Flavors of the Jersey Shore Food and Wine Festival event co-chairs Mary Clark of HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River and Rob Sickel of Pine Belt Chevrolet of Lakewood with Denice Gaffney, vice president, Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus Foundation. More than 300 guests gathered recently to support the Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus Foundation at its annual Flavors of the Jersey Shore Food and Wine Festival at Pine Belt Chevrolet of Lakewood. Proceeds from the event, held in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, will support cancer services at Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus.
The event featured more than 35 food and beverage vendors from across the Jersey Shore region, including the VIP Food Salon Experience provided by celebrity chef Joe Leone, whose Point Pleasantbased Italian Specialty Store & Catering business has become the premier Italian culinary experience in the area.
“Not only is our annual event a great opportunity to taste a variety of food and wine choices from around the region, but it’s also a fun way to connect with others from the area while supporting a worthy cause,” said Denice Gaffney, vice president, Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus Foundation.
Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus Regional Cancer Center, provides a full range of treatment for all stages and sites of cancer, including medical and surgical oncology, imaging services and support programs. The Cancer Center offers an array of support services such as nutrition counseling, hospice and home care, social services and pastoral and spiritual services to address the needs of cancer patients and their family members. In addition, Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus, offers outpatient hematology and oncology services through the Howell Outpatient Center in collaboration with Monmouth Medical Center.
For more information on Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus, visit www.barnabashealth.org.