Saint Michael's Medical Center Employee Named "Healthcare Professional of the Year"
Oncology professional Lois Greene acknowledged by New Jersey Hospital Association

Greene, who joined Saint Michael’s as a nurse educator in 1995, was honored for her outstanding achievements in the fight against cancer. Greene serves as the administrative director of both the hospital’s Regional Cancer Center and The Connie Dwyer Breast Center, and oversees the hospital’s In The Pink program, which provides free cancer screenings to minorities and the uninsured. She is president-elect of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, North Jersey Affiliate, and is a board member of the American Cancer Society. Greene also serves as chair of the City of Newark’s Cancer Initiative and is a legislative ambassador for the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Action Network, a government advocacy program.

“I can think of no more deserving recipient of this honor than Lois Greene,” said Robert H. Evans, the hospital’s CEO. “Her knowledge and experience, both as a clinician and a health-care administrator, are unparalleled. But more important than Lois’s professional credentials is her dedication to providing compassionate care to our patients. I join the administration and staff of Saint Michael’s Medical Center in conveying my congratulations and applause.”

Established by the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor in 1867, Saint Michael’s Medical Center is a 357-bed regional tertiary-care, teaching and research center in the heart of Newark’s business and educational district. The Saint James Campus in Newark’s East Ward and the Columbus Campus in the North Ward deliver key non-acute services, including 24-hour emergency care. They serve as a “front door” to the inpatient, outpatient, and clinic services available at Saint Michael’s Medical Center. Saint Michael’s Medical Center is a member of Catholic Health East (CHE). Based in Newtown Square, PA, Catholic Health East is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems, with 33 hospitals in 11 states. More information is available at www.che.org and www.smmcnj.org.