at Overlook | Winter 2019 MOMENTS THAT MATTER HELICOPTER TRANSPORT SPEEDS ACCESS TO LIFESAVING TREATMENT Read Ron’s Story Two Local Men Share a Pair of Lungs from Same Donor Preparing for Surgery? We Can Help Fighting the Winter Blues LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT at Overlook | Winter 2019 In life, we teach our children that if you learn the content, the good grades will follow. For Managing Editor, AtlanticView at Overlook: Vicki Banner Assistant Editor: Beth Sisk health care professionals, this is even more accurate. We work hard to make a positive Contact information: Atlantic Health System, difference in the lives of people who entrust us with their care – not to win awards or 475 South St., Morristown, NJ 07960 Email: [email protected] accolades. So why do I start every issue telling you about all the awards and recognition AtlanticView at Overlook is published for Atlantic Health System by Wax Custom Communications. given to Atlantic Health System and Overlook Medical Center? And why should you care? For additional information, visit atlantichealth.org. You should care because delivering the best available, safest care is hard work and not as Atlantic Health System, an integrated health care common as you might think. Our teams dedicate themselves to it every day for our patients. delivery network in New Jersey, is comprised of But without these awards, patients would have no measuring stick to gauge the quality Morristown Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center, Newton Medical Center, Chilton Medical Center, of the care available and make important decisions. As we say at Atlantic Health System – Hackettstown Medical Center, Goryeb Children’s Hospital and Atlantic Rehabilitation. The six medical Where you go for health care matters. centers have a combined total of 1,747 licensed beds So, I’m so pleased to share with you that our team at Overlook has well-deserved and more than 4,000 affiliated physicians providing a wide array of health care services to the residents of recognition in many areas for putting our patients first and delivering excellent care in northern and central New Jersey. The medical centers, 2018. We just received another A from Leapfrog for hospital safety, and were again listed and Goryeb Children’s Hospital as part of Morristown Medical Center, are accredited by The Joint Commission. by Healthgrades as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for 2019 in Critical Care, General Specialty service areas include advanced cardiovascular Surgery and Stroke Care, in addition to multiple excellence awards in specialty areas. The care, pediatric medical and surgical specialties, neurology, orthopedics and sports medicine. Each of American College of Surgeons has also recognized us with their top honors for surgical these programs has earned top ratings and recognitions outcomes, placing us among elite academic medical centers across the country. in its respective field. 2018 was a great year at Overlook. We welcomed 154 physicians in various specialties DISCLAIMER: The information contained within this magazine and website is not intended as a substitute for to the Overlook staff, as well as a new director of orthopedic professional medical advice, for which your physician is your best choice. The information in the articles, on the website oncology for Atlantic Health System. And we have lots of plans to or on the sites to which it links should not be used as the innovate and improve our care even more in 2019. basis for diagnosing or treating any medical condition. Reproduction of AtlanticView at Overlook in whole or in part I hope you enjoy this issue of AtlanticView at Overlook, which without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. highlights many of the cutting-edge and beneficial treatments Copyright ©2019. All rights reserved. available to you right in your backyard – as well as some heart- Connect with us: Facebook: /OverlookMedicalCenterNJ warming stories. Please check out our calendar of events to help Twitter: @AtlanticHealth you keep busy and stay healthy this winter. Instagram: @AtlanticHealth Snapchat: @AtlanticHealth On behalf of the health care team here at Overlook Medical LinkedIn: Atlantic Health Center, thank you for your support in 2018 and we wish you and YouTube: Atlantic Health System ALAN LIEBER your loved ones a happy, healthy, and safe winter. President, Overlook Medical Center Features CONTENTS 6 Moments That Matter: Helicopter Transport Speeds Departments Access to Lifesaving Treatment 3 CEO’s Corner 8 New Endoscopic Procedures Improve the Treatment of 18 3 Health Briefs Gastrointestinal Disorders and Enhance Quality of Life 15 Research 10 Two Local Men Share a Pair of Lungs from Same Donor 25 Foundation News 13 Bone Cancer vs. Bone Tumor 27 Community Calendar 14 New Trend in Breast Cancer Surgery 32 Locations 16 Preparing for Surgery? We Can Help ON COVER: RON AND HIS WIFE GET 18 NICU: Double the Love BACK TO ENJOYING VACATIONS. Health & Wellness 20 Get Up and Move 22 Dig In 21 Hip Check 23 Left Out in the Cold – 26 Programs Designed for