HPMSNJ has sent a letter to Governor Corzine requesting that the proposed cuts for charitable funding for hospitals be reinstated in the 2009 budget. As stated in the letter, " Since 1992, New Jersey has seen 22 hospitals in our state close their doors; 10 in the last five years with two more awaiting approval to close. Governor Corzine, your cuts will exacerbate the financial problems of hospitals, and will more likely see additional facilities close in the future, without planning for their closing. Access to healthcare for the citizens of New Jersey will be an issue." To read the full text of the letter, click here.

If you would like to write a letter to your local legislator, you can log onto http://www.njha.com/advocacy/ to learn more about the crises in funding, sample letters, and how to reach your local legislator.

The society is proud to announce that available to all members is a handsome 36" x 42" fold out map of the state of New Jersey, designating where all NJ hospitals and some of the key surrounding hospitals. Suitable for hanging in your office, or to keep in your glove box for travels, the map is available free to members. For more information, contact Anthony Stanowski at stanowski-anthony@aramark.com.