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Enjoying Food Again After Gastroparesis

Since the procedure, Mitchell has been able to enjoy food again, as well as increased energy and overall well-being.
After eating became increasingly painful for New Jersey resident Mitchell Douglas, he sought to find relief from the worsening ...
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I Know I Will Be In Good Hands

"I see firsthand the quality of care that we provide daily, I know I will be in good hands."
Deciding where to have a baby is a major decision for most expectant parents. But for employees of Community Medical Center ...
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Happier & Healthier – Amanda's Weight Loss Story

"From head to toe, inside and out, I feel like a different person. And I like it."
How Weight-Loss Surgery Transformed One Patient’s Lifestyle. Amanda Lukacs, 39, struggled with her weight since childhood. “Name ...
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Robotic-Assisted Gynecologic Surgery – Noelle's Story

"I Got My Life Back"
Thanks to a Robotic-Assisted Gynecologic Procedure, One Patient was able to Eliminate Bothersome Symptoms. For years, Noelle ...
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Shedding Her Cocoon

"I was hiding for years and now I’ve shed my cocoon."
A Branchburg Resident Loses 115 Pounds Following Gastric Sleeve Surgery and Embraces a New Life. For years, Kathy Hein hid ...
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When Valve Replacement is the Best Option - Paul's Story

“The care I received at The Beth was superb, and the nurses were amazing; no matter if it was early in the morning or in the middle of the night, they cared and were very present for me.”
The replacement of a faulty heart valve allowed Paul to return to his active lifestyle. Paul F. was the image of perfect health. ...
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A New Lease on Life

After weight loss and hip replacement surgeries, Janet's health was transformed.
Janet Scratchley, 57, struggled with her weight her entire life. “I’ve gained and lost weight many times, and I thought that was ...
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Family Ties – Greg's Kidney Transplant Story

Thanks to the generosity of two relatives, a kidney transplant recipient is able to maintain his active lifestyle.
Greg Bayard is passionate about sports. The 58-year-old sales representative from Scotch Plains played basketball in college and ...
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Saving Emanta

A sophisticated, life-support therapy helped 18-month-old Emanta survive a severe case of the flu and collapsed lungs.
Emanta Adrien was very ill when she arrived at The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital (BMSCH) at Robert Wood Johnson ...
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