St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center Honored With NJ Sharing Network “Circle Of Life” Award

Paramus Post | Mel Fabrikant
The St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center Critical Care Team accepted the Circle of Life Award from the NJ Sharing Network for recognition of steadfast commitment to saving and enhancing lives through the miracle of organ and tissue donation and transplantation.

“It was a great honor to be presented with the NJ Sharing Network Circle of Life Award for the partnership we have with NJ Sharing Network in our efforts to save lives and give hope,” said Mourad Ismail, MD, St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center (SJRMC), who accepted the award on behalf of Alan Sori, MD and the Critical Care Team at SJRMC.

“The Sharing Network works closely with physicians at St. Joseph’s to ensure the highest of care, respect and diligence occurs in dealing with potential organ donors. They provide purpose for what can be a very grievous time for all involved.”

The NJ Sharing Network, is a non-profit organization responsible for the recovery of organs and tissue for nearly 5,000 New Jersey residents awaiting life-saving transplants. During its 25th anniversary year the NJ Sharing Network is presenting awards to hospitals that show dedication to assisting with recovery of organs and tissue after a patient has passed away. Tissue recovered from one patient, such as skin, bone, heart valves and corneas, can enhance the lives of up to 50 patients.

There to share his story about the impact of organ donation at St. Joseph’s was Daniel Sarnowski, partner of Betsy Niles, resident of Montclair, who passed away in March 2011. “It was the darkest day of my life when I lost my beloved Betsy,” said Sarnowski, as he placed a photo of her by his side to tell her story.

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