41 Great Years and Counting Doctor finds inspiration in the compassion and integrity of St. Mary staff Dr. Milton Schwartz has been practicing medicine for 51 years. After graduating from Temple Medical School and working as a flight surgeon in the Air Force he opened a practice in Bucks County. That’s when he met Sister Clare Naughton, the first hospital administrator at St. Mary, and she quickly recruited Dr. Schwartz to help care for the patients at St. Mary. Dr. Schwartz’s relationship with St. Mary has lasted 41 years and counting. Over those 41 years a lot has changed in Bucks County and in medicine. But some things remain constant, his commitment to his patients and his belief in St. Mary’s mission to provide quality care to all who need it. When Dr. Schwartz was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2002 he turned to St. Mary and the medical staff for his care. His doctor, Judith Gallagher-Braun, discovered the lump in his throat and referred him to Dr. Robert Reilly. An aggressive treatment plan of chemotherapy and radiation was prescribed, but doing his due diligence, Dr. Schwartz sought a second opinion at Fox Chase. The doctors there concurred with the treatment plan and told him to go back to St. Mary for his care. Dr. Schwartz turned to a team of experienced physicians, technicians and nurses at St. Mary for his eight week radiation therapy. St. Mary was and still is a leader in advanced cancer care. During his five months of recovery, Dr. Schwartz turned to his second profession and love — playing the violin — to find...
The physicians of Princeton Radiation Oncology believe in supporting St. Mary Medical Center, their patients, and giving back to the community where they work. They have a patient-centered philosophy focused on a supportive, positive environment where patients receive every advantage in their fight against cancer. The group was recruited in a national search by St. Mary to bring the best in cancer care to Bucks County. Located at St. Mary Medical Center for the past five years, the group’s philosophy is a direct match with that of the medical center. “No radiation oncology center in the Philadelphia area can exceed what we have at St. Mary Medical Center” comments Dr. Robert Cardinale, Medical Director of Radiation Oncology. Built on a foundation of trust, mutual respect and teamwork, St. Mary Medical Center and Princeton Radiation Oncology have created a world class radiation oncology program that offers a full continuum of care ranging fromWide-bore CT,Tomotherapy, Stereotactic Radiotherapy, High Dose Rate Brachytherapy, PET/CT scanning to advanced image-guided Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy. This translates into care that focuses on the needs of the patient, providing the latest in diagnostic and treatment that is patient centered. “When St. Mary wanted to bring the next generation of cancer care here, we knew we would get involved with the fundraising effort.” Dr. Cardinale said. And they have, pledging $50,000 towards the purchase of Frameless Stereotactic Radiosurgery, the latest in radiation oncology technology. The professional partnership that started years ago fostered a philanthropic partnership that continues to grow. These physicians are truly community members committed to quality...
In the past, Ed Noonan and Washington Crossing resident John Smithson frequently spoke about issues relating to their reinsurance professions, and it was during one such discussion that John brought up a new topic that resonated with Ed. “As an active supporter and Foundation Board member, John talked to me about the need for people to get involved with St. Mary Medical Center,” Ed recalled. “He indicated what an important role the hospital plays in the community, and convinced me to join the Foundation. I am so glad that I did, and since then my wife has joined me in our efforts.” Ed and Andrea had no previous interaction with St. Mary, other than the usual medical experiences that parents of two active children might have. But Ed does have the life experiences and professional background that have turned him into an articulate advocate of St. Mary. As a reinsurance industry executive, Ed has more than a rudimentary knowledge of medical facilities. Coupled with his work history, which has taken him to all corners of the world, Ed is in a unique position to compare St. Mary Medical Center with other institutions and declare St. Mary Medical Center an unparalleled superior center. “John had praised the leadership qualities of Greg Wozniak,” Ed said, “and once I came on board and saw for myself what an outstanding leader Greg is, I was totally convinced that I had made the right decision to become an active supporter.” When Ed joined the Foundation Board, the hospital was half the size it is now. What impressed Ed was the caliber of the team...
