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Towns want state to return millions in utility taxes
By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Monmouth and Middlesex county officials have joined a chorus of voices throughout New Jersey in calling on the state to turn more than $1 billion in energy receipts taxes over to the towns that deserve them. Middletown Township Committeeman Anthony Fiore said his governing body would consider passing a resolution…
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Students ‘eye’ art at Teen Arts Festival
Joede Perrson’s Dance Plus team Each March, the Monmouth County Arts Council presents the Teen Arts Festival in collaboration with Brookdale Community College. Held on the college’s Lincroft campus, the event gives teens an opportunity to experience all disciplines of the arts. This year, Joede Perrson’s Dance Plus team provided its interpretation of artistic scribbling…
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ARE WE THERE YET
It all started with the remote control Lori Clinch Watching TV with my adoring husband can be quite “entertaining,” if you lack the ability to focus on anything too long, that is. Pat watches about three minutes of this, four minutes of that and then two minutes of something altogether different. He also scrolls through…
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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…
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Barnabas Health joins forces with Spirit of Women
Partnership highlights valuable services for women Barnabas Health facilities in Monmouth and Ocean County have joined forces with Spirit of Women, an elite coalition of American hospitals and health care providers that ascribes to high standards of excellence in women’s health, education and community outreach. Through its exclusive partnership with Spirit of Women, Barnabas Health’s…
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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 Double- Tree Hotel, 700 Hope Road,Tinton Falls, the free event will…
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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…
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Stroke warning signs
Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one sideof the body. Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding. Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes. Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination. Sudden, severe headache with no known cause. For more information visit: National Stroke Association: www.stroke.org…
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Get smarter, think FAST for stroke awareness
By Lisa Iannucci CTW Features 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 from it. It’s a startling fact, but the good news is that the National Stroke Association says that 80 percent of strokes can be prevented.…
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