THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2025 | 5 PM - 8 PM | Ocean Place Resort & Spa, Long Branch

NJHA’s Best at the Beach celebrates the people and programs that put New Jersey on the map for nationally ranked care. Each year, our honorees are nominated and selected by their peers statewide. Meet our 2025 honorees:

 

Lifetime Achievement: Brian Gragnolati, Atlantic Health System

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
Brian Gragnolati
President and CEO
Atlantic Health System

Distinguished Service: Deborah Visconi, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Deborah Visconi
President and CEO
Bergen New Bridge
Medical Center

Distinguished Service: Regina Foley, Hackensack Meridian Health

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Regina Foley
EVP, CNO and Chief Transformation Officer
Hackensack Meridian Health

Emeritus Prize: Douglas A. Struyk, Christian Health

EMERITUS PRIZE
Douglas A. Struyk
CEO Emeritus
Christian Health

 
  • Lifetime of Philanthropy Award: Marvin Samson, Trustee, Virtua Health
  • Clinical Excellence Award: Debra-Lynn Day-Salvatore, MD, PhD, chair of the Medical Genetics and Genomic Medicine Department at Saint Peter’s University Hospital
  • Excellence in Patient Experience: RWJBarnabas Health Maternal Health Peer Recovery Program
  • Emerging Leader – Acute Care: Drew D’Ercole, MSN, APN-BC, RN, director of care coordination, Valley Health System
  • Emerging Leader – Behavioral Health: Darian Eletto, chief clinical officer, Behavioral Health, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
  • Healthy New Jersey Award: Substance Use Screening in the Emergency Department (ED) and Connections to Care initiative, Englewood Health
  • Inspired Aging Award: Affordable Housing Wellness Initiative, Parker Health Group and Springpoint Senior Living
  • Connect Award for Outstanding Communication: Hackensack Meridian Health
  • Social Impact Award: Thomas Dooley, program manager, Humanistic Medicine, Overlook Medical Center, Atlantic Health System
 

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