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  • About Saint Peter’s University Hospital

    We are affiliated with The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia For almost a century, Saint Peter’s University Hospital has been serving the healthcare needs of central New Jersey. From our simple beginnings in 1907, Saint Peter’s has grown to become a technologically-advanced, 478-bed teaching hospital that provides a broad array of services to the community –…

  • Senior Menus-Jan. 10, 2008

       All meals are served at noon at Hibernia Apartments in Lambertville.    The value of each meal is $4.75. Any amount donated over this is a tax-deductible contribution.    All menus are subject to change and include milk and margarine.    The sodium-controlled menu is the same unless otherwise noted.     Thursday, Jan. 10 — Minestrone soup, veal…

  • Blood Donor Program Holiday Hours

    Give the gift of life this holiday season. Somerset Medical Center’s Blood Donor Program will be open Monday, Dec. 24 and Monday, Dec. 31 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. as well as from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 26-28. Appointments are also available on Saturday, Dec. 29. Somerset Medical Center’s Blood Donor Program…

  • South students teaching children about alcohol abuse

    The high school was one of only 11 winners in the country of a $1,000 Good Decisions Grant. By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    WEST AMWELL — South Hunterdon Regional High School is one of only 11 winners from across the country to receive a $1,000 Good Decisions Grant from State Farm Insurance and Mothers Against…

  • West Amwell to negotiate with Comcast

    The negotiations will not be open to the public. By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    WEST AMWELL — The township will begin negotiations with Comcast this week for the renewal of a cable franchise.    The negotiations will not be open to the public although township officials initially had hoped to conduct them that way.    ”I believe…

  • Sleep Loss and Weight Gain: Is There a Connection?

    Early diagnosis followed by proper treatment is the best way to treat obesity. HAMILTON, NJ – Numerous studies have been conducted that link sleep deprivation to gaining weight. Scientists have discovered that losing sleep increases levels of a particular hormone that triggers hunger, known as Leptin, which may lead to overeating and weight gain. This…

  • Holiday Toy Drive Spreads Cheer to Children in Need

    The toys were distributed among seven community agencies Somerset Medical Center’s annual holiday toy drive collected more than 650 new toys totaling an estimated $6,200 for children in need throughout Central New Jersey. The donations included 10 children’s bicycles and helmets from the Physical Therapy Department and Sports Performance and Rehabilitation Center, two bicycles and…

  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Announces Smoking Ban

    The smoke-free policy will apply to all HAMILTON, NEW JERSEY – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton (RWJ Hamilton) will celebrate a very special Independence Day this year: independence from smoke and its damaging effects. Effective July 4, 2008, RWJ Hamilton and all affiliated buildings and practices will become totally smoke-free. While smoking has been…

  • RWJ Hamilton Cancer Team Honored As National Patient Satisfaction Leader

    Prestigious Award Ranks Us Among Nation’s Top Five Percent HAMILTON, NEW JERSEY – The medical practice at the Cancer Institute of New Jersey Hamilton (CINJ Hamilton), RWJ Medical Oncology at Hamilton, is the only medical practice in the nation to receive the prestigious Press Ganey Summit Award, recognizing high achievement in patient satisfaction. "The Summit…