S. Justin Szawlewicz, MD, Appointed Cardiology Chair

Southern NJ – Dr. Renée Bullock-Palmer has been named the 2022 Spring Go Red for Women Chair

Deborah Demonstrates its Long-Term Commitment to Quality Echocardiograms

Deborah Heart and Lung Center has achieved IAC Echocardiography accreditation for 19 years straight demonstrating its long-term commitment to continuously improving patient outcomes and safety.

U.S. News & World Report Names Deborah a High Performing Hospital in Five Specialties

Deborah Heart and Lung Center is a 2023-2024 High Performing Hospital in five specialties, Heart Attack, Heart Bypass Surgery, Heart Failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR.)

Deborah Earns 4 out of 5 CMS Stars for Experience and Overall Quality

One of only two hospitals “most likely to be recommended in New Jersey.” That’s a new quality indicator Deborah earned from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) annual Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems.

Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD)

Adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) is a problem with the heart’s structure and function that occurred at birth. ACHD can describe a number of different problems affecting the heart. It is the most common type of birth defect in the United States (there are over 1 million adults living with a congenital heart defect in…

Asbestosis

Breathing in asbestos fibers can cause lung fibrosis. Scarred lung tissue does not expand and contract as it normally should. How severe the disease is depends on how long the person was exposed to asbestos and the amount that was breathed in and the type of fibers breathed in. Often, the symptoms aren’t noticed for…

Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)

Also called afib, atrial fibrillation is a common type of abnormal heartbeat. The heart rhythm is fast and most often irregular. In atrial fibrillation, the electrical impulse of the heart is not regular. This means parts of the heart cannot contract in an organized pattern. As a result, the heart cannot pump enough blood to…

Chronic Bronchitis

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs. People who have bronchitis often cough up thickened mucus, which can be discolored. Bronchitis may be either acute or chronic. Chronic bronchitis is a constant irritation or inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, often…

Chronic Cough

A chronic cough is a cough that lasts eight weeks or longer. A chronic cough is more than just an annoyance. A chronic cough can interrupt restorative sleep and lead to exhaustion. Severe cases of chronic cough can cause vomiting, lightheadedness and even rib fractures. While it can sometimes be difficult to pinpoint the problem…