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The new partnership means more clinical trials—and cutting-edge care. The RWJBH/Rutgers partnership will improve the ability of researchers to get grants for research and clinical studies. “We have this huge and diverse population—a major strength to bring to clinical trials,” says Brian Strom, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Science Chancellor. The result: better medical and social services for patients, and exciting new opportunities for medical researchers and students.
Clinical Trials, Close to Home
Steven K. Libutti, MD, Senior Vice President of Oncology Services, RWJBarnabas Health, and Director, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, explains:
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a clinical trial?
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ongoing clinical trials at Rutgers
Cancer Institute of New Jersey
ongoing clinical trials at RWJBH
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The RWJBH/Rutgers partnership means more of the best and brightest medical students will be trained and make their careers in New Jersey.
Tomorrow’s Physicians Today
RWJBH has pledged $10 million to encourage Rutgers medical students to remain in New Jersey after they complete their education. At the same time, Monmouth Medical Center (MMC), an RWJBH facility, has become the regional campus for medical education for Rutgers Robert Wood
Johnson Medical School. As a result, dozens of students will
complete their clinical rotations at MMC. System-wide,
RWJBH will work with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson
Medical School to train and educate more than 1,000
medical residents and interns throughout
our hospitals each year.
Monmouth Medical Center Welcomes Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Students
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• Dental Medicine
• Internal Medicine
• Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Orthopaedic Surgery
• Pathology
• Pediatrics
• Pharmacy
• Radiology (Diagnostic)
• Surgery (General)
Residency programs
at Monmouth Medical Center
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$
+
BILLION
10
$
MILLION
5.1
MILLION
5,500
100
1
23,000
1,000
+
By the Numbers
A partnership of this scope involves significant investments of capital, people, space and time. Here’s a look at some key figures that illustrate these dimensions.
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$
+
BILLION
To be invested by RWJBarnabas Health in the education and research mission of the integrated academic health system, over 20 years
10
$
MILLION
Committed by RWJBarnabas Health to encourage Rutgers medical students to remain in New Jersey and provide care to its residents
Patient visits conducted by RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Health, combined, in 2017
5.1
MILLION
Physicians and providers (2,500) and staff (3,000) under the direction of the new Combined Medical Group
5,500
New high-caliber principal investigators to be recruited by Rutgers over 10 years, doubling its research portfolio
100
The Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey is the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center
1
Births per year in the
RWJBarnabas Health system
23,000
Residents and interns that RWJBH and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School will train and educate each year
1,000
+
INTO THE FUTURE, IN GOOD HEALTH
WHAT THE UNPRECEDENTED PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN RWJBARNABAS HEALTH AND RUTGERS UNIVERSITY MEANS FOR YOU.
RWJBarnabas Health (RWJBH) and Rutgers University have formed an exclusive partnership, integrating the vast
resources of both institutions to create the
largest academic healthcare system in the state.
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story to learn how this exciting partnership will
improve your healthcare.
More Clinical Trials
Tomorrow’s Physicians Today
BY THE NUMBERS
A Transformational Relationship
Dr. Brian Strom, Chancellor, Rutgers Biomedical and Health
Sciences; Barry Ostrowsky, President and CEO, RWJBarnabas Health; and Robert Barchi, President, Rutgers University explain how this new partnership will change the future of healthcare.
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HOW TO NIP DIABETES IN
THE BUD
YOU CAN PREVENT THE DISEASE—AND GET EXPERT MEDICAL HELP IN DOING SO (FOR FREE) AT CLARA MAASS MEDICAL CENTER.
WHAT IS PREDIABETES?
Prediabetes means your blood glucose (sugar) is higher than normal, but not at the level to qualify for diabetes—yet. Left unchecked, it will likely develop into actual diabetes. People with prediabetes are also at higher risk for heart attack and stroke.
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easy, tasty carb swaps
What is prediabetes?
