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Jersey Shore University Medical Center
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Hackensack Meridian Health, Inc.
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Jersey Shore University Medical Center is a nonprofit academic medical center located in Neptune City, New Jersey, operating as a core facility within the Hackensack Meridian Health network. It is the region's premier academic medical center and the only ACS-verified Level I Adult and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center in New Jersey, serving as the critical hub for trauma care across Monmouth and Ocean counties. The medical center operates a 24-hour emergency department and a 60-specialty clinical portfolio delivered by more than 1,200 affiliated physicians, including more than 200 pediatric specialists across 30 subspecialties at the K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital (ranked #1 in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report).

The facility's core service lines include the Dr. Robert H. and Mary Ellen Harris HOPE Tower Cancer Center, cardiovascular care (with more than 20,000 cumulative heart surgeries and procedures), the Neuroscience Institute, robotic surgery (including urogynecology procedures such as sacrocolpopexy), women's health and maternity, and graduate medical education programs. Underlying technology infrastructure consists of robotic surgical systems for minimally invasive procedures, advanced diagnostic imaging, the MyChart electronic health record patient portal, the HMH Wayfinding digital navigation application, and HMH 24/7 virtual care.

The revenue model is driven by patient care services billed through insurance reimbursements, Medicare/Medicaid, and self-pay arrangements, supplemented by clinical trial funding (including 350+ trials via HMH partnerships with the National Institutes of Health) and tax-deductible donations channeled through the Jersey Shore University Medical Center Foundation (501(c)(3), Tax ID 22-3474145). Customer acquisition occurs through a multi-channel direct-to-consumer model: in-person visits, the Find a Doctor online directory, MyChart portal, phone support (1-844-HMH-WELL), community events, and physician referrals within the HMH network. Patient mix spans emergency/trauma, pediatric, oncology, cardiovascular, neuroscience, women's health, and general community segments, with no concentration in any single B2B customer.

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Jersey Shore University Medical Center is a nonprofit academic medical center in Neptune, NJ, serving Monmouth and Ocean counties as the only Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center in the state, with 1,200+ physicians across 60 specialties and the #1-ranked K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital in New Jersey.

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acute care hospital, trauma center services, academic medical center, specialty physician care, pediatric hospital services
Industry5 codes
1Academic Medical Centers (AMCs) & Teaching Hospitals
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2Hospital-Integrated Cancer Centers (Acute Oncology Programs)
CodeHLAFAAAMPrimaryNo
3Oncology & Cancer Specialty Hospitals
CodeHLAFAHACPrimaryNo
4Ambulatory Oncology Centers (Outpatient Chemo/Radiation)
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5Ambulatory Cardiology Diagnostic & Procedure Centers (Non-hospital-based)
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  • General Medical and Surgical Hospitals6221
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  • Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec8062
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Academic Medical Center / Hospital Services
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1Patient Care Services
TypeSubscription Recurring
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Acute care hospital services including emergency care, trauma services, surgical procedures, inpatient and outpatient care, diagnostic services, and specialty care across 60 medical specialties. Revenue generated through insurance reimbursements, Medicare/Medicaid, and patient payments.

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2Clinical Research and Trials
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Revenue from conducting clinical trials in partnership with the National Institutes of Health and other research organizations, providing patients access to potentially life-saving therapies while generating research funding.

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3Donations and Foundation Support
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization (Tax ID 22-3474145), the medical center receives tax-deductible donations through the Jersey Shore University Medical Center Foundation.

hackensackmeridianhealth.org
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1Standard hospital services - Insurance-based billing
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
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Patients pay according to their insurance plan terms including copays, deductibles, and coinsurance. Medicare and Medicaid accepted. Self-pay patients are billed at standard rates with payment plan options available.

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1K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital
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Pediatric hospital ranked #1 in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report, providing care through more than 200 pediatric specialists across 30 subspecialties.

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Jersey Shore University Medical Center is an academic, non-profit hospital providing inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care across more than 60 specialties, including a Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, pediatric hospital services, cardiac care, oncology, and women's health. It operates as a teaching hospital with residency and fellowship programs and is a clinical research site, delivering services directly to patients across central New Jersey as part of the Hackensack Meridian Health network.

