• Howell resident charged in hit-and-run

    HOWELL — A township resident has been charged in connection with the fatal hit-and-run motor vehicle accident that claimed the life of Charles McHugh, 58, of Spring Lake, Monmouth County Acting Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni said. The prosecutor said Abraham Chapnick, 83, surrendered to police on March 31 and was charged with one count of…

  • It’s all about balance

    By Vicente Zapanta, M.D. Do you sometimes feel unsteady or dizzy? Is someone in your family falling more often lately? An estimated 2 million adults, ages 65 and older, are treated at emergency departments for fall-related injuries each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). More than half of accidental deaths…

  • National report ranks New Jersey last for efforts to control tobacco use by children

    Tobacco-dependence experts advocate for reinstatement of New Jersey Tobacco Control Program T he Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, a coalition of public health organizations, has ranked New Jersey 51 in the nation, including Washington, D.C., in protecting children from smoking and tobacco use. Experts at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, part of Rutgers,The State University of…

  • Meniscus tear: a pain in the knee

    By Jerry Moczerniuk, P.T., D.P.T. I n my previous article I wrote about one of the most common causes of knee pain and disability, knee osteoarthritis. In this article I wanted to discuss another common knee injury, a torn meniscus. Research has shown that MRI findings reveal a meniscal tear in 35 percent of people…

  • Art workshops for families impacted by brain tumors

    The David S. Zocchi Brain Tumor Center at Monmouth Medical Center will sponsor free healing arts workshops for families whose lives have been affected by brain tumors on April 12 and June 8 from 1-3 p.m. at SurfTaco, located at 1003 Main St. in Belmar. The art workshops give families the opportunity to socialize with…

  • Casual drinking: How much is too much?

    By Dr. Nanditha Krishnamsetty You rarely turn down a second or third cocktail at happy hour, but that doesn’t make you a binge drinker, does it? According to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an exploding number of Americans are in the drinking danger zone. More than 38 million adults…

  • Sixth annual ‘Ladies Night Out’ to showcase Spirit of Women at Monmouth Medical Center

    Monmouth Medical Center will host its sixth annual “Ladies Night Out” health event on May 20 to showcase physician experts who will discuss today’s most vital women’s health issues and offer an overview of the latest technological advances. Beginning at 5 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel, 700 Hope Road,Tinton Falls, the free event will feature…

  • Get smarter, think FAST for stroke awareness

    By Lisa Iannucci CTW Features To prevent a stroke, it’s vital to get your risk factors under control and, if you’re over 55, consider being screened for carotid artery disease. A ccording to American Heart Association statistics, every 45 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke, and 1 out of 18 people will die…

  • ON CAMPUS

    Rider University, Lawrenceville, named the following local residents to the dean’s list for the fall semester: From Jackson, Sarah Colon, Mary Foley, Matthew Fryc, Andrea Kyriacou, Melissa Lauria, Jonathan Galya, Kalene Bailey, Matthew Bonino, Jaclyn Caffrey, Ashley Clark, David Colon. And, Courtney Crawford, Brittany Demcovitz, Gabrielle Galano, Caitlin Rinaldi, Courtney Solomon, Kady Stockman, Michael Weeks,…

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