Tag: Saint Peter’s Healthcare System
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Saint Peter’s University Hospital receives nursing excellence designation for sixth time
Saint Peter’s University Hospital has been redesignated as a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center of the American Nurses Association for 2020-24, making Saint Peter’s one of only five hospitals worldwide to receive this designation for six consecutive terms. Magnet recognition is the highest honor for nursing service excellence that any hospital can…
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Saint Peter’s University Hospital asks for donations of hand-sewn masks
Saint Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick is in need of surgical masks, and is asking volunteers to sew masks. The masks need to mold around the nose and have the ability to insert a filter. A tutorial to make such a mask is available by clicking: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mE-27211Pc Local craft and fabric stores sell remnants…
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Saint Peter’s University Hospital reports first presumptive positive coronavirus case
Saint Peter’s University Hospital, a member of Saint Peter’s Healthcare System, is the site of care for a patient with presumptive positive COVID-19 (coronavirus) infection. Due to federal privacy laws, hospital administration cannot comment on the patient specifically, beyond saying this adult patient is hospitalized in isolation. Saint Peter’s University Hospital’s healthcare providers are specially…
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Officials throughout Middlesex County address coronavirus
Officials in Middlesex County are addressing concerns about the spread of coronavirus to the U.S. The South Brunswick Office of Emergency Management (OEM) held a briefing on preparation and response to the coronavirus on March 2. More than two dozen stakeholders representing schools, EMS, fire, health, elected officials and township department heads…
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Saint Peter’s University Hospital receives awards for outreach, lifetime achievement
Saint Peter’s University Hospital, a member of Saint Peter’s Healthcare System, has been recognized by the New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA) with two top awards. The honors were presented at the NJHA’s 101st annual meeting held Jan. 31 at the Princeton Hyatt Regency. The honors included the HRET Community Outreach Award and Healthcare Professional of…
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Saint Peter’s Healthcare System offers Prevent T2 program for prediabetics
Saint Peter’s Healthcare System offers a free, year-long program that teaches improved nutrition, increased exercise, stress management and weight loss to prevent or delay the onset of Type 2 diabetes. The Prevent T2 program is open to anyone 18 years or older diagnosed with prediabetes or with a history of gestational diabetes. Taught by registered…
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Saint Peter’s University Hospital awarded perinatal care accreditation from The Joint Commission
Saint Peter’s University Hospital, a member of Saint Peter’s Healthcare System, has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Perinatal Care by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards in maternal-fetal medicine. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects the organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care for…
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RWJBarnabas, Saint Peter’s Healthcare System announce progress toward partnership
Saint Peter’s Healthcare System and RWJBarnabas Health have signed a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) to explore a potential partnership, which puts the institutions on a path toward reaching a Definitive Agreement, expected within the coming months. The announcement on Dec. 16 follows the Request for Proposal (RFP) announcement by Saint Peter’s in October 2018…
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Physicians from Saint Peter’s Healthcare System receive recognition awards
Saint Peter’s Healthcare System recognized The Institute for Spine & Scoliosis, PA. with the prestigious Bishop’s Award and three of its distinguished physicians with the 2019 Physician Appreciation Award at the Saint Peter’s Foundation Gala at The Heldrich in New Brunswick on April 13. Honorees include Meena Murthy, MD, FACE, chief, Division of Endocrinology, Nutrition…