Tag: Raritan Bay Medical Center
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Family thanks first responders for livesaving measures during fire
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — There were rounds of applause all around as police, police dispatch, fire, emergency medical services and a quick-thinking neighbor were recognized for their selfless efforts in saving a man during a house fire in January. Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry presented proclamations for the neighbor and public…
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RBMC Foundation receives donation from Middlesex County police chiefs
The Raritan Bay Medical Center (RBMC) Foundation received a $1,500 donation over the holidays from the Middlesex County Association of Chiefs of Police. Chief John J. Zebrowski of the Sayreville Police Department, Capt. Jack Fitzsimmons of the Sayreville Police Department, Executive Director of the RBMC Foundation Linda Hill, RBMC President Michael R. D’Agnes and Deputy Chief Larry Cattano…
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November calendar of events for Raritan Bay Medical Center
Raritan Bay Medical Center is a member of the Hackensack Meridian Health family Nov. 4: Healthy Heart event providing free education about chronic heart conditions, medication management and blood pressure screenings and heart testing from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Sayreville Borough Hall, 167 Main St., Sayreville. High blood pressure and irregular heart…
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The whole world is in Old Bridge’s hands
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — The inaugural WorldFest is set to celebrate the rich diversity and culture of a township that spans 42 miles with a population of more than 65,000 people. A partnership between the Old Bridge Township Cultural Arts Committee and the Old Bridge School District, the celebration will be held this…
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Health seminars focus on diabetes, weight loss, movement
Raritan Bay Medical Center, a member of the Hackensack Meridian Health family, is sponsoring a pair of healthy heart events providing free education about chronic heart conditions, medication management and blood pressure screenings and heart testing from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Sept. 2, at Sayreville Borough Hall, 167 Main St., and from 9:30-11:30 a.m., Sept.…
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Summer internships provide a world of learning for students with disabilities
Twenty three students with disabilities from the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools (MCVTS) have received a taste of the world of work this summer through paid internships. The students worked at such job sites as the Raritan Bay YMCA and Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy, E.A.R.T.H. Center in South Brunswick, and…
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‘Bowl for Hunger’ strikes a win for area food banks
WOODBRIDGE — Assemblyman Craig J. Coughlin (D-Middlesex) lauded the successful efforts of the community at the seventh annual Bowl for Hunger. This year’s event featured a double session, where nearly 600 bowlers took part on 80 bowling lanes at Majestic Lanes in Hopelawn on Aug. 4. Coughlin; Michael D’Agnes, president and CEO of Raritan Bay…
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Woodbridge partnership to aid overdose victims
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer WOODBRIDGE — A partnership among the township, New Brunswick-based SOBA College Recovery and Raritan Bay Medical Center has formed with the hopes that those administered the overdose antidote Narcan will receive a critical initial step in the right direction to recovery. The Township Council approved a memorandum of agreement resolution among…
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Golf outing raises money for advanced surgical equipment at hospital
OLD BRIDGE — The 2016 Sports Classic held by the Raritan Bay Medical Center Foundation (RBMCF) raised more than $113,000 for improved equipment at the hospital. The event held on May 23 at the Deal Golf and Country Club by event co-chairs Walter Brasch and Joe Britton saw 116 golfers compete while raising money for advanced surgical equipment at…
