The Buzz at St. Peter's: October

Saint Peter's University Hospital's Residency Program for Obstetrics graduation ceremony; New Gift Shop on Park; Wound Care Center wins an award.

Congratulations, class of ’10

John A. Carlson Jr., M.D., director of Saint Peter’s University Hospital’s Residency Program for Obstetrics and Gynecology, celebrates with the Class of 2010 at the program’s fourth graduation ceremony. Here he presents Gabor C. Mezei, M.D., (left) with an award for Best Research Project. Dineasha Potter McQuilkin, M.D., also recognized for Best Research Project, accepts her Best Teacher Award. Saint Peter’s residency programs in obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics and internal medicine have been accredited with commendation by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. Saint Peter’s is a regional medical campus of Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia.

Elegant emporium

Saint Peter’s University Hospital’s new Gift Shop on Park is now open to shoppers. In addition to traditional patient gifts such as cards, flowers and balloons, artisan jewelry, purses, Demdaco figurines, fashion eyewear and more make The Gift Shop on Park a convenient way for visitors to purchase any-occasion gifts—or perhaps a little something for themselves. Items can be bought online at www.saintpetershcs.com. The new gift shop, located in the hospital lobby, is part of ongoing Saint Peter’s renovations.

A team wins honors

Saint Peter’s University Hospital’s Wound Care Center and Hyperbaric Services team has received the Robert A. Warriner, M.D., Center of Excellence Award from Diversified Clinical Services for outstanding healing outcomes and patient satisfaction. This is the second consecutive year the center has been designated a “Center of Distinction.”