CentraState launches new heart program for women January 23, 2013
CentraState Medical Center will inaugurate the Women’s Heart Program at CentraState on February 18, 2013 with an open house.
Doctors from China train at CentraState May 24, 2012
Seven physicians from China traveled to New Jersey recently to learn about the latest imaging and interventional techniques to diagnose breast cancer as early as possible.
CentraState Seeks 2012 Ball Queen May 10, 2012
Calling all young women aged 16 to 23 with a royal touch in volunteerism! CentraState Healthcare Foundation is kicking off its new search for the 2012 Ball Queen who will be crowned at the 51st Annual Celebration Ball on November 3.
$60,000 awarded to CentraState Healthcare System by OceanFirst Foundation April 09, 2012
Freehold, NJ – CentraState Healthcare System has been awarded $60,000 for the Comprehensive Cancer Center by OceanFirst Foundation of Toms River. The grant will provide support to CentraState’s strategic objective of creating a regional, destination cancer center which will consist of the following components:
CentraState foundation awards scholarships April 05, 2012
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The CentraState Healthcare Foundation recently awarded scholarships to three young women who were contestants in CentraState's 50th Anniversary Celebration Ball Queen Contest. In addition, the CentraState Healthcare Foundation awarded scholarships to young people who aspire to work in the health care field and to employees who are continuing their education.
CentraState brings back tradition of Ball Queen April 04, 2012
The CentraState Healthcare Foundation is reviving a tradition from days gone by and bringing back a Ball Queen Contest this year in honor of the 50th anniversary of its Charity Ball. The queen contestants are asked to raise money for CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. For every dollar each contestant raises, a vote is cast. The contestant who receives the most votes at the end of the contest will be crowned Ball Queen.
New timeline tells history of hospital April 03, 2012
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — CentraState officials unveiled a timeline exhibit at the hospital tracing the founding and growth of CentraState Healthcare System over the last five decades at a ceremony on May 4. They were joined by current and former hospital Trustees, employees and physicians, public officials, civic leaders, community volunteers and other guests. The 84-foot long exhibit is located in the walkway that connects CentraState Medical Center to the Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus.
Adventure to Health Diabetes Prevention Program April 02, 2012
Novo Nordisk is helping to build a future for the Adventure to Health Diabetes Prevention Program. Grant funds were received from Novo Nordisk and will will be used to expand the program nationwide and translate all material into Spanish.
Wemrock Brook School Donates Books to Children at CentraState April 01, 2012
After hosting a book sale during their lunch hour, the Student Council of Wemrock Brook School donated remaining books to the children in the Pediatrics Department at CentraState.
NJ Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative March 31, 2012
Grant funds will be used to support CentraState Medical Center's goal to become the first Baby-friendly hospital in New Jersey. Specifically, the funds will assist in the completion of the remaining three phases of the rigorous four phase process which need to be completed before CentraState can be designated a Baby-friendly hospital.
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$60,000 awarded to CentraState Healthcare System by OceanFirst Foundation 

April 09, 2012 

Funding to support the Comprehensive Cancer Center:
Linking cancer Care with Survivor Care
Freehold, NJ – CentraState Healthcare System has been awarded $60,000 for the Comprehensive Cancer Center by OceanFirst Foundation of Toms River. The grant will provide support to CentraState’s strategic objective of creating a regional, destination cancer center which will consist of the following components:
- Breast Cancer Center
- Cancer Navigator Program
- Cancer Survivorship Training
- Colorectal Cancer Center
- Genetic Counseling
- Lung Cancer Center
- Melanoma & Skin Cancer Center
- Palliative Care Program
- Prostate Cancer Center
- Proton Therapy
- Radiation Therapy Center Expansion

Over the years OceanFirst Foundation has support CentraState Healthcare System with over $325,000 in grants towards the expansions of the Radiation Therapy Center and Emergency Department and Rehabilitation Center. “We are exceptionally grateful to OceanFirst for their generosity and support for this and other important projects over the past several years. Their strong commitment to the vision behind the new Comprehensive Cancer Center will surely encourage other potential donors to become part of this exciting project,” said Roman N. Lucky, CFRE, vice president of development, CentraState Healthcare Foundation.

Since its founding in 1902, OceanFirst Bank has built a solid reputation and legacy as a good neighbor and responsible corporate citizen. The Bank’s strong commitment to helping families, organizations, schools and communities throughout central New Jersey meet their financial needs has spanned several generations reaching new heights in 1996 with the creation of OceanFirst Foundation. The foundation provides grants to organizations that meet community needs within the OceanFirst market area. In 2011, OceanFirst Foundation contributed approximately $1 million to community initiatives and since its inception has contributed more than $22 million to over 600 local charities in Ocean, Monmouth and Middlesex counties.

CentraState Healthcare System is a nonprofit community health organization consisting of an acute-care hospital, three senior living centers, a health education and activities center, a family medicine residency program, and a charitable foundation. It is a member of the Robert Wood Johnson Health Network and a clinical research affiliate of The Cancer Institute of New Jersey, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.