Bearing Hope Foundation Launches New Website
The Bearing Hope Foundation announced the launch of its website www.bearinghope.org. This New Jersey nonprofit was started by the Vogel Family to bring some comfort and companionship to children going through a traumatic event by holding a “Bears We Care,” special event each year during which teddy bears for children are built and delivered to Children’s Hospitals and Law Enforcement Organizations.
The Bearing Hope Foundation has several initiatives in mind for the future. In addition to “Bears We Care,” their goal is to give four scholarships each year to those who want to advance their education and training in the field of Public Health.
The Foundation also designed “Giving Back for Life,” a program to help cover cleanup costs to families of First Responders and Veterans who have lost their lives to suicide.
The Vogel family, with their help and several other business associates, started donating bears in 2018. With enough monetary support, they are hoping to expand this foundation to help as many others as possible. The new website will provide their goals and information about the nonprofit, donating, and volunteering.
For more information about The Bearing Hope Foundation, visit www.bearinghope.org. To speak to someone at the Foundation, email info@bearinghope.org.
New Rotem Dental Building on Route 37 West to Open This June
By the end of June, Rotem Dental Care will be moving into a newly designed building at 180 Route 37 West, Toms River, more than doubling the size of its current space and practice.
Although Rotem Dental Care has been at 355 Lakehurst Road, Toms River, since 2002, the current building could not handle the newer technologies coming out in dentistry.
Dr. Ron Rotem said, “We no longer had enough power to upgrade to newer equipment, and the parking has become very limited. With the heavy reliance on the internet for constant data exchange, we realized it was time to create our almost ideal practice.”
In the new building, the treatment rooms are designed more ergonomically causing less physical strain to the doctors and assistants. Other improvements include expanded appointment availability for evenings and Saturdays; the most upgraded technology and enhancements possible in dentistry; and an on-premises lab that will allow more in-house treatment for patients, eliminating the need to send them elsewhere.
Rotem Dental Care offers its patient such cutting edge procedures as implants, dentures, sleep apnea treatment, sedation dentistry, invisalign, cosmetic technique; and scanning technology, among other procedures.
Through the years, Dr. Ronen Rotem has generously donated his time, his energy, and his money to educate children and parents; and help the needy, especially the families of children who have cancer. All of his projects focus on helping others!
Some of his projects through the years have included replacing all the back-to-school supplies Big Brothers Big Sisters were going to donate but had been wiped out by Sandy; participating in Ocean of Love Fundraisers with boat cruises and a Smiles for Life teeth whitening campaign; presenting programs about dental health and good practices to elementary children; Halloween Candy Buy-Back contests that benefit military troops, teachers, and children; and Smile of Your Life Dental Makeover contest, among many others.
For more information call Rotem Dental Care at 732-341-8500 or visit www.rotemdentalcare.com.
About Rotem Dental Care and Dr. Ron Rotem: Dr. Ron Rotem earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from New York University College of Dentistry in 1991. Much of Dr. Rotem’s state-of-the-art training took place at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute of Advanced Dental Studies where he continues to study under some of the top dentists in the field of sedation. Dr. Rotem has completed such course levels as Full Mouth Reconstruction, which has been completed by less than one per cent of dentists nationwide.
The primary focus of Rotem Dental Care at 335 Lakehurst Road is in the areas of cosmetic and implant dentistry, and an offer of sedation dentistry. As a child, Dr. Rotem was inspired to be a dentist by his family dentist who always made certain visits were comfortable. Dr. Rotem thinks of each patient as a guest who deserves personal and individualized attention in an atmosphere as comfortable as that of their own home.
Hours of Rotem Dental Care: Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday hours will resume in the near future.
RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and CHHAs Invited to June Job Fairs Sponsored by Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services
Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services is holding two outdoor job fairs for RN, LPN, CNA, and CHHA positions, Thursday, June 17, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 3331 Street Road, Suite 440, Bensalem, Pennsylvania (The rain date is Friday, June 18); and Friday, June 18, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, at 130 Presidential Boulevard, Suite 200. (The rain date is Friday, June 25). Social distancing and masks are required.
Each applicant will receive a Touchstone bracelet and a chance to win a family four-pack of season passes to Six Flags Great Adventure. Part- and full-time shifts are available. Benefits include flexible work schedules; weekly pay; paid time off; and medical, dental, and supplemental insurances. Preferred also offers a sign-on bonus.
