The Wound Care Center at Muhlenberg is a comprehensive outpatient center designed to prevent and treat chronic or hard-to-heal wounds. Led by Dr. Gary Breitbart, a board-certified vascular surgeon, our multidisciplinary team consists of health care professionals working together in collaboration to create an atmosphere of trust and comfort while delivery comprehensive wound management.
Many community residents volunteer their time, talents and energies to serve the medical center and its patients. Our volunteers assist on patient units, serve as couriers, work in the Gift Shop and perform clerical duties. If you have a strong desire to help others, are at least 14 years old and can donate your time on a regular basis (at least three hours a week), Muhlenberg’s volunteers have a place for you. Call today to find out more about how to become a Muhlenberg volunteer.
Muhlenberg’s Vascular Surgery Department offers the complete spectrum of diagnostic and treatment procedures for an array of vascular conditions, from varicose veins to ulcerations. The Towbin Non-invasive Vascular Laboratory diagnoses circulatory (vascular) diseases painlessly, using blood pressure, ultrasound and venous mapping rather than injections or other invasive procedures. Non-invasive arterial evaluation with life sciences equipment also is available. Vascular testing can determine diseases leading to stroke, the existence of blood clots, and the efficiency of blood flow to arms, legs and the head.
When surgery is needed to correct vascular problems, patients can choose from a highly qualified group of vascular surgeons on Muhlenberg’s medical/dental staff.
Diseases of the endocrine system include disorders of the pituitary gland, the pancreas, the adrenal glands, and the thyroid and para thyroid glands. At Muhlenberg, the Thyroid Center of Excellence provides services exclusive to diseases of the thyroid. Among the many diagnostic and treatment services available are consultations, fine needle aspirations, laboratory evaluations, diagnostic imaging and radioiodine therapy. The center operates under the direction of a physician board certified in endocrinology, metabolism and internal medicine.
Thoracic medicine is concerned with the chest’s structure and organs, especially the lungs. The medical center’s thoracic surgeons employ numerous diagnostic technologies and treatment methods to care for patients with thoracic disease. Call for physician names.
The Muhlenberg Auxiliary’s goals include community service and fund raising in support of improved medical center programs, services and equipment. The Auxiliary was started in 1877, when the hospital was incorporated, and has been an integral part of our history. New members are always welcome.
Muhlenberg’s freestanding same-day surgery center, SurgiCare, is located at the Watchung Circle in Watchung. SurgiCare offers the latest advances in same-day surgical procedures. More than 300 procedures can be performed at the facility by its medical staff of more than 120 physicians, dentists and podiatrists. SurgiCare is open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Bereavement Support Group
(908) 668-3093
Brain Tumor Support Group
(Held at St. Luke’s Roman Catholic Church,
North Plainfield)
(908) 668-2612
Cancer Support Group
(Held at the Jewish Community Center,
Scotch Plains)
(908) 668-2244
Caregiver Support Group
(908) 668-2328
Diabetes Support Group
(908) 668-2575
Dialysis Support Group
(908) 668-2248
HIV Support Group
(908) 668-2486
Neurofibromatosis Support Group
(908) 668-2612
Ostomy Support Group
(908) 668-2969
Osteoporosis Support Group
(908) 668-2285
Prostate Cancer Support Group
(908) 668-2388
Pulmonary (COPD) Support Group
(908) 668-2317
Respiratory Support Group
(908) 668-2539
The Social Work Department serves acutely and chronically ill patients and their families of all ages Through the continuum of birth to death who have psychosocial problems related to their medical situation, hospitalization and & future care needs. In addition, we count as our customers, our physicians, nursing staff and all ancillary and support services as well as the community agencies and facilities we work with in order to accomplish our goals.
The functions and services provided by the Social Work Department include the following:
The Social Work Department hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with some support groups running in evening hours. In the case of a medical social work crisis during evenings, nights or weekends, the Social Work Manager may be contacted through the Medical Center operator. The Emergency Department Social Worker may be called to assist if their caseload allows.