Pediatric Health Care Workers In Newark Honored With New Scrubs

Newark NJ

03 December, 2020

9:58 AM

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NEWARK, NJ — A group of health care workers in Newark recently got a show of appreciation for their hard work during the pandemic: new scrubs. As part of its annual "Made to Matter" Award, Barco Uniforms donated a set of scrubs to each pediatric resident at Children's Hospital of New Jersey (CHoNJ) at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. The health care apparel company also donated $5,000 to the hospital's pediatric residency education program. According to Barco Uniforms: "As a premier healthcare provider for children, CHoNJ offers specialized treatment for pediatric patients who are injured or have ailing health. As the main provider to a vulnerable community, patient advocacy is a major part of resident training as a means of addressing social determinants of health for the children treated by residents. The hospital understands that children have unique needs when it comes to medical care; therefore, all patients receive treatment in a calming and compassionate atmosphere with dedicated medical workers, including the 49 honored pediatric residents." "The process of becoming a pediatrician is not an easy one, especially amid a pandemic," said Ketan Kansagra, program director at the pediatric residency. "This group of residents was asked to take care of adult patients in addition to their normal pediatric duties, and contributed in a remarkable way to the ongoing health of the community we serve," Kansagra said. David Murphy, president and CEO of Barco Uniforms, said the honored health care workers "represent the future of pediatric medicine in New Jersey and throughout the nation." "We are honored to celebrate their achievements to date, as well as what they will bring to the future of pediatric care," Murphy said. Send local news tips and correction requests to [email protected] Don't forget to visit the Patch Newark Facebook page. Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site. Sign up for Patch email newsletters.