Hall-DiGioia Center for Breast Care
908 522-3200 (or) 908 522-4500
Office Locations in Summit and Jersey City
Summit Office
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Jersey City Office
Medical Arts Center 1
33 Overlook Road
Suite 205
Summit, New Jersey 07901
All visits by appointment only.
Call (908) 522-3200 or 908 522-4500
Fax (908) 522-1222
Jersey City Office
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Jersey City Office
Our Jersey City Office - Reopened in a new location
Office visits on Tuesday's from 10 AM to 3 PM
550 Newark Avenue
Suite 402
All visits by appointment only.
Call (908) 522-3200 or 908 522-4500
Fax (908) 522-1222
Contact Information
Contact Information
Contact Information
(908) 522-3200
or
(908) 522-4500
Fax: (908) 522-1222
Our offices will be closed from 12-21 to 1-4 for the holidays. Patient emergencies please call and follow directions.
About Our Physicians
Julie M. DiGioia, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Dr. Julie DiGioia is an experienced breast cancer surgeon with offices in Summit and Jersey City, New Jersey. She is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Overlook Hospital, Englewood Hospital and Jersey CIty Medical Center.
Dr. DiGioia was born and raised in Jersey City and is a graduate of St. Peter's University. Dr. DiGioia received her medical degree from Sapienza University of Rome and completed her residency at Jersey City Medical Center/UMDNJ.
She practiced general and trauma surgery until 1990 and then concentrated her practice to the care of the breast and breast surgery.
Dr. DiGioia is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Rutgers University RWJ/BH.
She is Board Certified and a diplomate of the American Board of Surgery with a practice now limited to diseases of the breast.
Dr. Julie herself is a breast cancer survivor. She served as the Medical Director of the Cristie Kerr Women's Health Center, is an advisor to the American Cancer Foundation, and was Chair of the 2017 Susan B. Komen NJ Race for the Cure.
"As a breast cancer survivor, I understand the concerns of my patients and their family".
Stephen C. Hall, M.D., F.A.C.S..
Following his graduation from the University of Southern California, Dr. Hall obtained his MD degree from the University of Bologna, Italy. He trained in General Surgery at Jersey City Medical Center and completed his Plastic Surgery Residency at Columbia University, Harlem Hospital Center.
Dr. Hall is Board Certified by the The American Board of Plastic Surgery and currenrly serves as the Chief of Plastic Surgery at the Jersey City Medical Center.
He is an attending surgeon at the Jersey City Medical Center, Englewood Hospital, Overlook Medical Center, and Hoboken University Medical Center.
Dr. Hall is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the New Jersey Society of Plastic Surgeons, and the Medical Society of New Jersey.
He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Although he practices all aspects of Plastic Surgery (including Hand Surgery), he has a special interest in Breast Reconstruction.
"I believe Breast Reconstruction encompasses the entire spectrum of Plastic Surgery and truly merges aesthetics and reconstruction."
Both Dr. DiGioia and Dr. Hall are Board Certified. Dr. DiGioia is a Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery and Dr. Hall is a Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Upcoming community events - virtual
Cancer and Mental Health in LGBTQ Community
Cancer and Mental Health in LGBTQ Community
Cancer and Mental Health in LGBTQ Community
Cancer and Mental Health in the LGBTQ+ Community Monday, January 25th | 12:00pm-1:00pm Cancer Disparities and Experiences of the LGBTQ+ Community- Discuss cancer disparities and experiences of the LGBTQ+ community and how to access mental health resources.
Monday, February 1st | 12:00pm-1:00pm Mental Health Among LGBTQ+ Caregivers-Discuss common experiences and self-care strategies for LGBTQ+ caregivers Presenters:Jenna Z. Marcus, MD, Assistant Professor, Chief of Clinical Research of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Health, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Domonique Noel, Community Cancer Control Specialist, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey Wilhelmina Vargas, LCSW, Lead Community Based Counselor, CAPS-Counseling, Alcohol, and Other Drug Assistance Programs, and Psychiatric Services Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Hiral Shukla | Outreach Coordinator
CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY CENTRAL NEW JERSEY3 Crossroads Dr. Bedminster, NJ 07921 P: 908 255 9901 |E: outreach@cancersupportcnj.org
Womens Health Cervical Cancer Awareness
Cancer and Mental Health in LGBTQ Community
Cancer and Mental Health in LGBTQ Community
Tuesday January 12th | 1:00 pm
Women's Health: Cervical Cancer Awareness
• Top health issues focused on women’s reproductive cancers (cervical cancer)
• Nutrition and physical activity
• Mental health and stress management
Iris Novas Cooney, RDH, MAOM
Manager, Community Health Education
Department of Member Advocacy and Community Outreach Transformation, HBCBS
Cervical Cancer Awareness Presentation in Spanish Jan 21 & 28)
21 de enero|3:00pm - 4:00pm
28 de enero|3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cancer Cervical y la Vacuna Milagrosa
• Unase en línea y conozca las síntomas, riesgos, complicaciones y cómo evitar este cáncer para Usted y sus hijos
Nancy Aleman Director de Planificación Familiar/Marketing Hoboken Family Planning, Inc.
