lightheadedness, and fatigue. During the procedure, a thin tube is used to guide a new, artificial aortic valve into the heart to replace the damaged valve.
“TAVR offers patients relief from their aortic stenosis symptoms, as well as shorter hospital stays and quicker recovery times than open-heart surgery—the traditional method of valve replacement,” said Ramin Hastings, MD, medical director of the Structural Heart and Valve Program and interventional cardiologist at Englewood Health.
TAVR was originally offered as an alternative treatment for patients who were not candidates for open-heart surgery due to their age or risk for complications. Since then, the number of patients who stand to benefit from the use of TAVR has grown significantly.
“The indications for TAVR have expanded over time given the safety of the procedure and the benefits from a patient recovery and quality of life standpoint,” said Adam Arnofsky, MD, chief of cardiothoracic surgery at Englewood Health.
Englewood Health’s TAVR program has also expanded to include lower risk patients and is growing at a rate of 10 percent each year. With each additional procedure performed, their wealth of experience grows, yielding even better results for patients.
October 21, 2022 — Englewood Health has been named a Most Wired Hospital in the 2022 Digital Health Most Wired Survey, marking the ninth consecutive year Englewood Health has achieved this honor.
The annual survey — conducted by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) —functions as a comprehensive “Digital Health Check-up” for healthcare organizations across the world.
Englewood Health achieved a prestigious Level 9 out of 10 for both acute and ambulatory care. In doing do, Englewood Health also earned the Performance Excellence Award for these important services.
Among the more than 38,000 organizations surveyed, Englewood Health ranked above peers in categories like analytics and data management, population health, infrastructure, and patient engagement.
Members of the IT team at Englewood Health.
“We are proud of our solid technology foundation that advances digitally integrated care across our acute and ambulatory functions,” said Inderpal Kohli, vice president and chief information officer at Englewood Health. “This year’s CHIME survey—which highlights our marked improvements in the areas of patient engagement and innovation—is a testament to the role of technology as an enabler for a clinically integrated experience for both patients and clinicians.”
As success in digital health increasingly influences the quality of patient care, the scope of the Digital Health Most Wired survey reflects the progress of leading healthcare providers as they reinvent healthcare for a new era.
The survey assessed the adoption, integration, and impact of technologies in health care organizations at all stages of development, from early development to industry leading.
CHIME President and CEO Russell P. Branzell said in a statement that Englewood Health’s “pioneering performance in the industry inspires other organizations by example. Patients in communities around the world receive better care when you drive change through digital transformation, as you have proven through your success in this rigorous program.”
Video: Englewood Health ZT Systems Outpatient Center Opens at 2 Journal Square
Ribbon-cutting celebrates $4 million gift from ZT Systems, bringing urgent care, primary care, imaging and laboratory services, specialty care and more to Hudson County
September 21, 2022 — Physicians, local leaders, and members of the community gathered today to celebrate the opening of the Englewood Health ZT Systems Outpatient Center at 2 Journal Square.
The outpatient center is a three-floor, 73,000+ square-foot facility that offers urgent care, primary care, imaging and over a dozen specialty care services to the Hudson County community.
Conveniently located across from the PATH station, the outpatient center also offers patients free parking and easy access to public transportation. The facility brings all the expertise, resources, and existing infrastructure of the hospital to its patients in Jersey City and beyond.
Left to right: Councilman Richard Boggiano; Mark Shapiro, MD; Councilman Yousef Saleh; Celinés Morales-Ribeiro, MD; Michael Gutter, Chairman, Board of Trustees, Englewood Health Foundation; Tina Mousouroulis, Executive Director, ZT Systems; Doug Huang, Vice President, ZT Systems; Warren Geller, President and CEO, Englewood Health; Mayor Steven Fulop; Richard Lerner, Chairman, Board of Trustees, Englewood Health; Councilman James Solomon; Stephen Brunnquell, MD, President of Englewood Health Physician Network; Rini Palathingal, MD; Helene Wolk, Chief Operating Officer, Englewood Health.
“Travel should never be a barrier to comprehensive, high-quality health care,” said Warren Geller, president and CEO of Englewood Health. “That’s why we continue to expand our services throughout northern New Jersey. Our outpatient center in Jersey City will increase access to preventive care and diagnostics right where people live and work.”
