Deborah Heart and Lung Center
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Located in Browns Mills, New Jersey
, Deborah Heart and Lung Center is the only hospital
in the region that focuses exclusively on cardiac, vascular
, and lung disease using state-of-the-art technology and care. It has been named by Philadelphia Magazine
as "the place to get the best cardiac care" and is ranked among the top hospitals in the country for patient satisfaction by independent research companies, national consumer magazines, and the federal government
in its monitoring of healthcare organizations.
In cooperation with Deborah Hospital Foundation, the hospital's major fundraising
organization, Deborah prides itself on never billing a patient for medical services rendered.
Deborah Heart and Lung Center has 139 beds with a full service ambulatory care
center. In March 2010, Deborah Heart and Lung Center opened an emergency room operated by Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County
. The emergency department offers ambulance
s and walk-in patients convenient access to advanced emergency care.
sanitorium to provide care for those who could not afford it. Her motto was "There is no price tag on life!" Legend has it that Deborah's rural Burlington County location was the key to recovery because of its therapeutic Jersey Pine Barrens air. In reality, thousands of tuberculosis patients were medically treated and successfully cured by Deborah physicians.
In 1934, a woman named Clara Franks became a tuberculosis patient at Deborah. She was cured the next year. Following her discharge, she began to work for Deborah as a secretary
and fundraising assistant. She began organizing community-based chapters to support Deborah, laying the foundation for the Deborah Hospital Foundation of today.
In the late 1940s, with the development of antibiotic
s, eradicating tuberculosis, Deborah began to shift emphasis to treating heart disease
s. On July 28, 1958, pioneering heart surgeon Dr. Charles Bailey performed Deborah's first on-site heart surgery on three-year-old Bill DiMartino, followed by Dora Hansen, age 36.
In 1959, Deborah made an official name change to Deborah Hospital. In 1973, Deborah Hospital made another official name change to Deborah Heart and Lung Center, which still remains today.
and around the world; and to provide for clinical research
for cardiac and pulmonary disease by fostering and maintaining the Foundation’s grassroots
volunteer movement, its alliances with corporation
s, labor organizations, service organizations, foundations and others and by its initiation and enhancement of planned giving programs and other fundraising activities. In partnership with the Center, to heighten awareness of the name of Deborah and its unique healthcare and fundraising activities and to serve more people without distinction as to race, gender, sexual preference, creed, color, religion, age, national origin, handicap, or ability to pay.
Browns Mills, New Jersey
Browns Mills is a census-designated place and unincorporated area located within Pemberton Township, in Burlington County. As of the 2000 United States Census, the CDP population was 11,257.-Geography:Browns Mills is located at ....
, Deborah Heart and Lung Center is the only hospital
Hospital
A hospital is a health care institution providing patient treatment by specialized staff and equipment. Hospitals often, but not always, provide for inpatient care or longer-term patient stays....
in the region that focuses exclusively on cardiac, vascular
Vascular disease
Vascular disease is a form of cardiovascular disease primarily affecting the blood vessels.Some conditions, such as angina and myocardial ischemia, can be considered both vascular diseases and heart diseases .Cigarette smoking is the major risk factor....
, and lung disease using state-of-the-art technology and care. It has been named by Philadelphia Magazine
Philadelphia (magazine)
Philadelphia is a regional monthly magazine published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by Metrocorp....
as "the place to get the best cardiac care" and is ranked among the top hospitals in the country for patient satisfaction by independent research companies, national consumer magazines, and the federal government
Federal government
The federal government is the common government of a federation. The structure of federal governments varies from institution to institution. Based on a broad definition of a basic federal political system, there are two or more levels of government that exist within an established territory and...
in its monitoring of healthcare organizations.
In cooperation with Deborah Hospital Foundation, the hospital's major fundraising
Fundraising
Fundraising or fund raising is the process of soliciting and gathering voluntary contributions as money or other resources, by requesting donations from individuals, businesses, charitable foundations, or governmental agencies...
organization, Deborah prides itself on never billing a patient for medical services rendered.
Deborah Heart and Lung Center has 139 beds with a full service ambulatory care
Ambulatory care
Ambulatory care is a personal health care consultation, treatment or intervention using advanced medical technology or procedures delivered on an outpatient basis Ambulatory care is a personal health care consultation, treatment or intervention using advanced medical technology or procedures...
center. In March 2010, Deborah Heart and Lung Center opened an emergency room operated by Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County
Burlington County, New Jersey
There were 154,371 households out of which 34.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.70% were married couples living together, 10.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.70% were non-families. 22.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.50% had...
. The emergency department offers ambulance
Ambulance
An ambulance is a vehicle for transportation of sick or injured people to, from or between places of treatment for an illness or injury, and in some instances will also provide out of hospital medical care to the patient...
s and walk-in patients convenient access to advanced emergency care.
