Deborah Heart and Lung Center in Browns Mills, New Jersey is a teaching hospital in the prevention, diagnosis, research and treatment of heart, lung, and vascular diseases. Deborah was founded in 1922, originally as a tuberculosis sanatorium and pulmonary center. Deborah has treated more than 2.3 million hearts from every corner of the United States and 87 countries. From performing the first adult and pediatric open-heart surgeries in New Jersey, to one of the highest-volume left-ventricular assist device (LVAD) implant programs in the nation, Deborah is consistently recognized as a leader overall and in patient care from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). It is ranked among the top hospitals in New Jersey for patient satisfaction; holds a top-tier Society of Thoracic Surgeons rating, which places Deborah among the best cardiac surgery programs in North America; and is rated High Performing in five specialties, Heart Attack, Heart Bypass Surgery, Heart Failure, COPD and TAVR by U.S. News & World Report. Deborah is an Alliance member of the Cleveland Clinic Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute.

Deborah is currently undergoing a multi-million-dollar renovation and expansion. The project will add three additional floors on the existing hospital, a new staff respite area, and new private patient suites. Existing patient rooms will also be remodeled into private patient rooms. “This is an exciting project and marks another milestone in Deborah’s proud 100-year history,” said Joseph Chirichella, president and CEO, Deborah Heart and Lung Center.

Deborah operates with the mission to provide the highest quality heart, lung and vascular care in a collaborative and welcoming environment while ensuring access for all.