Community Medical Center-Toms River, NJ

Something special is growing in South Toms River! On September 12, Community Medical Center, RWJBarnabas Health, and the Sadie Vickers Resource Center hosted the grand opening of the Sadie Vickers CommUnity Garden, located in South Toms River. The organizations collaborated to improve access to fresh, healthy produce and nutrition education through the establishment of a community garden. The event was attended by representatives from Community Medical Center, RWJBarnabas Health, Sadie Vickers Resource Center, and local and state leaders and organizations, including (pictured from left to right) from left to right: Thomas Hayes, Director of New Jersey Natural Gas; Stacey Romano, Branch Manager, @M &T Bank; Johanna Grant, Community Member; Derrick Grant, Community Member; Asm. Carmen Amato; Barbara Crea, Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners; Chaplain Barbara A. Miles, Holy Temple Church of God in Christ; Asm. Brian Rumpf; Rev. David Graham, Chief Executive Officer, Sadie Vickers Resource Center; Patrick Ahearn, Chief Executive Officer, Community Medical Center; Barbara Mintz, SVP, Healthy Living and Community Engagement, RWJBarnabas Health; Michael Colwell, Agent, Ocean County Prosecutors Office; Kevin Santucci, Police Chief, Berkley Township; Mark E. Manigan, President & Chief Executive Officer, RWJBarnabas Health. Earlier this year, Community Medical Center and RWJBarnabas Health team members spent time building and planting 100 earthboxes, which can produce thousands of pounds of produce annually. RWJBarnabas Health previously built The Beth Greenhouse and Farmer's Market at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. The garden offers access to healthy foods and nutrition and wellness education throughout the year in areas that lack supermarkets or easily available produce and other nutritious foods. Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate! #LetsBeHealthyTogether

Every summer, Community Medical Center physicians and staff take part in a weekly radio interview with Shawn Michaels and Sue Moll on WOBM FM. Patrick Ahearn, Chief Executive Officer, Community Medical Center, was the final guest of the interview series for 2024, marking the end of another wonderful summer. During their chat, Patrick shared news about the hospital’s construction projects, an update on the residency program that started in 2021, and some of Community Medical Center’s recent accomplishments. Thank you to our friends at WOBM for another great summer! Want to learn more about Community Medical Center? Visit www.rwjbh.org/community.

Today, let’s remember together. We somberly observe the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks on the United States. Join the RWJBarnabas Health family throughout our facilities, or wherever you may be, for a moment of silence and reflection at 9:15 a.m. to remember the heroes, victims and their families. #NeverForget

Join us at 9:15 a.m. this Wednesday for a moment of silence in observance of the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks on the United States. Together, let’s honor and remember those whose lives have been forever changed by these tragic events. #NeverForget

Next week, you’re invited to CMC Foundation’s Local Summer Celebration! Join us on September 20 at The Ocean View Restaurant in Seaside Heights for an evening to benefit the hospital as it sails into the future and continues its transformation. The event will also feature an award presentation to celebrate local leaders who have had a profound impact on Ocean County: Lifetime Achievement Award: James Caldwell, Physician of Distinction Award: Dr. Steven Priolo, and the Emerging Leader Award: The CMC Council of Emerging Leaders. Tickets and sponsorship information are available at https://lnkd.in/ePZAuqGh. During the event, we will also pull the winning Grand Prize ticket for the Sailing into the Future 50/50 Cash Raffle! A maximum of 300 tickets will be sold at a price of $100 each, with a maximum prize of $15,000 (maximum prize amounts are based on the sale of all 300 tickets). To purchase a ticket call the Foundation office at 732-557-8131 or email [email protected]. #LetsBeHealthyTogether

You’re invited to CMC Foundation’s Local Summer Celebration! Join us on September 20 at The Ocean View Restaurant in Seaside Heights for an evening to benefit the hospital as it sails into the future and continues its transformation. The event will also feature an award presentation to celebrate local leaders who have had a profound impact on Ocean County: Lifetime Achievement Award: James Caldwell, Physician of Distinction Award: Dr. Steven Priolo, and the Emerging Leader Award: The CMC Council of Emerging Leaders. Tickets and sponsorship information are available at https://lnkd.in/ePZAuqGh. During the event, we will also pull the winning Grand Prize ticket for the Sailing into the Future 50/50 Cash Raffle! A maximum of 300 tickets will be sold at a price of $100 each, with a maximum prize of $15,000 (maximum prize amounts are based on the sale of all 300 tickets). To purchase a ticket call the Foundation office at 732-557-8131 or email [email protected]. #LetsBeHealthyTogether

Did you know Community Medical Center's Center for Diabetes offers a Diabetes Self-Management Education Program? This 4-session class will teach you about the basics of living with diabetes, self-management, and health-eating tips. Our next class series starts this Friday, July 19! A physician's prescription and advanced registration are required. Call 732-349-5757. To learn more visit https://lnkd.in/eB2EPVin. #LetsBeHealthyTogether

Labor Day is a time to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our team members. Together we make a profound impact on the lives of our patients, communities and each other. Thank you for everything that you do! #LetsBeHealthyTogether

Join us on September 20 at The Ocean View Restaurant in Seaside Heights to celebrate Community Medical Center Foundation’s Local Summer Celebration! We are proud to announce this year’s award winners, who will be recognized at the event: Emerging Leader Award - The Council of Emerging Leaders Physician of Distinction Award - Steven Priolo, MD, FACS Lifetime Achievement Award - James D. Caldwell To join us at the event, or to learn about event sponsor opportunities, visit https://lnkd.in/ePZAuqGh. #LetsBeHealthyTogether

UPDATE: August 26, 2024, 7:20 PM State and local law enforcement have just provided the all-clear after conducting a brief investigation at Community Medical Center. A dozen or so patients were temporarily moved out of an abundance of caution and have been safely returned. The safety of our patients and team members is always our number one priority.