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More than $480,000 was raised during the Fifth Annual Foundation for Morristown Medical Center Golf Classic on October 20, 2025, at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, NJ. 150 golfers participated in the annual event. Proceeds from the outing benefited ongoing initiatives at Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center.
The Foundation for Morristown Medical Center Golf Classic was sponsored in part by the New York Jets Foundation, Atlantic Health, Carbro Constructors, Paula and Bill Marino, Open Road Auto Group and Zotec Partners. Bill Marino also served as member sponsor for the outing for the fifth year. We thank all our sponsors, players and donors for their generosity.

A substantial gift from Paul Cain and Katy George helped to expand the capacity of the Spiritual Care Department to meet the needs of increasing numbers of patients and providers in need of emotional and spiritual support.

Thanks to Paul and Katy, the Spiritual Care team was able to hire the new Cain Family Oncology Chaplain for Atlantic Health Carol G. Simon Cancer Center to serve inpatients, outpatients and team members across the hospital. The position, which is endowed in perpetuity, ensures that the team can continue helping people face unexpected challenges that surface when medical events occur.

Atlantic Health’s commitment to addressing the opioid crisis has been strengthened by the dedication of donors like Elaine and Steve Pozycki, whose philanthropy is expanding the vital work of the Opioid Patient Safety Initiative, which focuses on reducing opioid prescriptions and preventing addiction through a multifaceted approach.

The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) honored Atlantic Health at its 32nd Angel of Hope Gala in April 2026 to recognize its leadership in educating and safeguarding New Jersey residents from the opioid crisis through dedicated community support and public health initiatives. Steven and Elaine, both PDFNJ trustees and gala chairs, are devoted to addressing the opioid and addiction crisis. Through their philanthropy, the Pozyckis are helping to ensure that Atlantic Health continues to be a leader in educating patients and clinicians on prescribing safe, non-opioid alternatives.

The goal of this initiative is to implement robust patient education, alternative pain management strategies and vigilant monitoring of prescribing practices by building a team to lead these efforts. Ongoing donor contributions will help to build and sustain this vital program so it can meet the overarching goals to prevent opioid addiction and improve the health of our communities.

The GI Fellowship trains future generations of physicians in advanced endoscopy, inflammatory bowel disease, hepatology, motility and general GI for emergency, inpatient and outpatient care.

Gifts from donors such as the F. M. Kirby Foundation, Inc., the Michael J. Kosloski Foundation and The Louise Washington Charitable Trust – among others – help ensure the success of the program. The fellowship can accommodate a total of 12 fellows and will continue to grow through contributions to the Foundation for Morristown Medical Center and the Overlook Foundation.

With philanthropic funding, fellows conduct weekly academic conferences, and their involvement has significantly improved response times for GI emergencies and consultation requests.

Donations sustain this two-year fellowship, training the next generation of intensivists. This program, which demonstrates Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center’s long-term investment in medical education and physician talent, improves patient outcomes and drives vital research.

Continued philanthropy will aid the program’s transition into an advanced Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship, introducing a third postgraduate year of training and producing triple-board-certified physicians that will elevate patient care. This advanced fellowship will enable the medical center to continue attracting and retaining highly-qualified  physicians who wish to develop expertise in managing various pulmonary conditions while honing advanced procedural skills.

In 2024, Delta Dental of New Jersey established a generous endowment to ensure that the Delta Dental Center at Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center can continue providing vital dental services to underserved communities with expanded capacity. Last year, Delta Dental of New Jersey continued its longstanding impact through the organization’s donations to the Dental Treatment Access Fund, advancing health care access and equity for patients who need it most.

Project Independence is designed to help patients in financial need due to catastrophic crises.

Established by the William E. Simon Foundation, charitable giving allowed this relief fund, unique to Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, to help 66 patients last year with mortgage bills, medical expenses, transportation costs and managing food insecurity.

A total of 2,710 patients have received assistance since the start of Project Independence. The continued success of the program has been made possible in part by gifts from the Women’s Association of Morristown Medical Center, the Crimi Family Foundation, Inc., and others.

Studies prove that time spent with animals can decrease depression, lower blood pressure and ease anxiety. Through philanthropy, Atlantic Health’s Soothing Paws® Program deploys more than 100 therapy dog teams throughout Atlantic Health facilities. Each team includes a registered volunteer and their pet. Collectively, these teams average more than 35,000 visits annually.

Donor funds help to facilitate volunteer training programs, safety equipment and infection prevention protocols, enrichment activities and collateral for children, volunteers and therapy animals, and support a biannual educational conference, continuing education and operational expenses associated with each therapy dog visit and special events throughout the year.