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BELLEVILLE, N.J. -- The Clara Maass Medical Center Auxiliary recently presented four New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA) awards to individuals who were instrumental in providing support to the volunteer fund-raising organization at the Medical Center.
Auxilian Angie Linfante of Belleville received the "Rookie of the Year" award for providing administrative services to the organization. Kathy Lesko, a resident of Glen Ridge and Director of Public Relations at Clara Maass, received the "Catalyst" award for all-around support in helping the Auxiliary achieve its goals. Belleville resident Lucille Gasiewicz, a past president of the Auxiliary, received the "Advocacy" award for her work in keeping the group informed about issues related to medicine. The Medical Staff of Clara Maass also received an award for its continued support over the years of the Clara Maass Auxiliary.
The Auxiliary is a self-governing volunteer membership organization whose members work together to assist Clara Maass in promoting the health and welfare of the community. In addition to its monthly meetings, Auxilians sponsor eight fundraisers a year. Past fundraisers have included casino night, raffles, jewelry sales, plant sales, and a fashion show. For membership information, please call (973) 450-2150.
Clara Maass Medical Center, an affiliate of the Saint Barnabas Health Care System, provides a complete continuum of care to residents of northern New Jersey. Located in Belleville, Clara Maass offers acute care services through Clara Maass Medical Center; skilled, rehabilitative care through the Continuing Care Center at Belleville; assisted living and long-term care through the Continuing Care Center at Kearny; home health care through JerseyCare Home Health; and diagnostic radiology services through the Progressive Imaging Center.
Other centers of medical excellence include the Women's Health Center, nuclear medicine, The Cancer Center, diagnostic cardiac services including cardiac catheterization and rehabilitation, The Wound Center at Clara Maass, The Pain Management Center, The Orthopedic Spine & Joint Institute, The Center for Sleep Disorders, same day surgery, and maternal/child health programs. For more information on Clara Maass programs and services, please call
1-800-CLARA MAASS or to take a virtual tour of the Medical Center, visit www.barnabashealth.org.
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