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Health Notes
Center Offers Free Breast Screening Programs
LONG BRANCH – In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Jacqueline M. Wilentz Comprehensive Breast Center will...
Narrative Medicine
By Teresa Liccardi, M.D.
I had cared for Mr. Elder (a factitious name) for more than three years. During that time he had suffered worsening...
Barnabas Health Hospice and Palliative Care Center Offers Volunteer Training
Barnabas Health Hospice and Palliative Care Center will host a training program for individuals interested in becoming a hospice volunteer in Monmouth County.
The program...
New MMC Psychiatric Program Provides Alternative to ER Crisis Units
LONG BRANCH – When major changes or catastrophic life events occur, those with mental illnesses are more susceptible and vulnerable to experiencing crises.
In an...
RBR Student’s Dreams of Being a Wrestler Undeterred by Diabetes
By Marianne Kligman
LITTLE SILVER – Jack McMahon always wanted to participate in a team sport in school.
When he entered fifth grade, the Junior Buc...
Smiles for Kids
By Teresa Liccardi, M.D.
It was Oct. 31, 1973 and at 13 years old all I wanted to do was get back home to trick...
Jersey Shore Medical Center to Hold Community Day, 5K
NEPTUNE – Jersey Shore University Medical Center will host its annual Community Day and 5K run/walk from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept....
Monmouth Medical Cytogeneticist Wins National Award
LONG BRANCH – Monmouth Medical Center cytogeneticist Cathy Smock was recently named National Outstanding Technologist by the Foundation for Genetic Technology at the annual...
Monmouth Medical Offers Clinical Trial for Glioblastoma Patients
LONG BRANCH – Monmouth Medical Center, a Barnabas Health facility, recently became a research site for the ACT IV study – an international clinical...
A Healing Place
By Judy O'Gorman Alvarez
Medical practice’s use of feng shui offers calm during treatment
LITTLE SILVER – When battling cancer, patients are looking for comfort, peace...
