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Our Unique Approach

The Institute for Weight Loss at RBMC features a comprehensive, personalized approach to overcoming obesity. Our multidisciplinary team, which includes experienced bariatric surgeons, guides patients through each step of the weight loss journey, from choosing the best treatment options to nutrition education, lifestyle counseling, and ongoing support.

Our specialists will explain the benefits and risks of each bariatric procedure, along with more conservative weight loss options.  Together, we’ll develop an individualized program that combines medical intervention with a lifetime commitment to healthy eating, exercise and follow-up care.

Ready to take the First Step?

To learn more about bariatric surgery, join us for a free informational program at RBMC’s Institute for Weight Loss. To register for an upcoming session or to schedule a
consultation with a bariatric surgeon, call 855-TIME-4-ME (855.846.3463).

What to Expect

Depending on your procedure, you may be discharged the same day or spend one or two nights in one of the Institute’s private patient rooms.  Upon returning home you will benefit from monthly support groups and continued guidance from our dedicated staff. With motivation and commitment, most patients lose 100 pounds or more within two years of surgery.

Surgical Options

Most bariatric procedures are now performed with tiny incisions, resulting in less pain after surgery and faster recoveries. Patients are generally back on their feet in a few days and may resume all activities within three weeks. 

The most commonly performed procedures include:

• Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass – The surgeon creates a small stomach pouch, bypasses a section of small intestines and then attaches the lower part of the small intestines directly to the pouch.  This technique restricts food intake while the body absorbs fewer calories. 
• Adjustable Gastric Banding – A band is placed around the upper stomach to create a smaller pouch, restricting the amount of food the stomach can hold without interfering with the digestive process.  The band can be adjusted or removed over time.
• Gastric Sleeve – The surgeon removes about 85 percent of the stomach and shapes the remaining portion into a tube.  Food consumption is restricted while absorption is unaffected.

Am I Candidate for Surgery?

Candiates for weight loss surgery should meet the following guidelines:

• You are an adult with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or more, or a BMI above 35 with a serious obesity-related medical problem such as diabetes, heart disease or sleep apnea.
• You have been unable to lose weight through non-surgical alternatives, including diet, exercise and medication.

Institue for Weight Loss
Raritan Bay Medical Center
3 Hospital Plaza
Suite 206
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
855.TIME-4-ME (855.846.3463)

The Medical Pavilion at Woodbridge, located at 740 Route 1 North, Iselin, provides high-quality, urgent non-emergency care, obstetrical/gynecological and physical therapy services.

Urgent care, provided by a physician or nurse practitioner, is available with or without an appointment Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sundays and holidays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Urgent services include care for common illnesses; colds, sore throat, cuts (including providing stitches and their removal), eye, ear and sinus infections and chronic conditions; asthma, allergies, digestive disorders and more.

Clinicians are able to refer patients for on-site diagnostic imaging services and preventative health screenings, such as physicals, blood pressure, cholesterol, allergy and diabetes testing and vaccinations. As an added benefit they may refer patients who need specialty care, advanced diagnostic testing or surgery to RBMC physicians, providing continuity of care with a full service hospital known for high-quality outcomes.

Bay Obstetrics and Gynecology physicians provide personal, high-quality care for women of any age including pre- and post-natal care, family planning, laser hair and tattoo removal, treatment for urinary incontinence and more. Physical therapy includes care for children and adults with various disabilities, injuries or diseases associated with the neurological and musculoskeletal systems. Ob/Gyn and physical therapy services are available by appointment. Medicare and most insurance plans accepted.

Urgent care centers are designed to treat minor injury and illness when you can’t wait to see your regular doctor. You’ll generally get in much faster and pay less than you would in the ER for some of the same services. But keep in mind that urgent care centers are only for urgent, non-emergent health needs. If you or someone else has a true emergency, the ER is still the best place to go.

