Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital Opens Innovative Outpatient Specialty Center in Hackensack, NJ

Hackensack University Medical Center officially opened the Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital Outpatient Specialty Center.

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Last month Hackensack University Medical Center officially opened the Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital Outpatient Specialty Center with a ribbon cutting to introduce the new location. The facility, at 155 Polifly Road in Hackensack, NJ, is one mile from HackensackUMC’s main campus and will provide significantly more space for three of the Children’s Hospital’s 30 pediatric care practices.

Specifically, Pediatric Dermatology and Pediatric Gastroenterology have joined the existing Pediatric Cardiology Practice at the newly renovated outpatient center. The move comes after significant growth in the Children’s Hospital patient base. The modernized center will accommodate greater access for current and future pediatric patients.

“The Outpatients Specialty Center’s renovation and expansion is a testament to our wonderful doctors, nurses and staff who have consistently served our patients with award-winning care,” said Robert C. Garrett, president and chief executive officer of the Hackensack University Health Network. “We look forward to increasing our pediatric capabilities and delivering award-winning pediatric care to even more children and families.”

“We are thrilled that the Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital Outpatient Specialty Center is now serving the metropolitan area,” said Dr. Jeffrey Boscamp, physician-in-chief of the Children’s Hospital and the Marvin I Gottlieb, MD Chair in Pediatrics. “This cutting edge facility is the perfect setting to complement our core hospital. Having our over 150 pediatric subspecialists in close proximity assists the patients and families when multiple specialist visits are necessary.”

The renovations include a state-of-the-art vascular laser treatment. Moreover, the Outpatient Specialty Center is child-friendly and includes brightly painted walls, a relaxed environment and new toys in the waiting room. For parents and caretakers, there is also free valet parking.

The Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital at HackensackUMC provides comprehensive medical and surgical pediatric care in more than 30 specialties, all integrated within a state-of-the-art child-focused facility. The facility offers 24-hour access to leading physicians, nurses, staff and a Pediatric Emergency Department. It features a modern facility with children’s play and family kitchen areas, and private inpatient rooms with computers, internet access, and flat-screen plasma televisions.  Parents are encouraged to take part in their children’s treatment and hospitalization and are welcome to stay overnight. The Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital was planned and designed to be a “green” hospital.

For more information about the Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital, visit HackensackUMC.org or call 551-996-5300.

About Hackensack University Medical Center

HackensackUMC, a nonprofit teaching and research hospital located in Bergen County, NJ, is the largest provider of inpatient and outpatient services in the state. It is the flagship hospital of the Hackensack University Health Network, one of the largest health networks in the state comprised of 1,140 beds, nearly 10,000 employees and 2,200 credentialed physicians.HackensackUMC was listed as the number one hospital in New Jersey and one of the top four New York metro area hospitals by the U.S. News & World Report, and has received nine national rankings in: Cancer; Cardiology & Heart Surgery; Ear, Nose & Throat; Gastroenterology; Geriatrics; Neurology & Neurosurgery; Orthopedics; Urology; and the Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital ranked as one of the Top Best Children’s Hospitals for Neurology and Neurosurgery in the 2013-14 Best Children’s Hospitals list – ranking 29. HackensackUMC is among Healthgrades® America’s Best 100 Hospitals in 10 different areas – more than any other hospital in the nation, is one of Healthgrades America's 50 Best Hospitals™ for seven years in a row, and received the Healthgrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence™ 11 years in a row. The medical center has also been named a Leapfrog Top Hospital, and received 19 Gold Seals of Approval™ by the Joint Commission – more than any other hospital in the country. It was the first hospital in New Jersey and second in the nation to become a Magnet® recognized hospital for nursing excellence. HackensackUMC is the Hometown Hospital of the New York Giants and the New York Red Bulls, and remains committed to its community through fundraising and community events. To learn more, visit: www.HackensackUMC.org.  

PHOTO CAPTION:Carol Weber, RN, administrative director, Pediatric Ambulatory Specialty Programs, Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital; Elaine Moustafellos, M.D., co-chief Pediatric Gastroenterology, Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital;  Wendy Jeshion, M.D., co-chief Pediatric Gastroenterology, Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital; Robert Tozzi, M.D., chief Pediatric Cardiology, Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital; Helen Shin, M.D., chief of Dermatology, Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital; Jeffrey R. Boscamp, M.D., HackensackUMC vice president and chief academic officer and chairman and physician-in-chief of the Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital; Robert C. Garrett, president and CEO, Hackensack University Health Network; Maureen Keating, RN, vice president, Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital; Rosemarie J. Sorce, assistant secretary, HackensackUMC Board of Governors; Ketul J. Patel, HackensackUMC chief strategy and operations officer; Mark Sparta, HackensackUMC vice president and senior operations officer; Ihor Sawczuk, M.D., executive vice president and chief medical officer at HackensackUMC.

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