Bergen New Bridge Medical Center (BNBMC), a clinical affiliate of Rutgers, is a 1,070-bed hospital located at 230 East Ridgewood Avenue in Paramus, NJ. The Medical Center is both the largest hospital and licensed nursing home in NJ and the fourth largest, publicly owned hospital in the nation.
As spring arrives, we are reminded of renewal, growth, and the incredible momentum that continues at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center—momentum made possible by you. Your generosity and belief in our mission allow us to expand our reach, strengthen our programs, and ensure compassionate, high-quality care is accessible to those who need it most. This season, we celebrate an important milestone: the expansion of our LGBTQ+ Health and Wellness Center into a new, dedicated facility in Bergenfield. With a steadfast commitment to providing affirming and culturally competent care, this Center embodies the inclusive and innovative spirit of Bergen New Bridge. Community support, including a recent fundraiser at Club Feathers, reinforces the vital role donors like you play in making such initiatives possible. We are also proud to introduce Teen T.H.R.I.V.E., our latest program addressing substance use disorder among young people, and to continue our work as a VA Community Care Network provider, ensuring veterans and their families receive the care they deserve. We will soon cut the ribbon on our expanded Emergency Department, featuring specialized areas for patients experiencing a mental health crisis and pediatric, geriatric, and acute medical care needs—ensuring everyone receives care in a comforting and welcoming setting. We remain committed to empowering our community with knowledge and resources to improve health and well-being through initiatives like our Medical Staff Monday video series and the Wellness Waves podcast. With every ribbon cutting, new program launch, and patient story, your generosity Your Support Makes Our Mission Possible Advancing Care . Inspiring Hope Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Foundation Newsletter Issue #2 • Spring 2025
Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a lasting impact.
is woven into the fabric of our success. Thank you for standing with us and believing in the power of compassionate, inclusive, and innovative healthcare. I encourage you to continue to support the Medical Center by participating in our Spring Appeal at https://newbridgehealth.pub/SpringAppeal2025
With gratitude and warm regards,
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Marion Troise Rusk Executive Director of Advancement Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Foundation
Save The Date! Monday Sept. 29, 2025
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Thanks to the generosity of our trustees, donors, and sponsors, we can strengthen our programs and broaden our reach to those who rely on us.
Community Giving to Benefit Expanded LGBTQ+ Health and Wellness Center Bergen New Bridge’s LGBTQ+ Health and Wellness Center opened on-site at the Medical Center five years ago. It has expanded its reach with a new facility in Bergenfield, N.J., which we celebrated when staff and community leaders cut the ribbon on February 25. Led by Medical Director Dr. Christopher Awwad, the new Center provides affirmative care in a safe, welcoming, and compassion - ate environment. The clinical and support team are members of the LGBTQ+ community, delivering essential, comprehensive, and culturally competent care. To support the Center’s mission, the Bergen New Bridge Foundation and LGBTQ+ Health and Wellness Center team
hosted a fundraiser on February 27 at Club Feathers in River Edge, N.J. Over 100 community members,
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advocates, and supporters gathered for cock- tails and a meet-and-greet with Crystal Envy of "RuPaul’s Drag Race". The generosity of attendees and supporters will enhance the Center’s resources, programs, and services. Updates • Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Cuts Ribbon on Teen T.H.R.I.V.E. Substance Use Disorder Program – January 29 • Bergen New Bridge is a VA’s Community Care Network member, providing healthcare to veterans and their families • Meet Bergen New Bridge’s providers. Watch our Medical Staff Monday video series. • Listen to Bergen New Bridge’s Wellness Waves podcast for in-demand healthcare information and wellness-related topics.
small-group fundraiser ? Contact: Marion Troise Rusk, Executive Director of Advancement, mtroise@newbridgehealth.org.
Ribbon cutting for the new Teen T.H.R.I.V.E. Acute Partial Hospitalization Program for ages 13-17 with co-occurring substance use disorder and mental health diagnosis.
Bergen New Bridge celebrated Black History Month by hosting a panel to honor Black leaders and pioneers while fostering meaningful dialogue on addressing racism, promoting equity, and advancing our workplace and community.
Bergen New Bridge hosted Black Balloon Day on March 6 to remember lives lost to overdose, celebrate those in recovery, and raise awareness for the epidemic. The event included a display of the Black Poster Project and presentations from alumni in recovery and hospital and community leaders.
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