Angelic Health Palliative Care

Receives Distinctive National Accreditation

TOMS RIVER – Angelic Health Palliative Care is the fi rst and only palliative care program in New Jersey and only the eighth in the country to receive community-based palliative care accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC).

This unique recognition shows Angelic Palliative Care has provided patients with advanced levels of quality care, integrity, and effectiveness consistent with ACHC high standards.

“We are proud to be pioneers in the field of community-based palliative care,” Sheila Lill MSN, APN, ACHPN, director of palliative care at Angelic Health said.

Angelic Health Palliative Care has served over 7,000 since its founding in 2018. The program provides patients with chronic conditions such as congestive heart failure, cancer, COPD, dementia, and other life altering diagnoses, with expert care by Advanced Practice Nurses (APN) and

“This is not only great endorsement of the 40 members of the palliative care team of clinicians, leadership, and support staff, but also an assurance to Angelic Health patients of unmatched quality care,” Angelic Health CEO Dan Mikus said.

ACHC is a nonprofit organization that sets and evaluates quality healthcare standards in the United States. The accreditation process includes a thorough evaluation of the quality of care provided, patient and family satisfaction, and the program structure. Those programs receiving ACHC accreditation have met its high standard for performance with a greater focus on patient care.

Angelic Health was founded in 2014 and has grown into a healthcare leader in hospice and palliative care. It is also accredited in hospice care by ACHC. Angelic Health is based in New Jersey, with offices in Pa. and South Carolina.

Cars And Coffee Event

TOMS RIVER – Bring your rides to Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea’s monthly cars and coffee event.

It will be held in front of our store, on the north entrance to Ocean County Mall. The next cars and coffee will be on the following dates: August 13, September 10, October 8.

Comfort Food Festival

TOMS RIVER – Join the Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District for their Comfort Food Festival on September 16 from 12 to 6 p.m.

In addition to all the great food, the street will be filled with merchandise vendors, handcrafters, kids’ activities, live entertain- ment and a beer & wine garden provided by Toms River Volunteer Fire Co. #1. Local businesses, restaurants, brewery and distillery open on the street. Free admission and free parking in downtown during the event. More information by visiting downtowntomsriver.com/comfort-food-festival.

Salsa Night

TOMS RIVER – Join for a fun night of dancing with Salsa at the Shore, dinner, and drinks!

Come out to Downtown Night Out begin- ning at 5 p.m. on August 26. Grab some dinner at get ready to dance from 7 to 10 p.m. For more information, visit downtowntomsriver.com or call 732-341-8738.