Bring a resume, driver’s license, social security card, and a license as either an RN, an LPN, or a CNA or a CHHA certificate. Applicants can also apply online at PreferredCares.com.
For more information, call Preferred’s Bensalem office at 267-704-5100 or the Bala Cynwyd office at 610-667-0600. For more information about Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, contact Lisa Gallicchio, director of community relations, at lisa@preferredcares.com or visit PreferredCares.com.
About Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services: Since 1987, Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services (PHHC), 45 Main Street, Eatontown, N.J., has provided a wide range of medical and non-medical home health care services from pediatric to geriatric care in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. PHHC is accredited by CHAP (Community Health Accreditation Partner), an accrediting organization for the home health care industry. Preferred works collaboratively with physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, and facilities to ensure a smooth transition to one’s home.
PHHC, named a 2021 Great Place to Work®, offers industry-leading pay rates, weekly pay, flexible hours, benefits, and paid time off. PHHC has 16 locations. New Jersey locations include corporate headquarters in Eatontown and branches in Elmwood Park, Galloway, Jersey City, Mt. Laurel, Neptune, North Brunswick, Robbinsville, South Orange, and Toms River. Pennsylvania locations include Allentown, Bala Cynwyd, Bensalem, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh. Delaware location: Claymont. Visit Preferred at PreferredCares.com for more information.
Comedy Night at the Strand Theater June 11
The Fundraising Committee of the Strand Theater is hosting Concatenation, a series of shows in the Gallery of the Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood. The first show “Countdown to Crushing Covid: A Concatenation – Comedy Night,” for adults only, is Friday, June 11 with host John Kurschner, and will feature comedians Sue Golden and Sean Morton as the Headliner. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Showtime is 8:00 p.m.
In order to adhere to all State regulations and CDC guidelines, seating in the Gallery is limited to round tables of six seats per table. Attendees are encouraged to purchase a table. Hot Shot Subs and Philly Pretzel Factory are creating food and snack baskets that can be purchased. A cash bar is also available.
General admission tickets are $25.00. Purchase tickets at www.strand.org. For further information, contact Amy Freeman at amy@strand.org.
June 10 Online HR Meeting Featuring Author Anthony Ianni Former Star Basketball Player
Don’t let others determine who you will be! Jersey Shore Association for Human Resources (JSAHR) is hosting motivational speaker, author, and former star basketball player for the Michigan State Spartans Anthony Ianni at a virtual webinar open to the public, on Thursday, June 10, 2021, from 8:45 to 10:00 a.m.
Ianni proved a lot of authorities wrong. At age of four, he was diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), which is on the Autism Spectrum (ASD). Doctors and specialists told Ianni’s parents that he would barely graduate from high school, would never graduate from college, would never have a shot at being an athlete, and would likely live in a group institution with other Autistic kids for his adult life. His family was devastated but pledged they would help Anthony be successful no matter what.
Since then, Ianni has had a successful academic and athletic basketball career as an MSU Spartan, including a two-time Big Ten Champion, a Big Ten Tournament Champion, and a member of the 2010 Final Four Team. He also won the 2011 Tim Bograkos Walk On award and the 2012 Unsung Player award.
His message? Never give up on your dreams. In his talks, Ianni also talks about bullying in the workplace and school, and raises awareness about Autism. He is the author of the forthcoming book, Centered – Autism, Basketball and One Athlete’s Dream, available now for pre-order on Amazon.
The sponsor of JSAHR’s June meeting is Joan Burney from Allaire Community Farm, Wall, a non-profit that supports adults with developmental disabilities, Veterans with PTSD, at-risk teens, and families struggling with cancer.
Register by emailing Christine Higgins at admin@JSAHR.org. Log in details will be sent to registrants. The fee is $10.00 for members; $20.00 for non-members; and free for students and those In-Transition. Send fees prior to meeting to JSAHR, P.O. Box 987, Brick, NJ 08723.
This program is pending 1.0 HRCI (Human Resource Certification Institute) and SHRM PDC recertification credits. JSAHR is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits.
Additional Information about Anthony Ianni can be found on the website: relentlesstour.com. Visit Twitter: @ai44lyd instagram: @aigamechanger44 and #TheGameChanger #Relentless
June 9 Online Meeting of the N.J. Health Care Networking Group
Join N.J. Health Care Networking Group for the Wednesday, June 9 Zoom meeting from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. N.J. Health Care Networking Group is a free organization for anyone in the health care industry, including those who provide ancillary products and services. Nevvon, Better Training, Better Care, a global health care education company, is hosting the June meeting.