Fighting Winter Blues You/Medicare Coverage for Home Care and Hospice 2 | Winter 2019 AtlanticView at Overlook | atlantichealth.org 6 CEO’s corner health briefs Working Toward a Healthier Community Managing Editor, AtlanticView at Overlook: Vicki Banner Assistant Editor: Beth Sisk Atlantic Health System Makes Fortune’s Contact information: Atlantic Health System, 475 South St., Morristown, NJ 07960 ‘Best Workplaces for Women’ List Email: [email protected] Encouraging AtlanticView at Overlook is published for Atlantic Health System by Wax Custom Communications. Fortune has named Atlantic Health System No. 38 on its list of the Best Workplaces For additional information, visit atlantichealth.org. Your Health & for Women. The list has been published four times, and this marks Atlantic Health System’s fourth year on the list. In addition, Atlantic Health System is the only Wellness Journey health care organization in New Jersey to be recognized. With a dynamic workforce made up of more than 75 percent women, Atlantic Health Each new year, we have another chance System is proud of its culture of inclusion that ensures all our colleagues are treated to begin a journey toward better health. equitably and are able to achieve their personal and professional goals in a caring and Whatever your wellness goals are for supportive environment. Atlantic Health System’s Women’s Leadership Council was 2019, Atlantic Health System is here to developed last year to create further opportunities for women across the system. support you. Our experienced team is ready to help you improve mind, body and soul at a series of engaging events throughout the year. Building healthier communities is more than our mission, it is our promise to you. We are fulfilling that promise every day at Overlook Medical Center Earns ‘America’s 100 Best Hospitals’ Honors OVERLOOK Overlook Medical Center through lifesaving RECOGNIZED care, research and technology. Right here Healthgrades®, the leading online resource for in your own backyard, the Overlook team is comprehensive information about physicians FOR SURGICAL ready to care for your family, day and night. and hospitals, has named Overlook Medical PATIENT CARE With so many exciting initiatives across Center one of “America’s 100 Best Hospitals” in Overlook Medical Center was our system, I am pleased to have a unique three specialties: Critical Care, General Surgery again recognized as one of 83 opportunity to serve as chairman of the and Stroke Care for 2019. hospitals to achieve meritorious American Hospital Association in 2019. This is the third consecutive year that Overlook outcomes for surgical patient I look forward to sharing Atlantic Health Medical Center received this honor for General care in the American College System’s best practices for protecting Surgery (2017-2019), as well as the fourth of Surgeons’ National Surgical patients and caregivers with legislators and consecutive year for Critical Care (2016-2019) Quality Improvement Program health care leaders from across the country, and the sixth consecutive year for Stroke Care (ACS NSQIP). as I work to support the association’s (2014-2019). mission to ensure access to health insurance and high-quality care for all. LEAPFROG GIVES OVERLOOK MEDICAL Wherever 2019 takes you, I wish you CENTER AN ‘A’ FOR HOSPITAL SAFETY, AGAIN good health and much happiness. As always, Overlook Medical Center again received an “A” grade thank you for entrusting the Atlantic Health Meeting the Highest Safety for hospital safety from Leapfrog, a national leader System family with your care. Standards in the U.S. and advocate in hospital transparency. This rating signifies that Overlook Medical Center meets the highest safety standards in the United States. OMC-28807-18 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Brian A. Gragnolati Did you have an excellent care experience at Overlook? President & CEO, Please help us spread the word and help more people in Atlantic Health System our community. Review us on Facebook, Google or Yelp. AtlanticView at Overlook | atlantichealth.org Winter 2019 | 3 health briefs ATLANTIC ANYWHERE: Overlook Fights We’re Here When You Need Us Opioid Abuse Atlantic Anywhere allows you to connect to Overlook makes significant Atlantic Health System anytime, anywhere. strides to stem the tide of addiction Find doctors, manage your personal health information, track important health here was a time in medicine when pain was indicators, schedule a Virtual Visit and considered the “fifth vital sign,” and the much more: Tprevailing ideology was that it must be addressed aggressively. In response, companies introduced ever- • Easily search and schedule more-potent pain medications, and physicians wrote appointments with health care providers more prescriptions for said medications. These are but in your area. two of the factors that contributed to the current opioid • Access and securely manage your Atlantic Health System medical epidemic in America – there are numerous others – and information through MyChart: refill medications, communicate now, says Chief Medical Officer John R.