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Free dental care offered to children on Feb. 3
Give Kids A Smile Day is designed to offer dental care to children who otherwise do not see a dentist. Dentists across New Jersey will open their doors to children on Feb. 3 at the following area locations: American Family Dentistry, Kendall Park – 732-444-4932 RWJ University Hospital, New Brunswick – 888-637-9584 Tender Smiles 4…
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Doctor performs new procedure for chronic ear disease
Michael S. Goldrich, MD, FACS, board-certified otolaryngologist at University Otolaryngology Associates and the Department of Otolaryngology at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH), recently became the first physician in New Jersey to perform a new procedure called ACCLARENT AERA™ Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation for the treatment of chronic obstruction of the Eustachian tube or Eustachian…
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Eagle Scouts honored in Jackson
JACKSON — An Eagle Scout Court of Honor for two young men who are members of Boy Scout Troop 34 in Jackson was held on Feb. 4. Troop 34 is chartered by Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1. The Court of Honor ceremony was held at the headquarters of the Jackson Mills Fire Company.…
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Comedian to headline heart month event
SOMERSET- As an Emmy Award-winning actress and comedian, Tracey Conway is often described as “drop-dead funny.” But when she collapsed on stage from sudden cardiac arrest in 1995, Conway’s comedy sketch about the ER became real life, requiring six defibrillator shocks to bring her back to life. Turning her sudden death into a comedic, yet…
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Million hearts program embraced at CentraState
By Robert Pedowitz, DO Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, with a staggering one in three deaths caused by heart attacks and strokes–according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As a result, the CDC in conjunction with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) set…
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Healthy spine, healthy body
By Mark R. McLaughlin, MD The spine is like the Interstate 95 of our bodies. All of our sensations, motor skills and coordination travel through nerves in the spinal column. When those nerve connections are disrupted by injuries or wear and tear to the spine, it can cascade into a whole series of health problems…
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Peter Sarni helps guide nutrition, strength training
Pete Sarni has enjoyed a career in sports and fitness for the last 10 years as an athlete, bodybuilder, strength, fitness and nutrition coach. Certified and experienced, Pete can assist anyone at any age; ability or special populations achieve their goals. His unique approach to training has helped high school athletes become stronger, faster and…
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Milltown school raises funds for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
MILLTOWN – Students from Joyce Kilmer School held a three-week fundraising effort to raise money and awareness for childhood cancer. Lisa Beniaminson, a sixth grade language arts teacher and lead Student Council advisor, organized the effort from Jan. 6-27 in support of Pennies for Patients and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The fundraising goal of $800 had…
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J. P. Stevens High School Band Program’s Winter Concert slated
The John P. Stevens Band Program will present its annual Winter Concert starting at 7 p.m. on Feb.15 at the high school, which is located at 855 Grove Ave., Edison. Under the direction of Andrew DeNicola and John Zazzali, the program’s Symphonic Band, Freshman Band and nationally-recognized Wind Ensemble will be performing. The John P.…
