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HELP US ENHANCE
CARDIOVASCULAR CARE
IN OUR COMMUNITY
AND BEYOND

AS THE TOP HEART PROGRAM IN NEW JERSEY

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FUNDING
NEED

From its first coronary bypass in 1998, Morristown Medical Center has tirelessly confronted the challenges posed by heart disease. Today, through Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute, we operate the largest cardiovascular program statewide and one of the largest nationwide. However, despite our size, patient demand compels us to grow forward.

$70.7 million
Project Cost
$20.5+ million
PHILANTHROPIC TARGET

Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute Expansion
TODAY'S SUCCESS

RANKED IN THE TOP 20 HEART PROGRAMS IN THE NATION*

We have recognized expertise in all of cardiology’s major disciplines including surgery, catheterization and stenting, cardiac rhythm management and surgical & non-surgical valve repair/replacement. *U.S. News & World Report

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NUMEROUS HIGHLY SPECIALIZED CARDIAC PROGRAMS OFFERED

These include rehabilitation and research that supports both investigator-instigated studies as well as industry and federally funded clinical trials.

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EXPERT, BOARD-CERTIFIED CARE PROVIDED

We have more than 700 board-certified cardiovascular physicians, plus nurses and technologists all working in our eight ORs, five catheterization labs, three electrophysiology labs and in advanced non-invasive imaging.

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HIGH-VOLUME REFERRAL CENTER FOR CARDIAC PATIENTS

We average close to 100,000 visits per year from several NJ counties as well as parts of PA, CT and NY. Patients from around the world seek care through our hypertrophic cardiomyopathy program.

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We operate the largest cardiovascular program statewide and one of the largest nationwide. However, despite our size, patient demand compels us to grow forward.

The Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute has grown so significantly since its inception that patient demand has nearly outpaced the capacity to provide care. We currently operate at 99 percent inpatient occupancy. Outpatient labs are also operating at nearly 100 percent capacity, and there is a four-to-six-week wait for non-invasive procedures. An aging population and the rise in chronic disease are driving demand. This will only increase as seniors are expected to soon reach 28 percent of the population in our service area.

THE PLAN

Two new floors are needed to meet demand. This additional 55,400 sq. ft. of space — including 72 patient beds in new private rooms — means all cardiac patients will once again be under the same roof, improving safety, efficiency and workflow. Additionally, the hospital seeks to add a dedicated MRI machine, exclusively for cardiac patients. And, although the construction for some phases is complete, the fundraising continues for all projects. 

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100,000

PATIENTS/YEAR

are referred to us from several New Jersey counties as well as parts of NY, CT and PA.

6

HIGHLY SPECIALIZED

programs to treat various cardiac conditions and issues as well as a robust research division for studies and clinical trials.

20

TOP-RATED HEART PROGRAMS

We are ranked among the very top heart programs in the nation.
U.S. News & World Report

100

JUMP IN TAVR

and other complex yet minimally invasive surgeries that require an inpatient stay, is the department’s 5-year projection.

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OF HOSPITALS WORLDWIDE

have received recognition for the highest level of nursing excellence in acute care four times—we are applying for our 5th designation.

700

BOARD-CERTIFIED

cardiovascular physicians, nurses and technologists provide expert care to our patients.

28

OF OUR POPULATION

will soon be comprised of seniors and this aging population, plus the rise in chronic diseases, drives need and demand.

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INPATIENT OCCUPANCY

and outpatient lab capacity at nearly 100% with a 4-to-6 week wait for non-invasive imaging procedures is the challenge of our successful program.

WHY DONATE

We operate the largest cardiovascular program statewide and one of the largest nationwide, yet patient demand compels us to expand.

Linda Gillam, MD, MPH
Dorothy and Lloyd Huck Chair of Cardiovascular Medicine Medical Director, Cardiovascular Service Line
Atlantic Health System

EVERY DOLLAR WILL CHANGE LIVES

FOR YOUR FAMILY, OUR COMMUNITY
& THE FUTURE OF OUR MEDICAL CENTERS

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TOMORROW'S CHALLENGE
THE GOAL

The goal is to expand our existing space to design a patient-centered, healing environment that also enhances the family and visitor experience. Seventy-two new private patient rooms, improved patient interaction and workflow, along with a new MRI machine, dedicated specifically for our Gagnon patients, will all be part of meeting demand and providing the care our patients deserve.

A HEALING ENVIRONMENT
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All patient rooms will be spacious single-bed suites that will minimize noise and use therapeutic natural light. These changes will also enhance patient safety and reduce the spread of infection. Equipment will be hidden, which will make the overall inpatient experience less intimidating.