For the following conditions, urgent care may be faster, easier and less expensive:

• Sinus or ear infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Minor cuts
• Animal bite
• Sprains or broken bones
• General not-feeling-so-well aches and pains

A visit to the ER is needed for the following:

• Chest pain
• Trouble breathing
• Sudden dizziness or weakness
• Severe abdominal pain
• Unstoppable bleeding
• Change in vision
• Severe or persistent vomiting blood

Medical Pavilion at Woodbridge Phone Numbers:

Urgent Care: 732.726.0011

Bay Obstetrics and Gynecology: 732.362.3840

Physical Therapy: 732.362.3860

Raritan Bay Medical Center’s Stroke Center – Your partner in Stroke Prevention, Treatment and Recovery

Raritan Bay Medical Center is a state-designated Primary Stroke Center promoting a comprehensive approach to stoke care.  With a full continuum of preventive, diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitative  services, the center provides dedicated, highly skilled stroke specialists – including emergency medicine physicians and staff neurologists, radiologists, internists, nurses, speech pathologists, physical and occupational therapists, pharmacies and social workers.

Eighty percent of strokes are preventable, AND most strokes are treatable.

A majority of stroke victims can experience a complete recovery when treated within three hours of the stroke’s onset.

Know all the facts about stroke before one occurs.  This may save your life or the life of a loved one.

What is stroke?

A stroke, or “brain attack,” occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is blocked by a clot or ruptures. This prevents the brain from getting the blood and oxygen it needs, causing brain cells to die. When that happens, individuals may suffer irreversible brain damage, including paralysis and mental impairment. The stroke’s impact will depend on such factors as the precise location of the clot or rupture, how much of the brain has been damaged, and how quickly treatment is administered. There are two primary types of stroke: ischemic and hemorrhagic. About 80 percent of strokes are ischemic, caused by a blocked brain vessel. Less common are hemorrhagic strokes, which occur when a vessel ruptures and bleeds into surrounding areas of the brain.

Some individuals suffer from a TIA (transient ischemic attack), also known as a “mini stroke.” During this condition, a blood clot obstructs the flow of blood to the brain for a short period of time and resolves itself. Although symptoms disappear quickly, if left untreated a TIA will put you at ten times the risk for stroke.

What are the signs of stroke?

Stroke is a medical emergency. If you or a loved one experiences any of these symptoms, call 9-1-1 immediately or get to the closest hospital emergency room. Every second counts because time lost is brain lost.

Why is treatment urgent?

• Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
• Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
• Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
• Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
• Sudden, severe headache with no known cause

When stroke occurs, nearly two million brain cells are lost with each passing minute. That’s why it is critical for victims to recognize the early warning signs and receive rapid medical intervention. Left to run its natural course, a stroke can destroy 1.2 billion cells resulting in permanent brain damage.

More than 80 percent of strokes can be effectively treated with the FDA-approved, clot-busting drug known as TPA (tissue plasminogen activator). When administered within three hours of stroke symptoms, this medication stops a stroke in its tracks by dissolving the blood clot and restoring blood flow to the brain. It can mean the difference between permanent disability and a full recovery. There is a three-hour window for successfully treating stroke with TPA making it essential that individuals arrive at the hospital within one hour of experiencing stroke symptoms. Other therapeutic options may include surgery, endovascular procedures and rehabilitative therapies.

Am I at risk for stroke?

There are several risk factors that increase your chances of suffering a stroke. Some are related to hereditary or conditions beyond your control, while others can be changed or managed through healthier lifestyles and medical intervention.

Risk factors include:

• High Blood Pressure
• High Cholesterol
• Smoking
• Personal or family history of stroke or heart disease
• Diabetes
• Obesity/poor diet (diets high in saturated fat, trans fat and sodium)
• Physical inactivity
• Age (After age 55, your stroke risk doubles with every decade)
• Gender (Stroke is more common in men than women)
• Race (African Americans are twice as likely to die from stroke than Caucasians)

How can I prevent a stroke?

You can prevent a stroke by controlling as many risk factors as possible. Protect yourself with the following measures:

• Watch your cholesterol and blood pressure, and modify them if necessary
• Manage such medical conditions as diabetes and heart disease
• Don’t smoke
• Practice good nutrition by choosing healthier foods, such as fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products
• Exercise regularly, with permission and guidance from your physician

For more information about Raritan Bay Medical Center’s Stroke Center, call 732.324.4970.