Pink mask & Tricky Tray pictures-thank you for your support
Dr. Julie talking with supporters
Thank you Jersey Sound
Dr. Bower, Dr. Hall, Dr. Druck and Dr. McGovern - Thank you for your support
Honoring our good friend Viola who we lost to COVID 19
Thank you for your friendship and support
Raising funds for Breast Cancer Awarness
Lots of Fun was had by all
Many many baskets to choose from
Thank you for attending and your support
Thank you for attending and your support
Event flyer
New York in Pink
ARTICLE ABOUT OCTOBER 1ST PINK MASK AND TRICKY TRAY EVENT in
Click below for full article (with pictures) of event
Summary - The 4th annual ‘Hope Starts Here’ Pink Mask Tricky Tray Party was a welcomed pink ray of sunshine for those affected by breast cancer and in need of a night of socially responsible fun and relaxation.
Held at Zeppellin Hall Restaurant & Biergarten, the event was a great success and raised thousands of dollars for Hudson County Breast Cancer Services and Trinity Lutheran Church!
#everythingjerseycity #jcmakeityours #breastcancerawarenessmonth #october #jerseycity
October 2019 Community Breast Cancer Education Event
Thank you
Thank you to all those who attended our successful breast cancer community education event at the Chandelier. Our sponsors made this important event possible: The Hall DiGioia Center for Breast Health, Genomic Health, Guardant Health, Myriad Genetics, Madeline Fiadini LoRe Foundation and Melissa Godesky-Rodriguez. We also appreciate the assistance with the distributions and gathering of educational materials from our friends Reza Cailles, Betty Reynolds (Mammo Techs from the Cristie Kerr Center), Dana Reynolds, R.N. as well as guests Nora Hall, Pam O'Donnnell, Melissa Godesky-Rodriguez and Mary Beth Castine, R.N. A very special acknowledgement to my friend and colleague Zoraida Fontan (a.k.a. Zee) for holding down the fort in the office and at the event! Once again we had a phenomenal physician panel featuring medical oncologists Dr. Dev Iyengar, Dr. Daman Ghuman and Dr. Amit Patel; radiation oncologist Dr. Alan Shaiman; surgeons Dr. Zibigniew Moszczynski, Dr. Anroy Ottley, Dr. Thomas Simpson and Dr. Julie DiGioia, plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Stephen Hall and physical therapists Carl Gargiulo and Natalie Baccile Rodrigues. A special thank you also goes to Gina Andriolo and Mark Rabson for their public relations expertise. The dialogue between our guests and physicians was both thought provoking and powerful. We also thank the Chandelier for their accommodations - well done Victor and staff. It was a great night overall. We are looking forward to next year!🌸Submitted by Mary Jane Desmond - Office Manager
Susan G. Komen Women's Wellness Expo was held in Jersey City
Article from Hudson County Patch
Susan G. Komen Hosting Women's Wellness Expo In Jersey City
Free breast exams, mammograms, and other screenings will be offered. Dr. Julie DiGioia, a breast cancer surgeon and survivor will be there.
JERSEY CITY, NJ — The Susan G. Komen Foundations is hosting the More Than Pink Wellness expo in Jersey City Oct. 6.
Free screenings will be offered, including: Clinical breast exams, mammograms, blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, vision, dental, and HIV, among others.
There will also be health and wellness exhibits, fitness and nutrition demonstrations, breast cancer survivor support, and genetic testing available.
Dr. Julie DiGioia, a breast cancer surgeon and survivor, will be at the expo.
The expo was held at the Harborside Atrium, 210 Hudson St., from noon to 4 p.m.
For more information about the wellness expo, click here.
2020 Breast Cancer Survivors Group Info
SURVIVORS GROUP MEETING POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS - MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW
Breast Cancer Survivors Group
Moderated by Julie M. DiGioia, MD, F.A.C.S.
