Tag: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Three homeowner sites test positive for Legionella bacteria in Hopewell Township
Hopewell Township officials announced this week that three homeowner sites in Hopewell Township have tested positive for legionella bacteria, which causes Legionnaires disease. The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) had collected water samples in September from homeowners served by Trenton Water Works (TWW). “We want to make sure that all of our residents served…
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Cranbury Municipal Alliance helps promote mental health resources during World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day raises awareness for mental health across the world in towns, cities, and workplaces. The Day on Oct. 10 is designed to not only promote awareness of mental health, but provide information and resources to support those in need of mental health services, according to the World Federation for Mental Health In…
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Princeton Health Department recommends residents stay vigilant against monkeypox disease
Princeton health officials urge residents to stay informed even though outbreaks of the monkeypox virus are slowing in America. Jeff Grosser, Princeton’s deputy administrator and director of health, said the health department, which takes care of all diseases and chronic conditions in the community, has investigated confirmed and probable cases of monkeypox in the municipality.…
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Health Matters: Detecting, Treating and Preventing Cervical Cancer
By Charlotte Marcus, MD Cervical cancer was once one of the most common causes of cancer death for American women, according to the American Cancer Society. However, over the past several decades, deaths from cervical cancer have significantly declined thanks in large part to advances in screening, prevention and treatment. Yet, the risk for the…
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Health Matters: Heart Health: A Family Matter
By Benita Philip, DO When you fill out your annual medical history forms at the doctor’s office, it may seem like a formality. However, the reality is that along with information about your personal health, details about your family’s health history play an important role in your healthcare. And when it comes to heart disease,…
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NJDOH: Perform tick checks; babesiosis disease cases are on the rise
As residents enjoy summer’s weather, the New Jersey Department of Health has reported an increase in cases of babesiosis,” a disease that infects red blood cells. Babesiosis, caused by parasites and carried by ticks, can be severe for those facing serious and chronic health conditions such as kidney disease, according to Hopewell Township officials as…
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HEALTH MATTERS 6/10: Monkeypox: What You Need to Know
By David J. Herman, M.D. Recent cases of monkeypox in the United States and several other countries have many people wondering about the virus and whether the world is facing another pandemic like COVID-19. The good news is that monkeypox is very different from COVID-19 and is generally not easily spread between humans. However, it…
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Gov. Murphy, health commissioner recommend masking in certain indoor settings
Following a July 27 announcement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding masking, Gov. Phil Murphy and New Jersey Department of Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli are strongly recommending that vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals wear masks in indoor settings when there is increased risk. According to a July 28 press release from the Governor’s…
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Old Bridge Public Schools will begin school year all-remote until Oct. 12
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge Public Schools will begin the 2020-21 school year all-remote until Oct. 12. The district’s re-entry task force – administrators, teachers, parents and staff, including personnel from transportation, maintenance, custodial, nurses, and food service – held lengthy meetings on Aug. 14 and 18 to discuss the state’s option to allow school…