Capital Health (US)

It’s World Brain Day, and we at Capital Health Institute for Neurosciences are proud to remind you that we offer advanced treatment and technology for even the most complex of neurological conditions. Utilizing a multi-disciplinary approach to neurological care, our physicians and team of clinicians are ready to work with you to accurately diagnose your condition in order to find the most appropriate and effective treatment options. Learn more about neuroscience at Capital Health here: https://bit.ly/3IKNFL

Congratulations to Suada Kastrat, our latest Sunflower Award winner at Capital Health Medical Center - Hopewell. As an activity mobility technician on 4M, Suada was nominated for being an excellent teacher in the use of assistive devices and for her attention to the little things that make her patients’ stays with us as comfortable as possible. Well done, Suada!

More than 30 students from Trenton schools recently visited Capital Health Regional Medical Center as part of the Trenton Junior Public Safety Academy. Made possible through a grant from Capital Women in Philanthropy, this program helps Trenton students ages 12 to 16 learn about public safety education and community service to engage them with hands-on training and skills to last a lifetime. Thanks to President and CEO Al Maghazehe, the Capital Health Foundation, and teams from our Clinical Education, Radiology, Respiratory, Emergency Medical Services, and Trauma departments for making this event possible!

We're excited to welcome our newest class of nurses to the Capital Health Nurse Residency Program! This 15-month certificate program gives new nurse graduates an opportunity to transition from entry-level nursing to professional nursing care under the guidance of a Capital Health preceptor or nurse leader. The program provides support and guidance to assist our nurse residents in developing clinical judgment, leadership, and decision-making skills. If you are a new registered nurse and want to learn more about the program, please email Kim Coleman at kcoleman@capitalhealth.org or Joy Bray at dbray@capitalhealth.org #nursing #program

Meet Capital Health Cardiology Specialists. Offering comprehensive heart care with a multi-speciality approach highlighted by the most up-to-date techniques and treatment options, our team is ready to tackle any cardiac issues that come your way. With multiple locations throughout the greater Mercer and Bucks county region, the practice features the most sophisticated technology guided by highly trained clinical experts in heart-related fields.

By the end of this year, almost 15,000 Americans will be diagnosed with glioblastoma (GBM), the most aggressive and treatment-resistant form of brain cancer. Today, our Center for Neuro-Oncology, part of Capital Health Cancer Center and Capital Institute for Neurosciences, joins the National Brain Tumor Society on Glioblastoma Awareness Day to raise awareness for the need to research and show support for patients and their caregivers. To learn more about our Center for Neuro-Oncology and the groundbreaking TVAX trial, which is studying a potential novel therapy for GBM and accessible at Capital Health, visit https://lnkd.in/eAqYzPh6. #glioblastoma #GlioblastomaAwarenessDay

Congratulations to the students from Timberlane Middle School, Newtown Middle School, Charles Boehm Middle School, and Lawrence Middle School who were the winners of our "Teens Off Screens" Video Contest! We were thrilled to receive 200+ student-made videos from 23 middle schools throughout Mercer and Bucks counties highlighting the dangers of excessive screen time and promoting healthier alternatives. Rebecca Kelly, director of Strategic Partnerships who leads our Capital Healthy Students initiative, recently presented the awards to each winning school, each of whom received $2,000 for their school/parent organizations. Special thanks to all who entered and be sure to stay tuned for details about our next video contest coming this fall! To watch the winning videos, visit https://lnkd.in/eXb4CjaU.

Capital Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to support our ICU Cardiovascular Care Unit. This is a night shift position located at our Regional Medical Center in Trenton, NJ. We are seeking prior Cardiothoracic ICU experience for this opportunity. Please apply via the link below or reach out directly to klalchand@capitalhealth.org Apply now : https://bit.ly/3VZZC6E

We're pleased to announce the opening of the new Capital Health Primary Care - Floral Vale office, located at 407 Floral Vale Boulevard, Yardley, PA. Our team of board certified primary care providers, including Drs. Andrew Davenport, Clare Gosek, Alan Kravatz, Khadija Merchant, and Ai-En Thlick, are committed to delivering preventive care for children and adults, managing acute conditions, and overseeing the long-term management of chronic diseases. Our new office accepts most insurance plans. To schedule an appointment please call 215-845-0735 or visit https://lnkd.in/e_XtfF62 for more information. #primarycare #yardleypa #opening

Congratulations to Melanie Derstine, a second-year student at Capital Health School of Radiologic Technology, who was recently selected by the New Jersey Society of Radiologic Technologists to participate in the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Student Leadership Development program. Melanie was one of only two New Jersey radiography students selected to attend this prestigious program, which allows students to learn about ASRT, attend educational sessions, and network with medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals. To learn more about what students like Melanie are studying at our School of Radiologic Technology, visit capitalhealth.org/sort.