To register, email Lisa@PreferredCares.com and you will receive the Zoom code to join the June 9 meeting. For more information about N.J. Health Care Networking Group, contact Lisa Gallicchio, director of community relations for Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, Eatontown, the premier sponsor of N.J. Health Care Networking Group, at lisa@preferredcares.com. or visit www.njhcnet.com for the monthly location and member events. Meetings take place once a month.
Nevvon – Better Training, Better Care is a global healthcare education company with an advanced e-training platform designed to simplify mandatory annual education for caregivers. Everything takes place through a simple, intuitive, and user-centric app that lets caregivers easily educate themselves at their pace and on their schedule. The Nevvon platform simplifies and streamlines regulatory requirements in any state in order to focus on what matters most: running a successful business.
COVID Cannot Stop Summertime at the Shore! Join Jersey Shore Chamber’s Summer Kickoff Event May 28
Let the summer begin! The Jersey Shore Chamber’s Summer Kickoff event, hosted by the Jersey Shore Chamber of Commerce (JSCC), Wall Township, N.J., and sponsored by Puharic and Associates Insurance and Risk Managers, starts Friday, May 28 with a Chamber trolley tour from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. made up of 35 good-will ambassadors who will visit Chamber member restaurant locations, including River Rock Restaurant and Marina Grill in Brick; The Pig and the Parrot Sand Bar, Brielle, and Fratello’s in Sea Girt to cut a celebratory ribbon with patrons and wish the restaurant owners good luck for a prosperous summer season.
From 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., attendees will meet underneath the open tent at Scarborough Fair Restaurant, 1414 Meeting House Road, Sea Girt, N.J. The fee for the 6th Annual Chamber Summer Kickoff, also open to the public, is $35.00 and includes a barbeque, games, prizes, networking, and beverage tickets.
Chamber members Dr. Tony Garrow of Garrow Wellness Center, Sea Girt; Patricia “Pat” Mayer of Diane Turton Realtors in Sea Girt; and Valerie Barba, DDS LLC, Manasquan, have some giveaways. Other sponsors include Kevin O’Shaughnessy of Schooley Mitchell, Gregory Hunt of OceanFirst Bank, John Spottke of C&A Financial Group, and Donna and Dale Szakats of Initial Impact.
Evelyn Mars, the Chamber’s executive director, said, “The Jersey Shore Chamber was the only regional chamber of commerce in New Jersey to maintain a complete schedule of safe in-person events throughout 2020 and into 2021.”
Adam Puharic, President of Puharic and Associates, said, “We are proud to sponsor the Summer Kickoff and to help business people and entrepreneurs have a venue to meet in person, to network, and to find prosperity. The Jersey Shore Chamber has been a true champion and voice for the business person who could not work from home, and has been a real leader in recognizing the business community as a victim of government lockdowns and restrictive mandates. Without the Chamber, more local businesses would have closed their doors.”
For more information, sponsorships, and packages, visit www.jerseyshorechambernj.com or contact Jersey Shore Executive Director Evelyn Mars, at 732-280-8800 or emars@jsccnjcom. Visit www.jsccnj.com for Chamber information.
The Jersey Shore Chamber’s mission is to advance our region’s economy, enhance our members’ success and improve our quality of life. The Chamber’s core values are member-centric, promote commerce, build relationships, engage the community, maintain integrity, and to provide community leadership.
Puharic and Associates, Inc, Insurance and Risk Managers is a full-service independent insurance agency based in Wall Twp NJ. The agency focuses on insurance needs for business owners and homeowners in Monmouth and Ocean counties.
Murawski Promoted to Director of Operations for Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services
Marianne Murawski, Mount Laurel, N.J., has been promoted to Director of Operations for Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services (PHHC), Eatontown, with offices in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.
As Director of Operations, Murawski will manage all federal- and state-related guidelines for Preferred’s offices; work on policies and procedures in existing states, adding new states upon expansion; oversee all CHAP policies; and work closely with Corporate Clinical Director Stephanie Kulak, among other duties.
Before joining Preferred in 2009, Murawski was an account manager for US Maintenance. She joined Preferred as a client services coordinator and was soon promoted client service manager of the Bala Cynwyd office, Pennsylvania. In 2013, she became a regional director for Preferred’s Pennsylvania offices.
