BAYONNE – CarePoint Health-Bayonne Medical Center teamed up with a local house of worship and an area social service agency to bring a stroke education seminar to Bayonne seniors.

The program was part of CarePointâ€s ongoing effort to educate the community about serious health issues. It was arranged by Jewish Family Service of MetroWest New Jersey and held at Temple Emanu-El, 735 Kennedy Blvd. in Bayonne.

The seminar was led by Gerri Kiefer Necklen, RN, MSN, CarePoint Healthâ€s Stroke Coordinator and Community Educator. More than a dozen people learned the warning signs of stroke, strategies to prevent them, and actions to take if they believe someone they know is having one.

“My presentation is to educate you about the warning signs and to remind you to act fast,” Kiefer Necklen said.

She said that strokes can happen to anyone of any age, including children. They are the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of disability.

However, Kiefer Necklen noted that 80 percent of strokes are preventable with lifestyle changes, including maintaining a healthy diet and exercising.

Audrey Cohen of West 33rd Street said she learned a lot at the seminar.

“It was very helpful. It let you know about symptoms and not to be afraid to call 9-1-1 if somethingâ€s not right,” Cohen said. “The faster you act, the less trouble youâ€ll have. Itâ€s better to be safe than sorry.”

Attendees received educational flyers and cards about strokes and their prevention.

Elizabeth Levy of Jewish Family Service said the program was the result of the collaboration between her organization, Temple Emanu-El, CarePoint and Inserra ShopRite of Bayonne.

The seminar was offered through Chai Café, a nutrition program sponsored by JFS and the temple.

CarePoint is Bayonneâ€s local health care provider, offering a full continuum of care to residents. This comprehensive program often begins with the response of McCabe Ambulance, a CarePoint partner. It continues with care from the Bayonne Medical Center Emergency Department, diagnostic departments, and inpatient and outpatient services.
 

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The CarePoint diabetes program is comprised of monthly seminars to help attendees manage their diabetes. Meetings are usually held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at Bayonne Medical Center, 29th Street and Avenue E. Dinner is included.

The program is held in in conjunction with the Diabetes Foundation of New Jersey and ShopRite Inserra Supermarkets.

Individuals who would like to attend should register with CarePoint Diabetes Educator Maureen Williams at (201) 858-5319 or with the Diabetes Foundation at (800) 633-3160. Preference will be given to first-time residents.

CarePoint is Bayonneâ€s local health care provider, offering a full continuum of care to city residents. This comprehensive program often begins with the response of McCabe Ambulance, a CarePoint partner. It continues with care provided by the Bayonne Medical Center Emergency Department, diagnostic departments, and inpatient and outpatient services.

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The students are members of the Bayonne Junior Chamber of Commerce, a collaborative venture between the Bayonne Chamber of Commerce and the Bayonne School District. The program is supported by CarePoint Health and other chamber members.

The workshop was held in the Bayonne High Library on Jan. 18, and was facilitated by representatives of CarePoint Health at Bayonne Medical Center and Bayonne Community Bank.

At the event, students learned everything from a proper business handshake to how to prepare for an interview. Small-group breakout sessions and role-play interviews were held. Students also received feedback about their resumes and were instructed about what to do once they landed their ideal internship or job.

“This work is something they can build upon as they gain experience to position themselves for success in any area of the job market or business field,” said Catherine Shull Fernald, MSN, RNC-OB, NEA-BC, Chief Operating Officer, CarePoint Health at Bayonne Medical Center.

Also attending were Chamber of Commerce President Matt Dorans and Chamber Board Trustee Capt. Thomas Hinderhofer of Port Liberty Cruise Port. Representing the Bayonne Board of Education were BHS Principal Richard Baccarella and teachers Irene Pyke and Leigh Schaefer, who work with the program.

Dorans said the event was important for the students.

“The students were focused, engaged and very prepared for the workshop,” Dorans said. â€œWith this resource, they will have an edge over their peers in securing jobs in the future.”

CarePoint Health-Bayonne Medical Center is a strong supporter of education in the city, donating tens of thousands of dollars to the STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) Academy at BHS. The program begins the career preparation for the next generation of health and science professionals in Bayonne.
CarePoint is the cityâ€s local health care provider, offering a full continuum of care to Bayonne residents. This comprehensive program often begins with the response of McCabe Ambulance, a CarePoint partner. It continues with care from the Bayonne Medical Center Emergency Department, diagnostic departments, and inpatient and outpatient services.

CarePoint is also a regular contributor to Bayonne through its Neighborhood Health Center at BMC and its free screenings at health clinics and other city events.

About CarePoint Health

 CarePoint Health brings quality, patient-focused health care to Hudson County. Combining the resources of three area hospitals – Bayonne Medical Center, Christ Hospital in Jersey City, and Hoboken University Medical Center – CarePoint Health provides a new approach to deliver health care that puts the patient front and center. We leverage a network of top doctors, nurses and other medical professionals whose expertise and attentiveness work together to provide complete coordination of care, from the doctorâ€s office to the hospital to the home. Patients benefit from the expertise and capabilities of a broad network of leading specialists and specialized technology. At CarePoint Health, all of our medical professionals emphasize preventive medicine and focus on educating patients to make healthy life choices. For more information on our facilities, partners and services, visit us at www.carepointhealth.org.

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Jonathan Vargas (left) and family pose with Robert Wondolowski of CarePoint Health (center, rear) and Michael McCabe of McCabeâ€s Ambulance (right) after receiving their three gift cards. 

