By Dr. Reema Patel PERTH AMBOY – The word thyroid in Greek means “shield shaped,” referring to the shape of the thyroid gland located in your neck. Thyroid is one of the hormone producing glands in the body. Thyroid disorders can range from a small, harmless goiter to thyroid cancer. According to recent research data, […]
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What’s All the Hype about Energy Drinks?
Posted on 17 January 2014.
By Kristin Carlino, RD Press Release PERTH AMBOY – It’s not surprising that energy drink companies entice us with promises of a “big bad buzz” or “wings when you need them.” Who wouldn’t want more energy? It’s hard to resist the allure of a pick-me-up to help you stay alert and energized. Since their introduction […]
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Jewish Renaissance Medical Center Launches Group Prenatal Care Services
Posted on 10 January 2014.
Press Release – Dec. 18, 2013 PERTH AMBOY – Jewish Renaissance Medical Center (JRMC) has launched group prenatal care services as an option for all pregnant women. The group model of prenatal care would include a new “STRONG START Centering Pregnancy®” initiative for Medicaid eligible pregnant patients as well. Representatives from the US Department […]
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Your Cervical Health Update
Posted on 10 January 2014.
By Dr. Steven Goldberg PERTH AMBOY – Cervical Health Awareness Month in January is an opportunity to raise awareness about how women can protect themselves from HPV (human papillomavirus) and cervical cancer. About 20 million Americans currently have HPV, the most common sexually transmitted disease. In addition, 14 million people become infected each year. HPV […]
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Your Passport To A Healthy New Year
Posted on 03 January 2014.
5 YMCAs in Middlesex County Team Up to Offer Extraordinary Value to YMCA Members Press Release December 2013 MIDDLESEX COUNTY – Beginning this January, five Middlesex County YMCAs will join together to offer its members the ability to use participating YMCAs without an additional fee. This Passport Program offers convenience and flexibility to our members […]
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‘Tis definitely the season to eat, drink and be merry, but there’s a fine line between festive and far gone
Posted on 06 December 2013.
Press Release, Nov. 26 — By Nanditha Krishnamsetty, MD — A lot of holiday traditions involve alcohol. You’re with friends and family you may not see all the time, and you really want to have a good time, so you celebrate with a few drinks, and then maybe a few more.
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PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY: Rabies Advisory, Nov. 22, 2013
Posted on 25 November 2013.
PERTH AMBOY – A kitten tested positive for rabies in the City of Perth Amboy. The kitten was found in the vicinity of Sayre Avenue and Convery Blvd. This is the first positive rabies specimen in Perth Amboy this year, and the 15th in Middlesex County. Immediately report any bites from a wild or domestic […]
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FDA’s Move to Take Artificial Trans Fats Out of Food Supply is Lifesaving Step
Posted on 22 November 2013.
News Release – November 15, 2013 By Dr. Ayotunde Adeyeri PERTH AMBOY & OLD BRIDGE – The Food and Drug Administration recently announced it is beginning a process that will take artificial trans fats entirely out of the food supply. This move is correctly being hailed as“lifesaving” by health experts. A recent USA Today report […]
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CTE Diagnoses for NFL Greats Reinforces Need for Concussion Safety
Posted on 22 November 2013.
News Release November 14, 2013 By: Dhimant J. Balar, DO PERTH AMBOY & OLD BRIDGE – The recent announcement that Pro Football Hall of Famers Tony Dorsett and Joe DeLamielleure and former NFL All- Pro Leonard Marshall have been diagnosed as having signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy has again brought sports and head trauma to […]
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American Heart Association Walk
Posted on 15 November 2013.
Press Release Our Lady of Peace School’s 4th grader Megan Pilla participated in this weekend’s “2013 American Heart Association Heart Walk” in Roseland NJ. This is the Pilla’s family’s (including Megan’s sister OLP 6th grader Rosemarie Pilla) 4th year participating and raising money for AHA. This year Megan held a Survivor Torch to celebrate her story […]
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Wellness Through Tai Chi/Qigong — May 6
Posted on 01 May 2013.
OLD BRIDGE — Raritan Bay Medical Center’s Division of Integrative Medicine is offering a Wellness Through Tai Chi/Qigong
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Childbirth Education Class — April 13
Posted on 10 April 2013.
PERTH AMBOY — Raritan Bay Medical Center is sponsoring a one day Childbirth Education
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Tour of the Berkow Maternity Pavilion — April 10
Posted on 09 April 2013.
PERTH AMBOY — Raritan Bay Medical Center’s monthly tour of The Berkow Maternity Pavilion
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Mental Health Garden – Perth Amboy
Posted on 29 March 2013.
Perth Amboy Residents Call for New Approach to Mental Health Treatment. There is a group of Perth Amboy tenants on a unique quest for health.
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Healthy Eating — April 2
Posted on 28 March 2013.
OLD BRIDGE — Raritan Bay Medical Center’s Division of Integrative Medicine
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Is Weight Loss Surgery Right For Me — April 8
Posted on 27 March 2013.
OLD BRIDGE — Raritan Bay Medical Center is sponsoring a seminar “Is Weight Loss Surgery Right For Me?”
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