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  • Walkin’ Safely in a Winter Wonderland

    Walkin’ Safely in a Winter Wonderland

    January 15, 2025

    Winter brings chilly temperatures and beautiful snowy scenes, but it also increases the risk of certain injuries. Cold weather and slippery conditions can lead to accidents, especially wrist, ankle, and hip fractures. Combine that with shorter daylight hours, and it’s no wonder falls are more common during this time of year. While staying indoors during…

    Read more: Walkin’ Safely in a Winter Wonderland
  • American Diabetes Month: Understanding Diabetes and its Risk Factors

    American Diabetes Month: Understanding Diabetes and its Risk Factors

    October 31, 2024

    Each November, American Diabetes Month emphasizes the importance of raising awareness about diabetes and supporting individuals living with this chronic condition. According to the Center for Disease Control, approximately 38.4 million Americans have diabetes, which is 11.6% of the US population. Diabetes affects millions of Americans and is categorized into two primary types. Type 1…

    Read more: American Diabetes Month: Understanding Diabetes and its Risk Factors
  • Halloween Safety Tips: How to Stay Safe When Trick-or-Treating

    Halloween Safety Tips: How to Stay Safe When Trick-or-Treating

    October 25, 2024

    Halloween is a cherished holiday enjoyed by people of all ages, from children to teenagers and adults. Famous for its spooky traditions, haunted houses and creative costumes, Halloween also presents additional risks for trick-or-treaters; children are four times more likely to be seriously injured in pedestrian/automobile accidents than any other night of the year.[1] How…

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  • Outpatient vs. Inpatient Occupational Therapy

    Outpatient vs. Inpatient Occupational Therapy

    April 30, 2024

    Occupational therapy aids patients in recovering from the social, emotional, and physical impacts of injury or illness.  The treatments and services provided through occupational therapy help individuals of all ages gain or regain independence to execute everyday tasks such as dressing, grooming, bathing, or toileting.  It fosters an environment where patients can not only live…

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  • Facility Dog Supports Physical and Occupational Therapy Patients

    Facility Dog Supports Physical and Occupational Therapy Patients

    March 19, 2024

    After removing the cast from her healing broken arm, DuMont, New Jersey resident Margaret Klein, 54, had her first appointment with orthopedics specialist Gerald Andah, MD. When asked how she was doing, she told Dr. Andah that her left hand felt numb. “My left hand was not moving well,” said Klein. “I would try to open it,…

    Read more: Facility Dog Supports Physical and Occupational Therapy Patients
  • Calcium Screening – Testing and Scores

    Calcium Screening – Testing and Scores

    March 10, 2023

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  • You and Your Cholesterol

    You and Your Cholesterol

    October 17, 2022

    Dr. Jason Sayanlar, Cardiology, Dr. Edward Gold, Internal Medicine, and Dr. Ayushi Dixit, Endocrinology, discuss “You and Your Cholesterol.” To make an appointment with one of the featured providers, visit or Find a Provider page.

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  • Vasectomies Rising as More Men Look at Benefits

    Vasectomies Rising as More Men Look at Benefits

    September 1, 2022

    Information requests about vasectomies have increased across the country since the Supreme Court’s decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. Urologists in California, Iowa and New York told The Washington Post that they’ve seen “a massive increase in the number of vasectomy consultations, as well as an increase in website traffic on their pages that offer information about…

    Read more: Vasectomies Rising as More Men Look at Benefits
  • Managing Cholesterol

    Managing Cholesterol

    September 1, 2022

    High cholesterol increases your risk of heart disease and heart attacks. Lifestyle changes can help improve your cholesterol.

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  • Seasonal Allergies Part 2

    Seasonal Allergies Part 2

    June 27, 2022

    Dr. Rosemary Ojo discusses common allergy symptoms and how to treat them.

    Read more: Seasonal Allergies Part 2
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