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Orthopedic Physical Therapy of Lincroft has announced the opening of its second location at 120 Craig Road, Suite 2, Manalapan. President and founder Dr. David Bertone started the practice in 2008 to address the needs of those looking for rehabilitation for a variety of orthopedic issues. The practice is considered “boutique style” for people who require individual attention from one practitioner throughout their course of treatment. The new complex will be run by clinical director and new practice associate Dr. Jerry Moczeniuk, who will provide direct patient care to residents of western Monmouth County who want direct treatment for their injury/pain needs. Details: www.dborthopt.com.

Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Monmouth County, Marlboro, dedicated a new science lab at a May 28 ceremony. As the school continues to shape its future expansion, the science lab has been completely remodeled to include double the existing square footage, custom-made lab work stations for the students, a mobile teacher’s lab work station, energy-efficient heating, air conditioning and lighting, and updated Smartboards. The completion of the new science lab comes a few months after the unveiling of a new high-tech early childhood wing.

Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing Services, Eatontown, a company that provides home care for individuals in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, has hired Howell resident Lisa Gallicchio as a marketing executive responsible for community relations and brand development. Before joining PHHC, Gallicchio was a senior account executive for Greater Media for more than 10 years, representing two radio stations in the Monmouth County and Ocean County business communities. Gallicchio is a board member of the Howell and Lakewood chambers of commerce, a member of the fashion show fundraising committee for Caregiver Volunteers of New Jersey, the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce and the New Jersey Broadcasters Association.

Freehold resident Giselle Verdi- Manetto was honored by the YWCA Central New Jersey Tribute to Women and Industry (TWIN) at the 34th annual awards dinner. Verdi-Manetto is the director of operations for the State Health Benefits Program at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Farmingdale, where she manages the daily activities of Horizon’s largest account. She is a member of the Performance Advisory Group for the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, as well as a customer contact center/ claims and Member Touchpoint Measure (MTM) advisory committee member. The TWIN awards honor outstanding businesswomen who excel in their fields and have made significant contributions to their workplace. The awards also recognize the companies that encourage high achievement by women and promote equal advancement opportunities for women with diverse backgrounds.

Ivy League Day Camp, Manalapan, recently hosted “It’s an Amazing Night Out for Autism Speaks,” an event organized for the Autism Speaks Foundation and cochaired by Marissa and Steve Eisenman. Ivy League Day Camp has been a longtime supporter for the foundation, which is a leading autism advocacy organization dedicated to funding research, prevention, treatments, and finding a cure for autism. Ivy League Day Camp services youngsters of all ages and supports many youth organizations in the community. Each summer the camp’s carnival helps to raise money by collecting monetary donations for various youth nonprofit organizations.