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A New Rhythm: Thriving After Pacemaker Procedure

“Choosing CBMC for my care was easy, as the hospital’s reputation for excellence was confirmed by my decades of experience as an EMT in New Jersey.”
“I had always been apprehensive about getting a traditional chest-mounted pacemaker. The thought of having a visible bulge and ...
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Teen Thrives with Multidisciplinary Orthopedic Care

"James was able to reach his goals."
In the video above, Janelle Lenzo-Werner, Occupational Therapy Supervisor at Children’s Specialized Hospital, describes how ...
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A Long NICU Stay with a Happy Ending

“All NICU graduates deserve the superhero treatment because they are the bravest and strongest little souls.”
After a near-perfect first two trimesters of my pregnancy, I began experiencing bleeding at 24 weeks. There were no red flags or ...
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Unstoppable: Ellie’s Story with Cerebral Palsy

Ellie is such a motivated young girl who is determined to move her body so she could accomplish all her (plus mom and dad’s) goals.
Ellie has been a fighter since day one. She was exposed to drugs and alcohol in utero and diagnosed with Spastic Cerebral Palsy. ...
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Managing an Eating Disorder

“I still have to remind myself every day that I’m going to be okay, that’s going to be an ongoing process. But the Eating Disorders Program gave me tools that I didn’t have before to be able to live my life and trust that I’ll continue to be healthy.”
A woman learns behavioral skills to improve her health at a specialized inpatient program. From the time she was 11, Kristen ...
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Getting Back to on the Court: Ahmed’s Sports Injury Rehab

“Ahmed has made great progress, and once he was cleared by his physician, he could participate in running, jumping, and sport-specific activities necessary to get him back on the court.”
Fifteen-year-old Ahmed was at his high school basketball practice when he twisted his knee and heard a popping sound. He ...
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Innovative Point-of-Care Ultrasound Technology

“Everybody from the doctors to the nurses to the transporters treated me so well, like I was family,”
Taking a walk to appreciate the autumn leaves. Watching hawks circle and perch in her backyard. Attending her son’s first high ...
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Recognizing Heart Month by Making Hearts Stronger

“I enjoyed working with these nurses so much, that after I graduated Phase II, I elected to rejoin Cardiac Rehab, Phase III or Maintenance Program,” explains Tom. “I increased my stamina and heart rate levels and enjoy a great workout, three times per week, under medical supervision.”
Tom Corbutt of Lakewood visited with his cardiologist, Dr. Avinash Gupta, proactively when he had issues keeping his blood ...
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Multidisciplinary Orthopedic Program - John’s Patient Story

"He is working hard every single time that he comes here. There has absolutely been improvements with the movement in his finger and being able to do things. He's now going back to playing sports, fishing, gym class, and doing all the little things that he's missed," highlighted John's mom, Victoria.
Watch John's patient testimonial which shares the journey of recovery following a hand injury from a boating incident through ...
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