CentraState adopts bar coding to enhance patient safety      Long used in retailing to improve accuracy and efficiency, bar-code technology is now enhancing patient safety at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. The hospital has implemented a sophisticated Pharmacy/Medication Administration Check (MAK) system that uses bar coding and computer techno More ... CentraState earns full re-accreditation      The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) has renewed full accreditation for CentraState Medical Center for three years, following an on-site survey last month. During the intensive four-day survey, JCAHO inspectors examined all aspects of the hospital's inpatient and More ... New, unique cardiac cath lab opens at Saint Peter's      Saint Peter's University Hospital, New Brunswick, has opened More ... Saint Peter's reaccredited by Commission on Cancer      Saint Peter's University Hospital, New Brunswick, was recently reaccredited by the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer as a Teaching Hospital Cancer Program, receiving three-year Accreditation with Commendation. Saint Peter's received no deficiencies in all required standards categori More ... Local breast cancer survivors find healing power in artistic expression      Patricia Moore, breast cancer survivor and one of the original organizers of the annual "Tribute to One and Eight" breast cancer awareness event at Saint Peter's University Hospital, New Brunswick, believes in the healing power of artistic expression. More ... Institute for Advanced Radiation Oncology introduces 'cone-beam' technology      Treating cancer like a moving target is the premise behind the latest breakthrough in radiotherapy recently unveiled at the Leon Hess Cancer Center at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. More ... Bayshore names Victor V. Scudiery 2006 Humanitarian of the Year      Victor V. Scudiery has been named the 2006 Humanitarian of the Year by Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. He will be honored at the Hospital Foundation's "Casablanca Night" Charity Ball on Nov. 4 at the Grand Marquis in Old Bridge. More ... Meridian nurses dominate Governor's Nursing Awards      Three nurses from Meridian Health were recognized at the 18th annual New Jersey Governor's Nursing Merit Awards. The winners were honored in three separate award categories, which recognize exceptional achievements and contributions to the nursing profession. Meridian Health nurses have consistently More ... Bayshore names Mark L. Engel, M.D., 2006 Physician of the Year      Mark L. Engel, M.D., has been named Bayshore Community Health Services' Physician of the Year by the hospital's medical staff. Dr. Engel will be recognized at the Bayshore Community Hospital Foundation's "Casablanca Night" Charity Ball on Nov. 4 at the Grand Marquis in Old Bridge. More ... Monmouth's ED taking lead on quick action when a heart attack occurs      Since most heart attacks are life-and-death emergencies, there are essential steps that can be taken to help guard against falling victim to the nation's leading cause of death. More ... Dr. Jarrod Kaufman named cancer liaison physician      Following the prestigious accreditation of its radiation oncology program, Kimball Medical Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Jarrod Kaufman, M.D., as cancer liaison physician for Kimball Medical Center's Regional Cancer Center. His three-year appointment fulfills an integral role in t More ... Women & Children's Specialty Center celebrates one-year anniversary      The Saint Barnabas Health Care System Women and Children's Specialty Center in Lakewood celebrated its one-year anniversary on Sept. 6. More ...