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  • Ranked #5 hospital in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report for 2025-2026
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Product overview1 text field

Jersey Shore University Medical Center is a comprehensive academic medical center offering a broad portfolio of healthcare services across 60+ specialty areas. Key service lines include the Cancer Center (HOPE Tower), Cardiovascular Care, K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital (ranked #1 in NJ), The Neuroscience Institute, Adult and Pediatric Level I Trauma Centers, Robotic Surgery, Women's and Maternity Care, Emergency Care, and Medical Education programs. The medical center also offers a digital navigation app (HMH Wayfinding) for patient and visitor assistance. The facility serves as the region's premier academic medical center and trauma care hub for Monmouth and Ocean counties, with over 1,200 physicians on staff.

Product and service9 records
1Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center
CategoryEmergency & Trauma Care
2K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital
CategoryPediatric Hospital Services
3Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital Pediatric Services
CategoryPediatric Specialty Care
4Cardiac Care Program
CategoryCardiology
5Cancer Care Program
CategoryOncology
6Women's Health & Maternity Services
CategoryWomen's Health
7Robotic Surgery Program
CategorySurgical Services
8Graduate Medical Education (Residency & Fellowship Programs)
CategoryMedical Education
9Clinical Research Program
CategoryClinical Research
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Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

RWJBarnabas Health flagship academic medical center in New Brunswick, NJ. Direct peer as a New Jersey tertiary/quaternary hospital and Level I trauma center competing for the same high-acuity cases.

TypeRegional player
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NYC-based academic medical center with national rankings and broad specialty depth. Comparable as a quaternary referral destination for complex cases originating in central NJ.

TypeRegional player
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Philadelphia-based AMC system. Comparable academic medical center with extensive clinical research and specialty depth; competes with JSUMC for tertiary referrals from southern and central New Jersey.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Pediatric academic medical center in Philadelphia. Directly comparable as a children's hospital competing with K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital for complex pediatric referrals from across New Jersey.

TypeDirect peer
Description

RWJBarnabas Health academic medical center in Newark. Comparable as a New Jersey nonprofit tertiary care hospital with teaching programs and major cardiac/oncology service lines.

TypeRegional player
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NYC-based nonprofit academic health system. Comparable in scope of specialties, research activity, and pediatric/adult quaternary services for the broader tri-state referral market.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Flagship academic medical center of the same Hackensack Meridian Health network as JSUMC. Directly comparable as a New Jersey nonprofit AMC offering quaternary care, clinical trials, and graduate medical education.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Atlantic Health System flagship and New Jersey-based nonprofit academic medical center. Comparable in scale, breadth of specialties, and regional tertiary referral role in northern NJ.

TypeBroad incumbent
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Largest nonprofit health system in New York with multiple academic and community hospitals. Comparable at the system level as a large nonprofit AMCs/regional network competitor for specialty referrals.

TypeDirect peer
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RWJBarnabas Health tertiary hospital in Livingston, NJ. Direct peer for cancer, cardiac, and women's health services in the northern New Jersey market.

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Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Academic Medical Center / Hospital Servicesjerseyshoreuniversitymedicalcenter.com

Jersey Shore University Medical Center is a nonprofit academic medical center in Neptune, NJ, serving Monmouth and Ocean counties as the only Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center in the state, with 1,200+ physicians across 60 specialties and the #1-ranked K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital in New Jersey.

What Jersey Shore University Medical Center does

Jersey Shore University Medical Center is a nonprofit academic medical center located in Neptune City, New Jersey, operating as a core facility within the Hackensack Meridian Health network. It is the region's premier academic medical center and the only ACS-verified Level I Adult and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center in New Jersey, serving as the critical hub for trauma care across Monmouth and Ocean counties. The medical center operates a 24-hour emergency department and a 60-specialty clinical portfolio delivered by more than 1,200 affiliated physicians, including more than 200 pediatric specialists across 30 subspecialties at the K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital (ranked #1 in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report).

The facility's core service lines include the Dr. Robert H. and Mary Ellen Harris HOPE Tower Cancer Center, cardiovascular care (with more than 20,000 cumulative heart surgeries and procedures), the Neuroscience Institute, robotic surgery (including urogynecology procedures such as sacrocolpopexy), women's health and maternity, and graduate medical education programs. Underlying technology infrastructure consists of robotic surgical systems for minimally invasive procedures, advanced diagnostic imaging, the MyChart electronic health record patient portal, the HMH Wayfinding digital navigation application, and HMH 24/7 virtual care.

