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Edward Lifshitz, MD, FACP
Busch-Livingston Health Center
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Dr.
Lifshitz attended University of Pennsylvania as an undergraduate and
received his medical training at the State University of
New York Downstate Medical Center. He spent 3 years training at Staten Island University Hospital in
Internal (adult) Medicine where he also spent one year as chief resident.
In addition, Dr. Lifshitz is Board Certified in Internal (adult) Medicine with
an area of added qualification in Adolescent Medicine. He is certified in
both Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support and is an Elected Fellow to
the American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine (FACP). He
also was awarded the AMA's Physician Recognition Award for 2000-2003.
Dr. Lifshitz has been at Rutgers since 1992. From 1997-2001 he was
director of the Busch-Livingston Health Center, moved across the river to
Hurtado for a year, and then returned to the Livingston campus.
In addition to his duties as Director of the Busch-Livingston Health
Center, Dr. Lifshitz is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at
Robert Wood Johnson-University of Medicine and Dentistry Medical School. He
teaches medical, physician assistant and pharmacy students at the health
center and in the classroom. Dr. Lifshitz is also the chairman of the
Rutgers University Health Service Quality Assurance Committee, has published
original research and review articles in peer reviewed journals, and is the
"Webdoc" for the Ask the Staff
website. You may have seen Dr. Lifshitz in the Targum or on RU-TV.
Dr. Lifshitz says "I enjoy working with the educated, young, mostly
healthy population at Rutgers University. It is an opportunity to help
guide men and women just as they are making crucial health and life
decisions (e.g. smoking, alcohol use, risky sexual behaviors). It is also a
chance to work with a fascinating and diverse group of people."
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Cheryl Brown, RN, MS, APN-C*
Staff Nurse Practitioner
Busch-Livingston Health Center
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Cheryl
obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of
Pennsylvania. From there she continued her training and received her
Masters Degree at Rutgers University-Newark. She is board certified
as a Family Nurse
Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She is
also a member of Sigma Theta Tau, the national honor society for nursing.
Cheryl has been a nurse practitioner at Rutgers University Health
Services since 1990. In addition, she has also had experience in a
community based private practice in both pediatrics and gynecology.
She is also adjunct faculty at Seton Hall University and precepts graduate
level nurse practitioner students at the Health Center.
Cheryl enjoys working in College Health because it gives her the
opportunity to work with a unique and diverse group of people. She says:
"I love working with the students and helping to educate them about
health and their bodies in the hopes of helping them to develop health
lifestyle choices."
While Cheryl sees students with all problems, she especially enjoys
working in the area of women's health and with the athletes at Rutgers.
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Bernice Dillard, MSN, RN, APN-C
Staff Nurse Practitioner
Busch-Livingston Health Center
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Bernice
obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from LaSalle University
and her Masters of Science in Nursing from the University of
Pennsylvania. At U of P, Bernice focused on Women's Health.
Prior to coming to Rutgers in 1994, Bernice had varied experiences
including working in obstetrics, neonatal nursery, and in the prison
system.
Bernice was attracted to Rutgers by the diverse and intriguing student
population and enjoys the daily interaction. She particularly enjoys
the opportunity to help influence the life long health practices of young
adults.
In addition to her work at Rutgers, Bernice serves on the review team
for the New Jersey State
Nurses Association, is a member of the National Black Nurses Association, is a member of Sigma
Theta Tau (nursing honor society), and routinely precepts nursing students.
At Rutgers, Bernice sees all types of medical problems and
concerns. She has a special interest in women's health and athletics.
Bernice is married with three children (ask her to see pictures).
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Margaret Fleck, DNP, APN-C
Staff Nurse Practitioner
Busch-Livingston Health Center
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Peggy received her Bachelors of Nursing at the
University of Delaware, and her Masters and Doctoral degrees at UMDNJ. She is certified as a Family
Practice Nurse Practitioner, and comes to Rutgers
after working in Critical Care and private practice. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau,
the honor society for nursing, and is currently serving as a board member
of the Academy of Doctors of Nursing Practice. Peggy is among the first group of
DNPs in the USA to earn the title of Diplomat in Comprehensive Care,
awarded by the American Board of Comprehensive Care. She has also been the recipient of
the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Nursing.
Peggy loves to see a wide variety of student health
issues, provide education on wellness as well as illness, and answer
student’s questions. She
says, “The students are great to work with! They are exciting, inquisitive, and
have such varied backgrounds and interests that it makes every day for me a
fun learning experience!”
Peggy lives in Sussex County with her husband and two
adult children.
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Genie Mangini, RN, BSN
Staff Nurse
Busch-Livingston Health Center
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Genie
has been working at Rutgers University since 1989. At the time she
had a career in Emergency Medicine and had planned on Rutgers University
being a temporary stop. But, she fell in love with the University and with
working with college students and has been here ever since.
Those who have been at Rutgers for a while, may remember Genie from
Willets Health Center on Douglass. She crossed the river in 2001 and
hasn't looked back.
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