Tag: Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center
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State funds support new national 9-8-8 mental crisis hotline in hopes to lift ‘dark clouds’
With state funds to support the launch of the new national mental crisis hotline 9-8-8, New Jersey legislators hope to lift “dark clouds” plaguing those suffering from mental health issues. “The launch [of the mental crisis hotline] is only the beginning,” Wendy Sefcik said. “[This is] revamping a very broken mental health system that fails…
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Celebration of Life event brings patients, families, providers together
OLD BRIDGE – The annual Celebration of Life event brings patients, their families and care providers together. Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center (RBMC) hosted its third Celebration of Life event, which honors the life of each patient, on Oct. 19 at the Grand Marquis in Old Bridge. “The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and…
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Redevelopment Agency working to find best fit for Old Bridge Crossroads Redevelopment Area
OLD BRIDGE – Once eyed possibly for a training facility for the National Football League or a data center for the telecommunications industry, the Old Bridge Crossroads Redevelopment Area is back on the drawing board. Mayor Owen Henry said the area is unique since the township owns the property. “We want to make sure whatever…
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Atherosclerosis can be prevented
By Mahmood Alam, M.D., FACC, FACP Your good health has an enemy — atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is common. Its effects can be very serious and can lead to strokes, heart attacks and death. But, you can take steps to protect yourself from this disease. The inside walls of healthy arteries are smooth and clean. This makes…
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Women, take this risk to heart
By Eric J. Uhrik, D.O. Heart disease is the top killer of women in the United States. The majority of women between the ages of 40 and 60 have at least one risk factor for the disease. But, many do not realize it. They also don’t know about the sometimes subtle signals of a heart attack and…
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Center for Bariatric Surgery to hold free weight loss surgery workshop
The Center for Bariatric Surgery at Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center will hold a free seminar “Weight Loss Surgery: The Facts” at 6 p.m. on Feb. 28 at the Medical Pavilion at Woodbridge, 740 Route 1, Iselin section of Woodbridge. Medical Director Dr. Karl Strom will discuss the benefits of weight loss surgery. Registration required by calling 1-800-560-9990.
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Economic growth is thriving in Old Bridge, officials report
OLD BRIDGE – With 127 grand opening ribbon cutting celebrations for businesses taking place in the past two-and-a-half years, officials say the economic development and redevelopment in Old Bridge is thriving. “The real number is 140 because some businesses for some reason don’t accept an offer to hold a grand opening,” said Steve Mamakas, executive…
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Weight loss surgery to be discussed during free seminar
The Center for Bariatric Surgery at Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center will hold a free seminar, “Weight Loss Surgery: The Facts,” at 6 p.m. on Oct. 23 at the Medical Pavilion in Woodbridge, 740 Route 1, Iselin. Center for Bariatric Surgery Medical Director Karl Strom, M.D., will discuss the benefits of weight loss surgery. Registration is required by…
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Leg pain? It might be sciatica
By Sripad Dhawlikar, M.D. Sciatica, also called lumbar radiculopathy, is a pain that originates along your sciatic nerve. This main nerve in your leg extends from the back of your pelvis down the back of your thigh, and is the largest nerve in your entire body. Sciatica is typically caused by a herniated (or bulging) disk in…