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Vineland, NJ (August 19, 2025) – Inspira Health is proud to announce that the emergency department (ED) at Inspira Medical Center Vineland has been honored with the 2025 Lantern Award from the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA), placing it among just 96 emergency departments nationwide recognized this year for nursing excellence and innovation. The Lantern Award is presented every three years and Inspira Vineland’s emergency department has now earned this accolade in 2019, 2022 and 2025.
Inspira Vineland’s ED exemplifies a commitment to evidence-based practice and a strong, positive work culture – key factors in earning its third Lantern Award. The department continuously advances patient care through innovative clinical practices, including the integration of AI technology for patient assessment. This approach has propelled superior outcomes in treating high-acuity emergencies such as stroke, ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction or STEMI – a particularly serious type of heart attack – and sepsis. Additionally, Inspira Vineland’s ED has prioritized collaboration with Inspira’s Case Management Team to support vulnerable members of the community, including individuals experiencing homelessness.
“Inspira Vineland’s repeated recognition with the Lantern Award is a testament to our unwavering commitment to quality, safety and a supportive work environment,” said Terri Spoltore, D.N.P., M.S.N., R.N., C.C.R.N., vice president of patient care services, Inspira Medical Centers Vineland and Elmer. “We are deeply grateful for our Vineland emergency department’s passion and relentless dedication to providing the highest standard of care to our community through results-driven practices and inter-department collaboration. Inspira’s culture of continuous improvement and support empowers us to meet every challenge together.”
This prestigious recognition from the ENA serves as a national benchmark for emergency departments that demonstrate exceptional and innovative leadership, clinical practice, education, advocacy and research. Recipients are selected through a rigorous application process that includes both quantitative and qualitative assessments of the department’s performance and initiatives.
About Inspira Health
Inspira Health is a charitable nonprofit health care organization committed to providing an exceptional experience for patients and their loved ones. Tracing its roots to 1899, the system comprises four hospitals, two comprehensive cancer centers, nine multi-specialty health centers and locations throughout South Jersey.
Inspira’s surgical teams provide a wide array of innovative robotic and minimally invasive surgeries, including nationally accredited bariatric services at Inspira Medical Centers Mullica Hill and Vineland. In partnership with Cooper University Health Care, Inspira provides comprehensive neuroscience and cardiology services throughout the region.
Inspira’s extensive ambulatory services include urgent care; ambulatory surgery centers; physical and occupational therapy; comprehensive behavioral health; primary and specialty physician practices; and extensive outpatient imaging in partnership with Atlantic Medical Imaging (AMI). Inspira EMS covers communities throughout South Jersey. Inspira’s Population Health and Community Impact departments address social drivers of health that impact individuals and families in our region.
Inspira’s more than 1,400 physicians and advanced practice providers, and 8,000 employees, provide evidence-based care to help each patient achieve the best possible outcome. As a regional leader in physician training, Inspira Health educates and provides extensive clinical opportunities for 310 medical residents and fellows in 18 nationally accredited programs. Accredited by DNV Healthcare, the system’s clinical and support staff are focused on providing quality care as a High Reliability Organization. To learn more about Inspira Health, visit https://www.InspiraHealthNetwork.org or call 1-800-INSPIRA.
About the Emergency Nurses Association
The Emergency Nurses Association is the premier professional nursing association dedicated to defining the future of emergency nursing through advocacy, education, research, innovation, and leadership. Founded in 1970, ENA has proven to be an indispensable resource to the global emergency nursing community. With nearly 45,000 members worldwide, ENA advocates for patient safety, develops industry-leading practice standards and guidelines, and guides emergency health care public policy. ENA members have expertise in triage, patient care, disaster preparedness, and all aspects of emergency care. Additional information is available at www.ena.org.
