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Grateful Patient Program
Almost two years ago, CentraState Healthcare Foundation launched its Grateful Patient Program as a way of allowing patients and their families to honor a special staff member by making a donation to the department in which they received their care. Since that time, more than $130,000 has been donated to purchase new equipment and technology that will benefit patients today and in the future.
“The Grateful Patient Program creates an opportunity for patients and their families who wish to do more than say ‘thank you’ to nurses or physicians who played a critical role in their care,” says James Mater, DO deputy chief of staff at CentraState. “It also allows patients to make a tangible difference for their community hospital.”
“The Grateful Patient Program creates an opportunity for patients and their families who wish to do more than say ‘thank you’ to nurses or physicians who played a critical role in their care,” says James Mater, DO deputy chief of staff at CentraState. “It also allows patients to make a tangible difference for their community hospital.”
The Grateful Patient Program Brochure
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We have developed the Grateful Patient Program to provide patients or families of patients the opportunity to say "thanks".
Roger Knox
Though Roger Knox lived in the area for decades, the chairman of Commonwealth Title-Monmouth (located in Freehold) had always traveled to New York for his healthcare needs. However, when he was faced with heart problems in July 2007, Roger decided it was time to give CentraState a try. According to Roger, it was one of the best decisions he ever made.
“The first time I stepped into CentraState, I was immediately impressed because everyone there—from the people in Admitting to the nurses and the doctors—was unbelievably professional and pleasant,” Roger says. “I’ve returned to CentraState many times within the past few years, and I’ve always been overwhelmed with the hospital’s progress and the teamwork of its staff.”
Roger, like many of the patients who have been treated at CentraState in recent years, wanted to do something to give back to the hospital. Rather than buying lunch for the department or sending flowers, Roger opted to make a long-term difference by participating in the Grateful Patient Program.
“CentraState is a wonderful community hospital and something we should be glad to support,” Roger says. “I’m glad I was able to give back to the hospital that gave so much to me.”
“The first time I stepped into CentraState, I was immediately impressed because everyone there—from the people in Admitting to the nurses and the doctors—was unbelievably professional and pleasant,” Roger says. “I’ve returned to CentraState many times within the past few years, and I’ve always been overwhelmed with the hospital’s progress and the teamwork of its staff.”
Roger, like many of the patients who have been treated at CentraState in recent years, wanted to do something to give back to the hospital. Rather than buying lunch for the department or sending flowers, Roger opted to make a long-term difference by participating in the Grateful Patient Program.
“CentraState is a wonderful community hospital and something we should be glad to support,” Roger says. “I’m glad I was able to give back to the hospital that gave so much to me.”
Paul Barrett
It can be said with complete certainty that “no one plans to be sick.” This definitely applied to Manalapan residents Mr. & Mrs. Paul Barrett when she awoke in severe pain and in need of medical attention for an unexpected ailment. Upon arriving at CentraState Medical Center’s emergency room the Barrett’s quickly learned surgery was required.
“The timing could not have been worse,” Mr. Barrett recalled. “I was between jobs and without medical insurance at a tumultuous time in our lives.” Naturally Mrs. Barrett’s health and recovery was paramount but the unavoidable questions of how the costs would be covered were lingering in the back of his mind as well. This was when their appreciation of the caring professionals at CentraState took on new meaning and their feelings for the hospital “next door” will never be the same.
“This was a challenging time for us and we are indebted to CentraState for both the quality of care that was provided and understanding in working out a payment plan for the services,” added Mr. Barrett. “To experience firsthand the hospital’s commitment to its patients and its community, left an indelible mark on us.”
Several years later, Mr. Barrett was invited to join the Board of Connecticut-based William T. Morris Foundation. He immediately contacted the CentraState Healthcare Foundation to ask how the W T. Morris Foundation might contribute to the hospital’s work. Mr. Barrett states, “After our experience and because I am familiar with the William T. Morris Foundation’s interest in supporting quality health care programs, it seemed natural that I would offer to help in some way.”
Mr. Barrett’s thoughtfulness paid off as fellow Directors of the William T. Morris Foundation agreed to make a multi-year grant to CentraState for the first time. The grant is for an emergency medical care safety net program to help individuals and families who, for whatever reason, find themselves in need of medical care at financially distressed times in their lives. Other Board members of the Morris Foundation liked the concept so much, they are using it to help their local hospitals as well.
CentraState Medical Center is a nonprofit community hospital which depends on charitable contributions to help fulfill its mission of enhancing the health and well being of our communities through the compassionate delivery of quality healthcare.
“The timing could not have been worse,” Mr. Barrett recalled. “I was between jobs and without medical insurance at a tumultuous time in our lives.” Naturally Mrs. Barrett’s health and recovery was paramount but the unavoidable questions of how the costs would be covered were lingering in the back of his mind as well. This was when their appreciation of the caring professionals at CentraState took on new meaning and their feelings for the hospital “next door” will never be the same.
“This was a challenging time for us and we are indebted to CentraState for both the quality of care that was provided and understanding in working out a payment plan for the services,” added Mr. Barrett. “To experience firsthand the hospital’s commitment to its patients and its community, left an indelible mark on us.”
Several years later, Mr. Barrett was invited to join the Board of Connecticut-based William T. Morris Foundation. He immediately contacted the CentraState Healthcare Foundation to ask how the W T. Morris Foundation might contribute to the hospital’s work. Mr. Barrett states, “After our experience and because I am familiar with the William T. Morris Foundation’s interest in supporting quality health care programs, it seemed natural that I would offer to help in some way.”
Mr. Barrett’s thoughtfulness paid off as fellow Directors of the William T. Morris Foundation agreed to make a multi-year grant to CentraState for the first time. The grant is for an emergency medical care safety net program to help individuals and families who, for whatever reason, find themselves in need of medical care at financially distressed times in their lives. Other Board members of the Morris Foundation liked the concept so much, they are using it to help their local hospitals as well.
CentraState Medical Center is a nonprofit community hospital which depends on charitable contributions to help fulfill its mission of enhancing the health and well being of our communities through the compassionate delivery of quality healthcare.