Tag: JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute
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Brain injury specialist returns to work at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute after battling COVID-19
As a brain injury specialist, Richard J. Malone, D.O., does not work directly with patients seeking care for COVID-19, but is inevitably on the frontlines of the battle against the global pandemic. Malone works in the Brain Trauma Unit at Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, where for more than 26 years he has treated patients…
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Comedian Tracy Morgan shares gratitude for team members across Hackensack Meridian Health
Actor and comedian Tracy Morgan shares his gratitude for all of the team members across Hackensack Meridian Health and also spreads a message to everyone in the community to help fight the coronavirus in a video he posted: https://youtu.be/7Pwfz5GbQRU Morgan was cared for at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute following a 2014 accident on the New…
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Give your loved ones a treat – have your hearing evaluated
Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute’s Center for Audiology offers comprehensive hearing evaluations with the best possible individualized care. Ask any happy couple about the secrets to a successful relationship, and chances are that communication will top the list. That’s because communication allows both partners to convey their thoughts and emotions to each other…
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Comedian Tracy Morgan presents award to nurse from Woodbridge
Actor and comedian Tracy Morgan presented the Tracy Morgan Award for Excellence in Rehabilitation Nursing to a Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute nurse who has dedicated her 30-year career to working with brain-injured patients. Morgan presented his third award to Gina Domingo, RN, CRRN. Domingo works on the Brain Trauma Unit at JFK…
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Buying hearing aids online can be risky business
A large number of mature adults are online today, engaged in activities related to their health care needs, from searching for medical advice to finding a doctor. Today you can buy nearly anything on the internet, including hearing aids. However, consumers should be cautious about buying hearing aids via mail order or online. The American…
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Hearing aids may help slow cognitive decline
One of the most common conditions affecting older adults is cognitive decline, specifically deterioration in memory, attention, thinking and concentration, as well as use of language and other mental functions. For those with hearing loss, however, the encouraging news is that the use of hearing aids can actually reduce the risk of cognitive decline as…
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JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute offers outpatient center
Together, Woodbridge Township officials and the physical therapy team at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute are helping to build a healthier community by making treatment options convenient and accessible. Services provided include one-to-one personalized therapy sessions, individualized treatment plans, and expert rehabilitation for various orthopedic and sports related conditions. “As we navigate the changing health care…
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JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute holds golf outing for amputees at Rossmoor Golf Club
To Brian C. Phillips of Plainfield, stepping out on the golf course a year after his amputation meant he achieved another goal, another milestone. “It feels really great to be here,” Phillips said. “My team at JFK Johnson promoted the idea of working toward goals and that’s what I’ve been doing in my rehabilitation. I’ve…
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JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute to hold Career Options Day
JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute will hold its 37th annual Career Options Day from 8 a.m. to noon on May 3 in the JFK Conference and Fitness Center, 70 James St., Edison. Exhibitors can set up at 7:30 a.m. The fee is $175, but free for certain non-profits and government organizations. Breakfast will be served. Guests…