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well-being through a holistic approach . The program is also the only one in Bergen County that accepts Medicaid and Charity Care patients , removing financial barriers to care .
Transportation is provided to and from the program and teens in the program attend Monday through Friday for 20 hours of treatment weekly . PHP includes an educational program that teens participate in during the school day .
Audrey Meyers of Valley Health System Retires
Audrey Meyers , FACHE , CEO Emeritus of Valley Health System , retired in January 2025 , and Valley Health System has dedicated the Audrey Meyers Family Care Pavilion in her honor .
During Meyers ’ 45-year career with Valley , she held virtually every key executive leadership position in strategic planning , management , operations , and governance . She served as both the President and CEO of The Valley Hospital and Valley Health System for more than two decades .
Capping her long and distinguished career , Audrey led Valley through the successful planning , design , financing , and building of Valley ’ s new campus and hospital in Paramus , which opened in 2024 .
A dedication ceremony for the Audrey Meyers Family Care Pavilion was held in December and dedication of the pavilion was made possible by a gift from an anonymous donor in support of The Valley Hospital Foundation ’ s $ 125 million Serve . Care . Transform . campaign to support construction of The Valley Hospital in Paramus . To commemorate the dedication , a portrait of Meyers was unveiled at the celebration , which now hangs in the first-floor lobby of the Paramus hospital and was a gift from Valley Health System ’ s Board of Trustees .
The Family Care Pavilion is home to the Labor and Delivery , Neonatal Intensive Care ( NICU ), Postpartum , and Pediatric units at The Valley Hospital .
“ I am so thankful for this amazing honor ,” said Meyers . “ To know that my name will be on the building where so many families in our community will receive care , is a lasting tribute for which I am profoundly grateful . I thank Valley ’ s anonymous donor for making this possible and want all to know that I am humbled by this incredible gesture .”
“ Audrey ’ s extraordinary contributions to Valley are well known , but what truly defines her legacy is her unwavering commitment to the community and , especially , to families ,” said Robert Brenner , MD , MMM , FACHE , President and CEO of Valley Health System , at the dedication event .
Children ’ s Specialized Hospital Partners With BILLY Footwear
The Center for Discovery , Innovation and Development ( CDID ) at Children ’ s Specialized Hospital , a part of the Children ’ s Health network at RWJBarnabas Health , has partnered with BILLY Footwear to create a new shoe .
The new shoe , BILLY Limitless , was designed with input from Children ’ s Specialized Hospital
Photo Caption : BILLY Limitless benefits children and adults with autism , diabetes , gout , arthritis , cerebral palsy , brace wearers , or those with other sensory needs .
Photo : MWW / CDID
Left to right : Vincent Forlenza , Chair Emeritus , VHS Board of Trustees ; Kevin Lobo , Chair , VHS Board of Trustees ; Audrey Meyers , CEO Emeritus , Valley Health System ; and Robert Brenner , MD , MMM , FACHE , President and CEO , Valley Health System .
clinicians , patients and families in addition to the BILLY Footwear team , representing a shared commitment to inclusivity .
While BILLY Limitless is for anyone looking for a comfortable and supportive shoe , it will specifically benefit children and adults with autism , diabetes , gout , arthritis , cerebral palsy , brace wearers , or those with other sensory needs .
“ I was thrilled to be included in the design of BILLY Limitless ,” said Katherine Bentley , MD , Section Chief of Pediatric Physiatry and Director of the Chronic Pain Management Program , Children ’ s Specialized Hospital . “ Many of my patients wear BILLY shoes in addition to my son Elliot who has a rare form of epilepsy that causes him to have some trouble with balance , developmental delays , low muscle tone and he also wears ankle braces . BILLY shoes are great because he can put them on himself and since they ’ re so stylish he doesn ’ t feel different from other kids . Bringing BILLY Limitless to market as another inclusive and fashionable option for the patients and families we serve has been an incredible accomplishment , both personally and professionally .”
Some features of BILLY Limitless include a contoured premium insole and removable stackable inserts , a full wrap zipper for easy onand-off access , and a durable clove sole .
Ninety-five percent of initial sales of BILLY Limitless will be given to Children ’ s Specialized Hospital to support programs and services for children living with unique healthcare challenges across New Jersey and beyond . Adult and children ’ s sizes are currently available .
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