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Inspira Health Announces Promotion of Robin A. Walton to Chief Philanthropy Officer and Senior Vice President of External Affairs

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Friday, February 2, 2024

Inspira Health today announced the promotion of Robin A. Walton to the role of Chief Philanthropy Officer and Senior Vice President, External Affairs, effective February 1, 2024.

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  • Inspira Health today announced the promotion of Robin A. Walton to the role of Chief Philanthropy Officer and Senior Vice President, External Affairs, effective February 1, 2024.
  • Walton will take on the responsibilities of the retiring Peter Kaprielyan, who served as senior vice president of the Inspira Foundation for the last decade.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240202144100/en/
    Robin A. Walton was appointed to Chief Philanthropy Officer and Senior Vice President of External Affairs.
  • Prior to her promotion, Walton served as senior vice president of government and external affairs at Inspira Health since August 30, 2021, where she established a record of forging strong, collaborative relationships with political representatives and government officials at the local, regional, and state levels.

Capital Health Surgeon Becomes First Black Woman to Lead Regional Surgical Society

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Monday, October 30, 2023

HOPEWELL, N.J., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Africa Wallace, director of Thoracic Surgery at Capital Health, was recently named the president of the Eastern Cardiothoracic Surgical Society (ECTSS).

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  • HOPEWELL, N.J., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Africa Wallace, director of Thoracic Surgery at Capital Health, was recently named the president of the Eastern Cardiothoracic Surgical Society (ECTSS).
  • Dr. Wallace is the first black female president for ECTSS and the first of any cardiothoracic surgery society.
  • "The Eastern Cardiothoracic Surgical Society works to advance the highest standards of excellence in patient care through education, research, and surgical training programs," said Dr. Wallace.
  • "I'm excited to lead an organization that aligns with my personal commitment to quality, diversity and inclusion in health care and Capital Health's mission of improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves."

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Dr. Diana Kolman as a Pinnacle Platinum Healthcare Professional for her work as an Interventional Pulmonologist

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Dr. Diana Kolman is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Platinum Healthcare Professional for her work as an Interventional Pulmonologist.

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  • MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Dr. Diana Kolman is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Platinum Healthcare Professional for her work as an Interventional Pulmonologist.
  • Dr. Kolman began her pursuit of higher education at Rutgers University where she received a BS in Biology and Physics.
  • She is known for being clear and honest with her patients regarding their diagnoses and works to give them several options for treatment.
  • According to Dr. Kolman, the physicians at Capital Health – Pulmonology Specialists diagnose and treat conditions that affect the lungs and respiratory system.

Capital Health Recertified as Level II Trauma Center

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

HOPEWELL, N.J., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bristol Myers Squibb Trauma Center at Capital Health Regional Medical Center (RMC) has been recertified as a Level II Trauma Center by the Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). This achievement is the ninth verification for Capital Health since the first in 1998. The Center, also designated as a Level II Trauma Center by the New Jersey Department of Health, is one of only 10 designated trauma centers in New Jersey and the regional referral center for injured patients in Mercer County and adjacent parts of Somerset, Hunterdon, Burlington, and Middlesex counties as well as nearby areas of Pennsylvania.

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  • HOPEWELL, N.J., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bristol Myers Squibb Trauma Center at Capital Health Regional Medical Center (RMC) has been recertified as a Level II Trauma Center by the Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons (ACS).
  • The Center, also designated as a Level II Trauma Center by the New Jersey Department of Health, is one of only 10 designated trauma centers in New Jersey and the regional referral center for injured patients in Mercer County and adjacent parts of Somerset, Hunterdon, Burlington, and Middlesex counties as well as nearby areas of Pennsylvania.
  • "As a level II trauma center, we are able to provide comprehensive care that begins with injury prevention.
  • To learn more about the Bristol-Myers Squibb Trauma Center at Capital Health Regional Medical Center, visit capitalhealth.org/trauma .

Capital Health Now Offers Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

TAVR is a minimally invasive treatment option for patients with severe aortic stenosis (narrowing of the aortic valve opening) or those with a failing surgical aortic valve who are at elevated risk for complications during open surgery.

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  • TAVR is a minimally invasive treatment option for patients with severe aortic stenosis (narrowing of the aortic valve opening) or those with a failing surgical aortic valve who are at elevated risk for complications during open surgery.
  • Experts from Capital Health's Structural Heart Program perform procedures like TAVR to manage and treat heart valve conditions and other structural issues of the heart.
  • When severe aortic stenosis occurs, the heart valve does not open and close properly.
  • "Patients who get transcatheter aortic valve replacement experience all the benefits of minimally invasive procedures, including less pain, shorter hospital stays, and a lower risk for major bleeding," said Dr. David Drucker, medical director of the Structural Heart Program and board certified, fellowship trained interventional cardiologist at Capital Health Cardiology Specialists.

Capital Health Performs First Watchman Implant

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Friday, April 21, 2023

HOPEWELL, N.J., April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Physicians and staff from Capital Health's Heart and Vascular Institute recently performed their first Watchman implant procedure at Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton, New Jersey. Left atrial appendage closure, which includes the Watchman device implant, is one of the new procedures that Capital Health's expanding full-service cardiac program includes. Implantation of the Watchman device is a one-time, minimally invasive procedure for appropriate patients to prevent blood clots from forming in the heart and reducing the patient's lifetime risk of stroke. The device is considered a reasonable alternative to taking blood thinner medications to achieve similar stroke risk reduction.

