Board recommends angioplasty license to JFK

Like I said yesterday, done deal.

The State Health Advisory Board yesterday recommended JFK get an angioplasty license.

Read more here --

• Courier: "3 Central Jersey hospitals recommended for angioplasty study"
• Ledger: "State board clears angioplasty study"

-- Dan

One more Solaris insult to Muhlenberg

Like an ungrateful family member picking over a dying parent's belongings before they have expired, Solaris schemes to get a recommendation for an angioplasty license today.

Read more at Plainfield Today: "Solaris hopes for success of final insult to Muhlenberg today".

Last Masses at Muhlenberg chapel

As Solaris continues to wind down Muhlenberg operations (though Commissioner Howard has yet to make her ruling), a flyer is being circulated announcing the final Masses by Fr. Udeze at Muhlenberg over the next few days. Note the Saturday afternoon Mass is in Centennial Hall.

If you go, please remember to say a prayer of thanksgiving for the ministry of comfort and hope that local Catholic priests and parishioners have offered to Muhlenberg patients. In particular, the late Fr. Al Carney comes to mind. (Click on image to print out letter-size flyer)

-- Dan

NPR picks up Muhlenberg story

The Washington Post story has brought national attention to Muhlenberg, including a piece on NPR.

Read more at Plainfield Today: "WashPost brings national attention to Muhlenberg".

Solaris secretly stripping Muhlenberg?

Front-page story in today's Courier on the moves by Solaris to close Muhlenberg's doors.

Read more here: "Transfers, equipment moves fuel rumors on status of Muhlenberg closing".

Muhlenberg makes front page of Washington Post

The Washington Post ran a front-page story on how the Muhlenberg closure crisis reflects national health care issues. Link to the story is over at Plainfield Today, where Dan Damon takes a close look at the WashPost story -- and its shortcomings. Read more HERE.

Fanwood's Chelsea residents worry about Muhlenberg closing

Residents of The Chelsea in Fanwood also worry about what will happen if Muhlenberg closes, especially since there are more people on average who need hospital attention.

Read more here: "Chelsea residents concerned about Muhlenberg closing".