Tag: stroke

  • New Jersey heroes honored for saving lives

    New Jersey heroes honored for saving lives

    Thirty-eight individuals and organizations in New Jersey were recently honored at the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association 2018 New Jersey American Heartsavers and Stroke Heroes Awards for their lifesaving efforts. The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association’s American Heartsavers and Stroke Heroes Awards is held annually to commend individuals, organizations and schools…

  • CentraState receives award for quality care for stroke patients

    CentraState receives award for quality care for stroke patients

    CentraState Medical Center has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines- Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence. CentraState earned the award by meeting specific…

  • Raritan Bay Medical Center-Old Bridge announces July programs

    Raritan Bay Medical Center-Old Bridge announces July programs

    The Institute of Weight Loss at Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center-Old Bridge, will hold “Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for Me?” from 7-8 p.m. on July 9, from 7-8 p.m. on July 11, and from 7:30-8:30 p.m. on July 25 in Suite 404, Medical Arts Building, 3 Hospital Plaza, Old Bridge. The informative event will focus on weight…

  • How one woman spotted the warning signs of a stroke 8,000 miles away – and saved her husband’s life

    How one woman spotted the warning signs of a stroke 8,000 miles away – and saved her husband’s life

    As Pawan Madahar was getting ready for work, a video call came through from his wife and children, who were vacationing in India. He accepted the call, but he was physically unable to speak. Suspecting a poor internet connection, Pawan’s wife Veena called again. This time, she could see he was grabbing his jawbone when…

  • Raritan Bay Medical Center-Old Bridge to hold free programs

    Raritan Bay Medical Center-Old Bridge to hold free programs

    Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center-Old Bridge will hold a stroke awareness event from 2-3 p.m. on June 7 in Auxiliary Hall Room C, 2 Hospital Plaza, Old Bridge. Eric J. Uhrik will discuss the signs, symptoms, risk factors and what you should do if someone is having a stroke. Registration is required by calling 1-800-560-9990. The Institute of…

  • Sayreville United Methodist to hold free health screenings on June 10

    Sayreville United Methodist to hold free health screenings on June 10

    Sayreville United Methodist Church, in collaboration with Raritan Bay Medical Center-Perth Amboy, will hold free community wellness screenings from noon to 2 p.m. on June 10 at the church, 406 Main St., Sayreville. Screenings include blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, pulse, body mass index and stroke risk assessment. Contact Pastor Vincent Frunzi at 732-257-1084 for more…

  • Fitness event to include information on stroke awareness

    Fitness event to include information on stroke awareness

    The Walk With a Doc Fitness Event will be held from 10-1:30 a.m. on May 22 at the gazebo at the Level Playing Fields at Roosevelt Park, off of Route 1 south and Parsonage Road, Edison. While walking at your own pace, you’ll have the opportunity to have questions answered by clinical research nurse Briana…

  • North Brunswick student attends training camp for Paralympic soccer team

    North Brunswick student attends training camp for Paralympic soccer team

    NORTH BRUNSWICK – Although Sean Moffitt was born a preemie, there is nothing premature about his life goals. The 14-year-old freshman at North Brunswick Township High School recently returned from a trip to the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center in California, with his sights set on the U.S. Paralympic National Team. “I was excited,”…