Get Involved

Ways to Give

Women's Heart Fund

The mission of the Women’s Heart Fund (WHF) is to champion women’s health issues in Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex counties and to facilitate learning and engagement with the larger Hackensack Meridian Health community. First and foremost, the WHF is deeply committed to education about the importance of women’s health; we therefore aspire to engage women at the Board level who will serve as powerful influencers and conveners in the communities we serve. Through our outreach work and events, the WHF seeks to increase philanthropy each year for women’s health programs, services, and technology as well as other Hackensack Meridian Health funding priorities.

For more information, to become a member, or to support the annual fund, please contact Stephanie Giordano at 732-751-5165.

James F. Ackerman Federation

The James F. Ackerman Federation is an organization of women dedicated to helping the personnel and patients of Jersey Shore University Medical Center and K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital.

Involvement for Teens

Medical Explorers Program, Post 169

If you are a teen considering a career in health care or medicine, Jersey Shore University Medical Center’s Medical Explorers is a great way to learn what it takes. The Medical Explorers Program is part of the Boy Scouts of America, and is run by Jersey Shore University Medical Center.

Medical Exploring helps teens decide if a health care career fits into their future. They learn about a variety of health care careers, and hear from health care professionals who are experienced in their field. Additionally, they learn about preparing for a career, the educational requirements, salary ranges, and the benefits and rewards of the position. In addition, they participate in hands-on activities designed to familiarize students with a specific aspect of medicine.

Exploring programs are based on five areas of emphasis:

  • Career Opportunities
  • Life Skills
  • Citizenship
  • Character Education
  • Leadership Experience

Program Qualification

Students ages 14-20 who are interested in health care careers are eligible to join Jersey Shore University Medical Center’s Medical Explorers Program.

In order to join Medical Explorers, students must:

  • Be a high school student between the ages of 14 and 20
  • Pay the $35 joining fee (includes Boy Scout dues and scrubs)
  • Attend a volunteer orientation session

Meetings

Meetings consist of presentations by physicians, health care workers, tours within the hospital, and off-site visits. Efforts are made to provide a hands-on experience, rather than a lecture setting. Our goal is to provide a learning experience, while having fun. Explorers are required to attend monthly meetings.The program operates on an academic calendar, with monthly meetings from September to May.

Meetings are conducted by Medical Explorer student leaders, and feature a variety of health care professionals as guest speakers. The meetings begin at 6:30 p.m.