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Community Medical Center is excited to welcome two new leaders to our team: Elizabeth Dauer, MD, FACS, our new Chief Academic Officer, and Kelly Chaknis, MBA, FACHE, who has been appointed Chief Operating Officer. Join us in welcoming Dr. Dauer and Kelly!

We are excited to welcome Pediatric Emergency Medicine specialist and RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group member Emily Grover, MD and Psychiatry specialist Kara Hartnett, APN to the Community Medical Center team! #LetsBeHealthyTogether

We are one month away from Community Medical Center Foundation 2026 R. H. Ogle Golf Invitational! ⛳ For ticket and sponsorship information, contact 732-557-8131 or cmcfoundation@rwjbh.org or visit ow.ly/1kff50Yw3oC

Join us for a free ThriveWell Lunch & Learn with colorectal surgeon and RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group member Dr. Paul Jennings. A complimentary lunch will be provided. Registration is required at by calling 732-856-2238 or emailing Madison.Karpe@rwjbh.org.

We recently held their first free Student Physical Clinic at Toms River High School East, with students from Pre-K - high school attending. Thank you to everyone who participated - collaborative events like this support our mission to build and sustain a healthier NJ!

This week, Dr. Neil Ninan, Dr. Sung Choi, and our surgical team began using the Ion robotic-assisted bronchoscopy platform, technology that can help interventional pulmonologist and thoracic surgeons detect and diagnose lung cancer earlier and with less risk to patients.

We are proud to welcome Endocrinology specialist Dr. Shivani Patel and Podiatry specialist Dr. Mary Matta to the Community Medical Center team! #LetsBeHealthyTogether

You’re invited to the ThriveWell program’s free Chair Yoga Class on March 23! Join us for a gentle yoga class to improve flexibility, strength, and relaxation while seated or using chair support. Registration is required call 732-856-2238 or email Madison.Karpe@rwjbh.org.

Register now for ThriveWell’s free POUND® Fitness Class! The workout is easily modifiable, and the alternative vibe and welcoming philosophy appeals to rockstars of all ages and abilities. Registration is required by calling 732-856-2238 or emailing Madison.Karpe@rwjbh.org.

It’s Health Care HR Week! We’re celebrating our awesome HR team – they play an important role in recruiting and shaping our hospital team, enabling us to provide patients with compassionate, high-quality care. #LetsBeHealthyTogether

Community Medical Center is happy to welcome Hematology/Medical Oncology specialist Dr. Amit Sanyal and Rheumatology specialist Dr. Nigam Patel to our team!

Discover the power of nutrition at this free ThriveWell event! Registration is required at ThriveWellCMC.eventbrite.com or by calling 732-856-2238. #LetsBeHealthyTogether #ThriveWell

Join neurosurgeon Dr. Ryan Holland for lunch & learn about the basics of brain injuries, including signs and symptoms, and why early care matters. Complimentary lunch provided. Registration is required for this event at ThriveWellCMC.eventbrite.com or by calling 732-856-2238.

Community Medical Center is proud to welcome Drs. Gohar Petrosyan and Ashraf Elgowainy to our Hospitalist team, and Dr. Remi Ashkar to our Intensivist team!

Join Community Medical Center physical therapists for a balance assessment. Learn how to identify fall risks and support your overall stability, mobility, and safety. Registration is required for this FREE event at ThriveWellCMC.eventbrite.com or by calling 732-856-2238.

Community Medical Center team members wore blue today to show their support for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and "Go Blue Day," joining their @RWJBarnabas and @RutgersCancer colleagues to raise awareness of the importance of screening.

We’re excited to announce ThriveWell, Community Medical Center’s new free wellness membership program for all ages! Scroll to see our first month's event calendar. Have questions? Ready to become a member of this free program? Call 732-856-2238 or visit ThriveWellCMC.eventbrite.com.

Today, we celebrate our Hospitalists, 300 physicians & 130 advanced practice providers, across @RWJBarnabas They coordinate hospitalized patients' care and collaborate with primary care providers to ensure continuity of care when a patient leaves the hospital. #HowWeHospitalist

We are happy to welcome Dr. Daniela Frankova to Community Medical Center’s Internal Medicine team! Need to find a new physician for primary or specialty care? Visit the RWJBarnabas Health site to find the right doctor for your care! rwjbh.org/doctors/

We are excited to welcome Shawn Cavalier, CRNA, and Stephen Pilot, CRNA, to Community Medical Center’s Anesthesia Team!