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Continued From Page 32 incorrect treatments may exacerbate the condition . NIBIB-funded researchers are developing AnemiaPhone to assess inflammation , B vitamin , and iron status in one test . A smartphone accessory analyzes a drop of blood on a test strip . The phone camera captures and quantitates the results , which are catalogued so healthcare workers can administer the correct treatment to each individual . The technology is designed to perform in remote settings where anemia is a persistent , debilitating health problem .
A mobile device to avoid heart congestion hospitalization is under development . Atrial fibrillation ( AF ) and congestive heart failure ( HF ) are common conditions that frequently occur together and often result in hospitalizations when patients experience shortness of breath . Early warning of congestion would allow cardiologists to adjust patient medications and avoid the need for hospitalization . NIBIB scientists are developing smartphone and smart wearable devices for monitoring patients with AF and HF for early stages of worsening heart congestion . The technology will consist of a smart wristband and smart ring that will detect heartbeat frequency and amplitude changes that are indicative of impending heart congestion . The data will be submitted by smartphone to cardiologists enabling therapy adjustments to avoid hospitalization and significantly reduce progression to heart failure and the associated morbidity , mortality and expense .
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Atlantic Health System ’ s Morristown Medical Center will expand and modernize its Sameth Emergency Department ( ED ) once design , funding and approvals are finalized in early 2022 . The two-phase project , expected to be completed in 2024 , will optimize existing ED space to provide a clinically superior patient environment for better outcomes and improve operational flow . Phase I includes equipping the ED with the best-in-class technology , such as advanced computed tomography ( CT ) scanners , new patient cardiac monitors and expansion of trauma elevators . Phase II will involve the physical expansion to accommodate additional beds and optimize the ED ’ s interior footprint . The most significant undertaking is relocating the 17-room Gagnon Children ’ s ED that is currently located next to the general ED . The dedicated pediatric ED will be moved to the first floor of Goryeb Children ’ s Hospital , which will have a separate pediatric entrance . As a Level 1 ACS Trauma Center , Morristown Medical Center ’ s ED is among the busiest in the State of New Jersey , averaging more than 100,000 patient visits per year . The Sameth ED renovation and expansion cost is an estimated $ 26.9 million , and $ 10 million in community philanthropy is needed to complete the project .
Englewood Health has opened the Englewood Hospital Imaging at Fair Lawn , a new three-story 30,000-square-foot facility , 9,500 of which will be dedicated to a new diagnostic imaging and a breast center . The new location makes advanced imaging services easier to access for residents of western Bergen County and Passaic County . Located at 22-02 Broadway in Fair Lawn , it offers highly sophisticated technology and advanced diagnostic testing in a modern , newly constructed building with free parking , access to public transportation , sameday appointments and walk-ins with a doctor ’ s prescription . Englewood Hospital Imaging at Fair Lawn is open for appointments , weekdays from 8:00 a . m . to 4:00 p . m ., and accepts most insurance plans . The new facility includes a range of imaging and breast services , including 3D mammography ( tomosynthesis ) and stereotactic biopsy ; breast ultrasound ; fine needle aspiration and core needle biopsy ; bone densitometry ( DEXA scans ); CT scan ( 128 slice , low dose CT ) with coronary CT angiography capability ; Magnetic Resonance Imaging ( 3 Tesla-wide bore MRI ) for breast ; whole body ; musculoskeletal ; and neuro MRI , with capacity to accommodate patients up to 550 lbs .; ultrasound ; and X-ray .
Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center ’ s Neuroscience Institute recently established its comprehensive Movement Disorder Program . Movement disorders refer to a group of neurological conditions that cause abnormal , increased or reduced body movements that are typically involuntary . Three of the major disorders are Parkinson ’ s Disease , Essential Tremors and Dystonia . The program is led by Chair of Neurosurgery , Board Certified Neurosurgeon Shabbar F . Danish , M . D ., FAANS , and a multidisciplinary team of experts , including neurologists , nurse practitioners , neuropsychologists and neuro rehabilitation specialists . Dr . Danish has pioneered minimally invasive techniques for deep brain stimulation ( DBS ) and specializes in movement disorders . DBS is a surgical treatment for Parkinson ’ s Disease , Essential Tremor , Dystonia and other disorders . The program provides an array of medical and surgical treatments to specifically address and manage movement disorders , such as complex medical management , Botulinum Treatment , DBS , MRI-guided laser therapy , physical , occupational and speech therapy , and nutrition counseling .
Holy Name Medical Center is the first hospital in New Jersey among a growing number of health systems nationwide to offer needle-free blood draws for inpatients using the PIVO™ device from vascular access technology pioneer Velano Vascular . As part of this effort , Holy Name is deploying a new telepresence technology , also provided by Velano , to train staff virtually on the PIVO procedure in accordance with COVID-19 safety protocols . By adopting this new standard of care known as One-Stick Hospitalization , Holy Name is again leading the charge for better medicine and building on a number of other recent landmark achievements . With this procedure , Holy Name staff can extract high quality blood draws easily and humanely from patients ’ indwelling IV lines without requiring additional needle sticks , resulting in a safer , better experience . To train staff on proper use of Velano ’ s technology , Holy Name has deployed Velano Vascular ’ s virtual training platform . The company ’ s remotely piloted trainers enable Holy Name staff to receive real-time , bedside training from Velano nurse educators while limiting in-person interaction and exposure during the pandemic .
By adopting One-Stick Hospitalization , Holy Name staff can extract high quality blood draws from patients ’ indwelling IV lines without requiring additional needle sticks .
Jefferson Health – New Jersey has been awarded a $ 100,000 grant from the national CDC Foundation to establish an outreach program with community-based minority organizations to dispel myths about and increase access to vaccinations . Jefferson NJ is the only health system south of Trenton to receive a CDC grant under this program . Jefferson Health is one of
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