The revenue model is driven by patient care services billed through insurance reimbursements, Medicare/Medicaid, and self-pay arrangements, supplemented by clinical trial funding (including 350+ trials via HMH partnerships with the National Institutes of Health) and tax-deductible donations channeled through the Jersey Shore University Medical Center Foundation (501(c)(3), Tax ID 22-3474145). Customer acquisition occurs through a multi-channel direct-to-consumer model: in-person visits, the Find a Doctor online directory, MyChart portal, phone support (1-844-HMH-WELL), community events, and physician referrals within the HMH network. Patient mix spans emergency/trauma, pediatric, oncology, cardiovascular, neuroscience, women's health, and general community segments, with no concentration in any single B2B customer.

Jersey Shore University Medical Center firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Legal name
Hackensack Meridian Health, Inc.
Website
https://jerseyshoreuniversitymedicalcenter.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1904
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1,001–5,000 employees
Short description
Jersey Shore University Medical Center is a nonprofit academic medical center in Neptune, NJ, serving Monmouth and Ocean counties as the only Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center in the state, with 1,200+ physicians across 60 specialties and the #1-ranked K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital in New Jersey.
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Jersey Shore University Medical Center industry classification

Industry
Product category
Academic Medical Center / Hospital Services
NAICS
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221)
SIC
Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062)
akta.pro primary industry
Academic Medical Centers (AMCs) & Teaching Hospitals (HLAFAAAA)
akta.pro secondary industries
Hospital-Integrated Cancer Centers (Acute Oncology Programs) (HLAFAAAM), Oncology & Cancer Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAC), Ambulatory Oncology Centers (Outpatient Chemo/Radiation) (HLAFABAI), Ambulatory Cardiology Diagnostic & Procedure Centers (Non-hospital-based) (HLAFABAK)

Keywords

  • Acute care hospital
  • Trauma center services
  • Academic medical center
  • Specialty physician care
  • Pediatric hospital services

Where Jersey Shore University Medical Center is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Neptune
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Jersey Shore University Medical Center business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

  1. Patient Care Services: Acute care hospital services including emergency care, trauma services, surgical procedures, inpatient and outpatient care, diagnostic services, and specialty care across 60 medical specialties. Revenue generated through insurance reimbursements, Medicare/Medicaid, and patient payments.
  2. Clinical Research and Trials: Revenue from conducting clinical trials in partnership with the National Institutes of Health and other research organizations, providing patients access to potentially life-saving therapies while generating research funding.
  3. Donations and Foundation Support: As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization (Tax ID 22-3474145), the medical center receives tax-deductible donations through the Jersey Shore University Medical Center Foundation.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
SubscriptionPay-as-you-goStandard hospital services - Insurance-based billing

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Jersey Shore University Medical Center product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Jersey Shore University Medical Center is an academic, non-profit hospital providing inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care across more than 60 specialties, including a Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, pediatric hospital services, cardiac care, oncology, and women's health. It operates as a teaching hospital with residency and fellowship programs and is a clinical research site, delivering services directly to patients across central New Jersey as part of the Hackensack Meridian Health network.

Product overview

Jersey Shore University Medical Center is a comprehensive academic medical center offering a broad portfolio of healthcare services across 60+ specialty areas. Key service lines include the Cancer Center (HOPE Tower), Cardiovascular Care, K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital (ranked #1 in NJ), The Neuroscience Institute, Adult and Pediatric Level I Trauma Centers, Robotic Surgery, Women's and Maternity Care, Emergency Care, and Medical Education programs. The medical center also offers a digital navigation app (HMH Wayfinding) for patient and visitor assistance. The facility serves as the region's premier academic medical center and trauma care hub for Monmouth and Ocean counties, with over 1,200 physicians on staff.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital: Pediatric hospital ranked #1 in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report, providing care through more than 200 pediatric specialists across 30 subspecialties.
  • Dr. Robert H. and Mary Ellen Harris HOPE Tower

Products and services

  • Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center
  • K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital
  • Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital Pediatric Services
  • Cardiac Care Program
  • Cancer Care Program
  • Women's Health & Maternity Services
  • Robotic Surgery Program
  • Graduate Medical Education (Residency & Fellowship Programs)
  • Clinical Research Program