To schedule a stroke awareness presentation or health screening for your community organization, call 732.324.5315. For referral to a physician, call 1-800 DOCTORS or 800.362.8677.

Exceptional Standards of Care

Raritan Bay Medical Center’s Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health. The medical center is a designated teaching institution for therapists and maintains affiliations with several major universities and colleges.

Appointments and Tours

Outpatient physical medicine and rehabilitation services are conveniently available days, evenings and weekends. For more information about various services or to schedule a facility tour, please call:

Perth Amboy: 732.324.5042
Old Bridge: 732.360.4013
Woodbridge(physical therapy only): 732.362.3860
Matawan (physical therapy only): 732.812.4900

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy provides evaluation and treatment for individuals with physical limitations, disabilities and pain. Some of the more common conditions for which physical therapists examine and provide intervention and treatment include:

• Orthopedic Conditions (low back pain, neck pain, headaches, osteoporosis)
• Joint and soft tissue injuries (sprains, strains, hand injuries, fractures, dislocations, pre and post surgical conditions)
• Neurologic conditions (stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s Disease, Cerebral Palsy, peripheral nerve injury and Multiple Sclerosis)
• Integumentary Conditions (Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis)
• Systemic Diseases (Cancer, AIDS/HIV infection)
• Workplace Injuries (carpal tunnel, cumulative trauma, stress disorders)
• Sports Injuries (overuse injuries and trauma in recreational and professional sports
• Cardiopulmonary and circulatory conditions (congestive heart failure, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lymphedema, peripheral vascular disease (PVD))
• Patients who have developed physical impairment as the result of breast cancer

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy is designed to help individuals develop or regain skills necessary to perform everyday activities so they can lead productive, fulfilling lives. Some of the health conditions that benefit form occupational therapy include:

• Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis and other serious chronic conditions
• Burns, spinal cord injuries, amputation
• Broken bones or other injuries from falls, sports injuries or accidents
• Cognitive problems associated with developmental delays or disabilities, brain tumors or stroke
• Mental health or behavioral problems (Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia, and post traumatic stress)
• Physical limitations following stroke, heart attack, traumatic brain injuries
• Problems that stem from substance abuse or eating disorders
• Work related injuries (low back problems, repetitive stress injuries)

Speech and Language Pathology

Raritan Bay Medical Center provides assessment and therapy for individuals with communication and language disorders, as well as those with swallowing disorders. Speech-language pathologists personalize treatment plans for developmentally delayed patients and those with neurological conditions or traumatic brain injuries, voice problems associated with head and neck/throat cancers, speech impediments and other communication difficulties. Interventions may include speech and language development, cognitive rehabilitation, voice therapy and vital stimulation for swallowing disorders.

Electrodiagnostic Procedures

Electrodiagnostic procedures are used to determine the underlying cause of nerve or muscle weakness, spasms, paralysis or pain. The Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation offers electrodiagnostic tests including:

• Electromyography (EMG), which measures the electrical activity in muscles; and
• Nerve Conduction Studies, which evaluate nerve function

These tests are administered by board certified physiatrists.

Pelvic Rehabilitation

Pelvic rehabilitation is available to treat individuals with pelvic pain, bladder or bowel incontinence, or other forms of pelvic muscle dysfunction.

On the forefront of new technology, Raritan Bay Medical Center evaluates patients through video urodynamics, a painless procedure that utilizes imaging equipment to accurately diagnose disorders of the urinary tract system. Pictures and video provide physicians with detailed information about the bladder so they can identify abnormalities and recommend the best possible treatment.

Sometimes Getting Back on Your Feet Requires a Little Help.

Whether you’re recuperating from a fall, stroke or sports-related injury, your goal is a speedy and optimal recovery. You can rest assured that when you’re under the care of Raritan Bay Medical Center’s Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Department, it’s our goal, too.

