Shore Medical Center

Shore Medical Center Shore Medical Center is a nonprofit, full-service, acute care hospital in Somers Point, NJ. This is our sincere promise to you, your family and our community.

At Shore Medical Center, kindness complements an extraordinary level of clinical sophistication. Our people are the foundation of this modern medical center where advanced technology harmonizes with compassionate care. You’ll find Centers of Excellence here for Cancer, Cardiovascular, Neurological, Orthopedic, Emergency and Maternity and Pediatric health care. Shore is a member of the Penn Cancer Network and has affiliations with Penn Medicine in cardiology, maternal-fetal medicine and pulmonology. We are dedicated to being your hospital of choice, providing the highest quality healthcare services with respect and a caring, human touch. The Shore Planned Giving & Development Department mobilizes community charitable support for Shore Medical Center by creating and implementing dynamic philanthropic programs that support the mission of Shore. The Planned Giving & Development Department provides a mechanism for anyone in the community who wants to make a financial contribution. From small cash donations to long-term planned giving and estate bequests, development programs have supported a host of new programs and improvements at Shore Medical Center. In addition, the department supports the exceptional efforts of the Auxiliary of Shore Medical Center, whose members work tirelessly to fund major projects at the hospital.

12/19/2025

For more than four decades, the Somers Point Police Department has carried on a heartwarming holiday tradition of delivering toys to pediatric patients at Shore Medical Center. Throughout the year, officers collect donations and contribute their own funds to purchase gifts for local families in need, as well as for children spending the holidays in the hospital. Each year, the department gathers hundreds of presents—enough to support 13 to 15 families—and brings a special delivery of toys to Shore’s pediatric unit. The visit is made even more memorable with Santa arriving on a fire truck, a tradition that began years ago when Santa would climb through the third-floor pediatric window. The department’s commitment continues to bring joy, comfort, and community spirit to children and families during the holiday season.

12/19/2025

On Monday we shared the exciting news that Shore Medical Center has been named a Top General Hospital by The Leapfrog Group. Yesterday, we had the opportunity to celebrate together.

This video captures that moment, as members of our team gathered with Shore President & CEO David Hughes to mark the achievement with pride, gratitude, and plenty of Shore spirit.

From cake to new shirts for everyone promoting our top honors, the celebration reflected the combined efforts of every department and every role across our hospital.

We’re sharing this with our colleagues who couldn't join us yesterday and with our entire community so you can celebrate with us, too. We’re proud to be a Top Hospital—and even prouder to serve Atlantic County, Cape May County, and everyone who trusts Shore with their care. 💜

On December 11, we were proud to honor 61 Shore caregivers at our 18th annual Guardian Angel Pinning Ceremony. Guardian ...
12/18/2025

On December 11, we were proud to honor 61 Shore caregivers at our 18th annual Guardian Angel Pinning Ceremony. Guardian Angels are team members recognized by patients and families with a donation made in their name as a heartfelt way to say “thank you” to someone who made a difference in their care.

The room was filled with Guardian Angels and their family members, colleagues, and the patients and families who took time, even during difficult moments, to recognize exceptional compassion and kindness.

Thank you to our Guardian Angel donors, and congratulations to our 61 Guardian Angel recipients. You are a true reflection of the culture of caring at Shore - wear your pins with great pride! 💜🪽

We’re honored to share that Shore Medical Center has been named a Top General Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, one of the...
12/15/2025

We’re honored to share that Shore Medical Center has been named a Top General Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, one of the most respected recognitions for patient safety and quality in the nation. Over 2,400 hospitals were considered for the Top Hospital award in four categories: Children’s, General, Rural and Teaching. Shore Medical Center was one of only 52 hospitals selected in the General Hospital category.

This recognition reflects the unwavering dedication, teamwork, and commitment of our incredible staff to providing safe, high-quality care every day. Congratulations to our entire Shore team on yet another outstanding honor from The Leapfrog Group. We couldn’t be prouder.

