Author Archives: dlevine

Spotlighting artists with disabilities

Posted on June 9, 2014 by dlevine

Eleven Arts Access artists have their visual art on display at the Collaborative Art Exhibition at Rutgers University New Jersey Medical School in Newark. In addition to showcasing the work of Arts Access artists, the exhibit features the art of … Continue reading →

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Miles of love and community spirit

Posted on June 6, 2014 by dlevine

“Finally, it’s not pouring rain or 51 degrees. You earned this.” With those words, Wayne Cabot, news anchor for WCBS Newsradio 880, sent the 5K runners on their way during the 17th annual Miles for Matheny, the Matheny Medical and … Continue reading →

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Vital support for healthy teeth

Posted on June 4, 2014 by dlevine

A new donation will help assure the finest possible dental care for patients at the Matheny Center of Medicine and Dentistry dental clinic. Panoramic X-ray equipment is essential for detecting undeveloped, crowded or impacted teeth. Because these conditions and jaw … Continue reading →

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Meeting a Governor

Posted on June 2, 2014 by dlevine

As a member of Girl Scout Troop 60077, Matheny student Katherine Gaudio got to meet former New Jersey Governor Christine Todd Whitman. Gaudio’s Girl Scout troop invited Governor Whitman to meet with them as part of “Breathe Journey,” a program … Continue reading →

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Relaxation specialists

Posted on May 29, 2014 by dlevine

Yoga classes are an important part of Matheny’s adult education program, which is designed to provide for self-expression and instill a sense of self-respect among our adult residents. Yoga has been very popular with adult patients because it helps them … Continue reading →

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Posters for Miles

Posted on May 28, 2014 by dlevine

With less than a week to go, the students and patients at Matheny are looking forward to the 17th annual Miles for Matheny fundraiser and community event, which will be held this Sunday, June 1. The highlight is the Lu Huggins … Continue reading →

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Special athletes

Posted on May 27, 2014 by dlevine

Matheny students, patients and group home residents brought home a total of 44 medals from the Somerset County Special Olympics, held Saturday, May 3, at Bridgewater-Raritan High School in Bridgewater, NJ. Participation in Special Olympics is an important part of … Continue reading →

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Three decades of support

Posted on May 22, 2014 by dlevine

The Friends of Matheny is an organization of volunteers dedicated to providing support for Matheny’s students and patients. Since its beginnings in 1983, The Friends has raised more than $3 million to help sustain Matheny’s programs and services. At a … Continue reading →

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An ‘inspirational’ day

Posted on May 21, 2014 by dlevine

Jaime Barnes has been a resident at Matheny for more than 10 years, and her sister, Chelsea Mitschele, has participated in Miles for Matheny every year. This year Chelsea and her husband Matthew created a Team Jaime page on the … Continue reading →

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Riding high

Posted on May 20, 2014 by dlevine

In August 2011, Daniel Mollino was in Teaneck, NJ, making repairs to some overhead lines for the cable company he worked for when he fell about 20 feet, suffering a traumatic brain injury. He was rushed to Hackensack University Medical … Continue reading →

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