Recent Posts from 2019

Dec 22, 2019 - Posted In "Wellness" A Gift of Knowledge

From left: MMC medical oncologist Seth Cohen, MD, with Judi and David Marrus. Thanks to a generous donation, a free program is providing information about the latest advances in cancer research Six years ago, Judi Marrus was beginning a long stint of ...

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Dec 22, 2019 - Posted In "Wellness" A Preventable Cancer

Vaccination and regular screening provide the best protection from cervical cancer. Like many women, you might worry about breast cancer, but cervical cancer should also be on your radar. In 2016, the most recent year for which statistics are available, ...

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Dec 22, 2019 - Posted In "Wellness" A Guide to Winter Workouts

Simple ways to stay fit when the weather is frightful. With winter comes the temptation to curl up on your couch till the spring thaw. But fight the urge for the sake of your health, advises Ryan Stevens, MPS, ATC, CSCS, Manager of Athletic Training ...

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Dec 22, 2019 - Posted In "Wellness" Compassionate Cancer Care

The 2019 "We vs. "C" event raised critical funds to provide patients with unique holistic services At Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Hamilton, cancer patients not only receive expert medical care but also benefit from an array of programs ...

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Dec 22, 2019 - Posted In "Wellness" Battling Back Pain

A spine surgeon explains the most common problems — and when to seek treatment Back pain is one of the top reasons people see a physician; about 80 percent of adults experience it at some point, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders ...

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Dec 22, 2019 - Posted In "Wellness" Grown Ups Need Vaccines, Too

Ask your doctor which shots you must have to protect yourself. When you think about vaccinations, you probably think about the shots children begin to get in the first months of life. But adults also need to get vaccines. Protection from vaccines a person ...

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Dec 22, 2019 - Posted In "Wellness" Colorectal Cancer: Catch it Early

Routine screening can stop this cancer before it starts Most cancers can be diagnosed and treated at an early stage, but colorectal cancer—the third most common cancer in the U.S.— can actually be prevented. “Early screening and timely intervention can ...

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Dec 22, 2019 - Posted In "Wellness" Giving to Do Good - Rahway

Friends and neighbors contribute to help RWJUH Rahway reach out to patients in need Help for medicine and medical supplies The Allergan Foundation has donated $10,000 to support the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Rahway Helping Hands Fund, ...

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Dec 22, 2019 - Posted In "Wellness" The "Embarrassing" Problem You Need to Talk About

A leaky bladder or uncontrolled urination are uncomfortable and upsetting—but help is available. Few medical issues still carry the social stigma of urinary incontinence (UI), the uncontrolled leakage of urine. UI is a common condition—up to a third of ...

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