“Now that we’re back and open, I think the message needs to be, ‘Come and get tested, get tested appropriately,'” he says.

(Editor’s note: Broder and others in this article were interviewed in mid-December, when cases of Omicron variants of COVID-19 were not yet on the rise. At the time of going to press, a number of state hospitals limit or prohibit elective surgeries).

Broder says endoscopies can search potential damage from acid reflux to avoid a precancerous change in the esophagus or investigate the cause of other pain.

Colonoscopies are essential for finding polyps, which can be precursors to cancer, and removing them, Broder says.

Individuals should also bWe’re aware of recent changes in colonoscopy guidelines, Broder says, including a recommendation to have the first exam now at age 45 — up from 50 years ago. He adds that, depending on the number and subtypes of polyps found, patients will not needits examination in three, five or 7-10 years.

The doctor notes his favorite quote on the importance of these exams: “The most effective colon screening exam is the one that gets done.

The NJHA, meanwhile, is balancing recognition of COVID-19 health care with salvationemphasizing the need for patients to seek treatment for other illnesses, emphasizing the safety precautions taken by its members.

In July, the NJHA “honored the compassion, leadership, and heroism of its members during this pandemic year” with another award show. Fourteen individuals and organizations have been recognized for their “exemplary service” to New Jersey residents during the pandemic.

“With a new virus, you learn on the move,” said Cathy Bennett, president and CEO of the NJHA, in a statement. “We did what we always haveyes in health care; we met the challenge head-on. … We have seen this spirit of self-sacrifice time and time again throughout the pandemic.”

The NJHA is also working to highlight the pandemic’s unfortunate trend of increasing deaths at home, with the top tthree causes being the heart, Cancer and diabetes diseases. The increase in deaths at home in the first year of the pandemic, as well as the decline in hospitalizations for serious health conditions other than COVID-19, indicate that the delay in seeking care is costing lives.

Sean Hopkins, senior vice president of the NJHA’s Center for Health, Analytics, Research and Transformation, said in a statement, “The trends are troubling and reinforce a critical message during a public health emergency: do not delay in seeking treatment. you need.”

Many other hospitals in New Jersey, meanwhile, are also winning high-profile awards and accolades for their protocols, procedures and patient care services.

Englewood Hospital had another bumper year in 2021, being named by Leapfrog as a Top Teaching Hospital – one of 72 hospitals nationwide to achieve this distinction out of 2,200 applicants.

Additionally, Englewood earned an “A” hospital safety rating from Leapfrog and won another 2021 Excellence in Nursing Award from the Magnet Recognition Pprogram.

“Any time you receive national recognition, it validates for the team…that they have successfully met the needs of patients from a safety standpoint, quality and patient experience,” says Kathleen Kaminsky, Senior Vice President of Englewood Hospital President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer.

The hospital just won a special Leapfrog grand prize in 2020, being named “pandemic hero of the year” in the team category, cited for its “rigorous commitment to keeping the community fully in the loop to educate and reduce fears” in the midst of the crisis.

“It was overwhelming,” Kaminsky recalls. “It was just a positive reinforcement of the hard work of everyone in this organization – from the facilities team, to the doctors, to the frontline –line nurses… anyone who has been redeployed during COVID. This reassembled the whole organization.

Valley Hospital and Valley Health System won various accolades and awards in 2021, including Newsweek’s ranking among the best hospitals in the world, designation as the third-best hospital in New Jersey by US News & World Report, an “A” hospital safety rating from Leapfrog, as well as an LGBTQ Equality Leader award.

“These recognitions reflect the high quality of all care provided at Valley, as well as the expertise of our team.kill and expertise in multiple clinical areas,” said Audrey Meyers, President and CEO of Valley Hospital and Valley Health System.

A trio of Atlantic Health System hospitals won Leapfrog Awards in 2021. Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center won Top Teaching Hospital honors, while Chilton Medical Center was named Top General Hospital.

RWJ Barnabas Health was nominated in 2021 for the second consecutive year Forbes‘ List of America’s Top Employers.

“Like New Jersey’s greatest priVate employer – with over 35,000 employees, 9,000 physicians and 1,000 residents and trainees, inclusion on the list for a second consecutive year is confirmation of our commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment for all our employees, especially during the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic,” says Barry Ostrowski, RWJ Barnabas‘ President and CEO.

All RWJ Barnabas the facilities have also earned the College of Healthcare Management Executives (CHIME) “most wired status” for yousing technology to improve the patient experience.

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital has also won a host of awards, including recognition as Best Regional Hospital by US News & World Report in the 2021-22 rankings, a sixth consecutive MagNet Recognition Program Award for Excellence in Nursing and a second consecutive billing from the American Heart Association for high levels of patient care.

Trinity Hospital, which recently announced its merger with RWJ Barnabas Health, received the 2021 awards from Healthgrades for excellence in labor and delivery, as well as obstetrics and gynecology.