Tag: Princeton Medical Center
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Health Matters: Stroke: Knowing and Lowering Your Risk
By Paul Kaiser, MD More than 795,000 people have a stroke each year in the United States, according to the American Heart Association, making it a leading cause of death and disability. But did you know that an estimated 80% of strokes are preventable, according to the American Heart Association? By knowing and lowering your…
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HEALTH MATTERS 12/24: Discharge to Home After Hospital Stay
By Arun Rao, MD, AGSF, FACP If you’ve been hospitalized with a serious illness or injury, the decision of where to continue recovery once you have been discharged is an important one. This is particularly true for patients aged 65 and over, who are more likely to feel the effects of a hospital stay than…
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Health Matters 10/29: Don’t Ignore Warning Signs of Gynecological Cancer
By Noah Goldman, MD Each year, more than 100,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. And with few screening tests available, it is important for women to recognize the warning signs and see their doctor when something doesn’t feel right. When detected early,…
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Penn Medicine Princeton Health begins vaccinating school employees
Penn Medicine Princeton Health and school nursing staffs across Central Jersey are teaming up to vaccinate school employees against COVID-19 as school districts return to more in-person instruction. Nurses and other staff members from Princeton Health Community Wellness and Engagement will be traveling to schools in Middlesex, Mercer and Somerset counties to provide vaccine clinics…
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Healthcare Heroes Garden at Princeton Medical Center pays tribute to medical staff fighting against COVID-19
Penn Medicine Princeton Health has created a Healthcare Heroes Garden to recognize the challenges of 2020 and show gratitude to the medical staff members and employees who helped the community through it all. The garden will be in full bloom this spring on the Princeton Medical Center (PMC) campus in Plainsboro, just outside the Schreyer…
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Princeton Medical Center recognized for achievements in stroke care
For the second year in a row, Princeton Medical Center (PMC) earned the Get With The Guidelines–Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award, which is granted by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) to hospitals that demonstrate a commitment to high-quality stroke care based on the latest scientific evidence. To receive the Gold Plus Award,…
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Health Matters 7/17: Minimally Invasive Procedure Promotes Weight Loss
By Monica Saumoy, M.D. Obesity is a common and serious disease in the United States, affecting more than 40% of adults and putting them at greater risk for a wide range of other health complications, including heart disease, stroke and diabetes. And while diet and exercise are critical to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight,…
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Sourland Mountain Spirits triples staff to increase production of hand sanitizer
Sourland Mountain Spirits (SMS) has increased production of hand sanitizer to provide more personal protection against COVID-19 as businesses throughout the state gradually reopen. In late March, SMS transformed its craft spirits distillery into a small hand sanitizer factory that allowed the staff to use its prime ingredient – alcohol – to help protect first…
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Princeton Medical Center’s clinical staff receives donation of overnight ‘go bags’ from Pillowpak; residents can donate additional bags
Princeton Medical Center (PMC) received a donation of 30 overnight “go bags” from Pillowpak for members of Princeton’s clinical staff in the event they are advised to bring an overnight bag for their shift as a precaution if there is a need to spend a night away from home. Pillowpak is a machine-washable, ultra-light…