Jonathan Herman, COO of Preferred, said, “Marianne is the quintessential employee to handle this position in our company. She is a fountain of information with a deep trove of knowledge and an intimate understanding of Preferred’s philosophy and culture.”
Murawski earned a B.A. in arts from LaSalle University. With a concentration in criminal justice, she attended law school at Widener University, but decided that was not the career path she wanted to pursue. Murawski is a member of the Pennsylvania Home Care Association.
For more information about Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, contact Lisa Gallicchio, director of community relations, at lisa@preferredcares.com or visit PreferredCares.com.
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About Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services: Since 1987, Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services (PHHC), 45 Main Street, Eatontown, N.J., has provided a wide range of medical and non-medical home health care services from pediatric to geriatric care in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. PHHC is accredited by CHAP (Community Health Accreditation Partner), an accrediting organization for the home health care industry. Preferred works collaboratively with physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, and facilities to ensure a smooth transition to one’s home.
PHHC, named a 2021 Great Place to Work®, offers industry-leading pay rates, weekly pay, flexible hours, benefits, and paid time off. PHHC has 16 locations. New Jersey locations include corporate headquarters in Eatontown and branches in Elmwood Park, Galloway, Jersey City, Mt. Laurel, Neptune, North Brunswick, Robbinsville, South Orange, and Toms River. Pennsylvania locations include Allentown, Bala Cynwyd, Bensalem, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh. Delaware location: Claymont. Visit Preferred at PreferredCares.com for more information.
Lakewood Shade Tree Commission Beautifies First Energy Park at 2021 Arbor Day Ceremony
To commemorate Arbor Day, the Lakewood Township Committee and the Lakewood Shade Tree Commission held its annual Arbor Day Planting on the lawn near the parking lot of First Energy Park, home of the Jersey Shore BlueClaws, Friday, April 30. At the ceremony, Lakewood Parks Department officials planted three Watermelon Crape Myrtle Trees.
Arbor Day, first celebrated in 1872 in the United States, encourages individuals and groups to plant trees because of their environmental importance. Shade Tree Commission members hold Arbor Day celebrations the last Friday in April each year and have planted hundreds of trees throughout the town. Lakewood has been awarded “Tree City USA” for the past 37 years for its outstanding urban forestry.
Shade Tree Commission members include Chairman Moshe Raitzik, Vice Chairman Craig Theibault, Tzvi Gordon, Raphael Miller, Harrison Pfeffer, and Secretary Mary Kay Malec.
Lakewood Deputy Mayor Menashe Miller is the Commission’s liaison to the Township Committee. The Township Committee appoints members to the Shade Tree Commission.
For more information, contact either Moshe Raitzik at geshmak1@yahoo.com. or Craig Theibault at 908-278-4165.
May 2021 Training Classes for Certified Home Health Aides Offered by Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services
Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services (PHHC), Eatontown, with offices in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, is offering Certified Home Health Aide Training Classes, May 10 through May 28.
Classes are scheduled to meet via Zoom on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Participants must also attend in-person clinical labs on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. in either Galloway at 323 E. Jimmie Leeds Road, Building 700, Suite 722 or in Neptune at 3529 Route 33.
Students must complete 76 hours of education (60 hours of Zoom and 16 hours in-person), and pass the final exam to become certified as a home health aide.
Register at 800-603-2273 or PreferredCares.com. For more information about Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, career opportunities or training programs, contact Lisa Gallicchio, director of community relations, at lisa@preferredcares.com or visit PreferredCares.com
About Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services: Since 1987, Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services (PHHC), 45 Main Street, Eatontown, N.J., has provided a wide range of medical and non-medical home health care services from pediatric to geriatric care in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. PHHC is accredited by CHAP (Community Health Accreditation Partner), an accrediting organization for the home health care industry. Preferred works collaboratively with physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, and facilities to ensure a smooth transition to one’s home.
PHHC, named a 2021 Great Place to Work®, offers industry-leading pay rates, weekly pay, flexible hours, benefits, and paid time off. PHHC has 16 locations. New Jersey locations include corporate headquarters in Eatontown and branches in Elmwood Park, Galloway, Jersey City, Mt. Laurel, Neptune, North Brunswick, Robbinsville, South Orange, and Toms River. Pennsylvania locations include Allentown, Bala Cynwyd, Bensalem, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh. Delaware location: Claymont. Visit Preferred at PreferredCares.com for more information.