Hudson County, New Jersey (July 2016) – A Bayonne Medical Center-CarePoint Health official recently met with some of those displaced by a five-alarm apartment house fire in June to provide additional assistance to them from the healthcare system.
Forty-seven residents of 455-461 Ave. C were left without a permanent place to live after the blaze totaled their building on June 18.
Fourteen of the former residents were gathered together on July 6 by Robert Wondolowski, CarePoint Healthâ€s Bayonne community liaison, so he could present them with a $120 Walmart gift card per person to help them replace some of the items lost in the fire.

Those who could not attend were to have their gift cards delivered to them by the city of Bayonneâ€s Constituent Services Office.

Bayonne Office of Emergency Management Coordinator Edoardo Ferrante, Michael McCabe of McCabe Ambulance, and Erica Daughtrey of Congressman Albio Sires†office also participated in the presentations.

The July 6 CarePoint donations to the fire victims followed earlier donations on June 18, the day of the blaze. At that time, each of the 47 fire victims received a gift card with a value of $125. In addition, CarePoint donated dozens of towels, toothbrushes, soaps, shampoos and other toiletries.
Wondolowski had gone to the fire site and helped the displaced residents load what they could salvage into their cars. He then met with Mayor James Davis and emergency service officials at the Bayonne Ice Rink, which served as a local shelter that weekend, to provide any other assistance possible from CarePoint.
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CarePoint Health
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Phone: 201-884-5300
Email: mediainquiry@carepointhealth.org

About CarePoint Health

 CarePoint Health brings quality, patient-focused health care to Hudson County. Combining the resources of three area hospitals – Bayonne Medical Center, Christ Hospital in Jersey City, and Hoboken University Medical Center – CarePoint Health provides a new approach to deliver health care that puts the patient front and center. We leverage a network of top doctors, nurses and other medical professionals whose expertise and attentiveness work together to provide complete coordination of care, from the doctorâ€s office to the hospital to the home. Patients benefit from the expertise and capabilities of a broad network of leading specialists and specialized technology. At CarePoint Health, all of our medical professionals emphasize preventive medicine and focus on educating patients to make healthy life choices. For more information on our facilities, partners and services, visit us at www.carepointhealth.org.

 

 

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Investment of approximately $1,000,000 results in significant  Improvements to facilities Results in faster, more efficient delivery of medical services and patient care

Bayonne, New Jersey (November 6, 2014) –  CarePoint Health CEO Dennis Kelly, Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis and other elected officials cut the ribbon to celebrate the grand opening of CarePoint Health – Bayonne Medical Centerâ€s renovated Emergency Department. With an investment of close to one million dollars, the Emergency Department has created a facility designed to decrease wait times, handle increased patient volume and provide the highest quality care in a state-of-the-art environment.

“When CarePoint Health first acquired Bayonne Medical Center, the financials were upside-down, the facility was in need of repair and the reputation left a lot to be desired,” said Dennis Kelly, CEO of CarePoint Health. “Today, CarePoint Health has invested tens of millions of dollars in the physical plant; the financials have gotten better, but most importantly, the care has improved dramatically. These improvements to the Emergency Department come as the latest step to better serve the entire Bayonne community.” This nearly million dollar upgrade will ensure that CarePoint Health – Bayonne Medical Center Emergency Department is ready to deal with whatever comes through their doors.

This expansion is designed to serve the entire community, including care for the uninsured and Medicaid population. “In 2013, 58% of the individuals who arrived in the emergency department were uninsured or had Medicaid,” said Dennis Kelly, CEO of CarePoint Health. “This formula has put many health care intuitions across the country out of business. Here at CarePoint Health, we accept and embrace this duty to provide care to this segment of our population.”  This renovation will allow CarePoint Health – Bayonne Medical Center to continue to meet the needs of the residents of Bayonne.

Highlights of the Emergency Department upgrade include:

• State-of-the-art isolation areas
• A new Fast Track area to address more routine, outpatient needs; Rapid diagnosis and care will allow patients to avoid unnecessary wait times in the main ED area
• For patients with possible cardiac conditions, a rapid response area with faster access to EKG and Telemetry
• Surge capacity for mass casualty incidents
• Monitored patient bays linked to the displays at the nurses†stations
• Wall mounted computers in patient rooms for faster documentation
• Extra seating, mobile work stations and cordless language phones for easier communication with patients/family members
• Renovated patient bathrooms and the addition of a new handicap accessible bathroom
• New storage areas to organize and store materials and equipment in a secured and safe environment
• A psychiatric evaluation room dedicated to psychiatric emergencies
• Patient bays equipped with TVs
• Improved reception area

“We at CarePoint Health – Bayonne Medical Center work every day and every night to make sure that we are providing superior care to every individual that comes through our door,” said Mark Spektor, President and CEO of Bayonne Medical Center. “As the City of Bayonne continues to grow, we want to make sure that we are ready to grow with it.” With hundreds of thousands of dollars spent on facilities, technology and training, this Emergency Department, and our partners at McCabe Ambulance look forward to many years of service to the City of Bayonne.

About CarePoint Health

CarePoint Health brings quality, patient-focused health care to Hudson County. Combining the resources of three area hospitals – CarePoint Health – Bayonne Medical Center, CarePoint Health – Christ Hospital, and CarePoint Health – Hoboken University Medical Center and its affiliated medical practices– as well as McCabe Ambulance, CarePoint Health provides a new approach to delivering health care that puts the patient front and center. We leverage a network of top doctors, nurses, EMTs and other medical professionals whose expertise and attentiveness work together to provide complete coordination of care, from the doctorâ€s office to the hospital to the home. Patients benefit from the expertise and capabilities of a broad network of leading specialists and specialized technology. And at CarePoint Health, all of our medical professionals emphasize preventive medicine and focus on educating patients to make healthy life choices. For more information on our facilities, partners and services, visit our website, www.carepointhealth.org.

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