Tag: JFK Medical Center
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Opioid Epidemic Symposium Nov. 16 at JFK Medical Center
Experts from law enforcement and the medical profession will provide prescribers with an in-depth look into the opioid epidemic’s causes and effects and information on how to properly address the situation during the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey’s Do No Harm Symposium from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at JFK Medical Center, 65 James St.,…
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Edison to address dispatch of fire department
EDISON — The Township Council’s Public Safety Committee will address concerns by fire officials on dispatch protocol of the fire department to emergency medical calls. Jim Walsh, second vice president of the Edison Fire Fighters Association, addressed the council at the two meetings in October on his concerns of the inconsistency of sending the fire…
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Nine candidates seek Edison school board seats
EDISON — Nine candidates are vying for the three, three-year term seats available on the Board of Education in the upcoming election. Incumbents Beth Moroney and Jingwei “Jerry” Shi face seven newcomers including Carol Bodofsky, Elizabeth M. Conway, Ruchika Juneja, Falguni Patel, Aquib Virani, Sunil R. Vuppula, and Maria C. Wise. Two candidates are vying…
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Edison police investigating armed robbery on Oak Tree Road Restaurant
EDISON — Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the Shezan Banquet and Restaurant on Oak Tree Road last week that left a 56-year-old Queens, New York man with minor injuries to his jaw and right upper arm. The incident occurred at 5:35 p.m. on Sept. 5, according to Police Lt. Robert Dudash.…
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Sayreville Police join SOBA to offer recovery to opioid addicts
SAYREVILLE – Due to the increasing opioid epidemic that has plagued the State of New Jersey, the Sayreville Police Department has partnered with SOBA College Recovery from New Brunswick and Woodbridge to assist victims and their families struggling with addiction and its effects. “The unfortunate reality is drug overdoses are on the rise in our…
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JFK Medical Center marks 50 years
EDISON — JFK Medical Center is celebrating 50 years. The Township Council voted in favor of a resolution celebrating the significant milestone at a council meeting on July 26. In 1961, Edison Mayor Anthony M. Yelencsics launched an effort to establish a hospital to serve Edison, Metuchen, Woodbridge and the surrounding communities. JFK Medical Center…
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Annual Bowl for Hunger raises $31,000 for food banks
WOODBRIDGE — Funds from the eighth annual “Bowl for Hunger” will be distributed evenly among 32 food banks in Middlesex County. This year’s “Bowl for Hunger” on July 27 at Majestic Lanes of Hopelawn raised approximately $31,000, with additional pledges to come. Assemblyman Craig J. Coughlin (D-Middlesex) in partnership with the Middlesex Water Company, Raritan…
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Elizabeth man sentenced to prison for beating woman
EDISON — An Elizabeth man was sentenced to eight years in New Jersey state prison for severely beating a 30-year-old woman with a section of pipe and leaving her for dead at Raritan Center in Edison, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey. Mickey Vanderpool, 61, must serve 85 percent of the prison term before…
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Metuchen graduates 152 students
METUCHEN — Just as her brother was named three years ago, Siri Uppuluri was named valedictorian of her Metuchen High School class. “It is an honor,” she said. “My brother [Aditya] was valedictorian in 2014. It’s nice to keep the legacy.” Siri was named valedictorian and Siya Zhang was named salutatorian during a convocation held…
