Tag: Penn Medicine Princeton Health
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Health Matters 8/20: Answering Your Questions About Gynecologic Screenings
By Shyama S. Mathews, MD “When should my daughter have her first gynecology visit?” “How often should a woman be screened for cervical cancer?” “Do I need to see the gynecologist every year?” There can be a lot of questions and sometimes confusion when it comes to gynecological health. In many cases, women will simply…
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Princeton House Behavioral Health celebrates 50 years of providing hope, innovating care and changing lives
Fifty years ago, in July 1971, Princeton Hospital opened 84 licensed psychiatric inpatient beds to serve the mental health needs of the community. At the time, patient stays were measured in weeks, not days. Advancements in medication and a transition to community-based care—brief inpatient hospitalization followed by a lengthier period of acute outpatient programming—now allow…
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Health Matters 8/13: Helping Children Transition Back to In-Person Classrooms
By Madhurani Khare, MD With the new academic year and return to in-person classrooms right around the corner, children — and their parents — may be experiencing a mix of emotions, from excitement and relief to panic and fear. Those feelings are natural considering the COVID-19 pandemic turned life upside down, and after a year…
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National Night Out gathers Cranbury residents for an evening of fun
Village Park was abuzz with music and families as the Cranbury community celebrated National Night Out with the township police department. As residents met with Cranbury police officers in the park on Aug. 3 they enjoyed food from Zinna’s Bistro and Chef Jason, ice cream and music by DJ Reggie. “We normally start planning for…
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Health Matters: A Hip Fracture Can Change Your Life: Take Steps to Reduce Your Risk
By Brian Culp, MD Every year, 300,000 older Americans aged 65 and over are hospitalized for falls that result in hip fractures, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In many cases, those accidents can mark life-changing events. That’s why it is so important to prevent falls and fractures before they occur.…
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Health Matters 7/23: Regaining Control with the Help of Self-Compassion
By Sarah Carstens, LCSW, LCADC The COVID-19 pandemic has turned countless lives upside down. For women in particular, it has added numerous challenges and stressors to an already heavy load, while making their traditional social outlets less available. And it has taken a toll on their mental health. In fact, according to a study released…
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Health Matters 7/23: Regaining Control with the Help of Self-Compassion
By Sarah Carstens, LCSW, LCADC The COVID-19 pandemic has turned countless lives upside down. For women in particular, it has added numerous challenges and stressors to an already heavy load, while making their traditional social outlets less available. And it has taken a toll on their mental health. In fact, according to a study released…
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Health Matters 7/23: Regaining Control with the Help of Self-Compassion
By Sarah Carstens, LCSW, LCADC The COVID-19 pandemic has turned countless lives upside down. For women in particular, it has added numerous challenges and stressors to an already heavy load, while making their traditional social outlets less available. And it has taken a toll on their mental health. In fact, according to a study released…
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Princeton Health donates surplus supplies
Penn Medicine Princeton Health has donated a cache of personal protective equipment (PPE) and supplies to police and other first responders, social service agencies, and emergency assistance organizations stretching from New Jersey to Texas. The materials, obtained by or donated to Princeton Health during the COVID-19 pandemic, began shipping out to their destinations in mid-June,…
