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Dr. John Smith Berry IV, a former Army surgeon specializing in minimally invasive colorectal procedures, is now part of Capital Health Cancer Center and Capital Health Surgical Group. He joins Dr. Ashlee Godshalk Ruggles, medical director of Colorectal Surgery, in providing surgical treatment for the prevention and management of cancer as well as benign diseases of the colon and lower gastrointestinal tract. Visit https://bit.ly/4gf9Eu1 for the full story or to learn how you can schedule an appointment with Dr. Berry.

There’s only one thing better than receiving the best medical care…

And that’s receiving that same care close to home.

Home to a variety of specialty practices, Capital Health’s Bucks County offices are proud to provide you with the care you want in a place that's convenient for you.

Two Mercer County Child Car Seat Events Scheduled to Keep Children Safe in Vehicles

Mercer County Sheriff Jack Kemler announces his office will hold two complimentary child car seat checkup events during National Child Passenger Safety Week.

Tuesday, September 17, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Mercer County Park, Boathouse parking lot, 1668 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor Township.

Saturday, September 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the parking lot across from the Mercer County Administration Building, 640 South Broad Street in Trenton.

These two safety initiatives are promoted by the Sheriff’s Office and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to educate parents, grandparents, and caregivers on how to keep children safe while traveling. They are funded by a generous grant from the NJ Division of Highway Traffic Safety.

“It is easy and smart for a family to have their child’s car seat inspected for essential protection should an accident occur,” said Sheriff Jack Kemler

Participants can ask questions and receive hands-on instruction from certified technicians on properly using car seats and booster seats. The technicians will also provide information on choosing the right car seat for a child’s age and size, how to correctly install the seat in their vehicle, and how to use that seat correctly every time. Each checkup will take place in the order of arrival. For more information on the Sheriff’s Office Child Seat Program, call 609-209-2880 during business hours.

The entire safety check usually takes no more than five or ten minutes and can save a life,” added Sheriff Kemler.
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We were proud to be part of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition’s 2024 Together in TEAL event to raise awareness and funds for the ovarian cancer community. Thanks to our Cancer Center’s Gynecology Oncology team, including Dr. Mona Saleh and Dr. Joyce Varughese, for coming out and supporting the cause! If you couldn’t attend but would still like to help, visit https://p2p.onecause.com/philadelphia/team/capital-health-gyn-onc to make a donation.

Registered nurses are invited to join us this Thursday, September 12 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for a hiring event at our Capital Health Primary Care – Hamilton location. We have several opportunities available throughout Bucks and Mercer counties, and we will be hosting on-the-spot interviews with our leadership and talent acquisition team. Light refreshments will also be served.

Please visit https://bit.ly/4cSYyrQ to apply in advance. Attendees are asked to bring multiple copies of their resume. Contact [email protected] for more information or questions. We hope to see you there!

With the ability to treat a wide range of conditions in the body, interventional radiology can serve as an alternative for surgery in many cases, and sometimes even eliminate the need for hospitalization.

And at Capital Health Cancer Center, we’re committed to utilizing the latest and greatest technological advances to give our patients the treatment they deserve.

On National Grateful Patient Day, we thank you for choosing Capital Health and want to let you know that we're honored to be your health care partner! If you’d like to learn how you can support our Capital Health Gratitude program, visit bit.ly/34GCakZ, call 609-303-4121, or send an email to [email protected].

Congratulations to Chesterfield resident Oscar Brajczewski, one of the 2024 winners of our full-tuition scholarships to Rider University! As the son of Anna Brajczewski, rehab assistant in Rehabilitation Services at Capital Health Regional Medical Center, Oscar was able to apply for this scholarship as part of our education benefits partnership with Rider that features a tuition discount and other savings and services. Oscar will study finance in Rider’s Norm Brodsky College of Business. Visit https://bit.ly/3SzXD8p to learn more about all of our winners and the ways we’re helping members of our Capital Health family pursue higher education.

Dr. Mona Saleh, a fellowship trained gynecologic oncologist who grew up in Mercer County, recently joined our nationally accredited Capital Health Cancer Center. As part of the Center for Gynecologic Oncology and Capital Health Surgical Group, Dr. Saleh joins Medical Director Dr. Joyce Varughese in providing the most advanced testing and treatments for all gynecologic cancers as well as pre-cancerous conditions in the female reproductive system. Visit https://bit.ly/3Mxgihx for more information and details about how to make an appointment with Dr. Saleh at office locations in Pennington and Yardley.

Capital Health is currently hiring Emergency Department RNs to join our growing team! Enhanced hourly rates and sign-on bonus opportunities are available. Visit capitalhealth.org/careers to apply online today.

Our EMT Academy provides paid training for future emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and transitions them to positions as full-time Capital Health EMTs. Congratulations to our 2024 graduates, which includes Murtaza Janjua, Taylor Leftridge, Joshua Pulyk, Peter Veitz, and Samuel Veitz. The Capital Health EMT Academy is open to anyone who wants to pursue a new career or is just starting out. For more information, visit https://www.capitalhealth.org/medical-services/emergency-medical-services/emt-academy

We had a great time celebrating Capital Health Employee Night at Trenton Thunder Ballpark, where members of our Trauma and Community Health Education teams shared health education and safety information with fans of all ages. After the Thunder defeated the Williamsport Crosscutters, the evening concluded with an exciting fireworks display. Thanks to our employees for making this a great night and for all you do to keep our community healthy and safe!

Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Gold Performance Achievement Award for 2024. This award lets people in our communities know that Capital Health is nationally ranked in treating heart attack patients and recognizes our commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care. Click on the link below to learn how our Chest Pain Center team is leading the way in cardiovascular care for our region.

https://www.capitalhealth.org/news/capital-health-among-nations-top-performing-hospitals-treatment-heart-attack-patients

It’s comprehensive and it’s progressive. It’s Capital Health’s Lung Center of Excellence.

Recognized for our commitment to providing our patients with the safest and best care available, we offer a wide range of services to identify and treat life-threatening conditions.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3PZee43

To help get Trenton students off to a great start this school year, we were excited to be a part of a school supply and backpack event held by Trenton Councilwoman Yazminelly Gonzalez at Juan Martinez Memorial Park in Trenton. The park is named after the councilwoman’s father, a longtime community advocate, and Capital Health employees were inspired to donate enough backpacks and school supplies to fill a large SUV. Thanks to our Capital Health family for giving children in the community the tools they need for academic success!

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin recently announced that the City of Trenton and Capital Health will work together as part of Mercer County’s Alternative Responses to Reduce Instances of Violence and Escalation (ARRIVE) Together program. When responding to 9-1-1 calls for mental health emergencies, trained professionals from our Emergency Mental Health Services team will partner with officers from the Trenton Police Department to find appropriate solutions, improve public safety, and ensure the best possible outcomes. Click on the link below for the complete story.

Attorney General Platkin Announces Trenton’s Participation in New Jersey’s ARRIVE Together Alternative Response Program | Capital Health Hospitals TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J.

ICYMI, Capital Health's Bucks County locations are proud to provide both specialty services and primary care offerings.

Our Healing Arts Committee recently hosted the Stretto Youth Chamber Orchestra in the Investors Bank Art & Healing Gallery at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell. Thanks to the program’s gifted young musicians for filling the hospital with inspiring music, bringing comfort and moments of peace to both patients and staff. For more information about our Healing Arts program, please contact the Capital Health Foundation at (609) 303-4121 or via email at [email protected].

Congratulations to Levittown resident Maggie Murphy, one of the 2024 winners of our full-tuition scholarships to Rider University! As the daughter of Sean Murphy, float pool manager at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell, Maggie was able to apply for this scholarship as part of our education benefits partnership with Rider that features a tuition discount and other savings and services. Maggie is a psychology major in Rider’s College of Arts and Sciences. Visit https://bit.ly/3SzXD8p to learn more about all of our winners and the ways we’re helping members of our Capital Health family pursue higher education.

We're excited to welcome our newest class of nurses to the Capital Health Nurse Residency Program! This 15-month certificate program gives new nurse graduates an opportunity to transition from entry-level nursing to professional nursing care under the guidance of a Capital Health preceptor or nurse leader. The program provides support and guidance to assist our nurse residents in developing clinical judgment, leadership, and decision-making skills. If you are a new registered nurse and want to learn more about the program, please email Kim Coleman at [email protected] or Joy Bray at [email protected].

The new Capital Health Primary Care – Floral Vale office is now open at 407 Floral Vale Boulevard in Yardley, Pennsylvania to help support the health and well-being of the greater Bucks County community. Our team of board certified primary care providers for children and adults includes Drs. Clare Gosek, Andrew Davenport, Alan Kravatz, Khadija Merchant, and Ai-En Thlick. Click on the link below to learn more about the clinicians and services at our new office or call 215-845-0735 to schedule an appointment.

https://www.capitalhealth.org/news/capital-health-opens-additional-primary-care-office-yardley

As part of Capital Health’s Trenton Neighborhood Initiative (TNI), we recently participated in and supported the Greater Mt. Zion's Family Enrichment Week. In evening sessions held Monday through Friday last week, this event benefited Trenton residents of all ages with seminars on topics such as computer literacy, health and wellness, tai chi and nutrition, CPR training and a tour of a Capital Health ambulance, financial literacy, workforce development, and spirituality. Capital Health also donated 75 laptops to those who completed four hours of computer training over two days. Thanks to everyone who joined us to make this a great week!

Thank you to Karen from Sweet Pillow Blessings for generously donating handmade pillowcases to the pediatric patients at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell, Capital Health Regional Medical Center and Capital Health – East Trenton!

Congratulations to Trenton resident Kiara C***s, one of the 2024 winners of our full-tuition scholarships to Rider University! As the niece of Christian Colon-Figueroa, medical assistant at Capital Health’s Center for Sleep Medicine, Kiara was able to apply for this scholarship as part of our education benefits partnership with Rider that features a tuition discount and other savings and services. Kiara will study elementary education in Rider’s College of Education and Human Services. Visit https://bit.ly/3SzXD8p to learn more about all of our winners and the ways we’re helping members of our Capital Health family pursue higher education.

Our team at Capital Institute for Neurosciences performed its first stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG), a minimally invasive procedure that can pinpoint areas deep in the brain where difficult-to-treat seizures start. For patients with seizures not responding to two or more medications, this means the team at our Epilepsy Center can precisely identify areas of concern to determine the best course of treatment. Click on the link below to learn more about SEEG at Capital Health and the only level 3 epilepsy center in the greater Mercer, Lower Bucks and Northern Burlington county region.

https://www.capitalhealth.org/news/capital-health-offers-new-minimally-invasive-procedure-map-severe-epilepsy

Believe it or not, it’s that time of year again.

But don’t get so lost in the excitement that you forget to practice proper safety!