Now that old man winter is finally ready to give way to the tulips going into bloom heralding spring and summer, young women (and men) get set to graduate from schools and colleges and attend proms. This, of course, involves getting dressed to impress and groomed to look their very best, including the shoes they…
SOMMERVILLE –Congressman Leonard Lance today announced he has reintroduced the ‘Breast Cancer Patient Education Act,’ H.R. 1984. Lance’s bill would help educate women about breast reconstruction and care options following cancer treatments.
MIDDLESEX COUNTY – Pancreatic cancer claims about as many lives each year as breast cancer, while grappling with a much lower survival rate.
For decades, Americans have demanded a healthcare system that provides lifelong access to affordable care. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act looked to be a huge step in that direction.
STATE -- During National Hepatitis Awareness Month, the New Jersey Department of Health is reminding residents about the dangers of hepatitis and steps that they can take to prevent the disease.
ROBBINSVILLE -- In 2013, the American Heart Association is celebrating its 10th anniversary of the Go Red For Women movement—a national initiative which focuses on raising awareness of cardiovascular health and wellness in women. Although the fight is far from over, this grassroots campaign has been impacting the lives of women by supporting research, providing…
BERKELEY HEIGHTS -- Physichiatrist and pain management specialist, Rajesh Rao, M.D., has joined Summit Medical Group. Dr. Rao is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation, with subspecialty certification in pain medicine. He has expertise in interventional pain management for spinal disorders, sports medicine, and orthopedic problems. Dr. Rao joins his colleague, Rohit Oza, M.D.,…
NEW BRUNSWICK – The annual Century for the Cure bike ride that has raised more than $1 million since 2005 for research at The Cancer Institute of New Jersey is now making it possible for new scientific exploration in the area of hematologic malignancies. The ‘Century for the Cure Research Award’ has been created to…
NEW BRUNSWICK – From treatment, to research, to education, the expertise of oncology nurses in managing cancer runs the gamut. To celebrate the dedication of these professionals, The Cancer Institute of New Jersey this week honored members of its nursing team with its annual Oncology Nursing Excellence Awards during the Elizabeth Gibby Osborne Lecture.
PERTH AMBOY -- Capital Health recently announced that Raritan Bay Medical Center (RBMC) has joined the Capital Institute for Neurosciences Network, a collaborative group of participating health care facilities with whom Capital Health will work to continually improve the availability of advanced diagnostics and treatment for patients with neurological disorders. RBMC’s two hospitals, located in…