TYPES OF DIABETES
DIABETES BY THE NUMBERS
RISK FACTORS
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TYPES OF DIABETES
TYPE 1 DIABETES
Usually diagnosed in children and young adults. The body is unable to produce insulin. People typically rely on insulin injections or pumps to keep healthy blood glucose levels.
TYPE 2 DIABETES
Usually diagnosed in adults.
Either cells have become resistant to insulin or the body can’t produce enough of it.
5
OF DIABETES
CASES
OF DIABETES
CASES
%
%
95
MILLION
DIABETES by the numbers
MILLION PEOPLE
30.3
THAT'S ABOUT
OF THOSE WHO HAVE THE DISEASE DON’T KNOW IT
7.2
diagnosed with diabetes each year
MILLION
1.5
1 out of every 10 Americans has diabetes
Overweight
RISK FACTORS
45 years
or older
Have a
parent or sibling
with Type 2 diabetes
Physically active
fewer than three times
a week
Have had gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy)
EASY, TASTY CARB SWAPS
If you’re trying to control your blood sugar, try these healthier carbohydrate choices.
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Sweet potatoes vs. white potatoes:
Sweet potatoes will cause less of a rise in blood sugar and
provide a rich source of potassium and Vitamin C.
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CHOICES
Brown rice or quinoa vs. white rice:
For added fiber and protein, swap out white rice for brown rice or quinoa (or combine both) in any recipe. Because of their nutrient density, they will be more satisfying.
Apple slices vs. apple juice:
Choosing apple slices will not only save you carbs; you'll also get the benefit of fiber and nutrients found in the skin and pulp from the apple that juice does not provide.
Thin whole grain bagel vs. bagel shop bagel:
One bagel from the local bagel shop can have a whopping 65 grams of carbs,
which is equivalent to four slices of toast. With a thin whole grain bagel,
you'll also reap the benefits of extra fiber.
Oatmeal vs. granola:
Granola often contains a lot of added sugar from mix-ins such as dried fruit and from ingredients such as corn syrup, regular sugar, and honey. Opt for regular oats cooked in water or fat-free milk, topped with fresh fruit or a small drizzle of sweetener.
YOUR NEXT STEPS
Conditions that lead to diabetes can be managed, monitored and minimized. Education and
management are the keys.
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a quote from
Elizabeth Hanna,
Clinical Nutrition Manager
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We're offering you complimentary sessions with a registered dietitian nutritionist and a certified diabetes educator who are going to give you all of the insight, skills and strategies to lose weight and maintain a healthy weight, with the added benefit of preventing diabetes.”
— Elizabeth Hanna,
Clinical Nutrition Manager
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NEW AND IMPROVED SPACES
EXPANDING BY THE NUMBERS
EXCELLENCE IN healthcare
ready for anything
NEW AND IMPROVED SPACES
Clara Maass Medical Center is growing to meet the needs of the community, from a new lobby to a state-of-the-art ICU and expanded Emergency Department.
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SPACES
sleek New entrance exterior
new multi-level lobby
new common area in main lobby
new registration and information desks
new 32-bed intensive care unit
EXPANDING BY THE NUMBERS
square feet of class-a
physician office space
43,000
1,400
square-foot Emergency Department expansion
32
new 32-bed ICU with private rooms
87,000
square-foot expansion overall
8,000
square-foot courtyard
EXCELLENCE IN healthcare
Continuing a tradition of delivering healthcare excellence, Clara Maass Medical Center earned an A grade for patient safety and quality from The Leapfrog Group for Spring 2018. This marks the tenth time that we have achieved the highest national standard for the quality and safety of the care we provide. We are grateful to the patients and families who choose Clara Maass Medical Center for their healthcare,
and we remain committed to putting our patients first.
Read about our other awards
and clinical recognitions
How to Help CMMC Grow
A philosophy
of caregiving
Michael Straker, MD, Director, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Clara Maass Medical Center, explains his approach to providing medical care.
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A philosophy of caregiving
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