Medicine
Devine Praises Plain Language Law
RAHWAY -- Democrat James J. Devine said new regulations published pursuant to the Affordable Care Act – President Barack Obama's signature health reform law – will require insurance companies to provide consumers with clear, understandable and straightforward information about coverage and costs. »
Health Reform Law Saves $2.1 Billion For 3.6 Million Americans With Medicare
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Nearly 3.6 million people with Medicare saved $2.1 billion on their prescription drugs in 2011 thanks to the Affordable Care Act according to data issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). »
Lautenberg Defends Birth Control
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Sen. Frank Lautenberg reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that women have access to the full range of preventative health services covered under the Affordable Care Act, including birth control. »
Rutgers Goes For Record In Blood Donations
NEW BRUNSWICK -- NJ Blood Services (NJBS), a division of The New York Blood Center (NYBC), and Rutgers University (RU), will once again partner for the annual campus wide blood drive in an attempt to break a previous record of 874 pints, and the highest number of single-day blood donations on a New Jersey... »
New Website Shows Inspection Reports For Ambulatory Surgery Centers
STATE – Last week, the state Department of Health and Senior Services launched a website that allows the public to examine inspection reports for 260 licensed or certified ambulatory surgery centers. In the future, the website will include inspection reports and quality data for other licensed health care facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes... »
Raritan Bay Medical Center Goes ‘Red For Women’
PERTH AMBOY--As part of Raritan Bay Medical Center’s (RBMC) community outreach efforts in conjunction with the American Heart Association’s National Go Red for Women campaign, the medical center provided free blood pressure screenings and stroke information to the public on National Go Red day Feb. 3. »
NJ Senators Criticize Komen Decision To Stop Funding Planned Parenthood
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Frank R. Lautenberg and Bob Menendez were joined by 24 of their Senate colleagues in calling on Nancy Brinker, Founder and CEO of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, to reconsider her organization’s decision to stop funding cancer screenings at Planned Parenthood. »
Trinitas School of Nursing Receives Renewal Of “Excellence” Designation
ELIZABETH--The Trinitas School of Nursing has received its second consecutive designation as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing (NLN). »
Go Red For Women® Movement Celebrates Ninth Annual “Wear Red Day”
STATE -- In its ongoing effort to elevate public awareness about cardiovascular, the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women® movement is teaming up with Emmy-nominated actress Elizabeth Banks to share the truth about the No. 1 killer of women. »
Bill To Expand Oversight, Regulation Of One-Room Surgical Practices Approved By Senate Health Panel
TRENTON – The Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee unanimously approved legislation today that would require single-room surgical practices to conform to the same level of oversight and regulation reserved for facilities that have two or more surgical rooms in order to protect patients. »
Bill To Create Liability Shield For Organizations, Individuals Who Use Defibrillators Advances
TRENTON – A bill that would protect good Samaritans who use an automated external defibrillator while attempting to save someone’s life from civil liability was approved unanimously Monday by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee. »
Assembly Panel Approves Bill To Add Fluoride To Water Supply
TRENTON – An Assembly committee approved legislation that would require the fluoridation of all public water supply systems in New Jersey. »
ANALYSIS: Another Family’s Tragic Tale Of Unaffordable Health Care
“It shouldn’t be this way,” read the subject line of an email I received Friday morning from a conservative friend and fellow Southerner. “People shouldn’t have to beg for money to pay for medical care.” »
Alzheimer’s Association Support Groups
STATE – If you have a family member who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia disorder, an Alzheimer's Association Support Group can offer you an opportunity to find out more about available community resources, learn from others who are going through similar experiences and obtain additional educational materials. »
Raritan Bay Medical Center Announces Upcoming Events
PERTH AMBOY – Raritan Bay Medical Center has announced several upcoming classes, support groups and other events that are open to the community. »
Lautenberg Calls For FDA Crackdown On Cigarette Advertising
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) joined four of his Democratic colleagues to call on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to crack down on marketing by cigarette companies that misleads consumers about the safety of their products. »
Congressman Discusses Chronic Disease Legislation In Westfield
WESTFIELD -- Congressman Leonard Lance (R-NJ-07) today held a news conference to discuss legislation he has introduced that seeks to promote the development of meaningful treatments for patients with chronic or rare diseases. »
Track Coach In The Fight Of His Life Comes Out With A Win
RAHWAY -- Not too many coaches can boast 22 All-American medals in a 22-year career. But track coach and teacher at Snyder High School in Jersey City Eben Myers can. Myers coaches one of the top high school teams in the U.S. »
Heart Association Announces Go Red For Women Casting Call
STATE -- Looking for a chance to share your life experience? The American Heart Association invites New Jersey women from all walks of life to share their story at a free Go Red For Women Connect Casting Call on Friday, Feb. 10, from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. in the Macy’s wing at Woodbridge... »
A Big Chill Restores Man’s Life After Heart Attack
NEWARK -- Barry Ash, 55 of Maplewood, woke up on Friday morning at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center feeling cold. “It was strange. My legs were shivering, but my head was sweating,” Mr. Ash recounted. He was emerging from medically induced hypothermia that saved his brain function following a massive heart attack. »
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