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The Gift of Life: Carlos's Story

“So many people are waiting for organs, and becoming a donor has only made my life better,” she says. “Being able to give Carlos the gift of life is a blessing, and I hope our story inspires others to do the same.”
A mother's organ donation gives her son a new chance to have a healthier future. Daisy Vasquez was concerned when she learned ...
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An Easy-To-Swallow Solution

When Gerald Corrado developed a rare swallowing disorder called achalasia, a highly specialized procedure called POEM helped his esophagus empty its contents.
An advanced procedure restores normal food movement through the esophagus. In spring 2020, Gerald (Jerry) Corrado and his wife, ...
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A Breath of Fresh Air – Bryce’s Story

“I’m so thankful for them,” says Yvette. “Without them, there would be no Bryce.”
An innovative surgery allows a child with a life-threatening disorder to breathe on his own. Yvette Barnett-Somers of Essex ...
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Pain-Free with a New Knee

“In addition to my knee, my self-esteem, confidence and quality of life are a thousand percent better. Now I can’t sit still. I’m always on the move.”
Frustrated by joint agony, a woman finds a surgeon who listens—and helps. For April Coleman, discovering that her orthopedist ...
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Managing an Eating Disorder

“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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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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NJ Infant Receives Expert Surgical Care for Rare Bladder Defect

“The entire team, from the nurses to the housekeeping team, made me feel like I was in my home away from home.”
When Julia Rodriguez De Los Santos gave birth to her third child, Jayden in February 2024 at Clara Maass Medical Center, an ...
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Whole-Hearted Care

“Our providers at RWJBarnabas Health have been a lifesaver for us in so many ways,” says Doris. “We just cannot say enough good things about them.”
A man’s surgery caps a history of specialized services received close to home. If hospitals had the equivalent of frequent flyer ...
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A 'Second Chance for Teens'

“My care team was definitely a team of angels in disguise. They never gave up on me.”
How a new program helps youth with spinal cord injuries expand their horizons. Isaac Lima of Roselle Park remembers the 2021 ...
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