Learn more here: https://www.shoremedicalcenter.org/news/shore-medical-center-earns-2025-top-hospital-award-outstanding-quality-and-safety-leapfrog

Shore Cancer Center extends its heartfelt gratitude to the Salartash Family Foundation for their extraordinary generosit...
12/13/2025

Shore Cancer Center extends its heartfelt gratitude to the Salartash Family Foundation for their extraordinary generosity and compassion for local patients fighting breast cancer.

Through funds raised at their Pickled Pink event on October 25th, the Foundation is making an initial donation of $25,000 to support our patients currently battling breast cancer with essential day-to-day needs such as food, gas, mastectomy clothing, wigs, and transportation. These gifts make a profound difference in the lives of those undergoing treatment, helping to ease the challenges that come with a breast cancer journey. Learn more about their wonderful work at http://www.pickledpink.net and http://www.SalartashFamilyFoundation.com

In addition, the Salartash Family Foundation is embracing the true spirit of the holidays by providing a full holiday dinner, a decorated tree, and presents for three local families of patients in need with breast cancer. Their kindness brings hope, comfort, and joy to families who are facing incredibly difficult times.

The Salartash Family Foundation’s commitment to lifting burdens and bringing light to our patients is truly inspiring, and we are deeply grateful for their partnership and support.

Thank you for helping us care for our community with compassion.

🎄🌟 Celebrating Neurodiversity with an Ocean City Tree 🌟🎄Shore Medical Center is proud to lead the way in providing senso...
12/12/2025

🎄🌟 Celebrating Neurodiversity with an Ocean City Tree 🌟🎄

Shore Medical Center is proud to lead the way in providing sensory-friendly emergency care and outpatient testing for our neurodiverse community. To honor the importance of inclusive healthcare and celebrate the individuals and families we serve, Shore's Emergency Department and Pediatric Care Center partnered with Egg Harbor Township Emergency Medical Services and Autism New Jersey to create a Neurodiversity Awareness Tree on Ocean City’s 48th Street beach as part of the city’s growing holiday tradition.

Set up on December 6, the tree is adorned with ornaments donated by Lisa Delasotta of our Neurodiversity Advisory Committee. Decorations were lovingly created by EHT EMS, patients in our Pediatric Care Center, and members of our ED/Peds team, along with painted shells contributed by EHT EMS and Autism New Jersey.

Shore is committed to ensuring every neurodiverse patient feels supported, comfortable, and cared for, and our EMS partners are also a big part of that mission.

If you’re in Ocean City, stop by 48th Street to see this meaningful tree shining in celebration of neurodiversity. Don’t forget to scan the QR code on the posted signs to learn more about our sensory-friendly services! 🌈🎄

Curious about the beach tree tradition? Learn more in this WHYY article: https://whyy.org/articles/ocean-city-new-jersey-beach-christmas-trees/

Shore Medical Center is deeply grateful to Sturdy Savings Bank for their generous $10,000 contribution toward our new GE...
12/12/2025

Shore Medical Center is deeply grateful to Sturdy Savings Bank for their generous $10,000 contribution toward our new GE Pristina 3D Mammography Unit. When our previous mammography unit unexpectedly broke, we turned to our community partners for help, and Sturdy Savings Bank answered that call.

This state-of-the-art unit represents true excellence in breast cancer detection and care. Its advanced 3D imaging separates breast tissue into 50–70 detailed layers, giving our clinicians a clearer, page-by-page view, especially important for women with dense breast tissue. And unlike most X-ray-based 3D technologies, the Pristina uses ultrasound, resulting in significantly lower radiation exposure for both patients and staff.

We are incredibly thankful to see a community bank like Sturdy step up to support a community hospital like ours. Their generosity, made possible in partnership with the FHLBNY Small Business Recovery Grant Program, helps ensure our patients have access to the very best in breast health technology.

Gregory M. Matuson, CPA, President & CEO of Sturdy Bank, shared: “In partnership with the FHLBNY Small Business Recovery Grant Program, we’re honored to support Shore Medical Center with a $10,000 contribution toward this vital equipment - an investment in both patient care and our community’s health.”