Raritan Bay Medical Center offers an expansive array of physical medicine and rehabilitation services aimed at promoting independence and improving quality of life. Our compassionate team of board certified physicians, physiatrists and licensed therapists bring up to 30 years clinical experience to provide care to adults and children diagnosed with various disabilities as well as injuries or disease associated with the neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular or pulmonary systems.

Count on Raritan Bay Medical center to provide you and your family with first-class inpatient and outpatient services include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language pathology, electrodiagnostic procedures and pelvic rehabilitation.

Do you have a wound that won’t heal?

The Center for Wound Healing at Raritan Bay Medical Center is available to treat non-healing and complex wound issues. Our state-of-the-art facility offers a multidisciplinary team approach to resolve your wound issues and complications. The staff includes physicians with advanced training in wound management and hyperbaric medicine, and nurses skilled in wound care.

Innovative Treatment for Chronic Wounds

Every year, chronic wounds and other conditions keep millions of Americans just like you from enjoying their best quality of life.  The Center for Wound Healing applies proven wound care practices and advanced clinical approaches, including wound care products, dressings, antibiotics, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy, to help heal patients who suffer from chronic wounds.  Ask your healthcare provider about The Center for Wound Healing.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

“HBO” therapy is a medical treatment that enhances the body’s natural healing and strengthens the immune system.  Delivered by trained Center for Wound Healing specialists, HBO therapy is an effective treatment option for most chronic wounds.

High Healing Rates & Reduced Healing Time

Using a team of multidisciplinary specialists and state-of-the-art wound care techniques, the hyperbaric and wound healing center achieves some of the best healing rates and fastest healing times in the nation.  That means you can get back to living your life the way you want in the shortest time possible.
In fact, our approach has been so successful that many hospital partners and healthcare professionals consider our locations to be centers of excellence for the comprehensive management and treatment of chronic wounds!

We offer treatment for all types of wounds including:

•    Diabetic and foot wounds
•    Bone infections
•    Radiation related complications
•    Tissue damage infections
•    Crush Injuries
•    Failed skin graft
•    Oral surgery complications
•    Other non-healing complications

Call today.   We’ve got your wounds covered.

If you or your loved ones have a wound that won’t heal please consult your primary care physician or call us at 732.324.4941.

Relax.  We’ll handle everything.
Our courteous staff will contact your doctor or insurance company and take care of all necessary arrangements.

We offer convenient hours and warm, caring environment. We accept Medicare and most insurance plans.

The Center for Wound Healing
at Raritan Bay Medical Center
530 New Brunswick Avenue
1st Floor, Green Wing
Perth Amboy, New Jersey 08861
p: 732.324.4941 • f: 732.324.4942

Our Patients Breathe Easier

They say life shouldn’t be measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away.  While the message is meant to inspire, the words can sting for those who suffer from pulmonary illness.

Shortness of breath, or the feeling that you cannot get enough air, can be frightening.  It can result from a number of different medical conditions and transform even the simplest activities into monumental challenges, from walking up a flight of stairs to doing the laundry.  On the bright side, however, it’s also a problem that can be effectively managed, in many cases, through pulmonary rehabilitation, giving those afflicted renewed independence and a fuller, more active lifestyle.

Raritan Bay Medical Center’s (RBMC) Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program is designed to help patients breathe easier.  Under the medical direction of a board certified pulmonologist, our comprehensive outpatient service offers a uniquely personalized approach. Our program provides one-on-one rehabilitation with a respiratory therapist following a plan of care tailored to the patients’ particular needs and goals.

Who We Help

RBMC’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program, operated by our Department of Respiratory Therapy, may help anyone who has difficulty breathing or experiences shortness of breath that interferes with daily activities.  This includes individuals with the following conditions:

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Chronic bronchitis
• Pulmonary fibrosis
• Heart disease
• Cystic fibrosis
• Asthma
• Obesity
• Other lung diseases
• Recent or upcoming chest or upper abdominal surgery

To participate in our program, you must be properly evaluated and referred by your physician, who can assess the potential benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation and work with us to provide the best possible care.