Quantifiable outcome

  • Ranked #5 hospital in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report for 2025-2026
  • +6 more outcomes

Companies that use Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Customer profile

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Jersey Shore University Medical Center technology and API

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Jersey Shore University Medical Center partnerships and signals

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Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Jersey Shore University Medical Center competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital: RWJBarnabas Health flagship academic medical center in New Brunswick, NJ. Direct peer as a New Jersey tertiary/quaternary hospital and Level I trauma center competing for the same high-acuity cases.
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP): Pediatric academic medical center in Philadelphia. Directly comparable as a children's hospital competing with K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital for complex pediatric referrals from across New Jersey.
  • Newark Beth Israel Medical Center: RWJBarnabas Health academic medical center in Newark. Comparable as a New Jersey nonprofit tertiary care hospital with teaching programs and major cardiac/oncology service lines.
  • Hackensack University Medical Center: Flagship academic medical center of the same Hackensack Meridian Health network as JSUMC. Directly comparable as a New Jersey nonprofit AMC offering quaternary care, clinical trials, and graduate medical education.
  • Morristown Medical Center (Atlantic Health): Atlantic Health System flagship and New Jersey-based nonprofit academic medical center. Comparable in scale, breadth of specialties, and regional tertiary referral role in northern NJ.
  • Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center: RWJBarnabas Health tertiary hospital in Livingston, NJ. Direct peer for cancer, cardiac, and women's health services in the northern New Jersey market.

Regional players

  • NYU Langone Health: NYC-based academic medical center with national rankings and broad specialty depth. Comparable as a quaternary referral destination for complex cases originating in central NJ.
  • Penn Medicine (University of Pennsylvania Health System): Philadelphia-based AMC system. Comparable academic medical center with extensive clinical research and specialty depth; competes with JSUMC for tertiary referrals from southern and central New Jersey.
  • Mount Sinai Health System: NYC-based nonprofit academic health system. Comparable in scope of specialties, research activity, and pediatric/adult quaternary services for the broader tri-state referral market.

Broad incumbents

  • Northwell Health: Largest nonprofit health system in New York with multiple academic and community hospitals. Comparable at the system level as a large nonprofit AMCs/regional network competitor for specialty referrals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Jersey Shore University Medical Center financial estimates

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Jersey Shore University Medical Center leadership team

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Profiles2 records

Jersey Shore University Medical Center funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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Jersey Shore University Medical Center M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Jersey Shore University Medical Center

What does Jersey Shore University Medical Center do?

Jersey Shore University Medical Center is an academic, non-profit hospital providing inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care across more than 60 specialties, including a Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, pediatric hospital services, cardiac care, oncology, and women's health. It operates as a teaching hospital with residency and fellowship programs and is a clinical research site, delivering services directly to patients across central New Jersey as part of the Hackensack Meridian Health network.

Is Jersey Shore University Medical Center a public or private company?

Jersey Shore University Medical Center is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.

When was Jersey Shore University Medical Center founded?

Jersey Shore University Medical Center was founded in 1904. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.

Where is Jersey Shore University Medical Center based?

Jersey Shore University Medical Center is headquartered in Neptune, United States, in the North America region.

How does Jersey Shore University Medical Center make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Patient Care Services are the primary driver. The others are clinical Research and Trials and donations and Foundation Support.

Who are Jersey Shore University Medical Center's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Hackensack University Medical Center, Morristown Medical Center (Atlantic Health) and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. Regional players are NYU Langone Health, Penn Medicine (University of Pennsylvania Health System) and Mount Sinai Health System. Northwell Health is listed as a broad incumbent.

Does Jersey Shore University Medical Center have an API?

No public API is recorded for Jersey Shore University Medical Center.

What industry is Jersey Shore University Medical Center in?

Jersey Shore University Medical Center's product category is Academic Medical Center / Hospital Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAFAAAA, Academic Medical Centers (AMCs) & Teaching Hospitals, with a secondary code of HLAFAAAM, Hospital-Integrated Cancer Centers (Acute Oncology Programs). Its NAICS code is 6221 and its SIC code is 8062.

