Music Therapist and RN/Case Manager Named September WOW Award Winners

For September we celebrate Music Therapist Tim Bretschneider of Woodbury and RN/Case Manager Rebekah Bancroft of Vineland for the exceptional care they provide to our patients and families and the wonderful feedback we received in letters and phone calls about their "WOW" service.  Tim has worked in hospice care for two years, Rebekah for eight. 

"Our WOW Award recognizes team members like Rebekah and Tim who truly embody our mission and values through outstanding service and compassion," said Suzanne Martinelli, CEO of NJHealth Hospice and Palliative Care. 

Each winner received a $100 award and the appreciation of their NJHealth family. Their recognition serves as a reminder that kindness, compassion, and a listening ear can make all the difference.

Each month at NJHealth Hospice and Palliative Care, we recognize team members who exemplify exceptional customer service through our WOW Award Program. The award honors employees who consistently go above and beyond for patients and families, often inspiring heartfelt letters, phone calls, and stories of gratitude from those we serve.

The WOW recognitions started in February 2026 with two selected each month from the letters, calls, and emails of recognition of their care by our patients and their families.

Other WOW winners this year are Beth Parkinson, LPN and CHHA Fedtiana Exantus; CHHAs Ruth Taylor and Margarethe Augustin; Admissions Manager Megan Wilent and CHHA Sean McGonigal; RN/Case Manager Thereasa Brooks and Music Therapist Karen Melita; CHHA Araceli Hernandez and RN/Case Manager Kristi Junket; On Call RN Jessica Madiraca and Massage Therapist Danielle Pace; Spiritual Care Coordinators Leslie Baruffi and Art Baruffi.