Thank you, Sturdy Bank, for helping us continue our mission to provide the highest-quality care close to home.

Pictured, left to right, is Mary McGuckin, Director of Planned Giving and Development for SMC, Gregory M. Matuson, CPA, President & CEO of Sturdy Savings Bank, and Doug Heun, Director, Sturdy Savings Bank

At Shore, we believe that sometimes, healing begins with a moment of calm, beauty, or inspiration. For more than a decad...
12/11/2025

At Shore, we believe that sometimes, healing begins with a moment of calm, beauty, or inspiration. For more than a decade, our Healing Arts Gallery on the 2nd floor walkway has been a meaningful part of that experience, offering patients, families, and staff a quiet visual escape during some of life’s most stressful moments.

Our latest exhibit continues this tradition, filling the space with familiar Jersey shore landscapes, seascapes, and local scenes created by seven talented local artists. Every piece offers a chance to pause, breathe, and shift your mind—whether you’re heading to an appointment, visiting a loved one, or starting a long shift.

We’re grateful to Artists Supporting Artists South Jersey for sharing their work and helping us create an environment that lifts spirits and supports healing. Many of the artworks are available for purchase, and QR codes posted throughout the gallery make it easy to connect with the artists - you can also see the flyer at the end of the photos below.

If you’re walking in from the parking garage or passing through the 2nd floor of the Surgical Pavilion, take a moment to experience the exhibit. You may find it’s exactly what you needed today.

Artists featured include:
🎨 Renee Leopardi
🎨 Bill Parker
🎨 Leon Wescoat
🎨 Cheryl Knowles Harrigan
🎨 G. Matthew Dixon
🎨 Michael C***a
🎨 Rita Michalenko

Today from 4-6pm, join Brian Cahill, Shore Medical Center’s Director of Marketing, on Newstalk 1400 WOND / 92.3 FM for a...
12/10/2025

Today from 4-6pm, join Brian Cahill, Shore Medical Center’s Director of Marketing, on Newstalk 1400 WOND / 92.3 FM for another great afternoon of conversations that spotlight the people and programs shaping healthcare in our community!

🕓From 4–5 PM, you'll hear from nutrition experts at Shore, including Susan O’Donnell and Kelly D’Agostino, MS, RDN of Shore Medical Center's dietary team, and at 4:30, they'll be joined by Tiffany Rios, RD, CDE of Shore Physicians Group's Endocrinology Division. Enjoy a full hour of conversation about finding joy - and better health - in nutrient-rich foods!

🕔 Then, from 5–6 PM, Dr. Daniel Jacoby, Director of Hospitalist Medicine, will be joined by 3rd-year osteopathic medical students, Joseph Wilhelm and Anirudh Yerrapragada, from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. They’ll be discussing hospital medicine, hands-on training, and what it takes to care for patients in a fast-paced hospital environment.

🎧 Don’t miss it—tune in on Newstalk 1400 WOND / 92.3 FM! Listen online at https://wondradio.com/

The holiday season reminds us how truly wonderful our community is, with so many groups and individuals finding ways to ...
12/09/2025

The holiday season reminds us how truly wonderful our community is, with so many groups and individuals finding ways to spread cheer to our patients and staff. We want to share some recent gestures that have touched our hearts here at Shore:

🎨 Thanksgiving cards for patients: Students from Team Four 5th graders at Miller Elementary School in Egg Harbor Township (EHTNJ Schools - Egg Harbor Township School District) made beautiful cards for patients who were in the hospital on Thanksgiving. These thoughtful notes came from Mrs. Reiner’s, Mrs. Andrews’, Mr. Corcoran’s, Mrs. Buccafurni’s, Mr. Baldwin’s, and Mrs. Long’s classes. Being in the hospital on Thanksgiving isn’t easy, but these precious cards certainly made a difference!

🍪 Holiday treats for staff: Our team enjoyed trays of cookies and chocolate-covered pretzels from Greenbranch Recovery in EHT, along with a heartfelt card thanking our staff for all that they do. Thank you for thinking of us - and thank YOU for all you do!

