Knowing how to act in social settings can be difficult for many, but for children and teens diagnosed with autism, it’s nearly impossible to navigate the nuance of conversation and body language without help from specialists in child development. Thanks to a recent $15,000 grant from The Summit Foundation, 15 additional Social Skills groups at […]
On September 7, 2023, the Foundation for Morristown Medical Center hosted the Memorial Wall Dedication on Rooke Family Plaza, an event celebrating the lives and legacies of loved ones. The Memorial Wall was created in 2014 and pays tribute to more than 100 individuals annually. The evening featured a presentation of the names memorialized on […]
As the first CEO of Atlantic Health System and former president of Morristown Medical Center, the late Richard “Dick” Oths set in motion a transformative vision for health care that would help to shape the future of the system. In 1996, Dick led the way in unifying Morristown, Overlook and Mountainside Hospitals to create Atlantic […]
Hanover Resident is Alive Thanks to Life-saving Medical Care Although Bruce Fisher doesn’t remember much about the night of November 3, 2022 (sitting up in bed and gasping for air and then falling backward and passing out), his wife, Beth, will never forget the Atlantic Mobile Health paramedics, Melissa Baccaro and Matt Dickson, rushing through […]
On Wednesday, May 3, 2023, members of the Foundation for Morristown Medical Center donor community gathered at the Mansion in May Designer Showhouse and Gardens at Three Fields in the Borough of Mendham, New Jersey, to celebrate Washington Partners – Morristown Medical Center’s most elite group of philanthropists. Washington Partner status is attained by donating […]
A special thank you to the New York Jets for hosting the Foundation for Morristown Medical Center Corporate Committee event at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center in Florham Park on April 12. More than 80 guests enjoyed an engaging evening of conversation with Atlantic Health System and Morristown Medical Center thought leaders including Marc […]
Susan Killacky, Friends of Robbie Foundation secretary and board member, will never forget one of the late Robbie Zimmerer’s last concerns. “He wanted to know if people would remember him after he was gone,” said Susan. “And I said, absolutely they will, I’ll be sure of it.” When the 27-year-old lost his battle with colon […]
An avid skier and runner, Marc Wolin was more surprised than anyone that he needed to undergo cardiac surgery at Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute. He even joked with his physicians that they had the wrong guy while being prepped for valve repair surgery in late December 2022. “I’ve been athletic my whole life,” said Marc. “I’m […]
Morristown Medical Center’s ability to deliver high-quality health care has always been built on donors’ collective interest and generous philanthropy. The Campaign for Building Excellence in Emergency Care to expand and modernize the Sameth Emergency Department is just the latest example of this giving spirit. “We are overwhelmed with gratitude to witness the swift […]
With endless energy and a giving spirit, the late Sandra “Sandy” Olson left an impression on all those she encountered while undergoing treatment for cancer at the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Morristown Medical Center. She doted on the nurses and medical staff; it was natural for her to bake cookies and cakes for […]