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NJBIZHackensack Meridian Jersey Shore hospital gets record $125M giftAn anonymous donor gave Hackensack Meridian Health a record $125 million gift to Jersey Shore University Medical Center, the largest philanthropic commitment in the system's history. The funds will support expansion projects, including a new critical care tower and 24 operating rooms, and honor former CEO John Lloyd.VICEDrinking a Ton of Hard Seltzer Can Land You in the Hospital With This Newly Identified DisorderResearchers at Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center identified Mehandru/Vachharajani Syndrome, a new kidney disorder linked to excessive hard seltzer consumption. Three patients drinking two or more six-packs daily suffered severe hyponatremia (blood sodium 96–112 mEq/L) and seizures. The condition mirrors beer potomania, with the CDC recommending no more than two drinks per day.njMan made bomb threat that caused lockdowns at N.J. hospital and closed a nearby school, cops sayPolice arrested a 37-year-old man for making a false bomb threat that triggered lockdowns at Jersey Shore University Medical Center and the closure of Neptune High School in New Jersey. The suspect, who claimed the threat was not credible, remains in custody pending a detention hearing after both facilities were cleared of explosives.News 12Neptune Man Charged After Vague Bomb Threat Triggers Hospital Shelter In Place And School EvacuationDarius Merritt was arrested following a vague bomb threat that caused the evacuation of Neptune High School and a shelter-in-place order at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. Multi-agency responders conducted sweeps of both locations, finding no suspicious devices, before locating and detaining the suspect approximately 40 minutes after the initial call. Investigators determined the threat was specifically directed at the hospital and was not credible.Asbury Park Press'Preemie' gets to meet Jersey Shore nurse who helped keep her aliveMadison Kennedy met Janine Buggle, the NICU nurse who helped save her life, at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital in Neptune to fulfill her 21st birthday wish. The reunion highlights the medical care Kennedy received when she was born prematurely at 22 weeks in 2004 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. This event serves as a personal milestone connecting a patient with the healthcare professional who provided critical neonatal intensive care.PatchNurses' Strike Averted At Jersey Shore University Medical CenterA threatened strike by more than 1,700 unionized nurses at Jersey Shore University Medical Center was averted after the hospital administration and the Health Professionals and Allied Employees (HPAE) union reached a new contract. The agreement includes safe staffing ratios, pay raises, and enhanced workplace safety measures to reduce violence against staff. This resolution prevents the strike that was scheduled to begin on Friday morning following a near-unanimous vote to authorize action.PatchNurses At Jersey Shore University Medical Center Vote To Go On StrikeNurses at Jersey Shore University Medical Center voted nearly unanimously to authorize a strike due to disputes over nurse-to-patient staffing ratios and workplace safety. Although the strike was initially approved, it was subsequently averted after a new contract was reached on September 18.PR NewswireGT Medical Technologies Reaches Clinical Milestone of 2,000th Patients Treated with GammaTile®GT Medical Technologies announced that 2,000 brain tumor patients have been treated with GammaTile, an FDA-cleared bioresorbable implant that delivers targeted radiation immediately after tumor removal. The 2,000th patient was treated at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in New Jersey, a GammaTile Center of Excellence, and the product has been adopted by more than 200 cancer centers, hospitals, and institutions across the United States since its full market launch in March 2020. The milestone reflects growing clinical acceptance of the device for operable brain tumors, where recurrence occurs in approximately 50 percent of cases.Fox NewsCancer deaths hit 'alarming' surge due to common health condition, experts sayObesity-related cancer deaths in the U.S. more than tripled from 3.73 million to 13.52 million between 1999 and 2020, according to a study presented at the ENDO 2025 meeting by researchers from Jersey Shore University Medical Center and Hackensack Meridian Health. The analysis of CDC mortality data highlights that older adults, females, and racial minorities face higher risks, with the Midwest showing the highest death rates. Experts emphasize the need for targeted public health strategies, including early screening and improved access to care, to address this growing crisis.YahooReport: Few NJ hospitals follow federal rules to reveal prices, and they're getting worseFewer than one in 10 New Jersey hospitals comply with federal price transparency rules, a drop from February, according to PatientRightsAdvocate.org. The group found only three of 32 hospitals fully compliant, citing noncompliance at Community Medical Center, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, and Ocean University Medical Center. The report urges policymakers to expand requirements beyond hospitals.