Tag: CentraState Medical Center
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Autoimmune diseases in the era of COVID-19
By Mutahir Abidi, MD Millions of Americans take medications to suppress their immune system to treat an autoimmune disease, like rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or lupus. Out of fear of contracting the COVID-19 virus, these patients may be tempted to stop taking these medications to boost their immunity. However, this is a decision that requires…
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Bad habits that pose serious health risks
By Joseph Raccuglia, MD We all indulge in a few bad habits. Forming healthier habits takes time. In fact, experts say that it takes at least 21 days to form a new habit. If you’re looking to take steps to improve your health, here are a few bad habits to consider leaving behind. 1. Social…
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Why more women are choosing IUDs for birth control
By Margaret Dufreney, MD Women are increasingly choosing to use intrauterine devices (IUDs) to prevent pregnancy. How do you know if this method is right for you? An IUD is a T-shaped device that is inserted into the uterus. Depending on the type of device, IUDs prevent pregnancy by either blocking fertilization of the…
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CentraState Medical Center launches food relief initiative
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – CentraState Medical Center is working to ensure its most vulnerable COVID-19 patients have access to food upon their discharge from the hospital, through a new food relief program. The goal of the initiative is to provide several days of meals to recovering patients as they regain their health and strength, according to…
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Sewa4Community raises money, donates PPE to area organizations
Sewa4Community–New Jersey, an Indic collective of more than 40 Dharma and Sewa organizations, has raised more than $30,000 in donations for various COVID-19 related relief efforts. So far, Sewa4Community has donated $23,000 to various food pantries and soup kitchens in New Jersey, including Elijah’s Promise; North Brunswick Township High School; food pantries in Monroe, Hightstown,…
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Hong Kong human rights group sends aid to CentraState Medical Center
Hong Kong human rights advocates who have worked with Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) on protecting Hong Kong freedom from Chinese government oppression have donated 4,000 high quality surgical masks to CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Anna Cheung, founder of New Yorkers Supporting Hong Kong (NY4HK) and the non-government organization Hong Kong Democracy Council (HKDC) in…
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Neighbors Who Care supports medical center, area restaurants
In the midst of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, a nonprofit community effort called Neighbors Who Care has been launched to feed the people its organizers are calling their “Healthcare Heroes” while supporting restaurants in Freehold, Marlboro and surrounding communities. Those who would like to become part of the Neighbors Who Care effort are being asked…
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MONOC transfers operations to RWJBarnabas Health, Hackensack Meridian Health, CentraState Healthcare System
MONOC, which has operated mobile intensive care paramedic services and mobile critical care services in the area, ceased operations and transferred ongoing operations to RWJBarnabas Health, Hackensack Meridian Health and CentraState Healthcare System. The New Jersey Department of Health approved the transfer as of April 1. RWJBarnabas Health and Hackensack Meridian Health will become the…
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CentraState Healthcare System to host third annual Cardiovascular Symposium
CentraState Healthcare System will be the host ito ts third annual cardiovascular symposium, dedicated to the latest evidence-based data for risk, methodologies and treatment of heart failure, from 7:30 a.m. to noon on March 28 at CentraState’s Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus, 901 W. Main St., Freehold Township. Moderated by Lance S. Berger, MD,…