Awards and Recognition
Philadelphia Magazine Selects Deborah Physicians as Top Docs
Three of Deborah’s outstanding specialists were included in Philadelphia Magazine’s Top Docs of 2020 issue. Renee Bullock-Palmer, MD; Cara Garfalo, MD; and Jenine Vecchio, MD joins the ranks of notable regional physicians selected for recognition.
Deborah’s Adult Congenital Heart Program Recognized
South Jersey Biz Magazine has named Deborah’s Adult Congenital Heart Program as one of the “Best of Healthcare” in South Jersey. The recognition underscores the multi-disciplinary team that works with the region’s adult congenital heart care patients.
Deborah’s Infection Control Department Recognized
Deborah Heart and Lung Center’s Infection Control team has been recognized with a Silver Award from the New Jersey Department of Health’s Antimicrobial Stewardship Recognition Program.
Deborah and Cooper University Health Care Presented the Veterans’ Health Initiative Award by Southern NJ Development Council
Deborah and Cooper University Health Care were co-awardees for the Veterans’ Health Initiative Award for the establishment of HeroCare Connect.
Deborah’s Cardiac Rehab Program and Director Dr. Justin Szawlewicz Named in South Jersey Biz Magazine’s Best of Health Care 2019 Issue
Deborah's Cardiac Rehab Program and Medical Director Dr. Justin Szawlewicz were named in South Jersey Biz Magazine’s Best of Health Care 2019 Issue.
Deborah Named a Top 5-Star Rated Hospital by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Deborah is one of only six hospitals (out of 67 in New Jersey) to receive 5 Stars, and the rating places the Center in the top 8% of hospitals in the country.
Deborah Among Top 7% in the Nation for Heart Surgery
Deborah Heart and Lung Center is among the top 7% in the nation for heart surgery, as rated by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS).
Deborah Heart and Lung Center Receives Highest Heart Surgery Recognition
The Hospital has received a distinguished three-star rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for its patient care and outcomes in isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery.