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Dear Mr. Gribbin, I cannot graduate from cardiac rehabilitation without acknowledging how excellent the department is run. I made the decision to come to CentraState for rehabilitation, and after attending cardiac rehabilitation for a short time, I knew that I had made the best choice. Betty, Mary Jane, Michele and all the nurses made me feel so welcomed and cared for. Also, registered dietician Caryn Alter made it so easy to learn what we should and should not eat to maintain a healthy heart. The information I received is so valuable and I have been able to share with my entire family to promote healthy eating. One day while in rehab I had an episode of atrial flutter. The nurses were detailed and caring with how they handled the episode. They immediately made an appointment for me with my cardiologist, who changed my medication, and I immediately could breathe better. I had been experiencing difficulty breathing for four months since my valve surgery, and it was the first time I was able to breathe perfectly. I have a deep appreciation for the professionalism, excellence and caring of all the staff in cardiac rehabilitation. I'm recommending everyone I know to the best place to go, which is CentraState cardiac rehabilitation. Sincerely, Jean Fennessy Old Bridge John T. Gribbin, FACHE President and CEO President's Message… Healthy Directions is produced by CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, New Jersey. Holiday 2014 Editorial Advisors Joseph R. Iantosca Chair, Board of Trustees John T. Gribbin, FACHE President and CEO Jack H. Dworkin, MD, FACC Vice President and Chief Medical Officer Linda W. Geisler, RN, MNEd, NEA-BC, FACHE Vice President, Patient Care Services Kim A. Kelly, RN, MS, NEA-BC, FACHE Vice President, Clinical Services Rich Mackesy Vice President, Strategic Planning & Business Development Abbey M. Luterick Director, Public Relations and Communications Please note that physicians on staff are private practitioners and not employed by CentraState. We hope you enjoy this issue of Healthy Directions. Comments about the publication can be directed to the Public Relations and Marketing Department, CentraState Healthcare System, 901 West Main Street, Freehold, NJ, 07728. (732) 294-7080. Healthy Directions is published by CentraState Healthcare System to provide general health information. It is not intended to provide personal medical advice, which should be obtained directly from a health care provider. Community Voices… At CentraState, we pride ourselves on making the lives of both expectant and new parents as easy and satisfying as possible—from classes provided to soon-to-be new mothers by our knowledgeable and caring nurses all the way to top-notch pediatric care. Recognized as a Baby- Friendly ® Hospital by Baby-Friendly USA, we offer a wide range of prenatal and parenting classes through our Star and Barry Tobias Health Awareness Center. Expectant and new mothers can find classes to help plan for a healthy pregnancy, prepare for childbirth, or learn how to comfort a newborn through infant massage, among others. To further help new mothers, we recently opened the Lactation Center at CentraState in our First Impressions Maternity Center. The Lactation Center at CentraState offers a comfortable and supportive environment to help educate, counsel and support breastfeeding mothers. During one-on-one consultations in a private setting, a board-certified lactation consultant can assist new mothers with a variety of concerns, such as latching techniques and choosing the right pump. Interested mothers can schedule an appointment with a board-certified lactation consultant by calling 732-303-5258. For more information and a complete list of classes and programs, call 732-308-0570 or visit www.centrastate.com/healthprograms. You can also request a tour of our First Impressions Maternity Center by calling 732-308-0570 or visiting www.centrastate.com/maternitytours. Editor–CentraState Brian Johnson Writers Cara Schuster Stephanie Duncan Chris N. Johnson Sharon Verbeten Photographers Peter Chollick Rich Schaub Kevin Birch Designer Sherri Thornton President and CEO of CentraState Healthcare System, John T. Gribbin, helps celebrate the opening of the new Lactation Center at CentraState. Posing with him are Lysanne Loucel (crouching), lactation coordinator, CentraState Medical Center; and new moms and their babies, respectively, (left to right) Wendi White and Hudson; Jennifer Carroll and Tyler; Stacy Acker and Hailey; Erica Fendt and Violet; Renee Liebowitz and Shane; and Giovanna Pati-Gentile and Lillian.