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Apr 6, 2026 - In In the News Colon Cancer Rising in Younger Adults

For some, it may never be too early to get a colonoscopy. Dr. Roy Dressner, Colorectal Surgeon, was featured on WNBC Weekend Today New York, discussing the early warning signs of colon cancer and how one unsuspecting 33 year-old woman was diagnosed with ...

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Mar 19, 2026 - In In the News Experts Say These Small and Easy Fitness Items Can Help Improve Your Bone Density

You’re probably familiar with many of the benefits of regular exercise, when done properly. From building muscle to boosting your energy and even helping your brain function better, there’s no shortage of reasons to work up a sweat. But there’s another ...

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Mar 17, 2026 - In In the News A Respiratory Virus is Spiking in N.J. Right Now That You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

You may be sick with what feels like a nasty cold or a case of the flu, but there’s another, lesser-known respiratory virus that could be to blame. Uzma Hasan, MD, Division Chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, part ...

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Mar 16, 2026 - In In the News Good News: Baseball Coach Celebrated After Receiving Heart Transplant

New Jersey baseball coach Lou DiChiaro received an emotional surprise celebration and reunion from his medical team at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center after he received a heart transplant. Now, DiChiaro has returned to coaching young players, and says he ...

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Mar 13, 2026 - In In the News Heart Transplant Recipient Reunites With Doctors

Lou DiChiaro, heart transplant recipient, reunited with his physicians from Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. Watch Video from Fox5

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Mar 11, 2026 - In In the News Heart Transplant Recipient Reunites With Doctors

Heart transplant recipient, Lou DiChiaro, reunited with his physicians from Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. Watch Video from ABC7

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Mar 11, 2026 - In In the News ‘I Got a Second Chance.’ Man Reunites With Transplant Team That Saved his Life

There was an emotional reunion for a New Jersey resident and the people who saved his life. Lou DiChiaro was diagnosed with heart failure in 2016. In 2025, his heart function had severely declined. Just days after being placed on the heart transplant list, ...

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Mar 11, 2026 - In In the News Fair Lawn NJ Baseball Coach Gets Surprise After Heart Transplant

When Lou DiChiaro turned around at his Fair Lawn baseball academy to see the crowd of friends, family and hospital workers approaching, he couldn’t help but tear up. He owed those doctors and hospital staffers a particular debt of gratitude. Eight months ...

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Feb 13, 2026 - In In the News Heading to the Slopes? An Orthopedic Surgeon Shares Must-Know Ski Safety Tips for Families

New Jersey Family interviewed Louis Rizio, MD, orthopedic surgeon at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and member of the RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, about what to keep in mind on the slopes to help prevent common injuries. Read more here. _ For more ...

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