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Men: Is it time for your cancer screening? June is Men’s Health Month
By Dr. Seema Varma Half of all men in the U.S. will develop cancer during their lifetimes, with prostate and colorectal cancers being the most prevalent and greatest cause of death. Screening tests can be done for some types of cancers so they can be found as early as possible, while they are small and…
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RBMC joins The Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s Project JOINTS initiative
Care providers work to prevent potentially devastating infections after hip and knee surgeries Raritan Bay Medical Center (RBMC), with locations in Old Bridge and Perth Amboy, announced that it has joined the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s Project JOINTS initiative, a federally funded program designed to speed adoption of proven methods to prevent surgical site infections…
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Make your feet happy during graduation/prom season
By Ujjwal K. Datta, D.P.M., FACFAS Now that old man winter is finally ready to give way to the tulips going into bloom heralding spring and summer, young women (and men) get set to graduate from schools and colleges and attend proms.This, of course, involves getting dressed to impress and groomed to look their very…
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Sometimes you can’t make it on your own
Be it for a parent or yourself, these five tips will help ease the transition to assisted living. By Lindsey Romain CTW Features I t’s time. Life has been kind, but old age and poor health caught up. Living at home is no longer an option. But why is it so hard to make the…
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Standout MCC grads look forward to bright futures
BY JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Trying to shield his head from the rain, Raul Berry of South Amboy waits for the start of the 46th commencement for Middlesex County College in Edison on May 16. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR With spring comes rebirth and growth — not only in nature, but also for each fresh…
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Elks to present ‘Woodstock on Lake’
The East Brunswick Elks, 21B Oakmont Ave., will offer a music event titled “Woodstock on the Lake” 2-6 p.m. June 15, rain or shine. Music will be provided by Yasgur’s Farm. Food will be offered for purchase. Tickets cost $15 in advance, $20 at the door for adults; $5 for children ages 11-18; free of…
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Ice cream shop to hold farmers market June 9
Cookies & Cream ice cream shop, 365 Spotswood-Englishtown Road, Monroe, will hold a flea market/crafters fair/farmers market from noon to 5 p.m. June 9 in the parking lot of the Suburban Plaza. An antique car show will be held every other Sunday thereafter, alternating with the farmers market. For more information, call Jennifer Giordano at…
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Car show series kicks off May 10
Mayor Owen Henry will present the Old Bridge Classic Car Cruise, a celebration of the automobile, from 5:30-9:30 p.m. June 14, July 12, Aug. 9 and Sept. 13 at The Shoppes at Old Bridge, 3877 Route 9, Old Bridge. The Kroozin Productions car show will include special events, trophies, family entertainment, nearby restaurants and shops,…
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Tickets available for medieval dinner-show
The Sayreville War Memorial High School Choir will host its fourth annual Madrigal Dinner Show, “Alice in Blunderland,” 7 p.m. June 14 and 6:30 p.m. June 15 in the cafeteria at the high school, Washington Road. The event will feature Renaissance music, the show and a dinner including a chicken and pork entree, dessert, wassail,…
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