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NJHealth Team CEO named one of state's top business leaders
We are so very proud of our founder, CEO, administrator, leader and friend, Suzanne Bogan Martinelli. The NJHealth Team knows first-hand about her exceptional leadership, generosity and kindness, now everyone does as she has been honored in this month's issue of NJbiz magazine featuring the state's Top CEOs and CFOs. As Founder and CEO of NJ Health Hospice and Palliative Care , Martinelli is a trailblazer in the health and beauty industries with a knack for turning bold idea

njHealth Team
7 days ago2 min read


Volunteers Make Us Special
Julie Buckner has a soft spot for caring for all living things. The Salem County woman spends her days working at an animal hospital and finds volunteering very close to her heart. She became acquainted with hospice when her grandmother was in a healthcare facility receiving hospice care. "During that time, I passed many other patients who looked like they needed someone to talk to," she recalls. "Seeing that broke my heart, and I knew I wanted to be that person for others."

njHealth Team
Jan 91 min read


Resolve to make a Difference Join our Volunteer Team
Hospice Volunteers are indeed very special people. Recently we completed training for these wonderful new hospice volunteers. Samantha Hunter of Haddon Township, Wanda Livingston of Vineland, Arlene Katsoris of Millville, Joan Rider of Minotola, Volunteer Coordinator Laura Genna, and Karly Smaniotto of Vineland. We know our patients will love visiting with these wonderful ladies. Interested in learning more about how you can help? Call us today at 856-696-5340, or email...

njHealth Team
Jan 71 min read


A Passion for Hospice Nursing
Janice McMahon wanted to be a hospice nurse. She recalls the days when she found a passion for caring for the elderly while working full-time in a long-term care facility and attending classes to earn her RN degree. Starting her nursing career as a young LPN working what was then Millville Hospital, she then found a career that would not only shape her profession but also bring her personal contentment. Although at that time she was not a hospice care provider, many of he

njHealth Team
Dec 29, 20252 min read


Disconnect to Re-Connect
Reconnect with Nature : spend time outdoors to rejuvenate your mind and body, fostering a deeper connection with your surroundings. Many of us are guilty of spending too much time on our phone or computer. Although technology has given us to ability to stay connected to friends and family from around the world, it also often separates us for those who are across the table from us. As hospice

njHealth Team
Dec 22, 20251 min read


Celebrating the season with Ugly Sweater Day
Two lovely ladies with ugly sweaters... well not so ugly! Jenna Feldstein, program coordinator and Karen Melita, music therapist at NJ Health Hospice sports their "finest" ugly sweaters to celebrate National Ugly Sweater Day. Yep, there's a national day to wear ugly sweaters and it's the third Friday in December. Another holiday tradition to enjoy, celebrate and get a few laughs as well. Join us in celebrating this fun-focused day and dig into your closet, make your own,

njHealth Team
Dec 19, 20251 min read


The Magic of Music Therapy
Making Music Magic Music is magical. It has a way of making us feel better. Those favorite songs will bring a smile to our faces as we sing along or tap our toes. For hospice patients, music therapy is pure gold, especially if the patient is like 93-year-old Carole Ford of Mays Landing. A former church organist, making music brightens her mood. "She has a musical ear," said Karen Melita, music therapist for NJHealth Hospice, to that Carole responds with a huge smile and a hit

njHealth Team
Dec 16, 20252 min read


Therapist has a Magic Touch and a Heartful of Caring
Danielle Pace has a magic touch. Yes, she does, just ask anyone who has had a massage from this licensed massage therapist. The Vineland resident has 15 years' experience in massage therapy of which she has spent the past seven of those years dedicated specifically to hospice care. She finds the work special because it gives her the opportunity to bring comfort, ease, and meaningful connection to patients and their families during such an important and vulnerable time in the

njHealth Team
Dec 10, 20252 min read


A Woman Wearing Many Hats, Helping Others in Many Ways
If you need help with your computer, want to order supplies, or simply a friendly conversation, the staff at NJ Health Hospice and Palliative Care go to Giselle Moreno. The NJHealth Program Coordinator wears many hats, including scheduling our Certified Home Health Aides, ordering equipment and supplies for patients, and Information Technology assistance. She also helps with spiritual care support. “Anything that is needed I will try to help,” she says with her signature war

njHealth Team
Dec 1, 20252 min read


A Lifetime of Caring, A Calling to Hospice
Ottilie Parsons always wanted to be a nurse. It was the perfect professional fit for her demeanor, kindness and intelligence. For 20 years she was happy caring for the patients in the Operating Rooms at Hahnemann, Christiana and AtlantiCare. Tending to both their physical needs and emotional concerns, she made a difference with every hand she held and every interaction, one patient at a time. It was good. She was content and professionally fulfilled. Yet soon she would make

njHealth Team
Nov 19, 20253 min read


NJHealth Nurses Served in US Army
We thank Pat Snyder-Vavra and Elizabeth Parkinson for their service to our country in the United States Army. Their dedication to serve others continues in their work caring for our hospice patients. They make us proud. It is an honor have these two wonderful nurses on the NJHealth Hospice and Palliative Care Team. #wehonorveterans #usarmyveterans #wac #hospicenurses

njHealth Team
Nov 14, 20251 min read


CHHA: Caring Hands, Warm Hearts, Compassionate Support
We take this occasion of National Home Health Aide Week to thank our amazing team of Certified Home Health Aides for their dedication to our patients. They give of themselves from their heart every day. The NJHealth Team has been recognized by the communities we serve as a premiere hospice and palliative care company and best place to work, consistently winning gold in Best of the Press. Our mission is to surround ourselves with likeminded team members who share a common b

njHealth Team
Nov 12, 20251 min read


We love and honor the Red, White and Blue
Sara and Alicia Offenbacker proudly display a handmade crochet blanket for a 103-year-old WWII veteran. We honor our veterans everyday as they have done so much for our country. Sara is NJ Health Hospice and Palliative Care program coordinator and Alicia is a hospice nurse and case manager. Our mission at NJHealth Hospice and Palliative Care is to surround ourselves with likeminded team members who share a common bond of passion, a gift of empathy, and a devotion for helping

njHealth Team
Nov 11, 20251 min read


NJHealth Recognized as Best Hospice and Best Place to Work
WOW x 2!! We are honored, humbled, thrilled, and appreciative to win the Gold for both the Best Hospice and Best Place to Work in the 2025 Best of the Press competition. We thank the patients, families, and colleagues who nominated and voted for us. We congratulate the other businesses who were also recognized by The Press readers. “The real credit for this recognition goes to our amazing team,” said NJHealth Founder and CEO Suzanne Martinelli. “Every single day, they make a

njHealth Team
Nov 10, 20251 min read
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