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The Valerie Fund Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Saint Barnabas Medical Center Announces New Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist

Livingston, N.J.— The Valerie Fund Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Saint Barnabas Medical Center is pleased to announce the arrival of Shalu Narang M.D., a new pediatric hematologist/oncologist.

“Dr. Narang is a welcome addition to the Valerie Fund family and the children will benefit greatly from her expertise and compassionate care,” says Peri Kamalakar, M.D., Medical Director of the Valerie Fund Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Saint Barnabas Medical Center.

Dr. Narang completed her Pediatrics Residency at Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY. She completed her fellowship in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY and a Hemostasis and Thrombosis elective at Weill Cornell Medical Center. She attended medical school at St. George’s University, Grenada, West Indies. Dr. Narang is board-certified in pediatrics and is board-eligible in hematology/oncology.

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The Saint Barnabas Health Care System has three hospitals in New Jersey that are part of the Valerie Fund, one of the largest and most advanced pediatric oncology/ hematology networks in the country.  The centers are outpatient facilities located near patient’s homes, therefore children are able to receive treatment locally, allowing families to maintain some of their normal routines. Young patients receive the most advanced range of diagnostic and therapeutic treatment services from an expert team of specialists, including pediatric hematologists/oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, nurses, social workers, counselors and child life specialists.

The centers are members of the Children’s Oncology Group (COG), which allows the sites to participate in the most current research protocols to improve survival and improve the quality of life for children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer.

You can reach an attending pediatric hematologist/ oncologist 24 hours a day for referrals at (973) 322-2800.

Saint Barnabas Medical Center Department of Pediatrics

Saint Barnabas treats more children than any other hospital in the state. The Pediatrics Department includes every major pediatric sub-specialty and more than 250 pediatricians. A state-of-the-art $8 million Children’s Center is designed to meet the medical and emotional needs of young patients. For more information about our programs, or for a referral to a pediatrician or specialist, please call 1-888-SBHS-123.

Date: October 30, 2007

Contact: Beth Salamon (973) 322-4926

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