Tag: Lakewood
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Federal hate crime charges added in wake of assaults on Orthodox Jews
A resident of Manchester has been charged with federal hate crimes following a series of assaults on members of the Orthodox Jewish community in Lakewood and Jackson, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger and Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the U.S. Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division announced on April 20. Dion Marsh, 27, has been…
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Law enforcement authorities add terrorism charge in wake of local attacks
JACKSON – Law enforcement authorities have added charges of terrorism to the list of charges a resident of Manchester is facing after he allegedly attacked members of the Orthodox Jewish community in Jackson and in Lakewood. According to law enforcement authorities, on April 8, Dion Marsh, 27, of Manchester, was charged with three counts of…
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Fall allergies are upon us; take steps to ease symptoms
By Philip Pasternak, M.D. They’re back. … With rising counts of mold spores and ragweed pollen, so ushers in the sneezing, coughing and sinus congestion of fall allergies. An estimated 35 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergic rhinitis, more commonly known as hay fever. The biggest fall allergy trigger is ragweed pollen. These are tiny…
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In the midst of the pandemic, seasonal allergies peak
By Dr. Philip Pasternak In these uncertain times where maintaining our health has never been so important, let’s remember that not everything that sneezes, wheezes or coughs (along with a runny nose and severe itchy eyes) is related to COVID-19. The most common culprit for these symptoms at this time of year are those dreaded…
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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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There is relief for allergic rhinitis
By Dr. Philip Pasternak Spring is finally here. The trees are bursting, the flowers are blooming; there are baseball games and backyard barbecues. But for so many allergy sufferers, this time of year also spells the peak of the spring allergy season. An estimated 35 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergic rhinitis, more commonly known as hay fever. The…
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Link between diabetes and hearing loss
There has always been a debate over the relationship between hearing loss and diabetes. Research has currently concluded that hearing loss is more prevalent amongst adults who live with diabetes. According to a research study, the data collected involved participants ranging in age 20 to 69 years old. The important information they found included: People…
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How to clean your ears properly
When cleaning your ears, you may be doing more harm than good. Here are a few tips to prevent harming or damaging the inside of your ears, and especially your hearing. Ears are self-cleaning. After waking up in the morning, have you noticed a buildup of earwax in and/or around your ears? This is evidence that…
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Understanding the lifespan of hearing aid batteries
One of the most frustrating aspects of wearing hearing aids is realizing when your batteries are about to run out of life. Here are reasons why your battery life may not be lasting as long and some tips to prolong their usage. Level of hearing loss. The hearing aids’ amplification strength provided to your ears…