Hackensack Meridian Health

John Miniaci has had the gift of pizza-making for 40 years, beginning his culinary journey in a family-run pizzeria in Brooklyn. But he dreamed of using his skills alongside his other passion: giving back. In 2007, John's father was hospitalized unexpectedly at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. John visited often from his home in Staten Island, impressed every time by the exemplary care his family received. His time there left a lasting impression, and inspired a new chapter in his career. Drawn to the culture at Jersey Shore, John moved to Monmouth County and was hired as the hospital's chef. “I am fortunate to be in a position where I can give back to those who made such a difference in my life all those years ago and all those who are still making an impact on the lives of others. All while doing what I love – being around good people and making food,” John says. Leaving the family business was a difficult decision, but one made easier by the meaningful relationships formed with his work family in the kitchen as they spend their shifts prepping and cooking together. “Between the care my father received and having the privilege to work alongside the team at HMH [in a prior role], I knew it was where I belonged in the long run," John says. "Our team has a strong bond. We work together as a family, and I genuinely look forward to the conversations during our shifts." John emphasizes the importance of following your dreams, and shares the impact that working for fulfillment in his career had on him with others. His desire to make a positive impact drove him to achieve just that. “I know it sounds cliché, but if you find work doing what you love, you will never work a day in life,” John says.

Congratulations to the six incredible leaders recognized by Becker's Healthcare as women in health IT to know! Sandra Powell-Elliott, our chief innovation and commercialization officer; Gail Keyser, our senior vice president, associate chief information officer and chief application officer; Dr. Lauren Koniaris M.D., our chief medical informatics officer; Pamela Landis, our senior vice president of digital engagement; Melissa Lawlor, CISSP, our director of cybersecurity governance, risk and compliance; and Kathy Young, our vice president of infrastructure and operations, have received this well-deserved honor. #informationtechnology #it #healthcare

Care is a calling 💙 Our medical students provide a deeper look at what the drive to be a doctor means to them. #medicalschool #medstudent #medschool #medicalstudent #doctor #inspiring

Please join us for the 2024 Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation Gala and Be the Difference Campaign Launch. The evening will benefit the Be The Difference Campaign to innovate health care, which will focus on four key areas: better delivery of patient care, revolutionizing medical education and supporting the nursing profession, accelerated research and discovery, and more equitable access to advanced care. We also look forward to honoring Peter Cancro, founder and CEO of Jersey Mike’s, and Eli Manning, former New York Giants quarterback and two-time Super Bowl Champion, as co-chairs of the Be The Difference Campaign. Registration and tickets are required to attend this event. For sponsorship opportunities or more information, please contact us at [email protected]. #foundation #gala #give

We know firsthand the impact that a community hospital can have. We're lucky to have many great community hospitals in our network — and excellent leaders at the helm. Thank you to Becker's Healthcare, who recognized their incredible work in the list of community health CEOs to know. Congratulations to Patricia Carroll, FACHE, president and chief hospital executive at Raritan Bay and Old Bridge Medical Centers; Frank Citara, MBA, president and chief hospital executive at Ocean University Medical Center; Tim Hogan, president and chief hospital executive at Riverview Medical Center, as well as executive vice president of care transformation services; Lisa Iachetti, president and chief hospital executive at Palisades Medical Center; Caitlin Miller, president and chief hospital executive at Bayshore Medical Center; Michele Morrison, president and chief hospital executive at Southern Ocean Medical Center; and Tim O'Brien, FACHE, chief executive officer at Mountainside Medical Center. #healthcare #communityhospital #hospitalceo

Hurricane season is coming 🌀 If a hurricane is on its way, follow these guidelines to stay as safe as possible. #hurricaneseason #hurricanesafety #hurricane #safety #emergencypreparedness

We've got a GIANT surprise heading your way from the Labor and Delivery Units at Hackensack Meridian Health hospitals! Any guesses on what's got us wrapped up in excitement? 🩵

Join us for a CME event offering participants the knowledge and skills to improve ICU patient care, through application of the pain, agitation/sedation, delirium, immobility, and sleep disruption (PADIS) guidelines. #cme #icu #criticalcare

Kash Patel, our executive vice president and chief digital information officer, has been named among the CIOs to know by Becker's Healthcare. A pioneer of our network's digital transformation, Kash has placed us at the cutting edge of artificial intelligence, data analytics, IT security, machine learning and more, enhancing patient experience and education through the employment of a cohesive digital strategy. Congratulations — this recognition is well deserved! #cio #chiefinformationofficer #chiefdigitalofficer

Avonia Richardson-Miller, EdD, MA, CDE®, our senior vice president and chief diversity officer, has been named one of Becker's Healthcare chief diversity officers to know. With Dr. Richardson-Miller's vision, our network has been recognized as the #1 hospital or health system for diversity by Fair360 two years in a row. On top of that honor, our system received the first Joint Commission health care equity certification under her leadership. Well deserved! #healthcare #diversity #chiefdiversityofficer