History
Dora Moness Shapiro established Deborah in 1922 as a tuberculosisTuberculosis
Tuberculosis, MTB, or TB is a common, and in many cases lethal, infectious disease caused by various strains of mycobacteria, usually Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis usually attacks the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body...
sanitorium to provide care for those who could not afford it. Her motto was "There is no price tag on life!" Legend has it that Deborah's rural Burlington County location was the key to recovery because of its therapeutic Jersey Pine Barrens air. In reality, thousands of tuberculosis patients were medically treated and successfully cured by Deborah physicians.
In 1934, a woman named Clara Franks became a tuberculosis patient at Deborah. She was cured the next year. Following her discharge, she began to work for Deborah as a secretary
Secretary
A secretary, or administrative assistant, is a person whose work consists of supporting management, including executives, using a variety of project management, communication & organizational skills. These functions may be entirely carried out to assist one other employee or may be for the benefit...
and fundraising assistant. She began organizing community-based chapters to support Deborah, laying the foundation for the Deborah Hospital Foundation of today.
In the late 1940s, with the development of antibiotic
Antibiotic
An antibacterial is a compound or substance that kills or slows down the growth of bacteria.The term is often used synonymously with the term antibiotic; today, however, with increased knowledge of the causative agents of various infectious diseases, antibiotic has come to denote a broader range of...
s, eradicating tuberculosis, Deborah began to shift emphasis to treating heart disease
Heart disease
Heart disease, cardiac disease or cardiopathy is an umbrella term for a variety of diseases affecting the heart. , it is the leading cause of death in the United States, England, Canada and Wales, accounting for 25.4% of the total deaths in the United States.-Types:-Coronary heart disease:Coronary...
s. On July 28, 1958, pioneering heart surgeon Dr. Charles Bailey performed Deborah's first on-site heart surgery on three-year-old Bill DiMartino, followed by Dora Hansen, age 36.
In 1959, Deborah made an official name change to Deborah Hospital. In 1973, Deborah Hospital made another official name change to Deborah Heart and Lung Center, which still remains today.
Deborah Hospital Foundation
Founded in 1974, Deborah Hospital Foundation is the fund raising arm of Deborah Heart and Lung Center. Their mission statement is to provide substantial funding to support the highest quality of patient care by Deborah Heart and Lung Center; to provide for treatment of children with congenital heart diseases in the United StatesUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and around the world; and to provide for clinical research
Clinical research
Clinical research is a branch of medical science that determines the safety and effectiveness of medications, devices, diagnostic products and treatment regimens intended for human use...
for cardiac and pulmonary disease by fostering and maintaining the Foundation’s grassroots
Grassroots
A grassroots movement is one driven by the politics of a community. The term implies that the creation of the movement and the group supporting it are natural and spontaneous, highlighting the differences between this and a movement that is orchestrated by traditional power structures...
volunteer movement, its alliances with corporation
Corporation
A corporation is created under the laws of a state as a separate legal entity that has privileges and liabilities that are distinct from those of its members. There are many different forms of corporations, most of which are used to conduct business. Early corporations were established by charter...
s, labor organizations, service organizations, foundations and others and by its initiation and enhancement of planned giving programs and other fundraising activities. In partnership with the Center, to heighten awareness of the name of Deborah and its unique healthcare and fundraising activities and to serve more people without distinction as to race, gender, sexual preference, creed, color, religion, age, national origin, handicap, or ability to pay.
Services Offered
- Clinical Interventional Cardiology
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Electromechanical Therapy Institute
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Institute for Sleep Medicine
- Balance Center
- Vascular and Endovascular Medicine
- Vein Center
- Thoracic and Cardiothoracic Surgery
Awards/Recognition/Notable Doctors
- Deborah Heart and Lung Center has been recognized among the top hospitals in the country by US News and World Reports. In addition to being noted as a facility experienced in treating the most difficult cardiac cases, the hospital is also ranked top in South JerseySouth JerseySouth Jersey comprises the southern portions of the U.S. state of New Jersey between the lower Delaware River and the Atlantic Ocean. The designation is a colloquial one, reflecting not only geographical but perceived cultural differences from the northern part of the state, with no official...
and second in the state for pulmonary medicine. - Achieved “Top Hospital” status (top 10%) in government public reporting summary (Healthcare Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems, HCAHPS), with two units highlighted – 4 Lesser as the third year as the top nursing unit in the country and the second year for the Interventional Unit in the top 1 or 2 percent in the country.
- Named by Philadelphia Magazine as the place to get the best cardiac care
- Recognized by Consumer ReportsConsumer ReportsConsumer Reports is an American magazine published monthly by Consumers Union since 1936. It publishes reviews and comparisons of consumer products and services based on reporting and results from its in-house testing laboratory. It also publishes cleaning and general buying guides...
Magazine as the hospital with the highest consumer satisfaction ratings in the state - Deborah’s heart surgery team received a top 3-star rating from the Society for Thoracic Surgeons
- Top honors from the Hospital Consumer Assessment and Healthcare Patient Survey Inpatient Report which ranked Deborah among the top 2% nationally of all hospitals
- Named by Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News in “Top Work Places 2010”