Tag: Health & FItness
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CentraState, Hospital for Special Surgery team up for pediatric rehabilitation
CentraState’s OceanFirst Rehabilitation Center is proud to announce it is now a participating member of the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) Rehabilitation Network for pediatric rehabilitation. The HSS Rehabilitation Network is a hospital-managed membership network of recommended therapy providers that includes more than 150 outpatient physical and occupational therapy facilities located throughout the tri-state area. For…
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Costa Legal Group focuses on elder law, estate planning
At Costa Legal Group, we focus on elder law and estate planning matters, providing in-depth legal advice as well as real-life, practical advice to our clients. We are compassionate and dedicated advocates who will work with you and your family during the often-stressful time when Medicaid is needed to pay for long-term care. Our mission…
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Weightlifting is ideal for improving strength, durability and tone at any age
By Dr. Ira Shapiro Director, Plaza Chiropractic Center Old Bridge In addition to balance, energy, and flexibility, muscle mass starts to diminish after the age of 30. Sorry. Just one more harsh aging fact. That’s why an active lifestyle is so important. In fact, recent research has shown that even 60-year-olds have the same opportunity…
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CentraState designated a Tier 1 hospital with Aetna plan
As of June 1, CentraState Healthcare System was designated as a Tier 1 Network Provider with Aetna’s Liberty Plan for the State of New Jersey Health Benefit Plan and the State Education Benefits Plan. With this product, the network has been divided into two groups: Tier 1 and Tier 2 network providers. Benefit levels differ…
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Seven summertime health risks you may not know about
By Orlando F. Mills, MD, MPH When the weather is warm and the skies are blue, road trips and outdoor fun are almost always on the agenda. But health risks abound, especially during the summer. Here are a few uncommon ways that a fun time can be interrupted by a medical issue. 1. High-Altitude Sickness – Hiking…
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Is your gut the key to a longer healthier life?
By Dr. Leonard J. Somarriba DPT, CSCS Owner of ProFysio Physical Therapy LLC Doctor of Physical Therapy Fellowship Trained Manual Therapist Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist The United States spends 18 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) on health care. That equals $3.2 trillion, a figure equal to Germany’s economy. By comparison, peer countries…
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CentraState receives heart failure achievement award
CentraState Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines- Heart Failure Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring heart failure patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines founded in the latest scientific evidence. The goal is speeding recovery and reducing…
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CentraState receives award for quality care for stroke patients
CentraState Medical Center has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines- Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence. CentraState earned the award by meeting specific…
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Exercise therapy benefits individuals with hip and knee osteoarthritis
By Jerry Moczerniuk PT, DPT Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the leading causes of global disability. Arthritis foundation estimates that approximately 27 million people in the United States have osteoarthritis, with the knee and hip joints being most commonly affected. These two forms of osteoarthritis are also most adversely impactful on an individuals mobility, as…
