DEBORAH HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

Browns Mills, New Jersey, 08015-1705 United States

Mission Statement

Deborah Heart and Lung Center’s mission is to provide the highest quality heart, lung, and vascular care in a collaborative and welcoming environment while ensuring access for all. Deborah will provide medical and surgical treatments to patients without distinction as to race, gender, sexual preference, creed, color, religion, age, national origin, handicap, or ability to pay. Patient services are to be provided on a timely basis and consistent with cost-effectiveness and financial responsibility. Deborah Hospital Foundation’s mission is to provide substantial funding to support the highest quality of patient care by Deborah Heart and Lung Center and for the treatment of children with congenital heart disease in the United States and around the world and to provide for clinical research for cardiac, pulmonary, and vascular diseases. The Foundation maintains partnerships with the grassroots volunteer movement for Deborah, its alliances with corporations, labor organizations, service organizations, foundations, and by its initiation and enhancement of planned giving programs and other fundraising activities in order to support the financial needs of Deborah Heart and Lung Center. In partnership with the Hospital, the Foundation will continue to heighten awareness of the name of Deborah and its unique healthcare and fundraising activities to serve more people without distinction as to race, gender, sexual preference, creed, color, religion, age, national origin handicap, or ability to pay. Philosophy: Deborah has always believed that there can be "no price on life" and that no one should be forced to make a medical decision based on their personal financial situation. Although Deborah accepts most major insurance, for over a century, Deborah has never issued a direct bill to any patient for services received at Deborah Heart and Lung Center. This means there is no co-pay, no deductible, and no balance billing to patients.

