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By MARY MCGEEVER, COMMUNICATIONS PR
April 16, 2024
NEW JERSEY - James Harabedian Jr. has never been one to shy away from a challenge. Growing up in NJ, he and his competitive nature fell in love with ice hockey, soccer and lacrosse. So, when the 28-year-old sales manager and lacrosse coach was diagnosed with testicular cancer last winter, he knew ...
Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive health network, is proud to announce that JFK University Medical Center has achieved a Magnet® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the first time. The distinguished Magnet® Recognition Program® ...
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH: First, diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy showed promise in weight loss and have been marketed and widely used for weight loss. Now these medications are showing promise as a possible treatment for multiple sclerosis. A study, “Exploring the association between ...
“Steel Magnolias”, a comedy-drama opens at Playhouse 22 on Friday, April 12 directed by Ken Webb. Better-known by the film of the same name, “Steel Magnolias” is set in rural Louisiana about a group of gossipy women who are concerned about relationships with their families, loved ones, people ...
Washington, D.C. (Wednesday, April 10, 2024) — Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) issued a statement following reports of vandalism at the Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University, during the Islamic celebration of Eid-al-Fitr which marks the conclusion of Ramadan. Rep. Watson ...
HACKENSACK, NJ – Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center, a center of excellence and an international leader in robotic-assisted surgery, was selected to be one of only 14 centers in the world, and the only in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut, to acquire the Intuitive ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ- The ballot drawing for the positioning of candidates for the 2024 Primary Election will take place on Thursday, April 4. The draw will commence at 3:00 pm and will be conducted in person at the James Vokral Conference Room, situated at 26 Kennedy Blvd, Suite B, East ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - Middlesex County invites us all to be revolutionary! This spring, residents are welcome to come to East Jersey Old Town Village, Middlesex County’s premier historical site, and help kick-off the 2024 season with a bang on Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. Join ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – For the second consecutive year, Roosevelt Care Center at Edison has been recognized as the top-ranked nursing home in New Jersey on Newsweek’s Best Nursing Homes 2024 list. Operated by the Middlesex County Improvement Authority and managed by RWJBarnabas Health, in ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - Morris Habitat for Humanity, a major builder and leading advocate for affordable housing in New Jersey, is seeking sponsors and women volunteers to build homes for low- to moderate-income families in Morris and Middlesex Counties. The Morris Habitat Women Build Event is ...
EDISON, NJ — Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute is proud to announce the launch of a unique music therapy program for patients in its Extended Recovery Unit (ERU). The ERU is a specialized sub-acute inpatient treatment unit designed for patients with brain injuries who ...
What would the holiday season be without all the traditions, including some fattening foods? For people with diabetes, who need to monitor and manage their blood sugar daily, and those looking to maintain a healthier diet, this time of year can be difficult to navigate. With the right game plan, ...
WASHINGTON, DC — Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) voted to pass the second tranche of government funding bills to avert a partial government shutdown at midnight tonight, and fund the remaining federal agencies for a full year. Rep. Watson Coleman issued the following statement ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex County, in partnership with the Middlesex County Office of the Prosecutor and Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, hosted its annual Municipal Leadership Forum on Tuesday, March 19 at the Middlesex County Magnet School, East Brunswick. The forum provided a platform ...
Perth Amboy & Old Bridge, NJ — Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive health network, is proud to announce that Old Bridge Medical Center and Raritan Bay Medical Center achieved a Magnet® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – All 46 of the nursing students from Middlesex College/Hackensack Meridian Health Nursing program who took their national licensure exam passed on the first attempt, giving the program a 100 percent pass rate for 2023. This far exceeds the national average of 88.56 percent ...
Middlesex College’s Visual, Performing, and Media Arts Department presents this semester’s performance Footloose, the Musical. Performances will be staged on April 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, and 13 at 7 pm in the Performing Arts Center at Middlesex College, 2600 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison. Tickets for ...
NEW PROVIDENCE/ROCHELLE PARK, NJ — TAPinto is excited to announce a new and unique collaboration with The Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ) and COMMERCE Magazine. “We are excited to partner with CIANJ and COMMERCE Magazine to expand the magazine’s reach and provide ...
REPLENISH, Middlesex County’s food distribution program, is commemorating 30 years of helping ensure County residents have food on the table each night. In 2023 alone, REPLENISH distributed 5.2 million pounds of food to 160 partner organizations throughout Middlesex County. In honor of its ...
NEW JERSEY -- Every week, volunteers representing New Jersey’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman (LTCO) enter about 150 nursing homes across the state to advocate for quality care and a better quality of life for the residents. These Certified Volunteer Advocates, or CVAs, fill a vital role in helping ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - This week, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) addressed an auditorium full of young, aspiring public servants at the Rutgers Bloustein School of Public Policy. The Congresswoman’s lecture was titled, Defending Democracy: The Fight for a Floor Beneath Which No ...
It’s the leading cause of death in the United States - heart disease - with someone having a heart attack every 40 seconds. Statistics show approximately 1 in 5 of these patients will be readmitted to the hospital for a second cardiac event within five years - but this doesn’t have to be the ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex College has welcomed two new members to its Board of Trustees: Iris Delgado and Shivi Madhukar. Both were named to the Board by the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners on February 1, 2024. Iris Delgado, a resident of Metuchen, is a political data and ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Joanie Coffaro has been named Vice President for External Affairs, Communication, and Advancement for Middlesex College. Coffaro began her tenure at Middlesex College in 2021 as Executive Director of Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning, creating and administering ...
HACKENSACK, N.J. — February is American Heart Month, a time when all people are encouraged to focus on their cardiovascular health. Hackensack University Medical Center’s heart experts are taking this time to celebrate their leadership in cardiovascular care. The hospital is the only center in New ...
American Repertory Ballet presents Classic Beauty: An All-Tchaikovsky Program featuring excerpts from Swan Lake and The Sleeping Beauty at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, March 8-10, 2024 New Brunswick, NJ - American Repertory Ballet (ARB) presents Classic Beauty, an ...
TRENTON, NJ - The Senate Transportation Committee unanimously advanced legislation requiring New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission facilities to provide written notification to the automobile’s owner of all open recalls applicable to their vehicle at the time of inspection or registration. The ...
TRENTON, NJ - The Senate Transportation Committee unanimously advanced legislation requiring NJ TRANSIT to identify and display markers of New Jersey historic sites and memorials in or around its rail stations and bus terminals. Senator Patrick Diegnan, D-Middlesex, sponsored the legislation ...
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) announced her intent to vote against a resolution impeaching Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. This is the second attempt to impeach the Secretary in as many weeks. Last week, House ...
February 13, 2024 — According to the World Health Organization, American Heart Association (AHA) and other healthcare organizations, as many as 80% of premature heart attacks and strokes are preventable. While this may be true, aging increases risk of heart disease, and some conditions can be ...
