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Common mistakes of wound first aid
By Cynthia Vuittonet, M.D. When you’re scrambling to make a burn feel better or stop a bleeding wound, it helps to know what to do. We’ve all heard some common first aid folklore. But rather than helping, those first aid myths can actually make things worse. The following are a few common first aid mistakes and advice…
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Weichert, Realtors’ Toms River office announces performance success for November
Weichert, Realtors’ Toms River office and one of its top-producing sales associates were recognized for outstanding performance on the regional level in November. The Toms River office, which is managed by Carrie McNally, led its Weichert sales region for resale listings during the month. Individually, sales associate Colleen Donovan from the Toms River office led…
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Human trafficking lecture at Monroe Library Jan. 29
A human trafficking lecture and discussion presented in collaboration with the League of Women Voters will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 29 at the Monroe Township Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, Monroe. The lecture will be presented by Keyla Munoz, FBI victim specialist, State Assemblyman Ronald S. Dancer (R-12), State Senator Thomas H. Kean…
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North Brunswick to reflect on the life of Dr. King
North Brunswick will hold a reflection and celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from 7-8:30 p.m. on Jan. 18 in the municipal courtroom, 710 Hermann Road, North Brunswick. A night of music, poetry and voices from the community, sponsored by the North Brunswick Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Services. For…
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East Brunswick Library, NAMI will offer mental health program
The East Brunswick Public Library is teaming up with NAMI New Jersey (National Alliance on Mental Health) to offer the “In Our Own Voice” program at 7 p.m. on Jan. 9 at the library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center, East Brunswick. Developed by NAMI-NJ, this program features individuals with various mental health conditions giving presentations…
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News Transcript On Campus, Jan. 9
The following students achieved dean’s list honors at Belmont University, Nashville, Tenn., for the 2018 fall semester: Emily Boyle of Manalapan, Dominique Lengyel of Manalapan, Taylor Rice of Freehold and Tori Simon of Freehold. Jillian Knox of Marlboro was recently inducted into the Quinnipiac University, Hamden, Conn., chapter of Lambda Pi Eta, the National Communication…
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Tri-Town News On Campus, Jan. 9
William Mitchell of Jackson has been named to the dean’s list for the 2018 fall semester at Belmont University, Nashville, Tenn. The following area residents were named to the dean’s list at Coastal Carolina University, Conway, S.C., for the 2018 fall semester: Karley Camaroto of Howell and Anthony Cowen, of Jackson. Maryann Tizon of Howell…
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New study proves early physical therapy reduces opioid use
By David Bertone, PT, DPT, OCS With the ever-expanding epidemic of opioid pain medication addiction, researchers continue to analyze data to demonstrate effective alternatives in managing chronic and acute musculoskeletal pain. The incidence of musculoskeletal pain in the United States affects nearly 50 percent of adults and results in an annual cost of $874 billion, according…
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Toms River residents charged in connection with drug activity
The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office has concluded a three-month multi-jurisdictional investigation into drug activity in northern Ocean County. “Detectives from the prosecutor’s Narcotics Strike Force, Northern Enforcement Unit, collaborated with the Lakewood Police Department, the Toms River Police Department and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department to conduct an investigation into the distribution of heroin and…
