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Southern Ocean Medical Center to Hold Annual Public Meeting August 18
Manahawkin, NJ, August 4, 2026… Hackensack Meridian Southern Ocean Medical Center will hold its virtual Annual Public Meeting Tuesday August 18, at 4 p.m.
Registration is required to access the meeting via computer or smartphone.To register for the meeting, email: Kari.Ormando@hmhn.org by August 14.
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New patients arrive frequently, and some patients require more immediate attention regardless of when they arrive. Your wait time may differ from what is listed at the time of a patient's arrival. Wait times represent an average time from arrival to being seen by a clinician. Wait times are refreshed every 30 minutes. Wait times are provided for informational purposes only and cannot be guaranteed upon arrival. They may remain subject to change at all times without notice. When "NA" is displayed, wait time is unavailable.
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Located just off NJ-72 in Manahawkin, NJ, the physicians, nurses, team members and volunteers at Southern Ocean Medical Center come together to capture the spirit of compassionate care and medical excellence that has defined our hospital for more than 40 years. It is our way of assuring that we remain true to providing each patient with a remarkable health care experience.
Free parking is available for patients and visitors at Southern Ocean Medical Center. Designated areas closest to the Hospital entrances are marked for handicapped parking and for patient services and visitors.
Gift shop: 609-978-2086
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Center for Weight Loss: 609-978-3202
Diabetes Program: 609-978-3533
Endoscopy: 609-978-3809
Imaging: 609-597-6011 x4237
Interventional Radiology: 609-597-6011 x2443
Laboratory Services: 609-597-6011 x2168
Rehabilitation Services: 609-978-3110
Wound Care Program: 609-597-6011 x3077
Pre-Surgical Evaluation Office: 609-978-8900 x2086
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Why Choose Southern Ocean Medical Center
- Leaders in Cardiovascular and Stroke Care: We have been recognized with the Get With The Guidelines® - Heart Failure Gold Plus with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll quality achievement award by the American Heart Association as well as the 2024 Gold Performance Achievement Award in Chest Pain - MI Registry awarded by the American College of Cardiology.
- Nationally Recognized Weight Loss Surgery: Our Center for Weight Loss is recognized by the American College of Surgeons as the most comprehensive, high-quality bariatric surgery program in the region, and designated as a Center of Excellence by the American Society of Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery.
- Experts in Robotic-Assisted Surgery: We specialize in the da Vinci Xi™ Surgical System, which enables surgeons to use a minimally invasive surgical technique that reduces the patient’s length of stay and lowers the risk of complications, blood loss and post-surgical pain.
Patient Resources
New Minimally Invasive Procedure Used to Repair Woman’s Life-Threatening Aneurysm
When Cecelia Lucas learned she would need surgery to repair a dangerous aneurysm in her chest, she thought she was facing a long and painful recovery. Fortunately, a new minimally invasive procedure allowed her to have the repair with a much shorter recovery time.
Generosity of LBI Rotary Helps Hospital Keep Pace
As Ocean County and the Jersey Shore continue to grow, community groups such as the Long Beach Island Rotary Club have helped Hackensack Meridian Southern Ocean Medical Center expand and modernize into the state-of-the-art hospital we know today.
Retired Police Officer Finds Relief with Shoulder Replacement
Southern Ocean Medical Center’s orthopedic team helps a retired police officer with a third shoulder operation.