Dr. John D’Angelo, Director of the Gary S. Horan Emergency Department at Trinitas Regional Medical Center, Receives 2018 Leadership Award from The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey.
Each year the The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey honors outstanding members in the healthcare industry in the greater Newark region. The individuals recognized are nominated by their peers, and model selflessness, empathy, and cultural sensitivity.
In the annual awards dinner and recognition, The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey shared, “As always, we were astounded at the accomplishments of our honorees, and the compassion, empathy, and commitment with which they serve their patients and clients. Thirty-one individuals in roles that provide direct patient care were recognized.”
This year, The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey awarded the Lester Z. Lieberman Leadership Award for Humanism in Healthcare to Dr. John D’Angelo.
Dr. D’Angelo is the director of emergency medicine at Trinitas Regional Medical Center, as well as the Site and Regional Medical Director with NES Health.
Dr. D’Angelo believes that life’s journey should be about reaching beyond yourself in the work that you do and explains his view of working in emergency medicine: you work in a high energy, high stakes environment, meet people who are down and out, have rapid encounters, and immediately see the results of your work.
Trinitas’ motto – “I see you, I am you” – is John’s as well. “Seeing yourself in your patients, struggling and rejoicing with them” is the reason he does this work.
Dr. D’Angelo joined NES Health in 2015 as the Site Medical Director with Trinitas and later expanded his leadership role with NES as Regional Medical Director for with Trinitas and St. Michaels in New Jersey and Ira Davenport in Bath, New York.
Dr. D’Angelo has been practicing emergency medicine for over a decade. Throughout his career, he has been extensively involved in emergency medical services, currently serving as a tactical physician for the Union County Response Team and the SWAT team. Dr. D’Angelo is a dynamic lecturer and a leader in the world of emergency medicine.