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  • HOPEWELL, N.J., April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Physicians and staff from Capital Health's Heart and Vascular Institute recently performed their first Watchman implant procedure at Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton, New Jersey.
  • Left atrial appendage closure, which includes the Watchman device implant, is one of the new procedures that Capital Health's expanding full-service cardiac program includes.
  • Capital Health's electrophysiology team, with experts from Capital Health Cardiology Specialists, performs procedures like Watchman device implants to manage and treat patients with conditions which involve abnormal electrical behavior of the heart.
  • "The Watchman device is now a treatment option at Capital Health for people with atrial fibrillation not caused by a heart valve problem," said Dr. Scott Burke, medical director of Cardiac Electrophysiology and a board-certified, fellowship trained cardiac electrophysiologist at Capital Health Cardiology Specialists.

Capital Health Cancer Center Approved as a Participating National Cancer Institute Community Oncology Research Program Site

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

PENNINGTON, N.J., April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell is now a NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP) affiliate site of the Atlantic Health Cancer Consortium (AHCC).

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  • PENNINGTON, N.J., April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell is now a NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP) affiliate site of the Atlantic Health Cancer Consortium (AHCC).
  • "On behalf of the entire organization, I am excited to welcome Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell to Atlantic Health Cancer Consortium Community Oncology Research Program (AHCC CORP), the only New Jersey-based NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP)," said Dr. Eric Whitman, principal investigator at AHCC CORP and medical director of Atlantic Health System Cancer Care.
  • To help connect patients to advanced care options, research staff at Capital Health Cancer Center will select trials from the NCORP research portfolio that may benefit the Center's patient population.
  • When a match is made, a primary investigator is appointed, and Capital Health research staff open the trial for Capital Health Cancer Center patients.

Capital Health Launches Advanced Simulation Training Center

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

HOPEWELL, N.J., Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital Health recently announced the launch of its new Advanced Simulation Training Center, a mobile simulation laboratory that provides state-of-the-art, multidisciplinary clinical training for physicians, nurses, emergency medical service providers, and other staff. The initiative was made possible through more than $500,000 of federal grant funding secured by Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), who was recognized for her role in the project at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Capital Health Regional Medical Center.

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  • HOPEWELL, N.J., Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital Health recently announced the launch of its new Advanced Simulation Training Center, a mobile simulation laboratory that provides state-of-the-art, multidisciplinary clinical training for physicians, nurses, emergency medical service providers, and other staff.
  • Comprised of two hospitals (Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton and Capital Health Medical Center Hopewell), a Hamilton outpatient facility, and an extensive network of primary and specialty care practices across the region, Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by DNV.
  • A five-time Magnet-designated health system for nursing excellence, Capital Health serves as a Level II regional trauma center, regional perinatal center (including a Level III NICU), and emergency mental health screening center.
  • Capital Health also provides innovative programs such as Capital Institute for Neurosciences including its certified Comprehensive Stroke Center; nationally accredited Center for Comprehensive Breast Care; Center for Digestive Health; Marjorie G. Ernest Joint Replacement Center of Excellence; award-winning Cancer Center; and the Heart & Vascular Institute, which includes the region's first accredited Chest Pain Center.

Capital Health Launches Trenton Neighborhood Initiative in Partnership with Trenton Health Team, Leveraging $10 Million of Investment in Local Community

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

Recognizing its role as an anchor institution in Trenton, Capital Health decided to embark on a significant project to drive $10 million of investment in the greater well-being of the neighborhood where Capital Health Regional Medical Center is located.

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  • Recognizing its role as an anchor institution in Trenton, Capital Health decided to embark on a significant project to drive $10 million of investment in the greater well-being of the neighborhood where Capital Health Regional Medical Center is located.
  • Capital Health approached Trenton Health Team, a valued community partner, to work with them on developing and executing this transformative multi-year plan.
  • The Trenton Neighborhood Initiative (TNI) recognizes the importance of helping address the social determinants of health for residents and will deliver solutions that complement the health care services Capital Health provides.
  • The Trenton Neighborhood Initiative Homebuyer Assistance Program is a partnership between Capital Health's Trenton Neighborhood Initiative and New Jersey Community Capital.

Capital Health Earns Third Consecutive Honor for Excellence in Lactation Services

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

HOPEWELL, N.J., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital Health recently earned recognition from the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) and International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) for excellence in lactation care.

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  • HOPEWELL, N.J., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital Health recently earned recognition from the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) and International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) for excellence in lactation care.
  • Supporting our new families as they learn how to feed their babies is a unique privilege," said Melanie Miller, Lactation Services Coordinator at Capital Health and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.
  • "Our goal at Capital Health is to provide compassionate and comprehensive support and education to all of our families.
  • Capital Health's Lactation Center is part of Maternity Services at Capital Health Medical Center Hopewell,the most comprehensive maternity program in the area.