Sunday, July 13, 2008
OHI Officially Opened Renovated Facility and Dedicated Reception Center in Honor of Mayor Coles
The public joined Dr. Theresa Berger, CEO and president of Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc. (OHI), and the Board of Directors for the official grand opening of OHI’s newly renovated Lakewood facility, 101 Second Street, Lakewood, Wednesday, July 9, 2008, 10:00 a.m.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony and the dedication of The Raymond G. Coles Reception Center began at 10:00 a.m. An open house and tours of the new facility were available until noon.
The new state-of-the-art facility boasts four new patient service areas that increase the number of patients who can be scheduled.
Speakers included New Jersey Senator Robert W. Singer and Dr. Berger who both praised many people for the growth and development of OHI and its dedication to those who need healthcare in Ocean County. Comcast,WOBM, and Jorge Rod, the editor of Latinos Unidos, were also on hand to mark this momentous ocassion.
Dr. Berger said, “This is a great opportunity to celebrate a much needed addition to our community and to learn more about OHI’s plans for further development and growth."
For more information about OHI, contact Dianne Ferguson, executive assistant at the administrative offices of OHI, at (732) 719-9022.
About Ocean Health Initiatives
OHI, a federally qualified health center (FQHC), with locations at 101 Second Street, Lakewood and 301 Lakehurst Road, Toms River, provides comprehensive preventative and primary care, including pediatrics, maternal and child health, prenatal, WIC, universal immunizations, and dental health to the area's uninsured, underinsured, and undocumented residents on a sliding-fee scale, based on an individual's or family's ability to pay. OHI has a bilingual staff available to assist patients and callers. To become a patient of OHI, call a representative in the Call Center at either 732-552-0377, Toms River, or 732-363-6655, Lakewood. Visit www.ohinj.org. for further information.
Submitted by Fran Kirschner, Frantasy Enterprises
The ribbon-cutting ceremony and the dedication of The Raymond G. Coles Reception Center began at 10:00 a.m. An open house and tours of the new facility were available until noon.
The new state-of-the-art facility boasts four new patient service areas that increase the number of patients who can be scheduled.
Speakers included New Jersey Senator Robert W. Singer and Dr. Berger who both praised many people for the growth and development of OHI and its dedication to those who need healthcare in Ocean County. Comcast,WOBM, and Jorge Rod, the editor of Latinos Unidos, were also on hand to mark this momentous ocassion.
Dr. Berger said, “This is a great opportunity to celebrate a much needed addition to our community and to learn more about OHI’s plans for further development and growth."
For more information about OHI, contact Dianne Ferguson, executive assistant at the administrative offices of OHI, at (732) 719-9022.
About Ocean Health Initiatives
OHI, a federally qualified health center (FQHC), with locations at 101 Second Street, Lakewood and 301 Lakehurst Road, Toms River, provides comprehensive preventative and primary care, including pediatrics, maternal and child health, prenatal, WIC, universal immunizations, and dental health to the area's uninsured, underinsured, and undocumented residents on a sliding-fee scale, based on an individual's or family's ability to pay. OHI has a bilingual staff available to assist patients and callers. To become a patient of OHI, call a representative in the Call Center at either 732-552-0377, Toms River, or 732-363-6655, Lakewood. Visit www.ohinj.org. for further information.
Submitted by Fran Kirschner, Frantasy Enterprises
