Dear Friends,
To quote Mickey Mantle during his later years: “If I knew I was going to live this long, I’d have taken better care of myself.”
As medical science continues to advance, we may be living longer in spite of the way we treat our bodies. The range of medicines, procedures and artificial parts that are available or will soon be available to treat debilitating diseases is impressive. It is not unreasonable to take the position that no matter what medical ailment one may have, someone, somewhere in the world, will find a way to treat it, cure it or replace it.
But to really live well while we all are living longer may take a return to the good, old-fashioned “apple-a-day” approach. As much as we live in a world where we are asked to pay attention to our financial planning, our civic planning, and even our landscape planning, we still need to be reminded to pay just as much attention to our health. Living well takes an active plan and an active healthcare partner.
Hunterdon Healthcare is the partner that can help you actively manage your health. We have created an organization with an emphasis on health. The word “health” is in our name because we invest in programs and services to prevent disease and help you live well. We emphasize the importance of prevention and early detection by offering primary care that is easily accessible to the growing population in Hunterdon County and the surrounding communities. Our family residency program was one of the first in the country and many of the physicians trained here go on to practice in the community and develop lifelong relationships with their patients.
Disease prevention is the most important step in living well, but at Hunterdon we know that disease and illness are sometimes inevitable. When that occurs, Hunterdon offers world-class physicians, sophisticated diagnostics, first-class treatment, education and support for a myriad of conditions. We are prepared to be your partner for life.
Live well.
Robert P. Wise
President and CEO
Hunterdon Healthcare System
