Tag: Raritan Bay Medical Center
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Raritan Bay Medical Center celebrates life
Former patients and their families, team members and hospital administrators recently gathered for Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center’s second annual Celebration of Life event held at the Monarch at Woodbridge. More than 55 people attended the luncheon celebrating the remarkable strength and extraordinary courage of patients, and their families, who received care in the hospital’s…
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Step it up to cut cancer risk
By Sameer Shetty, M.D. Need a reason to lace up your sneakers and head out the door? Whether you prefer a neighborhood stroll, a yoga class, or a round of golf, exercise can do more than keep you fit—it may reduce your risk of developing cancer as well. Previous research found a link between exercise and…
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Center for Bariatric Surgery to hold weight loss surgery seminar
The Center for Bariatric Surgery at Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center is holding a free seminar “Weight Loss Surgery: The Facts” at 6 p.m. on Dec. 11 at the Medical Pavilion in Woodbridge, 740 Route 1, Iselin section of Woodbridge. Center for Bariatric Surgery Medical Director Karl Strom, M.D., will discuss the benefits of weight loss surgery. Registration is…
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Should you go gluten free in 2019?
By: Jessica Miller, M.D., FABPMR Gluten is one of the proteins found in wheat (durum, emmer, spelt, farina, faro, KAMUT®, Khorasan wheat and einkorn) as well as rye, barley, and triticale. Breads, baked goods, sauces, salad dressings, cereal, pasta, soups, and sauces commonly contain gluten. Malt, food coloring and beer commonly contain gluten as well. Gluten’s…
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A simple way to keep the flu away
By Nazar Raoof, M.D. You can prevent the flu this season by taking one simple step: Get a flu vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated. Unfortunately, some people think that getting a flu vaccine is too much trouble or costs too much. Or, they are…
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Hackensack Meridian Health names regional president of Central Market
Hackensack Meridian Health appointed Raymond F. Fredericks as regional president of the network’s Central Market. This appointment is in conjunction with Hackensack Meridian Health’s new organizational structure to better align its services and improve the overall experience for patients across its 16 hospitals and 500 patient care locations throughout New Jersey. This new structure consists of three markets…
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High school students shadow healthcare professionals at Raritan Bay Medical Center
Twelve area high school students spent three days in August shadowing health care professionals and learning about hospital operations at Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center-Perth Amboy and Raritan Bay Medical Center-Old Bridge. The intensive medical learning program “Healthcare Connection” gave the students an opportunity to observe patient procedures in the hospital’s surgical suites, cardiac catheterization…
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Essential oils for seasonal allergies
By Grace Orosz, R.N.-BC, CCAP When I was growing up in Chicago, I can vividly remember how I looked forward to the change of seasons – all four of them. The Midwest was an open, clean, fresh place to live. I spent most of my free time outdoors. We almost never played inside. We had…
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Immunotherapy is advancing cancer treatment
By Nandini Ignatius, M.D. When someone receives a cancer diagnosis, he/she often feels overwhelmed. I have been in this position when my family member was diagnosed with cancer. The experience I had while taking care of my loved one motivates me each day to strive to provide the most compassionate, high-quality care possible for my…