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It Takes A Village

Just as it has been said that it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a village to bring a patient from diagnosis through treatment, into recovery, and on to a long, healthy life.
Who knew when I went for my annual gynecological/mammography appointment in May 2016 that I would begin a journey that many ...
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Cardiac- Bruce's Story

"I can honestly say I haven’t felt this good physically in over 15 years."
"So often I have taken for granted all the medical professionals I have seen over the years. But, a recent event has caused me ...
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Emergency Services - Dorothy's Story

“Every person was just fabulous! I was able to keep positive because they were so great. They treated me like a priority and the care was exceptional. The staff really deserves to be recognized.”
Grateful patient Dorothy Jones of Toms River credits her team of dedicated nurses and aides with providing the lifesaving care ...
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Cancer - Barbara's Story

"The team has always gone out of their way to keep me and my family informed."
Surviving the fight of her life, Barbara’s steadfast and upbeat nature genuinely made it a delight for the team at Monmouth ...
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Cancer - Lou and Carol's Story

"They take a genuine interest in making a patient’s life more comfortable.”
Lou Salamon recalls the day with tears in his eyes. It was his wife Carol’s birthday and earlier that day, he had stopped by the ...
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Brad's Story

"Monmouth Medical Center’s incredible physicians saved my life, saved my brain and added to the quality of my life, now we want to pay it forward and get involved.”
Brad remembers December 9, 2016 as the day of his operation at Monmouth Medical Center. Leading up to this day, Brad, 52, ...
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Neurosurgery - Joseph's Story

“Two months after surgery, I was chipping golf balls in my backyard. I’m now seven months post-surgery and have returned to doing all the things I love to do, including traveling, golfing regularly and playing with my two grandchildren, with no pain or discomfort whatsoever.”
A local business owner and supporter of Monmouth Medical Center for over 20 years, Joseph Romanowski is no stranger to the ...
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Cancer - Rosaline's Story

"Giving back to the place where I received such amazing care is very important to me."
A breast cancer diagnosis four years ago came as a shock to Hamilton resident Rosaline Commiso. Although it was not easy, she is ...
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In Sickness & In Health

“It’s amazing how everything worked out,” Manny says. “I feel great.”
A cancer diagnosis was not going to stop Manuel August from marrying his true love. In sickness and in health took on a new ...
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