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Assemblywoman Valerie V. Huttle Presents Dr. Jennifer Ashton with Outstanding Service Award
for Opening the First Eco-Friendly Medical Office in New Jersey
(Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey ) – Assemblywoman Valerie V. Huttle (District 37) presents Dr. Jennifer Ashton with an Outstanding Service Award for having the first Eco-Friendly Medical Office in Bergen County and the state of New Jersey. Dr. Ashton is also being recognized for her outstanding professionalism and service within the community, providing exceptional healthcare to patients. Assemblywoman Valerie V. Huttle explains, “Green homes and offices have long been known to be a solution to some of the most severe environmental problems that we face. Converting an office to operate in a green manner and with LEED certification is no easy task. Those individuals who convert their operations on their own initiative have a high degree of social and environmental consciousness and should be commended for it. Jennifer Ashton is one of those individuals.”
Located in the historic clock tower building at One Engle Street, Dr. Ashton’s Hygeia Gynecology boasts a state-of-the-art, ecologically-conscious facility that offers patients thorough, comprehensive and thoughtful medical care.
Dr. Ashton enlisted for the interiors the services of well-known New York City designer Henning Meisner, of Alveary Architecture. Ashton retained Hollister Construction of New Jersey to do the complete renovations and construction of the entire facility in a green manner. The medical practice meets criteria for Leed Silver Level certification and is green office certified as an eco-friendly facility.
Almost 100% of everything with which the patients come into contact in the office is green and non-toxic. From the paint on the walls to the carpet (100% wool) on the floor, its undeniable beauty takes a back seat to its high “green” rating. The washable flooring in exam rooms is the highly eco-friendly Marmoleum. Bathroom materials are all recycled glass tiles with cork flooring. Medical supplies are stored in sustainable wood cabinetry. Most furniture is constructed from sustainable or creatively re-constructed substances.
Even the well-known Philippe Starck Hudson chairs are made of entirely recycled brushed and polished aluminum. Window treatments and fabrics are made from organic cotton, jute and linen. And of course, office lighting is zoned and with 50% of the office having external windows, natural lighting can be used for much of the day. All cleaning is performed with non-toxic and effective anti-bacterial “green” products, and the office is 99% paperless, using electronic medical records systems, e-attachments for sending and receiving medical reports and computer terminals for patients’ educational and leisure “reading” instead of waiting room magazines. “I believe good health starts with the way we take care of ourselves and our bodies, but it also means taking care of our communities and the environment,” said Ashton. “Making this office green was an obvious decision for me. While it may have added to my initial costs, being eco-friendly has turned out to be much more efficient, which will eventually save money, as well as the environment. It makes a big difference to my patients, and to me and my staff, as well.”
HYGEIA GYNECOLOGY
One Engle Street, Englewood, NJ
201 399 2812
www.drjenniferashton.com
About Dr. Ashton
Dr. Ashton was recently named Medical Correspondent for CBS News where she appears regularly on The Early Show and The CBS Evening News with Katie Couric. Previously, Ashton was a national Fox News medical contributor. She has been featured on TLC’s A Baby Story, on PBS, quoted in many magazines and on live national radio. She has been a featured expert guest on Oprah & Friends on satellite XM radio with Dr. Mehmet Oz.
Dr. Ashton is an active member of the Englewood Community and ***SERVES ON the Board of Directors on the Community Chest charitable organization. She is also on the board of Trustees of The Arnold Gold Foundation for Humanism in Medicine, which promotes the fostering of the values of compassionate medical care in today’s changing healthcare climate. She is a frequent public speaker on topics concerning women’s health and adolescent gynecology. Dr. Ashton has received numerous awards throughout her career. She was recognized by the Girl Scout Council of Bergen County at its 2007 Women of Achievement Awards Dinner for her work with local youth, and in 2008 by Octoberwoman Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation as their Hope For Tomorrow Award recipient. Dr. Ashton’s book, The Body Scoop for Girls will be available in December 09 and presently available for pre orders on Amazon.com.
Dr. Jennifer Ashton is a graduate of Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, at Columbia University New York City, where she was Class President for four consecutive years. She was also the single recipient of the Bartlestone Prize in Pharmacology. Dr. Ashton practices General Obstetrics and Gynecology, specializing in Adolescent Gynecology as the founder of Hygeia Gynecology. She resides in Englewood, New Jersey with her physician husband and their two children. Dr. Ashton is available for speaking engagements by contacting www.drjenniferashton.com
About Valerie Vainieri Huttle
Assemblywoman Valerie V. Huttle has served District 37 since 2006. (Bergenfield, Bogota, Englewood, Englewood Cliffs, Hackensack, Leonia, Maywood, Palisades Park, Ridgefield Park, Rochelle Park, Teaneck and Tenafly). Assemblywoman Huttle is vice-chair of the Appropriations Committee and is a member of the Consumer Affairs and Environment and Solid Waste Committees. From 2001-2007, Huttle was a member of the Bergen County Board of Freeholders. She was elected Chair in 2003. Assemblywoman Huttle is a licensed funeral director and has served as President and Director of the Vainieri Funeral Home in North Bergen since 1981. She resides in Englewood with her husband and two children.