For those who already receive care within the Englewood Health Physician Network—which provides primary and specialty care services across Hudson County—the outpatient center offers seamless collaboration with their referring physicians and true continuity of care.
Made possible by a historic philanthropic gift
The founding of the outpatient center was made possible by a historic philanthropic gift from ZT Systems, an international leader in the IT sector.
The $4 million gift from ZT Systems is the largest corporate pledge in Englewood Health’s history and has fueled the mission of bringing these important medical services to Hudson County.
“ZT Systems is proud to support Englewood Health in giving back to the local community by bringing urgent care, primary care, imaging and laboratory services, specialty care and more to Jersey City,” said Frank Zhang, president and CEO of ZT Systems. “The Englewood Health Foundation shares our company’s values of partnership and people first, and we are very excited to be a part of this important initiative.”
A comprehensive, outpatient medical center
Primary and specialty care
On the first floor of the outpatient center, orthopedic experts care for patients from diagnosis through rehabilitation for any orthopedic-related condition.
Primary care services are located on the second floor, as are specialties including pulmonology, gastroenterology, dermatology, neurology, bariatric and general surgery, colon and rectal surgery, behavioral health, and vascular surgery.
A diabetes center on the second floor offers patients access to diabetes education and nutritional counseling, as well as podiatry and endocrinology. Also on the second floor are hematology and oncology offices.
“For over 130 years, Englewood Health has provided personalized, compassionate care to the residents of Northern New Jersey and beyond,” said Stephen Brunnquell, MD, president of the Englewood Health Physician Network. “While our reach has included Jersey City and the people who live and work there, the addition of this new location at Journal Square will be a game changer. With increased access to expertise, services, and screenings, people will be able to get the care they need, when they need it, right in their own neighborhood.”
Imaging
Born of a need for increased access to high-quality medical imaging, Englewood Hospital Imaging at Jersey City is a full-service imaging center, offering highly sophisticated technology and advanced diagnostic testing opening to patients on October 3, 2022.
“Access to imaging services such as CT scans and MRIs enable the early detection of cancer, heart disease, joint and spine injuries, abdominal disease, and problems related to brain function,” said Mark Shapiro, MD, chief of radiology at Englewood Health. “As many of these conditions are treatable or curable in their early stages, Englewood Health’s continued efforts to expand diagnostic imaging directly improve health outcomes within our community.”
At the brand-new imaging center, a team of fellowship-trained radiologists provides same-day results, as well as urgent and emergent consultations when necessary. The facility will offer multimodal imaging using state-of-the-art equipment, including:
A major focus of this new center is to bring Englewood Health’s expert breast services into the community.
“Getting an annual mammogram in Hudson County just got easier,” said Mindy Goldfischer, MD, chief of breast imaging at Englewood Health and medical director of The Leslie Simon Breast Care and Cytodiagnosis Center at Englewood Health. “At the imaging center in Jersey City, screening mammography, diagnostic evaluations, and advanced breast procedures are performed by our breast imaging specialists. Having access to these important breast services locally will save lives.”
Englewood Health is a regional leader in breast imaging and is accredited and nationally recognized by the American College of Radiology as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence.
In addition, Englewood Health’s breast cancer disease management team—which includes medical oncologists, breast surgeons, pathologists, radiologists, radiation oncologists, and geneticists—works together to create individual care plans for each of their patients.
Urgent Care
Located on the main level, Englewood Health Urgent Care at Jersey City offers same-day, walk-in services for adults and children with non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses, as well as preventive care services, routine vaccinations, and telemedicine. Urgent Care is open Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., as well as Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
September 1, 2022 — Englewood Health has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain—MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award for 2022.
Englewood Health is one of just 85 hospitals nationwide to receive this honor, which recognizes success in implementing higher standards of care for heart attack patients.
“This award is a testament to the dedication of our entire cardiology team to deliver the highest quality cardiovascular care,” said Samuel Suede, MD, chief of cardiology at Englewood Health. “We are continuously improving and evolving in our treatment of heart attack patients to ensure the best possible outcomes and quality of life.”
To receive the Silver Performance Achievement Award, Englewood Health demonstrated sustained achievement in the Chest Pain—MI Registry for four consecutive quarters during 2021, performed with distinction in specific performance measures and engaged in a robust quality improvement process using data to drive improvements.
