Trinitas Regional Medical Center

Save the date! Join our Golf Outing and Spa Day on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at Fiddler's Elbow Country Club in Bedminster and support the Trinitas Foundation. Email [email protected] or call 908-994-8249.

Today, RWJBarnabas Health experienced an unexpected global Microsoft outage that, if not managed aggressively and effectively, could have caused significant disruption to the health system. While we continue to work through technical issues, normal operations have resumed across the system. The ingenuity and teamwork demonstrated by RWJBarnabas Health’s workforce was exemplary. Led by the system’s Information Technology Department and Office of Emergency Management, their tireless efforts to resolve issues quickly and efficiently were critical in maintaining patient safety during a time of uncertainty. We thank our patients and community members for their patience and support, and commend our employees for their unwavering dedication and commitment. #LetsBeHealthyTogether

At this time, many disruptions caused by the global Microsoft outage have been resolved across RWJBarnabas Health. Our hospital continues to experience minor operational impact which is anticipated to be resolved within the next several hours. We will continue to actively review, prioritize issue resolution and monitor the situation, and provide additional updates as needed. Thank you for your continued patience and understanding. #LetsBeHealthyTogether

Some systems at RWJBarnabas Health have been impacted by the Global Microsoft outage. This is not a cyberattack. Our teams are working to remediate the issue as soon as possible. As always, patient safety is our highest priority. Out of an abundance of caution, we are delaying some scheduled procedures until this situation is resolved and will share updates as they are available. Thank you for your patience. #LetsBeHealthyTogether

Shalanena Dickerson, BSN, RN, the 2024 recipient of the Janice Pasko Nursing Excellence Award, has worked in the PACU for the past 4 years. Her grandmother and her aunt were both nurses and although she was also good at sewing and thought she might want to be an interior designer, she said, “I’ve always loved taking care of people. My grandfather told me when I was about 7 years old that I would be a nurse one day.” When she became a teen mother, she says, “I thought my dream of becoming a nurse would not happen because of the statistics and people telling me how hard it would be for me. But I finally faced my fears and went to school. My superpower is the ability to make any situation better. I can turn lemons to lemonade, no matter the circumstances I face; I am able to persevere. I am very resilient.” In 2018, she graduated from Trinitas School of Nursing and has worked at Trinitas ever since. “I love working here because it is very family oriented, and my co-workers are great. It’s like a big family.” Every May, Trinitas recognizes nurses like Shalanena that go above and beyond to deliver compassionate patient care with Nursing Excellence Awards. Interested in joining our award-winning nursing team? Learn more by visiting: rwjbh.org/trinitascareers

We're excited to share that RWJBarnabas Health has been named one of the 2024 Best Places to Work for People with Disabilities! We scored [100] on the Disability Equality Index®, showcasing our commitment to disability inclusivity and equity in the workplace. A huge thank you to our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team for its incredible work! Learn more about this recognition: https://ow.ly/F3Z650SChmV #DisabilityInclusion #BestPlacesToWork #Inclusion #Equity #LetsBeHealthyTogether

Congratulations to Dr. Aravinda Reddy, Nephrologist, for being named the first TRMC “Physician of the Quarter.” Staff nominated her on the basis of her empathy and devotion to caring for our community. “Dr. Reddy is dedicated, smart and efficient and takes great care of her patients. She spends time with every single one of them and their families as needed. She is caring and compassionate and deserves the nomination.” “Dr. Reddy is very responsive to the nurses. She is very patient with her patients as well as attentive to their needs. Also always ready to help staff with whatever they need.”

Save the date! Join our Golf Outing and Spa Day on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at Fiddler's Elbow Country Club in Bedminster and support the Trinitas Foundation. Email [email protected] or call 908-994-8249.

Trinitas Regional Medical Center has appointed Gerardo Capo, MD, as the Medical Director of Trinitas Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Capo is a medical oncologist treating all types of tumors with a particular interest in breast and gastrointestinal tumors. In this role, he will provide leadership and direction to enhance the quality, image and future growth of the oncology program. Dr. Capo says, “It is my hope to create an exceptional and cohesive experience for our patients as well as for the medical professionals who care for them. I believe in making patients feel like family, while working with my team to offer the most advanced treatment plans tailored to each patient.” Congrats, Dr. Capo! Read more by visiting; https://ow.ly/pNLS50SzIIH RWJBarnabas Health Rutgers Cancer Institute

Denise Trejos, RN, BSN, CNOR is the 2024 recipient of the Lillian Bolden Nursing Excellence Award. Denise was a single parent and a medical assistant for 12 years before becoming a nurse. When the doctors she worked with encouraged her to look into nursing, she listened. “The doctors encouraged me and said I had a gift,” she said. “I wanted a career so I could take care of my kids without having to rely on anybody.” After working at Trinitas in different areas of perioperative nursing for the past nine years, she says, “I have the ability to see both sides of things and am very empathetic. I believe that’s a superpower.” Having grown up in Elizabeth, Denise is committed to this area. “Trinitas is my community. I grew up and went to school here. My parents are from Colombia and Ecuador, and I love serving the Hispanic population. I enjoy communicating and relating to them; they feel like family. I’ve had opportunities to work elsewhere, but I choose to stay at Trinitas.” Every May, Trinitas recognizes nurses like Denise that go above and beyond to deliver compassionate patient care with Nursing Excellence Awards. Interested in joining our award-winning nursing team? Learn more by visiting: rwjbh.org/trinitascareers