Tag: health
Monmouth Medical to Offer Free Lung Cancer Education, Screening
LONG BRANCH – Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States and it is most curable when diagnosed early.
In an...
Women’s Council for Leon Hess Cancer Center Hosts Spa for Spirit
LONG BRANCH – The Women’s Council for the Leon Hess Cancer Center will host its semiannual Spa for Spirit day on Dec. 2 at...
Go Naked & Check Yourself Bash Planned for Nov. 23
RED BANK – The annual Go Naked & Check Yourself event will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, at The...
Temple Rodeph Torah Sponsors Community Bereavement Group
MARLBORO – The Jewish Federation of Monmouth County has awarded an Adventure grant to sponsor a Bereavement Group that is open to the entire...
Remembering the Caregiver
Caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients need support, too
By Judy O’Gorman Alvarez
During November, National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness month, the focus isn’t only on the debilitating disease....
Monmouth County to Hold Caregiver Retreat Nov. 15
EATONTOWN – Taking care of an elderly parent or loved one can be a physical and emotional drain on caregivers and their families. That’s...
Dealing with Enterovirus in Children
Area doctors say use ‘common sense’ preventive measures
By Judy O’Gorman Alvarez
Enterovirus-D68, the respiratory illness sweeping the country, affecting children and causing parents to wring...
Nap Your Central Executive
By DonnaLyn Giegerich
Stressed out leaders in life and business have gotten the green light from enlightened companies and scientific researchers that praise the power...
Wilentz Breast Center to Offer Free Breast Screenings
LONG BRANCH – In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Jacqueline M. Wilentz Comprehensive Breast Center at Monmouth Medical Center will provide...
County Health Department Offering Flu Shots
FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Health Department is offering flu shots to county residents at 16 flu-shot clinics scheduled now through late October.
“Generally speaking,...
