Saint Michael's Medical Center Welcomes
Miss New Jersey USA

"It's a privilege to visit a medical institution with as long and rich a history as Saint Michael's Medical Center,” said Kaity Rodriguez, who will compete for the title of Miss USA in Las Vegas in April. Rodriguez spoke about women’s cardiac health, toured the hospital’s centers of excellence, and met with patients and staff to sign autographs and pose for photographs.

Also speaking at the event were Robert H. Evans, chief executive officer of Saint Michael’s Medical Center, and Bernadette Visanni, director of the hospital’s Yes You Can! Project, which promotes emotional health and positive decision making in youths and young adults.

“An extraordinarily intelligent, poised, and caring young woman, Kaity Rodriguez serves as a positive role model in the community we serve,” said Evans. “Heart disease is the number-one health threat facing women today, and we’re grateful to Kaity for her leadership in raising awareness about this important issue.”

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.