3 Holy Name Care Pros Win $10K Lotus Awards 3 Holy Name Care Pros Win $10K Lotus Awards
3 Holy Name Care Pros Win $10K Lotus Awards Three Holy Name Medical Center healthcare professionals have been named recipients of the Lee Park Foundation's 2026 Lotus Award for Nursing and Clinical Care for their work in patient care and community service. The honors were presented by Jai-Yoo Lee, a director of Lee Park Foundation, on Tuesday, May 5, during Holy Name’s National Nurses Week celebration. The awards went to Erin Davis, PT, Katarina “Kat” Sadlon, RN, and Nura Shehadeh, a patient care technician. Each recipient received a silver handcrafted Lotus pin and a $10,000 cash prize. The Lotus Award for Nursing and Clinical…
Sacred Heart Alum Named To Lead Great River Golf Club In Milford Sacred Heart Alum Named To Lead Great River Golf Club In Milford
Sacred Heart Alum Named To Lead Great River Golf Club In Milford A two-time Sacred Heart University graduate has been named executive director of Great River Golf Club in Milford. Edward Kennedy, a 2012 graduate who earned his MBA from SHU in 2014, will oversee operations at the University-owned club, Sacred Heart University announced in a press release. Great River Golf Club, purchased by SHU in 2016, is an 18-hole championship course in Milford. The course was built in 2001 by golf architect Tom Fazio II and is ranked among Connecticut’s top courses by Golf Digest, Golfweek, and JourneyJunket. Kennedy will work with the Great River leadership team acr…
Mather Hospital Earns Rare Healthgrades Trifecta In 2026 Mather Hospital Earns Rare Healthgrades Trifecta In 2026
Mather Hospital Earns Rare Healthgrades Trifecta In 2026 Mather Hospital has earned three 2026 Healthgrades honors, placing it among a small group of hospitals nationwide recognized for patient experience, safety, and overall clinical quality. The Mather Hospital received the 2026 Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, Patient Safety Excellence Award™, and America’s 250 Best Hospitals Award™, according to Northwell Health. Mather is one of only 16 hospitals in the country to receive all three honors in 2026. It is also the only hospital in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut to earn the full set of distinctions. The Outstanding Pa…
Yale New Haven Hospital Marks 200 Years Of Care In New Haven Yale New Haven Hospital Marks 200 Years Of Care In New Haven
Yale New Haven Hospital Marks 200 Years Of Care In New Haven Yale New Haven Hospital celebrated its 200th anniversary with a ceremony in New Haven recognizing two centuries of patient care, medical advances, and community service. Hospital leaders, staff, community members, and elected officials gathered Wednesday, May 27, on the York Street Campus for the bicentennial milestone event. According to Yale New Haven Hospital, the hospital was founded in 1826 as Connecticut’s first nonprofit hospital and the fourth voluntary hospital in the nation. It began as a 13-bed facility and has grown into a more than 1,500-bed institution and the flagship of Yal…
UPMC Harrisburg Earns Highest Level Of Stroke Care Certification UPMC Harrisburg Earns Highest Level Of Stroke Care Certification
Upmc Harrisburg Earns Highest Level Of Stroke Care Certification UPMC Harrisburg has been named a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest stroke-care certification awarded by The Joint Commission and the American Stroke Association. UPMC announced in a press release that the recognition centers on the hospital’s ability to handle some of central Pennsylvania’s most complex stroke cases. The designation reflects growth in advanced stroke treatment at the hospital, including round-the-clock care and onsite access to neurosurgical and vascular procedures such as mechanical thrombectomy and aneurysm clipping. “Time is of the essence when responding to a st…
Boy With Cerebral Palsy Finally Gets Accessible Van In Alexandria... Sleeps Through First Ride Boy With Cerebral Palsy Finally Gets Accessible Van In Alexandria... Sleeps Through First Ride
Boy With Cerebral Palsy Finally Gets Accessible Van In Alexandria... Sleeps Through First Ride Weeks after his family shared their hopes of finding an accessible van, the Staron family in Virginia finally got a look at how that vehicle could change their son's life. His review was simple. He was sound asleep. The nonverbal youngster with cerebral palsy, whose story touched readers earlier this year, recently climbed aboard the family's newly arrived 2022 Toyota Sienna for a test drive.  Somewhere along the ride, the boy drifted off. "Alex promptly fell asleep, which we are choosing to take as a very positive review," his parents, Michael and Mariane Staron, wrote. "W…
