When Jerry Bartolotti (right) noticed his 18-wheel truck rolling backwards, unattended, he took action to stop it from hitting anyone or anything. His efforts left him pinned between the truck and a tree. He was heliported to The Level 1 Trauma Center at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital (RWJ) with severe chest and arm injuries and there was little hope he would survive.

A big "Thank You!" to everyone who joined us for our 6th Annual Injury Prevention Conference, " Keep Your Head in the Game 2012". And much appreciation to our our knowledgeable speakers and dedicated volunteers who helped make this event a huge success!

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Simulation Week will feature programs for all health care providers in the acute care setting. The following is a sampling of some of the available courses:

The car crash came without warning. Stanley Sackowitz, of Hamilton, felt lucky to be alive after the initial impact. Then, the pain set in — mind-numbing pain resulting from 11 broken ribs that left him gasping for breath.

“Each time I would try to breathe, the pain was overwhelming. I couldn’t get enough air,” recalled Mr. Sackowitz, who also suffered a collapsed lung and fractured hip.