A Program Just for You

Our Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program is dedicated to helping individuals understand their pulmonary disease, strengthen lung function, and ultimately enhance their enjoyment of life.  Since we accommodate patients with a vast range of conditions, our service is flexible and personalized.

When you enter our program, you’ll team up with a licensed respiratory therapist to create a customized treatment plan that includes self-care education, physical reconditioning and maintenance planning.

Personalized Instruction
In order to manage your disease, you need to understand it first. One of our professionals will teach you everything you need to know about your medical condition and strategies for improving your health.  You’ll discuss how to properly use your medication and respiratory equipment, when to see your doctor, the importance of exercise, energy conservation, stress and relaxation, and a host of other topics to facilitate positive changes in your lifestyle.  Additionally, we’ll provide resources and referrals to help you address other aspects of your well-being, including nutrition, weight management, occupational therapy, physical therapy and behavioral health.

Physical Reconditioning
Our medically supervised program includes up to 18 weeks of aerobic and strength training, breathing exercises, symptom management training and relaxation techniques.  Your sessions will be closely monitored by a respiratory therapist, and held in a dedicated gymnasium equipped with a treadmill, recumbent exerciser, free weights and other tools to help you safely increase your exercise tolerance and regain control of your breathing.

Planning Ahead
Finally, we’ll make sure you’re prepared to maintain the goals you’ve achieved.  You’ll leave our program with a personalized exercise routine to follow at home as well as a library of knowledge on how to overcome your breathing challenges.

What You’ll Gain

Upon completion of the program, you’ll enjoy a multitude of benefits that improve your pulmonary health along with your quality of life:

• Stronger breathing capacity
• Reduced shortness of breath
• Improved endurance and strength
• Decreased respiratory symptoms and complications
• Reduced number of hospitalizations
• Better knowledge of your lung disease and how to control it
• In some cases, decreased dependence on medication/oxygen
• Improved daily functioning

Let’s Get Started

You will need a prescription from your physician to participate in RBMC’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program.  Then a respiratory therapist will meet with you to discuss your needs and recommendations for your personalized rehabilitation, as well as anticipated outcomes.  We’ll set up a convenient schedule at one of our locations, Old Bridge or Perth Amboy, and you’re ready to begin.

Most insurance plans cover pulmonary rehabilitation.  Our staff will verify your benefits before enrolling you in the program.

If you struggle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema or another condition that causes shortness of breath, ask your doctor if you could benefit from pulmonary rehabilitation.

For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call our Department of Respiratory Therapy; Old Bridge at 732.360.4290 or Perth Amboy at 732.324.5108.

The Same Day Surgery Centers at Raritan Bay Medical Center are technologically advanced settings that are convenient for physicians while providing a safe, comfortable environment for you and your family. The centers provide the convenience of one location for all of your care plus the confidence in knowing that other hospital resources are available should you need additional care.

Facilities

The Same Day Surgery Centers are strategically located adjacent to the hospital’s operating suites; therefore patients never have to travel far for care.
Facilities include:

• Multiple surgery suites
• Multiple Endoscopy/Bronchoscopy suites
• Minor procedure rooms
• Immediate recovery and post-recovery areas
• Pre-op holding areas
• Free parking directly in front of the main entrance
• Spacious waiting rooms

Services

As a safe, convenient, and cost-effective alternative to inpatient surgery, both our Perth Amboy and Old Bridge locations have ambulatory facilities where admission, education, procedure, recovery and discharge are located in a single area. Both outpatient and inpatient surgical services offer the latest technology and anesthetic techniques, combined with warm, personalized care in an attractive, comfortable environment designed to put patients and families at ease. The following procedures and services are offered within the Same Day Surgery Centers:

• Anesthesia Services
• Advanced Arthroscopic Surgery
• State-of-the-Art Breast Surgery including Neoprobe Sentinel Lymph Node Probe
• Bronchoscopy
• Dental, Oral MaxilloFacial Surgery
• Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery
• Endoscopy
• ESWL: Kidney Stone Treatment
• Eye Surgery
• General Surgery
• Gynecological Surgery
• Laser Surgery
• Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Pain Management
• Plastic Cosmetic and Reconstructive
• Surgery
• Podiatric Surgery
• State-of-the-Art Endoscopy Suites
• Urological Surgery
• Urodynamic Studies
• Vascular Surgery

