Southern Ocean Medical Center Celebrates 1,000 RoboticAssisted Surgeries

MANAHAWKIN – Hackensack Meridian Southern Ocean Medical Center recently celebrated the completion of its 1,000th robotic-assisted surgery.

Pictured, from left, is Jason Nehmad, M.D., MBA, FACP, CPE, VP and chief medical officer; Courtney Shan, MBA, business manager, Perioperative Services; Michele Morrison, MPH, BSHA, R.N., president and chief hospital executive; Kristen Siebert, R.N., Robotics coordinator; MaryClair Delbury, R.N., MSN, CNOR, NE-BC: director, Perioperative Services and general surgeon Sergey Grachev, M.D., who completed the 1,000th case.

The medical center added the da Vinci Xi® Surgical System in June 2022, thanks to a pledge by the medical center’s four auxiliaries, and provides patients with general, bariatric, colorectal, urogynecology, thoracic and urology robotic procedures.

“I’m proud that our surgical team provides

Photo courtesy Hackensack Meridian this leading-edge surgical technology for our growing community,” said Morrison. “Our robotics program has experienced so much growth that we added another robotic surgical system in March, enabling us to offer this advanced surgical treatment to even more patients.”

Southern Ocean is investing $24.9 million to expand its surgical services even further, including five new, state-of-the-art operating rooms combined with pre- and post- surgical areas, as well as the expansion of the Sterilized Processing Department (SPD).

On August 4, Hackensack Meridian Southern Ocean Medical Center Foundation will host a fundraiser at Bonnet Island Estate to support the surgical expansion. Tickets to the event can be purchased at GiveHMH.org/ SOMCSocial. To make a gift directly in support of Southern Ocean’s surgical expansion, please visit givehmh.org/SouthernOcean.

2023 Barnegat Dock Concert Series

BARNEGAT – The 2023 Barnegat Dock

Concert Series will be held at the Barnegat Public Dock, 427 E Bay Avenue, from 7 to 9 p.m.

August 5 – Strictly 60’s

August 12 – The Jalapeno Trio

August 19 – The Jersey Jukebox

August 26 – White Rabbit

September 2 – Reflection Station

September 3 – Remember When Vocal Group

If you or your business would like to sponsor a concert, contact Jean Broadbent jbroabent@barnegat.net. For more information, contact Jeanne at 609-548-6319 or email jbroabent@barnegat.net.

Barnegat Police Hiring Crossing Guards

BARNEGAT – Barnegat Police is currently accepting applications for part time crossing guard positions.

Anyone interested can fill out an application which can be found on the township website at barnegat.net/about-barnegat/ employment. Completed applications may be emailed to Sgt. Wayne Eslinger at Eslinger330@barnegatpolice.us or dropped off to him at the station.

Antlers Fundraiser BBQ

MANAHAWKIN – The Manahawkin Elks

Lodge #2340 will be hosting their Antlers Fundraiser BBQ on August 13 at 12 p.m. Cost is $10 per person and includes hotdog, hamburger, and a soda. Come out and support the Antlers! Bourbon Brothers very own Barkeep Pere will be the DJ. Event will be outside in the Grove, weather permitting.

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