The Breast Cancer Survivors is a group that offers a place to present information, provide comfort and coping skills to women who have had breast cancer. The group empowers women through education and support echoing a message that “You are not alone”. Join us in sharing issues, experiences, struggles and thoughts on cancer.
The group meets at Abbondanza on the Second Thursday of each month.
Abbobdanza Trattoria is located at 257 Grand Street (three blocks east from the Jersey City Medical Center near Grove Street).
All attending MUST Pre-Register!
To register, please call 973-294-9031 and leave your name, phone number and email address.
Recommended reading by dr. julie
Book - Every Step is a Gift by Josh Lasky
Dr. Julie DiGioia would like to recommend the book "Every Step is a Gift" by Josh Lasky to her patients, friend, caregivers and community. It is available in print and on Kindle from Amazon and other book sellers.
Here is a brief summary about the book from Amazon.
According to AARP, 78 percent of people find themselves in the position of caregiver to a loved one at some point in their life. But not many will embrace ultramarathons as a coping technique.
Every Step Is a Gift: Caregiving, Endurance, and the Path to Gratitude explores Josh Lasky’s eleven-year journey as a caregiver to his father who battled Parkinson’s Disease. Josh was just twenty-one when he took on this Herculean responsibility, and although his story is unique, it is also universal.
In his uplifting and life-affirming journey, Josh’s service to his father turns into a personal source of strength for him after deciding to ride his bike, alone, from Washington, DC to Portland. Along the way he discovers his love for endurance sports while also uncovering the realization that, although caregiving can be challenging, it can also be empowering.
Whether you’re a caregiver, an athlete, or just dealing with the hardships of the human condition, this book can help you to find meaning in the struggle—and become stronger and more grateful in the process.
Breast cancer support groups, Yoga and Bags of Love
Join our breast cancer survivors support group
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Breast Cancer Survivors Group
Moderated by Julie M. DiGioia, MD, F.A.C.S.
The Breast Cancer Survivors is a group that offers a place to present information, provide comfort and coping skills to women who have had breast cancer. The group empowers women through education and support echoing a message that “You are not alone”. Join us in sharing issues, experiences, struggles and thoughts on cancer.
The group meets at Abbondanza on the Second Thursday of each month from 5 pm to 6 pm.
Abbobdanza Trattoria is located at 257 Grand Street (three blocks east from the Jersey City Medical Center near Grove Street)
To register, please call 973-294-9031 and leave your name, phone number and email address.
Interesting Topics:
Topics change each month
Questions and Answers:
An excellent opportunity to ask questions of other group members, medical professionals and share common experiences.
Refreshments
Bags of Love at offices of Julie DiGioia and Stephen Hall
Many “Bags of Love” were delivered in March to the Jersey City offices of Hall-DiGioia Center for Breast Care for distribution to patients of Dr. Julie DiGioia and Dr. Stephen Hall.
The Bags of Love Foundation is a not for profit organization headquartered in Bayonne, NJ. The foundation’s president, Maria Perez, accompanied the bags personally to Jersey City. “It’s an honor to support the vital work of Drs. DiGioia and Hall, who care so deeply for the welfare of their patients,” said Perez.
The Bags of Love care packages were donated to the practice for use by breast cancer patients having ports inserted for chemotherapy. The bags contain comforting patient necessities like a soft blanket, water bottle, lotions, lip balm, and a stress ball, all of which are accompanied by written notes with words of love and encouragement to the newly diagnosed patient.
“It is such a pleasure to see how Maria Perez and the Bags of Love Foundation team are conveying comfort, hope, and kindness to strangers who are facing the anxiety and fear of breast cancer,” said Dr. DiGioia. “We are very appreciative of their generosity and support,” she said.
Newly diagnosed breast cancer patients from the Jersey City, Hoboken and Bayonne areas who would like more information on Bags of Love should email Michelle.ashley@rwjbh.org or attend a monthly Support Group meeting the first Tuesday of each month at the Jersey City office of the Hall-DiGioia Center for Breast Care.
Yoga For Breast Cancer Suvivors
In April, the Hall-DiGioia Center for Breast Care was pleased to welcome certified yoga instructor Mercedes Bermejo to their offices.
Drs. Hall and DiGioia recognize that breast cancer treatment and recovery can place a lot of stress on patients and survivors, so they invited Mercedes to the monthly Patient Support Group meeting at their Jersey City office. Mercedes led the group in a 45 minute chair yoga seminar, which proved to be relaxing and stress relieving for all.
"Stress management during treatment and recovery is so important in the overall health and well being of a patient, so we were so happy to have Mercedes leadus in a yoga seminar," says Dr. Julie DiGioia.
"We all felt great after the session!"