The reception/family waiting areas are adjacent to the patient care areas so families may speak directly to physicians following procedures. They are attended by a volunteer who can check on a patient’s status. Families wait in comfort as complimentary hot refreshments, snacks, television and wireless internet services are provided. Courtesy pagers (beepers) are available if a family member has to leave the area for a short period of time. Perth Amboy features a Patient Status Tracking System that provides patient care updates in real time, all while protecting patient confidentiality and privacy.

Staff

The centers are staffed by a team of highly qualified and experienced nurses who cater to the unique needs of same day surgery patients. These nurses, and all same day surgery staff, are extremely customer focused. Their goal is to make each patient’s brief stay at Raritan Bay Medical Center as comfortable as possible in order to ensure they return home with a relaxed, positive attitude conducive to healing. Our nursing professionals are board certified in perioperative, endosocopic and perianesthesia nursing care. Our nurse recovery team members are certified in critical care nursing, as well as advanced cardiac life support (ACLS). Our anesthesiologists deliver local, regional, and general anesthesia and specialize in pain management. If you have any anesthesia concerns, you will have the opportunity to discuss them with an anesthesiologist before your procedure.

Pre-Admission Testing (PAT)

Patients for Endoscopy, Bronchoscopy or Pain Management procedures do not require pre-admission testing. Surgery patients need a pre-admission testing
(PAT) visit.

• PAT will schedule an appointment with you, at your convenience, up to 30 days prior to surgery.
• Patients will receive special instructions and medical history forms. Please bring completed forms with you to your appointment
• Please plan for up to one hour for the interview and tests
• During the appointment, a registered nurse reviews your personal surgery instructions including surgery arrival time and when to stop eating or drinking, and completes a nursing assessment. An anesthesiologist discusses your anesthesia care. Any diagnostic tests (for example, blood work, EKG, or x-rays) that your doctor may have ordered are all done in this one convenient location.

Exceptional Standards of Care

Raritan Bay Medical Center is a nationally designated Magnet hospital for nursing excellence. The Same Day Surgery Centers are proud to maintain compliance with professional licensing standards and are accredited by the Joint Commission. They adhere to the practice standards of the Association of Perioperative Nurses, Society of Gastrointestinal Nurses and Association of Perianesthesia Nurses.

For more information about the hospital’s Same Day Surgery Centers or the wide range of available same day surgical procedures, please call 732.324.5359 for Perth Amboy or 732.360.4141 for Old Bridge.

Parking

Parking is free at both locations. If you park in the parking deck at Perth Amboy, please remember to bring your parking stub with you and your ticket will be validated.

Old Bridge Medical Arts Building
3 Hospital Plaza, Old Bridge NJ

Perth Amboy
530 New Brunswick Ave., Perth Amboy, NJ

Our Testing Makes the Grade

Medicine has come a long way in recent years, though even the latest breakthroughs don’t change one underlying fact: successful treatment begins with an accurate diagnosis. That makes Raritan Bay Medical Center’s (RBMC) Laboratory Services a vitally important stop along our hospital’s continuum of care. In fact, while it often works behind the scenes, the laboratory plays a critical role by performing more than 800,000 diagnostic tests each year.

RBMC’s laboratory offers a broad scope of inpatient and outpatient services, maintaining two state-of-the-art facilities located in Perth Amboy and Old Bridge.  Whether conducting a routine blood screening or highly complex procedure, our staff is dedicated to consistently making the grade, which means following the most stringent clinical standards, ensuring absolute precision, and delivering results as quickly as possible.

When you choose RBMC for your laboratory services, rest assured that each specimen is handled with superior care, and each client is treated with professional, personalized service.  Because we recognize that every diagnostic test impacts a medical decision.  And behind every result is someone counting on our expertise – and an accuracy rate that never falls short of 100 percent.

