Author Archives: dlevine

Giving back

Posted on April 19, 2013 by dlevine

Every year, Peapack, NJ, resident Linda Horton hosts an informal event to thank all the volunteers who donate their time to help out at the Second Chance Shop, The Friends of Matheny’s thrift shop in Gladstone, NJ, that raises money to … Continue reading →

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On the air

Posted on April 18, 2013 by dlevine

Two of the top fundraisers for Miles for Matheny will be interviewed on local CBS stations this week. Justin and Morgan Lash, brother and sister of Matheny adult patient Andy Lash, will be guests on  the CBS 2 morning news this Saturday, April 20, … Continue reading →

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Go Bo

Posted on April 17, 2013 by dlevine

Liz and Michael Geraghty of  Cranford, NJ, believe people with disabilities should have an opportunity “to experience all that life offers.” With that in mind, they have formed a fundraising team called “Go Bo” to raise money for Miles for … Continue reading →

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Impact of Matheny’s habilitation model

Posted on April 15, 2013 by dlevine

What impact will Matheny’s habilitation model have on care for persons with medically complex developmental disabilities in New Jersey? It ensures continuation of the following: • Seamless collaboration of an interdisciplinary and/or transdisciplinary team. • An environment that accommodates all medical … Continue reading →

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Team ICS

Posted on April 12, 2013 by dlevine

Last year the Immaculate Conception School in Annandale, NJ, designated Matheny as the beneficiary of its Dance-A-Thon and raised $10,000. This year, ICS has formed a fundraising team to support Miles for Matheny and has set a fundraising goal of … Continue reading →

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Happy Mardi Gras!

Posted on April 10, 2013 by dlevine

For the second consecutive year, the Verve Bistro in Somerville, NJ, selected Matheny as the beneficiary of its Mardi Gras celebration. A portion of the proceeds from nights leading up to and including Mardi Gras and proceeds from the auctioning … Continue reading →

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Understanding complexities of our patients

Posted on April 8, 2013 by dlevine

By Gary E. Eddey, MD Matheny has a long tradition of serving as a teaching site for professional students. Our facility offers the state of New Jersey a campus where professional students can learn to care effectively and efficiently for … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the arts

Posted on April 5, 2013 by dlevine

The mission of Matheny’s Arts Access Program is to provide individuals with disabilities the freedom to create in the visual, literary and performing arts. Along with that freedom comes the opportunity for the artists to have their art displayed in … Continue reading →

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Top Miles fundraiser

Posted on April 3, 2013 by dlevine

As we head into the home stretch for Miles for Matheny, our community event and fundraiser being held Sunday, April 21, the top fundraiser is the Gordon family of New Providence, NJ, whose 13-year-old son Scott is a student in … Continue reading →

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Early Passover

Posted on April 1, 2013 by dlevine

The Four Questions are an important part of the Passover seder, highlighting the ways in which Passover customs and foods distinguish the holiday from other times of the year. Each of the four answers explains why something is done differently … Continue reading →

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