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Continued From Page 36 more than 100 community-based organizations ( CBOs ) throughout the U . S . awarded support — through this more than $ 30-million overall grant program — to promote COVID vaccination and reduce the disease ’ s burden . The work of CBOs has been critical throughout the pandemic response , especially in communities with the highest risk for COVID-19 . CBOs are uniquely positioned to provide culturally appropriate and community-tailored information about ways to reduce risks , including the importance of vaccination . The grant awarded to Jefferson will be used to fund and train community health workers , who will work closely with South Jersey leaders in areas with limited or disparate access to COVID-19 and flu vaccine education and access . The Jefferson Health program will be in place in Burlington , Camden , Gloucester and Salem counties . The grant-funded program , called “ Building Trust for a Healthier South Jersey ,” will focus on underserved Black and Hispanic community members , including migrant farmworkers , who historically have had challenges in acquiring health services .
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center ( MSK ) has established the Lisa and Scott Stuart Center for Adolescent and Young Adult Cancers ( the Stuart Center ), dramatically expanding MSK ’ s already robust efforts to address the very specific , and often unmet , needs of this patient population . MSK has been long committed to closing the gap between pediatric and adult cancer patients and to improving the experience for this patient population through the Adolescent and Young Adult Program , which is tailored to meet the unique treatment and psychosocial needs of MSK patients ages 15 to 39 . Building upon MSK ’ s commitment to driving change and improving the outlook for adolescents and young adults , the Stuart Center will unite experts across pediatric and adult specialties to revolutionize cancer treatment for this age group . As colorectal and gastrointestinal cancer has been on the rise among people under 50 , MSK created the first clinic of its kind in the world dedicated solely to the specific needs of patients under 50 . MSK ’ s Center for Young Onset Colorectal and Gastrointestinal Cancer is just one program dedicated to the specific needs of this age range . MSK ’ s experts are also leading the charge on tailoring breast cancer treatments for young women in addition to helping them manage their physical and emotional needs .
RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey , the state ’ s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center , in partnership with the New Brunswick Development Corporation ( DEVCO ), broke ground in June on the state ’ s first freestanding cancer hospital . At the ceremony , it was also announced that the 510,000-square-foot structure will be named the Jack and Sheryl Morris Cancer Center in recognition of the philanthropic leadership of Jack Morris , who has been a longtime supporter and pillar in New Brunswick development , and his wife , Sheryl . The 12-story facility , to be located on Somerset Street , will house inpatient , outpatient and ancillary services , as well as state-of-the-art laboratories where research faculty can provide hands-on educational opportunities for students , and enable physician-scientists to translate scientific findings directly to patients . The Jack and Sheryl Morris Cancer Center will enable ease of access for imaging and other diagnostic tests , treatment and follow-up exams all in one space . It will also have the capacity to offer wellness and education resources , including offerings catered specifically to the needs of cancer survivors . The estimated project cost is $ 750 million . The facility , which will be positioned adjacent to the existing Rutgers Cancer Institute building and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital , also will house state-ofthe-art research laboratories .
Saint Peter ’ s University Hospital , a member of Saint Peter ’ s Healthcare System , has introduced Inspire sleep therapy for patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea — an innovative alternative to the traditional CPAP ( continuous
Many professionals struggle to truly understand what it means to be a strategic thinker , leader , and communicator . Consider the following keys to becoming a more strategic leader :
--Know your message and key audience . Strategic leaders communicate the right message to the right audience for the right reasons at the right times to achieve an optimal outcome .
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--Ask questions . Strategic communicators ask probing , open-ended questions , facilitate engaging and goal-oriented meetings , initiate change that is needed and motivate others to get on board .
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