Marks of Excellence

RBMC’s laboratory is nationally recognized for its commitment to excellence.  Both facilities are voluntarily accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), the world’s largest and most prestigious association of pathologists and the leading organization for laboratory quality assurance.  This elite distinction is only awarded after a rigorous evaluation, including on-site inspections and a thorough review of equipment, safety procedures, staff qualifications and other measures of performance.  RBMC has held full CAP accreditation for more than 30 years, one of the longest accreditation records in New Jersey.  Furthermore, the laboratory is also accredited by the Joint Commission (TJC) and the American Association of Blood Blanks, licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, and certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Our exceptional facilities are operated by an equally impressive staff, comprised of experienced medical technologists, phlebotomists and board certified pathologists who are trained in such areas as cytology, phlebotomy, surgical pathology and other subspecialties.

Laboratory Services

Our laboratory is equipped to provide a wide range of services for patients and physicians, including:

• Blood Chemistry
• Immunology
• Hematology
• Microbiology
• Coagulation
• Pre-Natal Blood Testing
• Hormonal Testing
• Cardiac Profiles
• Blood Bank

Additionally, our staff works in cooperation with the hospital’s Community Health department and local organizations to offer various health screenings throughout the year as well as blood drives in partnership with The Blood Center of New Jersey.

Rapid Results

We know that waiting is difficult, so we keep it to a minimum. RBMC’s laboratory has the capability to perform most testing on premises, allowing us to deliver most results within 24 hours – or within 30 minutes when circumstances demand.  Some tests are more comprehensive and may require a longer turnaround.

Results are immediately available to the ordering physician via secured computer access; reports are forwarded via fax or mail, depending on the doctor’s preference.

Outpatient Locations

For your convenience, RBMC’s Laboratory operates a full service facility at each of our hospital locations:

Old Bridge:
One Hospital Plaza
Old Bridge, New Jersey
(732) 360-4008
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Weekends & Holidays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Perth Amboy:
530 New Brunswick Avenue
Perth Amboy, New Jersey
(732) 324-5829
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturdays & Holidays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A prescription signed by your doctor is required for all laboratory services.  Appointments are usually unnecessary, though exceptions apply for certain tests, such as those that require an overnight fast.

RBMC accepts most major insurance plans.  We recommend that you contact your insurance carrier to verify coverage for your particular testing needs.

More Information

If you have any questions about RBMC’s laboratory services, or would like to schedule a testing appointment at one of our facilities, please call; Old Bridge at 732.360.4008 or Perth Amboy at 732.324.5829.

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At Raritan Bay Medical Center, a child is a precious patient. That’s why our Pediatric Unit is a special place providing care, reassurance, support, comfort and encouragement to infants, children and adolescents and their families.

Our services include:

• Acute care
• Outpatient testing
• Medical Day Stay

The Pediatric Unit strives to meet the needs of the family by providing:

• 24-hour visitation for parents and flexible hours for other family members
• Continental Breakfast
• Sleeper chairs for parent overnight stay
• A play room with toys, games, books, video games, and DVDs appropriate for all ages
• A closed circuit DVD library system offering new releases and old favorites

Qualified Staff

Every nurse in our Pediatric Unit is a registered professional with experience and specialized education in the care of newborn, child and adolescent patients. Our nurses can offer you a wealth of advice and assistance during your child’s hospitalization.

For children under 18 years of age who need specialized care, Raritan Bay Medical Center has two board-certified pediatric cardiologists on staff. In addition, new parents may need the special expertise provided by our neonatologists, who are board-certified specialists in the care of high-risk infants.

Raritan Bay Medical Center provides round-the-clock services of a hospital based Pediatrician to respond to emergencies and to confer with your Pediatrician if necessary.

For more information on our Pediatric Services, call 732.324.5073.

Renal dialysis services are provided at Raritan Bay Medical Center’s Perth Amboy and Old Bridge locations by specially trained professionals of DaVita Dialysis Inc. Located on-site at both hospitals, patients have easy access for their dialysis needs.

For details about these services, please call DaVita Dialysis at 732.324.2406 in Perth Amboy or 732.360.1034 in Old Bridge.