“The field of cardiovascular care is constantly evolving,” said Joe De Gregorio, MD, executive director of cardiovascular services at Englewood Health. “Our team is dedicated to offering the latest advancements and technologies to our patients. It’s this commitment to constantly improving the care we deliver that sets our program apart.”
“It is an honor to award Englewood Health with the Silver Performance Award for their valuable national leadership and dedication to meeting comprehensive performance measures in patient care,” said Michael C. Kontos, MD, FACC, chair of the NCDR Chest Pain—MI Registry Steering Subcommittee, and cardiologist at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center.
Englewood Health joins three New Jersey centers and 154 centers nation-wide that have achieved this designation. The Center of Excellence designation reflects Englewood Health’s commitment to delivering best of class pancreatic cancer care within the community.
To become an NPF Center of Excellence, institutions must demonstrate a focus on providing high-quality, multidisciplinary, pancreatic cancer care, as well as a commitment to treating the “whole patient” rather than just their disease.
“We are honored to be designated an NPF Center for the treatment of pancreatic cancer,” said Steven Brower, MD, medical director of the Lefcourt Family Cancer Treatment and Wellness Center, chief of hepatobiliary surgery, chief of surgical oncology, and a pancreatic cancer specialist with Englewood Health.
“Having this designation speaks to our commitment to providing the best possible outcomes, unparalleled experience for the surgical, medical, and radiation oncology team members treating pancreatic cancer, and an improved quality of life for our patients.”
An approved NPF Center must also meet criteria developed by a task force of subject matter experts and patient advocates. Expert physician specialties such as gastroenterologists, pancreas surgeons, and interventional radiologists must be made available to patients, as well as patient-focused programs such as a pain management service, psychosocial support and more.
August 30, 2022 — Englewood Health has been named one of America’s best employers by Forbes.
In their annual Best Employers list, Forbes recognizes employers who offer competitive salaries, potential for professional growth, and inclusive work environments.
Of the thousands of employers Forbes considered for the list, only a select few from each state were recognized. Among New Jersey health systems, Englewood Health ranked fourth.
“We are honored to be considered one of America’s best employers,” said Warren Geller, president and CEO of Englewood Health.
“We strive to provide the best possible experience for our team members, whether through our employee wellness programs, access to professional development opportunities, or our continued efforts to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workplace.”
The Best Employers list was created in partnership with consumer data company Statista, who conducted a survey of 70,000 U.S. employees across 25 industry sectors.
Surveys were performed anonymously, allowing participants to freely share their opinions and experiences. The final list ranks just 1,382 employers across the country.
August 29, 2022 — Englewood Health has appointed Erik Chu, MD, chief of emergency medicine. Dr. Chu has been a part of Englewood Health’s emergency department team since 2005 and has served as its assistant medical director since 2018.
During his tenure, Dr. Chu has been a respected clinician, as well as a leader. He served a two-year term on the hospital’s Medical Executive Committee from 2016 to 2018 and currently serves as the chair of the Interdisciplinary Emergency Department Council.
In 2020, he was the recipient of the annual Physician of the Year Award, nominated by his colleagues for his commitment to the organization’s core values.
Dr. Chu succeeds Hillary Cohen, MD, MPH, who has been chief of emergency medicine since 2015. Dr. Cohen has also been vice president of medical affairs since 2018 and will be taking on an expanded role at Englewood Health as senior vice president of medical affairs.
This award reflects the commitment of the Englewood Health EMS team to providing rapid, research-based care to people experiencing the most severe form of heart attack.
“It is an honor to be recognized by the American Heart Association year after year,” said Rick Sposa, director of emergency medical services at Englewood Health. “Our EMS team is dedicated to providing optimal care for heart attack patients to ensure they have the best possible chance of survival.”
The Mission: Lifeline achievement award is earned by institutions that demonstrate a commitment to treating patients according to the most up-to-date, research-based practices as outlined by the American Heart Association.
“Our EMTs, paramedics, and supervisors display hard work, dedication, and compassion every day,” said Barbara Schreibman MD, FACEP, EMS medical director at Englewood Health. “This is a well-deserved acknowledgment of the excellent care provided by our entire EMS team.”
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