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New NICU FAC Coordinator and Ex-NICU Mama

“As a NICU graduate parent who has walked through the emotional and uncertain journey so many families face, I am deeply committed to supporting parents and caregivers during one of the most challenging times in their lives.”
“It’s truly hard to believe that my little miracle baby was born in the NICU at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center nine years ago ...
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Supported Through Every Step

“I’m so grateful for this team and will always remember how well they took care of me and my family.”
I can’t say enough good things about the Labor and Delivery (L&D) and post-partum team at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. ...
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Trusting CBMC with her Heart

“I would recommend Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center to anyone who needs heart care.”
When Kathleen Tabor, 78, underwent open-heart surgery in April to repair a mitral valve prolapse, she knew recovery would take ...
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Perfectly Paired

"They were really wonderful from start to finish, the doctors, the caregivers, even the pharmacy. I don’t have a single complaint. "
For Michael Lavigne, kidney disease was never sudden. It was something he learned about in his late 20s, discovered during ...
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Kidney Transplant Shows This Couple is a Perfect Match

“It was a no-brainer,” Brad says. “It was what we were searching for.”
Married since 1997, Brenda and Brad Koehler have spent nearly three decades building a life together. When kidney disease became ...
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Winning by Decision - Knee Surgery

“We had trust in every visit with Dr. DeLuca,” Gerald says. “He was always prepared and had a plan. He knew what he was doing. We felt very confident and comfortable with him.”
Watchung Hills Wrestler Anthony Diandrea Makes a Comeback After Knee Surgery One day after wrestling practice at Watchung Hills ...
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Cared for Since Day One

“You have truly created an environment of unmatched care for the little ones in our community.”
Although my son Niall was born in Colorado in 2018, the pediatric team at RWJBarnabas Health has been by his side since day one. ...
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Our Miracles, Our NICU Journeys, and Our Eternal Gratitude

“A dream that once felt impossible is now our everyday life — and we cherish it with every breath. We are, and always will be, grateful beyond measure.”
As another Thanksgiving passes, my heart overflows in a way I can hardly describe. To sit here, surrounded by my husband and our ...
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Ride to Recovery

“I received excellent care from everyone, especially Dr. Ovnanian, Dr. Sesti, and Dr. Gurubhagavatula, as their expertise and support made all the difference.”
In October 2019, Arthur Bocian rushed to the Emergency Room at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, with his heart racing and an ...
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