About This Cause

Deborah Heart and Lung Center is a global leader in the field of cardiology, pulmonary, and vascular care. We offer a wide range of advanced surgical procedures and non-surgical alternatives for the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac, pulmonary, and vascular diseases in adults and children, including congenital and acquired heart defects. Deborah offers a robust cardiovascular educational program, utilizing the latest technology, research, and clinical trials. Deborah is a teaching hospital and has the second largest cardiology fellowship program in the United States led by certified educators, including interventional cardiologists and vascular surgeons. Deborah’s clinical research department employs the brightest new talent and performs cutting-edge trials, making Deborah the site of many firsts. Recognized consistently as a pioneer in patient care and innovative healing, Deborah stands out as the only hospital in the United States that treats adults and children yet has never rendered a bill to a patient. Deborah has always believed that there can be "No Price on Life" and that no one should be forced to make a medical decision based on their personal financial situation. Deborah has never billed a patient: No deductibles, no co-pays, and no balance billing. Our patients benefit from our unique business model so they can focus on recovery and wellness, not the financial impact of treatment costs. Deborah Heart and Lung Center is a distinguished medical institution specializing in the prevention, diagnosis, research, and treatment of cardiac, pulmonary, and vascular diseases. Since its establishment in 1922, Deborah has gained regional and national recognition as a leader in specialized healthcare. Deborah has earned a reputation as a premier healthcare facility, sought after by individuals worldwide for its exceptional medical expertise. As one of the foremost specialty care hospitals in the nation, Deborah offers advanced surgical procedures and non-surgical alternatives for the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac, pulmonary, and vascular diseases in adults, as well as congenital and acquired heart defects in both adults and children. Deborah Heart and Lung Center is a certified Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) facility, encompassing both "bridge-to-transplant" and "destination therapy" LVAD implants. It serves as the sole hospital LVAD procedure site in South Jersey. The Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) is a mechanical pump surgically implanted in patients to mitigate the progression of severe congestive heart failure. Functioning as a support mechanism, the LVAD assists a malfunctioning left ventricle in pumping blood. Patients who receive an LVAD are either awaiting a heart transplant, using it as a temporary measure ("bridge-to-transplant"), or rely on it as a long-term solution for heart failure ("destination therapy"). Deborah Heart and Lung Center is ranked as the #1 highest-volume Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) implant center in the United States. Deborah has earned the distinguished 3-star rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for its patient care and outcomes in isolated coronary artery bypass grafting and isolated aortic valve replacement surgeries. This recognition makes Deborah one of the top cardiothoracic centers in the United States and Canada. The STS three-star rating is the highest designation awarded by the STS and is one of the most highly regarded overall measures of quality in health care. Deborah Heart and Lung Center is an Alliance Member with the Cleveland Clinic, which is ranked #1 in the nation for heart care. As an alliance member, Deborah elevates cardiovascular care for patients in the region – allowing for the sharing of best practices, new treatments, and therapies. Patients benefit from: Highest quality care Sharing of best practices Cutting edge technologies Advances in treatments Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States; it affects every segment of the population. It is the leading cause of death among all Americans, men, and women alike. It is also the leading cause of death among Whites and Blacks and the second leading cause of death among Hispanics and Asians. One person dies every 36 seconds in the U.S. from cardiovascular disease. About 659,000 Americans die from heart disease each year – accounting for one in every four deaths. Over 60% of women believe their biggest health threat is breast cancer, but cardiovascular disease (Heart disease) kills six times as many women as breast cancer. Heart disease is the number one killer of women, causing one in three deaths each year. That is approximately one woman every minute. Health care hardship access increases the odds by 47% of people having heart disease. People with a high degree of financial insecurity (those who said they frequently felt stressed about having enough money to pay their rent or mortgage) were more than twice as likely to have heart disease as those who considered themselves financially secure. CARDIOLOGY AT DEBORAH Deborah Heart and Lung Center specializes in a variety of cardiology treatments including general cardiology, cardio-thoracic surgery, congestive heart failure, interventional cardiology, and electrophysiology. Additional services include the following: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Repair Beating Heart Bypass Surgery Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) Endoscopic Vein Harvesting Minimally-Invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass (MIDCAB) Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (OPCAB) Stents Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Surgery Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) Thoracic (Lung) Surgery Aortic Valve Replacement PEDIATRICS AT DEBORAH The Children’s Heart Center at Deborah is a dedicated outpatient clinic with highly skilled pediatric cardiologists committed to helping children combat heart disease. It combines preventative and diagnostic management and a variety of treatment options to insure that pediatric patients are receiving the best care possible. The Children’s Heart Center at Deborah treats children from in-utero through adulthood and works with their families to address cardiovascular risk factors and diseases. SERVICES INCLUDE Outpatient Pediatric Cardiology Pediatric Echocardiography Pediatric Arrhythmia Program Community Screenings for Sudden Cardiac Arrest THE WOMEN’S HEART CENTER AT DEBORAH Studies show that women continue to receive less cardiovascular care across the entire healthcare spectrum. The Women’s Heart Center at Deborah, addresses this diagnosis and treatment gap with earlier detection, comprehensive diagnostics, the most advanced treatment options, clinical trials, and effective rehabilitation services. The Women’s Heart Center combines Deborah Heart and Lung Center’s expertise in treating heart and vascular disease with programs to help reduce stress; reduce weight; quit smoking; eat better; sleep more soundly; manage diabetes and educate women about the signs and symptoms of heart and vascular disease. The Women’s Heart Center has played a key role in numerous clinical research trials, including: The PROMISE trial, which investigates non-invasive strategies and technologies to improve diagnosis and management of women with heart disease The PROTECTION VI study, which looked at reducing radiation dosages in cardiac diagnosis The LUCY study, which focused on peripheral arterial disease in women TARGET POPULATION Located in Browns Mills, NJ, Deborah primarily serves patients in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, and Delaware. In addition, patients come to Deborah from all across the United States. Our primary service area includes Burlington, Ocean, and Monmouth Counties. In southern New Jersey, there are 263,000 veterans. Deborah is one mile from the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and cares for thousands of military and veteran patients each year through our HeroCare Connect Program. In 2022, there were over 87,900 outpatient visits at Deborah. Eighty-nine percent of our patients ranged in age from adult to advanced-aged (40 to 85+), fifty-five percent male and forty-five percent female. The average length of stay was approximately 3 days. Twenty-five percent of our patients are of ethnic origin.

DEBORAH HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
212 Trenton Road
Browns Mills, New Jersey 08015-1705
United States
Phone (609) 893-0100
Unique Identifier 222049500