Virtua News
Virtua & CHOP Celebrate 15 Years of Collaborative Care | ||
 | In 2011, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Virtua launched a clinical affiliation to improve access to specialized pediatric care and enhance outcomes for children across South Jersey. Last month, the two health systems celebrated the 15th anniversary of their collaboration. Two former NICU patients from that inaugural year—now age 15—reunited with staff in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Virtua Voorhees Hospital. The CHOP collaboration also includes pediatric hospital units, emergency rooms, and special care nurseries at Virtua locations across South Jersey. | |
| "Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is among the best pediatric hospitals in the nation, and our partnership brings that deep subspecialty expertise to South Jersey," said Dr. Nicole Lamborne, senior vice president of Virtua Health and president of Virtua Marlton and Voorhees hospitals. "Over the past 15 years, families have benefited from coordinated care across the two health systems as we continue to evolve and align together." Watch Now on Facebook | ||
In the Headlines
Nurse Creates NICU Garden for Families & StaffMeredith Murray, a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurse at Virtua Voorhees Hospital, has cared for the tiniest infants for 30-plus years. Now, she's using her nurturing skills for another purpose: creating and maintaining a beautiful, communal garden at the NICU-complete with a flock of tiny hummingbirds. Watch this heartwarming story on 6 ABC.
Expert Discusses Risks From Potential Measles Exposure in Philly
Dr. Marin Topiel, Virtua's chief of infection prevention, spoke about the dangers of measles after a possible exposure was reported at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia last month. Watch on NBC 10.
Virtua Alerts Patients & Staff to Email Scam Targeting Seniors
A new phishing scheme uses fraudulent emails that promise a "MyChart Medicare Kit," "Senior Health Package," or similar offer. Virtua is warning its patients, community, and staff about the scam, which is circulating nationally. Learn how to protect yourself, how Virtua is addressing this issue, and read the story by subscription at the Philadelphia Inquirer.
New Cardiovascular Leader in the Spotlight
Dr. Ibrahim Sultan, Virtua's new vice president of clinical operations for the cardiovascular service line, was recently featured in BINJE, a statewide business magazine. Dr. Sultan is an internationally recognized expert in complex heart disease, specializing in thoracic aortic conditions-including aneurysms and dissections-and in advanced surgical and transcatheter approaches for mitral and aortic valve repair.