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Jun 8, 2022 - In In the News Addressing the Unique Needs of LGBTQ+ Cancer Patients

Individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ along with their families, loved ones and support systems have unique health care needs. While we celebrate the diversity, strength, and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community, we must also call attention to unique needs and ...

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Jun 8, 2022 - In In the News Radiation Therapy as Effective as Surgery for Prostate Cancer

The American Cancer Society estimates about one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. There are two main approaches to the treatment of the disease: removal of the prostate through a surgical procedure called a “radical ...

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Jun 1, 2022 - In In the News Doctors Hoped to Buy Her Time. Instead, They Gave This NJ Woman a 2nd Chance.

The doctors hoped to buy her five more years. Chemotherapy and radiation had saved Mayra Rodriguez’s life. But the treatments for Stage 3 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma had irrevocably damaged the young woman’s heart. She was in heart failure and “in very bad ...

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May 19, 2022 - In In the News Irvington Resident Beats Cancer, Enjoys Zamboni Ride at New Jersey Devils Game

On Sunday, March 6th, Shantel Cogman of Irvington enjoyed a one-of-a-kind experience at the Prudential Center as the New Jersey Devils defeated the St. Louis Blues 3-2 in OT. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021, Cogman completed her chemotherapy ...

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May 19, 2022 - In In the News Irvington Woman Beats Cancer, Celebrates with the NJ Devils

If she hadn’t already been a fan before, Irvington resident Shantel Cogman is certainly a lifetime fan of the New Jersey Devils now. On Sunday, March 6, Cogman was treated to the Devils game against the St. Louis Blues, which went 3-2 Devils in overtime. ...

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May 13, 2022 - In In the News Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Excellence in Nursing Awards 2022

During Nurses Week 2022, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) presented our annual Excellence in Nursing Awards. “I am honored to lead a staff of over 1,665 nurses who have all made the decision to dedicate themselves to the care of others. Our nurses ...

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May 10, 2022 - In In the News Think Tank with Steve Adubato: Frank A. Ghinassi, Ph.D. Discussion on COVID/Mental Health

Frank A. Ghinassi, PhD, ABPP, Senior Vice President of Behavioral Health and Addictions Service Line at RWJBarnabas Health sits down with Steve Adubato to discuss the mental and behavioral health issues that have been amplified due to the pandemic. View ...

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Apr 12, 2022 - In In the News Changing The Definition of Health

In this video DeAnna Minus-Vincent, Executive Vice President Chief Social Justice & Accountability Officer at RWJBarnabas Health invites us to look at healthcare differently – by including social, economic, and educational outcomes as part of the equation ...

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Mar 24, 2022 - In In the News Women in Business ROI Influencers 2022

We proudly congratulate the RWJBarnabas Health ROI Influencers: Women in Business 2022 Dr. Camacho - Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Mary Ellen Clyne - Clara Maass Medical Center Gail Kosyla - RWJBarnabas Health Indu Lew - RWJBarnabas Health DeAnna ...

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