🎁 Toys for pediatric patients: The Ruth Newman Shapiro Cancer & Heart Fund delivered toys for our young patients, sharing their holiday spirit and showing once again the incredible support they provide to Shore and our community.

🎷 Holiday music in the lobby: Members of the Mainland Regional High School - Linwood, NJ band’s Tri-M Music Honor Society brought holiday cheer with live performances in our lobby from 4–5pm today.

We are so grateful to everyone who is helping to make the season brighter for our patients and staff. Your thoughtfulness truly makes a difference!

🧶 WE NEED YOUR HELP AGAIN, FRIENDS! 🧵💜A few years ago, our community of knitters, crocheters, and quilters amazed us wit...
12/08/2025

🧶 WE NEED YOUR HELP AGAIN, FRIENDS! 🧵💜

A few years ago, our community of knitters, crocheters, and quilters amazed us with an outpouring of beautiful handmade blankets for our patients. Thanks to you, hundreds of people received the comfort of a “Warm Hug from Friends” (as each blanket is labeled) during some of their most difficult moments. These gifts truly make a difference.

But as the need for comfort continues, our supply is running low again, and we’re reaching out for your help.

Whether you knit, crochet, quilt, or even if you've never made a blanket before, you can help!

We're looking for:

🧶Hand-knit, crocheted or quilted blankets, shawls, and lap covers
🪢 Fleece no-sew blankets – a perfect project for kids, scout troops, youth groups, and families! (Here's a tutorial: https://www.instructables.com/No-Sew-Fleece-Blanket-1/)
🤚Fidget lap blankets for patients with dementia or sensory needs (see an example in the photos!)

Lisa DiTroia, Director of Auxiliary & Volunteers, shares that families often write to tell us how much these handmade gifts mean - sometimes becoming cherished keepsakes during hospice care or extended hospital stays. Your kindness brings comfort, peace, and connection when it’s needed most.

📍 Drop-off location:
Information Desk, Main Lobby
Shore Medical Center
100 Medical Center Way, Somers Point

📏 Sizing guidelines:
• Blankets: 36–40” x 60”
• Shawls: 24” x 72”
• Lap covers/fidget blankets: approx. 36” square

📞 Questions? Contact Lisa DiTroia at 609-653-3543 or lditroia@shoremedicalcenter.org.

Thank you for “Caring Together” with Shore for our patients!

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Somers Point, NJ
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At Shore Medical Center, located in Somers Point, NJ, kindness complements an extraordinary level of clinical sophistication. People are the foundation of this modern medical center where advanced technology harmonizes with compassionate care. Shore Medical Center attracts the area’s best physicians, nurses and clinicians, and is the first and only hospital in New Jersey and one of 86 healthcare organizations worldwide to earn Designation as a Planetree Patient-Centered Care Hospital®. Recognized for its dedication to patient safety, Shore has received 10 consecutive "A" grades in The Leapfrog Group's Hospital Safety Score since Fall 2014. Shore Medical Center is home to six Centers of Excellence for Cancer, Cardiovascular, Neurosciences, Spine and Orthopedic, Emergency and Maternity and Pediatric care. Shore's affiliations include Penn Medicine, Onsite Neonatal Partners, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Mayo Medical Laboratories, and Advanced Radiology Solutions. In addition, Shore is a member of the Jefferson Neuroscience Network and has physicians on staff from the Rothman Institute. In 2011, Shore opened its Pediatric Care Center, the first of its kind in New Jersey, and its state-of-the-art Surgical Pavilion and Campus Expansion.

The Shore Medical Center Planned Giving & Development team, which includes the Auxiliary, creates and implements dynamic philanthropic programs that support the mission of Shore Medical Center (www.GivetoShore.org). We are dedicated to being your hospital of choice, providing the highest quality healthcare services with respect and a caring, human touch. This is our sincere promise to you, your family and our community. For more information about Shore Medical Center, visit www.ShoreMedicalCenter.org.

ADDRESS: Shore Medical Center, 100 Medical Center Way, Somers Point, NJ 08244

PHONE: 609-653-3500