Wayne Magazine May 2019 | Page 23

HEALTH BRIEFS CHILTON MEDICAL CENTER NAMED TOP HOSPITAL IN NEW JERSEY WITH LESS THAN 350 BEDS, FOUR YEARS IN A ROW BY PHYSICIANS A tlantic Health System’s Chilton Medical Center has been once again named the top hospital in the state with less than 350 beds by Castle Connolly and Jersey’s Best, in a new list published this week. Chilton Medical Center was also named the number one hospital in the Betting Big state under 350 beds for the treatment of strokes, as well as among the top Newark’s Comeback two for the treatment of breast cancer, prostate cancer, hip and knee repairs, and congestive heart failure. These results were based on physician votes and reflect Chilton Medical Center’s strong reputation among physicians across the state. “This recognition serves as a tremendous testament to the mutual spirit of trust and collaboration between our physicians, nurses and support teams, as well as the confidence physicians have in Chilton,” said Stephanie Schwartz, President, Chilton Medical Center. “We are proud to again be recognized as the top mid-size hospital in New Jersey for the fourth consecutive year and will continue to deliver the highest levels of care for our patients.” Atlantic Health System’s hospitals dominated the top rankings this year with Morristown Medical Center maintaining its number one ranking, and Overlook Medical Center ascending to the number two spot among large hospitals. Goryeb Children’s Hospital, and Newton and Hackettstown medical centers also all ranked among the top 5 hospitals in the “under 350 beds” category. > 2019 Top Orthopaedic Doctors: Relieving Pain, Restoring Motion < J E R S E Y S B E S T. C O M health home family community on SPRING Follow Us onsocialmedia 2019 EDIT ION Top Hospitals: NJ’s Best Medical Institutions A New Era of Barbering CHILTON MEDICAL CENTER EARNS AN ‘A’ IN PATIENT SAFETY Chilton Medical Center has earned an “A” rating in patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety group. Chilton Medical Center joins 855 hospitals, nationwide, with “A” Grades. CHILTON MEDICAL CENTER DONATES AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR (AED) TO LOCAL TENNIS CLUB It was a typical Saturday for Tom Delleart as he was preparing for a competitive doubles match on the tennis courts at the Pacquenac Tennis Club. Suddenly, Tom was struggling to catch his breath and minutes later he was in sudden cardiac arrest. Thanks to an automatic external defibrillator (AED) used by the Wanaque Police Department, Tom was resuscitated and rushed to Chilton Medical Center where he received further life-saving treatment. Recently, Chilton presented an AED to Pacquenac Tennis Club officers, including Tom, so they can have one right on site. In turn, the Club presented Chilton Medical Center with a $500 donation. Thank you to the Pacquenac Tennis Club for helping Chilton build healthier communities! CHILTON MAGAZINE SPRING 2019