Bethlehem Cop, Penn State Sprinter Join New ‘Love Island USA’ Cast Bethlehem Cop, Penn State Sprinter Join New ‘Love Island USA’ Cast
Bethlehem Cop, Penn State Sprinter Join New ‘Love Island USA’ Cast Pennsylvania is getting double representation on the new season of “Love Island USA.” Sincere Rhea, a former Penn State track athlete, and Sean Reifel, a Bethlehem police officer, were named among the 12 Islanders cast in Season 8 of Peacock’s hit dating series. Reifel, who has a young son, was officially sworn into the Bethlehem Police Department on Aug. 18, 2025, according to a department social media post. In the show’s teaser, Reifel described himself as someone people can lean on emotionally. "I'm not a model, I'm not an actor. I'm a police officer," he said in the "Love Island USA" …
Meet The Cape May Track Star Entering The ‘Love Island USA’ Villa This Summer Meet The Cape May Track Star Entering The ‘Love Island USA’ Villa This Summer
Meet The Cape May Track Star Entering The ‘Love Island USA’ Villa This Summer A former Division I track star with South Jersey ties is heading to reality TV’s hottest villa this summer. Sincere Rhea, a Cape May native and former Penn State, Miami, and Texas Tech sprinter, has been named one of 12 Islanders appearing in Season 8 of Peacock’s hit dating series “Love Island USA.” In Peacock’s newly released teaser, Rhea leaned into his track background while introducing himself to viewers. “I’m a chaser,” he said. “That’s why I run track.” He also joked that he signs off emails, “Sincerely Sincere.” NBC Universal/Peacock Rhea competed at Penn State from 2020 to 202…
Virtua Voorhees Hospital First In NJ To Earn Advanced Certification In Spine Surgery Virtua Voorhees Hospital First In NJ To Earn Advanced Certification In Spine Surgery
Virtua Voorhees Hospital First In NJ To Earn Advanced Certification In Spine Surgery A Voorhees hospital has become the first facility in New Jersey to receive the highest available advanced certification in spine surgery. Virtua Voorhees Hospital received the Gold Seal of Approval Advanced Certification in Spine Surgery (ACSS) from The Joint Commission, a prestigious international health care accrediting agency, Virtua Health announced in a press release. The certification recognizes health care organizations for safe, high-quality patient care. Dr. James Sanfilippo, vice president of clinical operations for musculoskeletal services at Virtua Health, said the certifi…
Rosie O'Donnell Says Facelift Came From Intense Internal Debate, Desire To 'Feel And Choose' Rosie O'Donnell Says Facelift Came From Intense Internal Debate, Desire To 'Feel And Choose'
Rosie O'Donnell Says Facelift Came From Intense Internal Debate, Desire To 'Feel And Choose' Rosie O’Donnell is opening up about a decision she once thought she would never make: getting a facelift.  In a personal Substack essay posted Monday, May 25, the 64-year-old comedian and former talk show host said she had long viewed facelifts as a betrayal of feminism, aging, and “our team of women worldwide.”  But after losing 50 pounds, O’Donnell said her feelings began to change. “It wasn’t wrinkles — it was gravity,” she wrote, adding, "I’d look in the mirror and think - this isn’t aging, this is melting with intention...There’s a point where acceptance starts to …
RWJBarnabas Expands Maternal Health Aid In Underserved NJ Communities RWJBarnabas Expands Maternal Health Aid In Underserved NJ Communities
Rwjbarnabas Expands Maternal Health Aid In Underserved NJ Communities RWJBarnabas Health is expanding support for new and expectant mothers in underserved New Jersey communities through programs tied to food access, financial help, housing, and postpartum care. According to RWJBarnabas Health, the work is funded through its Our Healthy Communities initiative and backed by state appropriations aimed at reducing barriers to care and improving outcomes for residents. The health system has expanded its Community Health Worker Program to connect new mothers with resources and care for at least 120 days after giving birth. Support includes fresh produce, healthy r…
Oxford Nurse Honored By Griffin Health For Patient Care Oxford Nurse Honored By Griffin Health For Patient Care
Oxford Nurse Honored By Griffin Health For Patient Care An Oxford resident who works in Griffin Hospital’s Critical Care Unit has been recognized for extraordinary nursing care. According to Griffin Health, Tammy Borkowski, BSN, RN, CMSRN, was recently honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of The DAISY Foundation’s effort to recognize the compassionate care nurses provide to patients and families. Nominees can be submitted by patients, patients’ relatives or friends, or fellow caregivers. Borkowski was nominated by a fellow caregiver for her patient advocacy and ability to connect with those in her care, Griff…