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PATIENT & FAMILY-CENTERED DESIGN
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Suites will have a private bath with shower and comfortable seating, including a recliner, a work space, and a sleep space to accommodate overnight guests. Four family/visitor lounges, a meditation room and a large multi-purpose space for patient education, support group meetings and family-physician consultations will also be available.

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WORKFLOW & TECHNOLOGY
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Three stations per floor will afford our awardwinning nursing staff an unobstructed view of, and quick access to, patient rooms. A separate but centralized charting area will improve communication and collaboration among staff. Essential equipment housed behind the bed of each room will reduce trip hazards and visual clutter in the rooms and hallways. A new dedicated cardiac MRI scanner housed along with the two existing MRI scanners will enable cardiologists to scan two patients simultaneously, for up to 12 patients per day.

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$20.5+ million

TOTAL
$19.6M

$19.6 million raised to date

PLEASE CHECK IN ON OUR PROGRESS OF MAKING THIS VISION A REALITY

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VISION FOR THE FUTURE

To be a destination of choice for superior cardiac care on a regional, national and international level while advancing the art and science of cardiovascular medicine.

  1. EXPAND OUR REACH AND ATTRACT PATIENTS, PHYSICIANS AND RESEARCHERS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND EVEN THE WORLD
  2. CONTINUE BEST-IN-CLASS PRACTICES FOR BOTH CLINICAL EXCELLENCE AND CARDIAC SURGERY
  3. REMAIN AT THE FOREFRONT OF MAJOR CLINICAL RESEARCH, TESTING GROUNDBREAKING TREATMENTS AND TECHNOLOGIES
  4. GROW OUR LIST OF ONE-OF-A-KIND SPECIALTY PROGRAMS

Together, we can continue to be a premier destination medical center for generations to come by ushering in a new era of health care.

SEE WALTER'S STORY

Walter’s is just one of the many inspirational stories that show the vitally important role Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute plays in the life, health and well-being of our community.

AWARDS & DESIGNATIONS

Morristown Medical Center is accredited by The Joint Commission. In addition, our parent company, Atlantic Health System, has a medical school affiliation with the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and is a member of AllSpire Health Partners.

  • Named #1 Hospital in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report
  • Ranked in the top 1% of hospitals nationwide for clinical excellence and the only NJ hospital named one of America's 50 Best Hospitals Healthgrades
  • Nationally ranked in the top 20 for cardiology and heart surgery and in the top 50 for gastroenterology and GI surgery U.S. News & World Report
  • Level I Regional Trauma Center (American College of Surgeons) and Level II (State of New Jersey)
  • Level I Regional Trauma Center: American College of Surgeons;
    Level II Regional Trauma Center: New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
  • Level III Regional Perinatal Center for highest risk mothers and newborns

Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute:

  • One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery and one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care – Healthgrades
  • Among 100 hospitals with great cardiology programs – Becker’s Hospital Review
  • Cardiovascular surgery program received three stars (the highest rating) in three categories by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons for the second consecutive time
  • Nationally ranked in cardiology and heart surgery since 2012
  • NJ’s largest cardiac surgery program
  • Only hospital in New Jersey nationally ranked in cardiology and heart surgery
  • Only NJ hospital with all available options to repair or replace heart valves without surgery, including those accessible only through research trials
  • Comprehensive Inherited Arrhythmia Program - only NJ program that uses latest genomic technology to diagnose, monitor and treat cardiac arrhythmias, which can sometimes be missed with routine imaging or testing
  • Chanin T. Mast Center for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
  • Huff-Winters Center for Atrial Fibrillation
  • Premiere Cardiovascular Research Center, with clinical trials on valvular and structural heart diseases, heart rhythm disturbances, coronary artery disease interventions, new therapies for heart failure and hypertension
  • Integrated program to evaluate and care for women with heart disease
  • Cardio-Oncology Program for early detection and treatment of cardiac side effects in cancer patients
  • Cardiac Rhythm Management Program with 2,000 procedures/yr, including device implantations and ablations for rhythm disorders like atrial fibrillation
  • Thomas E. Reilly Heart Success Program for heart failure patients, providing assist devices and telemedicine approaches for home monitoring
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Growing Forward will serve as a catalyst for a new era in medicine, increasing access to our services and investing in your future.

OUR OTHER EXPANSION & RENOVATION PROJECTS

Goryeb Children's Hospital
Carol G. Simon Cancer Center
Location

Foundation for Morristown Medical Center
475 South Street, First Floor
Morristown, NJ 07960
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F: 973-290-7561
E: f4mmc@atlantichealth.org

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