On a bright New Jersey early autumn afternoon, WelbeHealth and Bergen New Bridge Medical Center hosted a groundbreaking for a new building that will house a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), a child care center and a primary care practice. Dozens of stakeholders, legislators and policymakers joined the festivities during which Congressman Josh Gottheimer, Congresswoman Nellie Pou, NJ Department of Human Services Commissioner Dr. Stephen Cha, Bergen County Executive James Tedesco offered support and congratulations to the partners and supporters who are bringing this intergenerational center of caring to life. Bergen New Bridge Medical Center’s President & CEO, Deborah Visconi shared her excitement on this milestone and added that the grand opening will truly be the momentous occasion for Bergen County. WelbeHealth’s President, Dr. Matt Patterson described the magic of PACE as a singular coordinating presence in the lives of older people so they can continue to live in their communities with dignity, grace and the support they require.
