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Time is Brain: Quick Action by Family and RWJBH

"Time is Brain,” isn’t just a catchy tagline, Dr. Rybinnik notes. Parts of the brain can die if they do not receive proper blood flow for too long
The slogan “Time is Brain,” is often used to educate individuals about the importance of acting quickly when they think someone ...
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40-year Law Enforcement Officer Shares His Story From The Heart

“Dr. Fox saved my life. I’ve already recommended him and RWJUH Hamilton to so many of my friends and family. Hopefully, my story will instill confidence in others not to wait, to pay attention to the symptoms, and to seek medical attention immediately.”
After an impressive 40-year career as a law enforcement officer and criminal investigator, local area resident, Thomas ...
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Complex Aortic Valve Repair at NBI Helps South Jersey Mom

"I need to be there for my daughter."
Mohammed Haris Usman, MD It was a normal morning like any other when Barbara (Bobbie) Farra, 53, of Manchester Township in Ocean ...
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Joseph’s A Chance Encounter

“I can’t say enough about Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and Dr. Godkar. They saved my life.”
A twist of fate led 82-year-old Joseph Lamberto to the cardiologist at CBMC that would cure him of heart and kidney disease—and ...
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Ready to Cross the Finish Line - Gabriella Brehm

Therapy was always fun. It was never boring and towards the end, my body started to work a little bit. So, when you see your growth over the month, it really boosts confidence.
It was a typical day at track practice for 13-year-old Gabriella (Gabby) Brehm when all of a sudden, as she was approaching her ...
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A Home Away from Home - Aydin Martin

We had to learn to trust a new place with providing the best care for our child. Once we realized how incredibly caring the entire team was at CSH, it was smooth sailing.
Aydin has a smile that can melt even the coldest of hearts. You would never be able to tell just how rough this sweet baby’s ...
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A Celebratory First Step: Gabby’s Journey

My advice for other families is to never give up. It can be a lot and you’re always trying to find the right answer or solution, so be persistent and keep going,
Managing Hypertonia of the Lower Extremity Elsa Lopez was overjoyed to welcome her twins, Gabby and Joel, into the world in ...
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10-year Anniversary Chuck's Story

He is also deeply grateful to RWJUH’s Heart Transplant Team for giving him the ultimate second chance at life.
When Chuck had his heart attack, his symptoms were very subtle – a dull pain between his shoulder blades that felt like a muscle ...
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A Life Inspired: Christina’s Cancer Journeys

I’ve always had trust with the whole facility. The doctors were familiar with Lynch Syndrome, the entire team made me feel comfortable and I could not have been happier to have them help me through this phase of my life.
Christina Thompson survived cancer twice thanks to The Cancer Center at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and an aggressive ...
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