Matheny Medical and Educational Center

Hospitals and Health CareNew Jersey, United States201-500 Employees

Matheny Medical and Educational Center is a specialized hospital and educational institution based in Peapack, New Jersey, serving children and adults with medically complex developmental disabilities. Its offerings include a main campus that houses residents, a special education school for ages 3 to 21 that combines academics with functional life skills, and an outpatient center that delivers comprehensive health care services for people with disabilities in the community. The organization also conducts training for healthcare professionals, therapists, and educators to work effectively with individuals who have developmental disabilities.

Beyond the campus programs, Matheny operates five group homes in Somerset and Warren counties that provide community-based residences for adults. The patient population includes those with cerebral palsy as a primary diagnosis and also encompasses conditions such as spina bifida, Lesch-Nyhan disease, Rett syndrome, Angelman syndrome, Cornelia De Lange syndrome, Wolf-Hirshhorn syndrome, and 4Q deletion syndrome, often with additional clinical issues like vision or hearing deficits, seizures, and dysphagia. Matheny is recognized as a leading source of information on Lesch-Nyhan disease care.

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