Southern Ocean Medical Center is one of the campuses operated by Hackensack Meridian Health. Our records show the address as Manahawkin, NJ, United States.
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Southern Ocean Medical Center focuses on rural and coastal health education, with programs in primary care, emergency services, and environmental medicine.
- Family Medicine Residency: Comprehensive training in outpatient and inpatient care, including obstetrics and pediatrics for underserved areas.
- Emergency Medicine Training: Courses on rural trauma, environmental exposures, and mass casualty response.
- Primary Care Nurse Practitioner: Focus on chronic disease management, preventive health, and telehealth delivery.
- Environmental Health Workshops: Education on tick-borne diseases, water safety, and climate-related health impacts.
- Cardiology Rotations: Noninvasive diagnostics, stress testing, and community heart health initiatives.
- Surgical Technician Programs: Training in sterile processing, OR assistance, and minimally invasive procedures.
- Mental Health First Aid: Courses for healthcare staff on suicide prevention and substance use disorders in rural settings.
- Palliative Care Certification: Interdisciplinary training in symptom management and family support.
Serving Ocean County, the campus emphasizes accessible education for regional needs, with hands-on experiences in a 180-bed facility. Programs incorporate community rotations, research on health disparities, and leadership development. Around 100 learners participate yearly, gaining skills in resource-limited scenarios. The curriculum addresses social determinants of health, digital health tools, and interprofessional collaboration, preparing providers for resilient practice in evolving healthcare landscapes.
Other campuses at Hackensack Meridian Health
- Bayshore Medical Center
- Clara Maass Medical Center
- Community Medical Center
- Hackensack University Medical Center
- Jersey Shore University Medical Center
- JFK Medical Center
- Monmouth Medical Center
- Mountainside Medical Center
- Ocean University Medical Center
- Raritan Bay Medical Center - Old Bridge
- Raritan Bay Medical Center - Perth Amboy
- Riverview Medical Center
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