Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Hosts Annual Ray Murphy Men’s Health Night

Special Guests: NY Giants Super Bowl Champion George Martin & Sampson Davis, MD, of the Three Doctors Foundation

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children's Hospital of New Jersey's Men's Health Night All-Star Panelists and Special Guests (Left to Right): Eric Chan, MD; Richard Tuvako, DNP, Matthew Montgomery, DO, MBA, MPH, Jose Bustillo, DO; Atiya Jaha-Rashidi, MHA, RN, Chief Equity Officer and Vice President of Community Relations, Darrell K. Terry, Sr., MHA, MPH, FACHE, FHELA, President and Chief Executive Officer, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children's Hospital of New Jersey, Sampson Davis, MD, of the Three Doctors Foundation, Domenico Savatta, MD, Russ Bergman, DMD, Smruti Mohanty, MD, MS, Reverend Edward A. Allen Sr., Pastor of Philemon Missionary Baptist Church, and George Martin, Captain, 1986 NY Giants and Super Bowl XXI Champion.

NEWARK, NJ (October 30, 2024) - Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children's Hospital of New Jersey, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, hosted its largest Annual Ray Murphy Men's Health Night to date on October 28, 2024, at the Cedar Hill Country Club drawing a record attendance of over 350 men from Newark and the greater Newark area.

"We are thrilled to see the continued success of our annual Ray Murphy Men's Health Night. Every year, we provide attendees with critical health screenings and meaningful insights from our dedicated team of clinicians," said Darrell K. Terry, Sr., MHA, MPH, FACHE, FHELA, President and Chief Executive Officer of Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children's Hospital of New Jersey. "This event embodies our commitment to improving health outcomes by raising awareness and increasing access to preventative health care."

Attendees participated in a comprehensive range of health activities, including receiving their annual influenza immunization (flu shot), prostate (PSA) testing, blood pressure and glucose screenings. They also received information on lung and colon cancer screening.

Reverend Edward A. Allen Sr., Pastor of Philemon Missionary Baptist Church and Sampson Davis, MD, award-winning board-certified emergency medicine physician, best-selling author and famed Three Doctors Foundation member Dr. Sampson Davis offer a captivating fireside chat at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children's Hospital of New Jersey's Annual Ray Murphy Men's Health Night.

The highlight of the evening was the expert panel discussion moderated by 1986 NY Giants Captain and Super Bowl XXI Champion George Martin. The discussion included a captivating fireside chat between award-winning board-certified emergency medicine physician, best-selling author and famed Three Doctors Foundation member Dr. Sampson Davis and Reverend Edward A. Allen Sr., Pastor of Philemon Missionary Baptist Church, who shared how last year's event saved his life. Their motivational remarks sparked an engaging discussion with the panel of experts:

• Jose Bustillo, DO: Board-certified in internal medicine, shared insights on managing chronic illnesses like diabetes, obesity, and high cholesterol.
• Russ Bergman, DMD: Vice Chair and Program Director of Newark Beth Israel's Dental Residency Program, emphasized the connection between dental and overall health.
• Domenico Savatta, MD: Urologist specializing in robotic surgery for enlarged prostate, prostate cancer, and urologic cancers.
• Smruti Mohanty, MD, MS: Director of the Gastroenterology Program, addressed digestive health issues, from acid reflux to colon cancer.
• Eric Chan, MD, Urologist with Essex Hudson Urology Group, discussed a holistic approach to urology.
• Richard Tuvako, DNP: Representing Newark Beth Israel's Behavioral Health Department, spoke on emotional wellness.
• Matthew Montgomery, DO, MBA, MPH: Cardiologist with the Advanced Heart Failure Treatment and Transplant team, one of the top 20 programs in the nation discussed the importance of caring for your heart health.

George Martin, Captain, 1986 NY Giants and Super Bowl XXI Champion moderates a lively discussion for a standing-room-only crowd at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children's Hospital of New Jersey's Annual Ray Murphy Men's Health Night with Newark Beth Israel Medical Center clinicians Russ Bergman, DMD, Domenico Savatta, MD, Jose Bustillo, DO, Matthew Montgomery, DO, MBA, MPH, Smruti Mohanty, MD, MS, Eric Chan, MD, and Richard Tuvako, DNP.

Representatives from Rutgers Cancer Institute, Newark Beth Israel's Vascular, Geriatrics, Wellness, and Dental Centers, Community Health Workers, and Internal Medicine physicians were on hand to help deliver health information and screenings.

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children's Hospital of New Jersey's Annual Ray Murphy Men's Health Night was funded through the generosity of The Ohnell Family Foundation. Darrell K. Terry, Sr., MHA, MPH, FACHE, FHELA, President and Chief Executive Officer, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children's Hospital of New Jersey recognizes Carin Ohnell of The Ohnell Family Foundation for her support.

This year's Ray Murphy Men's Health night was funded through the generosity of The Ohnell Family Foundation.

George Martin, Captain, 1986 NY Giants and Super Bowl XXI Champion moderates a lively discussion for a standing-room-only crowd at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children's Hospital of New Jersey's Annual Ray Murphy Men's Health Night at Cedar Hill Country Club in Livingston, NJ.

Attendee Anthony Tucker receives diabetes information during a glucose screening at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children's Hospital of New Jersey's Annual Ray Murphy Men's Health Night.

Men were encouraged to prioritize their health year-round, with opportunities to participate in upcoming virtual and in-person. For more information email [email protected].

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, is a 665-bed regional care teaching hospital that provides comprehensive health care. Newark Beth Israel is a Top Teaching Hospital and home to one of the nation's top 20 heart transplant centers, which has performed more than 1,100 heart transplants; RWJBarnabas Health's Heart Failure Treatment and Transplant Program; New Jersey's only Advanced Lung Disease and Transplant Program and a Valve Center that performs complex cardiac valve procedures, including minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve replacements (TAVRs). Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is also home to Children's Hospital of New Jersey (CHoNJ), which cares for children from birth through adolescence, with more than 30 specialized pediatric services including New Jersey's largest Valerie Fund Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders; and the Children's Heart Center that offers a complete range of medical and surgical treatments for the most complex cardiac abnormalities. The Newark Beth Israel robotic surgery program is the most experienced in northern New Jersey. RWJBarnabas Health and The Frederick B. Cohen, MD, Comprehensive Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and the Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey Breast Health Center, in partnership with Rutgers Cancer Institute - the state's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center - brings a world class team of researchers and specialists to fight alongside you, providing close-to-home access to the latest treatment and clinical trials. Newark Beth Israel also offers many preventive health programs that promote wellness in the community, including The Beth Greenhouse, which provides access to fresh produce and health and wellness education to residents.

Children's Hospital of New Jersey (CHoNJ), located at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, cares for children from birth through adolescence, with more than 30 specialized pediatric services including New Jersey's largest Valerie Fund Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders; and the Children's Heart Center that offers a complete range of medical and surgical treatments for the most complex cardiac abnormalities. Children's Hospital of New Jersey also includes a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and a Level IV Regional Perinatal Center that offers New Jersey's only Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) therapy; and the highest level of intensive care for both mothers and newborns.

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