Tag: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
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Krayons for Kids has another successful fundraiser for children’s hospital
PHOTO COURTESY OF CASSANDRA STEDINA Students from South Brunswick High School collected crayons, coloring books, easels and other art supplies during April’s Krayons for Kids effort to support the art therapy program at the Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital (BMSCH) at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. The group was able to purchase six table…
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Organization tries to save lives one pedal at a time
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – The 11th Annual Bike Ride for Amy on June 3 originates in South Brunswick and courses through Middlesex and Somerset counties for a good cause: to raise funds for early detection of breast cancer among uninsured and underinsured individuals in central New Jersey. The Bike Ride for Amy is sponsored by The…
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North Brunswick resident charged with stabbing incident in North Woods complex
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Police were dispatched to Oak Road in North Brunswick for a reported stabbing around 5:17 p.m. on April 30. Officers located an individual down in front of that address. The semi-conscious male victim had been stabbed multiple times and was bleeding. The victim reportedly had no relation to the home, but…
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Two drivers injured in Edison accident
EDISON — Two motorists were injured during a two-vehicle collision on April 26. The accident occurred on Route 27 near Terry Avenue at 5:25 a.m., according to police. A 54-year-old Newark woman was driving along Route 27 when her Mercedes-Benz SUV collided with a Chevy Malibu, which was making a left turn onto the…
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88-year-old Cranford man dies in head-on crash in Woodbridge
WOODBRIDGE — An 88-year-old Cranford man died as a result of a head-on collision after his vehicle collided with another vehicle while he was reportedly driving the wrong way on Route 9 near Metuchen Avenue. The crash happened at 9:39 a.m. on April 8, according to Police Capt. Scott Kuzma. Thomas McHugh was driving north…
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North Brunswick Senior Center to hold discussion on taking multiple medications
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, part of RWJBarnabas Health, will discuss polypharmacy, or the taking of multiple medications, at noon on March 16 at the North Brunswick Senior Center, 15 Linwood Place, North Brunswick. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 177,000 older adults visit the emergency room every year due to medication problems. For…
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Health, yoga events will be held at the Old Bridge Library
The Old Bridge Library will hold a number of health events in March at both its branches. Cardiologist Divya Menon will present information about identifying risks for coronary artery disease from 1-4 p.m. on March 11. There will be free health screenings performed by registered nurses from Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Gentle Yoga…
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Happy smiles all around at ‘Give Kids a Smile Day’
EDISON — There were all happy smiles during the annual “Give Kids a Smile Day” at Middlesex County College. The American Dental Association holds the event nationally on the first Friday of February at various locations including dental offices, colleges and hospitals. Last year, MCC changed the date to later in the month to accommodate…
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Charges upgraded against Edison woman allegedly involved in fatal DWI crash
Police have filed additional charges against an Edison woman as a result of her alleged role in a fatal crash that occurred in Highland Park. Ashley Gergits, 20, was charged with aggravated manslaughter as well as possession of a fraudulent document. The crash, which occurred on Route 27 near River Road just prior to midnight…
