Tag: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
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Pre-teens can learn about nutrition and a healthy lifestyle
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital will host Project Inspire virtually from Aug. 10-14. The program provides education lessons for children 10-12 years old about nutrition, healthy snacks and ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Children will learn how to build a healthy plate, identify healthy snacks, be physically active, learn the importance of breakfast…
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RWJUH Blood Services in urgent need of people to donate blood, host blood drives
The COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing that was required to slow the spread of infections in New Jersey has caused a severe drop in blood donations and critically low blood supplies at the state’s hospitals. As a result, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Blood Services urges everyone to donate blood or other blood products…
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Police are investigating an alleged shooting in Edison, victim is in critical condition
EDISON – Police are investigating an alleged shooting incident involving a person with multiple gunshot wounds, according to Middlesex County Acting Prosecutor Christopher L.C. Kuberiet and Edison Police Chief Thomas Bryan. Edison police responded to JFK Medical Center at approximately 4:14 p.m. on June 13 on a report of a victim who was dropped off…
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Indian Health Camp of New Jersey provides support during COVID-19 crisis
Indian Health Camp of New Jersey (IHCNJ) continues to provide support during the current public health crisis via donations and education. IHCNJ organizes annual fairs at various locations four to five times per year to benefit needy people in the South Asian community, according to information provided by the organization. Due to current pandemic and…
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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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Teens fundraise for iPads so hospitalized COVID-19 patients can communicate with loved ones
Five Central Jersey high school students have started their own initiative, Students Supporting Central Jersey, dedicated to facilitating safe communication between COVID-19 patients and their families. Hiba Jamil, Anisah Mahmood, Simra Arshad, Hafsa Rahaman and Yasmeen Sakr, who attend Noor-Ul-Iman School in South Brunswick, have started a GoFundMe to raise money to purchase iPads so that…
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East Brunswick Daisy troops donate water, Gatorade to local heroes
East Brunswick Daisy Girl Scouts in Kindergarten Troop 81920 and First Grade Troop 81624 came together to honor the heroes at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, the East Brunswick Police Department, the local COVID-19 testing site at MedExpress and the local food bank. The girls spent hours making homemade cards with heartfelt messages that now…
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New Jersey hospitals to receive COVID-19 funding
New Jersey’s 6th Congressional District received more than $177 million as part of the $1.7 billion in funding received by New Jersey health care providers from the Provider Relief Fund established in the bipartisan Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. JFK Medical Center in Edison received $59.6 million, Monmouth Medical Center in Long…
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South Brunswick residents create Wall of Thanks to honor frontline heroes at area hospitals
South Brunswick residents took part in a thank you to healthcare heroes for being on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic at three area hospitals: Penn Medicine at Princeton Health, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick and Saint Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick. For more visuals of the posters, visit www.facebook.com/100004071430594/posts/2198963930249300/?d=n…