Tag: CDC
Life After Loss: Overcoming Grief and Finding Joy Again with Bereavement...
After losing a loved one, feelings of grief and sadness can be overwhelming and debilitating.
The Secret to Sticking to Your Fitness Goals in the New...
By Jamie Jablonowski, MPH, BSN, RN, CIC, CPH
Carley Dietrick of Oceanport getting ready for a challenging workout...
FDA Approves Updated COVID Vaccine as Cases Rise
Ready for another jab this fall? The updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine targeting the most recent variants – XBB, EG5 and BA286 – will be available at most area pharmacies and health care centers as soon as this week.
As Overdose Deaths Climb, Those Left Behind Fight Back
You may have noticed a lot more purple around town than usual – for a good reason. Throughout August, purple flags have sprung up throughout Monmouth County in observance of International Overdose Awareness Day Aug. 31.
County Starts New Year With ‘High’ COVID Rating
COVID-19 rates are currently deemed “high” in 15 of New Jersey’s 21 counties, including Monmouth, and “medium” in the other six, according to figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported by the New Jersey Department of Health.
Oh, Buoy! Lifeguard Shortage on the Jersey Shore
As summer hits, the Jersey Shore is getting busier. And crowds from the Two River area and beyond are bracing the waves with one of the worst lifeguard shortages the industry has seen.
Feeling Unwell? It Could Be COVID. Or the Flu.
After a slight reprieve because last year’s COVID-19 precautions also worked for other viruses, flu season is back. And once again health care professionals are touting the importance of getting the annual influenza vaccine – or flu shot.
Uptick in COVID Cases Shows County Not Out of Woods Yet
As COVID-19 cases continue at a high rate in Monmouth County, doctors and government officials urge continued diligence with mask wearing and social distancing.
The Facts About Face Masks
By Emma Wulfhorst
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed a lot about our way of life. One of the...
How To Use Protective Masks And Gloves The Right Way
Personal protective equipment is well-known and utilized often within the health care community and various other industries. It only is in recent...
