May 14, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 19 Area Alzheimer’s Association recognizes Van Dyk Health Care The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater New Jersey Chap- ter presented its Circle of Honor Award, in the category of Corporation of the Year, to Van Dyk Health Care, to honor the company’s outstanding contributions to improving the lives of people with Alzheimer’s disease and their families. Accepting the award was Robert Van Dyk, president and CEO of Van Dyk Health Care. The Circle of Honor Award is the chapter’s most prestigious award and is presented annually by the board of directors at the Alzheimer’s Asso- ciation’s benefit gala, Memories Should Last a Lifetime, which was held at the Pleasantdale Chateau. “For almost 20 years, Van Dyk Health Care has exem- plified commitment to the Alzheimer’s community through involvement in our mission,” said Kathleen Town- shend Dugan, board chair of the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter. “The company’s efforts have helped the Alzheimer’s Association support the over half a President and CEO of Van Dyk Health Care Robert Van Dyk (right) accepts the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter Circle of Honor Award, in the category of Corporation of the Year, from Association Board Vice Chair Frank Ciriello. HackensackUMC is Hospital of Year finalist for 2014 HackensackUMC at Pascack Valley has been named a finalist in the Hospital of the Year category in the 2014 NJBIZ awards program. This program, produced by NJBIZ, New Jersey’s premier business news publication, is spon- sored by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, Hackensack University Medical Center, Comcast Business, New Jersey Hospital Association, WithumSmith+Brown, PC, MD Online, and Comcast Spotlight. “We are thrilled to have been selected as finalist in the category of hospital of the year,” said Chad Melton, CEO of HackensackUMC at Pascack Valley. “We know that local residents have a choice when it comes to their health care provider and we are committed to improving the quality and accessibility of health care for the people of this region.” The awards program honors individuals and organiza- tions making a significant impact on the quality of health care in New Jersey. Finalists and winners were chosen by an independent panel of judges including: Jeff Brown, Affiliated ACOs at the NJ Health Care Quality Institute; Beverly J. Lynch, Advocacy and Management Group; Dean Paranicas, Healthcare Institute of New Jersey; and Wardell Sanders, New Jersey Association of Health Plans. Healthcare Heroes awards finalists will be recognized and the winner in each category will be announced during a breakfast to be held June 24 at the Palace in Somerset Park in Somerset. For more information about the NJBIZ Healthcare Heroes awards program, or to reserve seats to the event, visit www.njbiz.com/events or contact Melissa Sullen- berger at melissas@njbiz.com or (732) 246-5737. HackensackUMC at Pascack Valley is a 128-bed, full- service, acute-care community hospital, providing the same nationally recognized quality care for which Hackensack University Medical Center is known. The hospital features all private patient rooms at no additional cost, a state-of- the-art obstetrical unit, an intensive/critical care unit, five operating rooms, one special procedure room, and a car- diac catheterization laboratory. This inpatient hospital acts as an anchor to many in-demand, outpatient services such as radiology, women’s health, and same-day surgery. For more information, visit www.hackensackumcpv.com. million New Jerseyans who are impacted by Alzheimer’s disease. We are very thankful for Van Dyk Health Care’s support.” Van Dyk Health Care, Inc. is comprised of two skilled nursing and post-acute care facilities, one assisted living residence, a rehab company, and the HeartWays cardiac rehabilitation program. Van Dyk Health Care has been a supporter of the Alzheimer’s Association since 1996, sponsoring and attending association events, ranging from the Walk to End Alzheimer’s® to the annual Education and Research Con- ference. At the corporation’s 60 th Anniversary party last year, the Alzheimer’s Association was presented with a generous donation to help provide programs and services to affected New Jersey individuals and families. (continued on page 20)