Teamwork is a familiar and valued concept for 19-year-old Howell resident J.J. Machnik. From being named captain of his high school wrestling team as a junior to inspiring younger students to join the roster, he’s always had a talent for bringing people together. But he never realized the crucial [...]
Halloween is a day full of excitement, imagination and fun frights, but it poses extra safety risks for kids and teens. Before your little hobgoblins head out for Halloween trick-or-treating, it’s important to plan ahead so they stay safe and avoid injuries. From tips on wearing safe costumes to [...]
CentraState and its partner, Atlantic Health System, recently welcomed Atlantic Medical Group Oncology to the multidisciplinary care team at the Statesir Cancer Center at CentraState. With the addition of this medical oncology practice, formerly known as Advanced Care Oncology and Hematology (ACOHA), patients have a more seamless care experience [...]
Apples are a fall favorite for good reason. What’s better than sinking your teeth into a juicy, crisp, satisfying apple? They’re delicious, nutritious and versatile. Nutritional Powerhouse A small apple with skin has 77 calories and provides 3.6 grams of cholesterol-controlling dietary fiber and about half that amount once [...]
After completing treatment for early-stage breast cancer in 2011, Marites “Jing” Nieveras had put the disease in her rearview mirror. She moved forward with her life, working as a registered nurse in CentraState’s Pre-Admission Testing department and raising two teenagers with her husband, Mike. Jing’s commitment to her annual [...]
With Autumn’s chill comes the season of coughs, sniffles and scratchy throats. Caused by viruses ranging from the flu and COVID-19 to the common cold, such symptoms can leave you mildly run down—or feverish and bedridden. Fortunately, there are ways to lower your and your family’s risk of illness. [...]
CentraState not only has the capability to open blocked arteries during a heart attack, but our interventional cardiologists can also skillfully perform this lifesaving procedure before it becomes an emergency. The medical center received licensing approval from the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) to perform elective angioplasty, also [...]
Before your child heads back to school, ensuring they have a properly fitting backpack should be at the top of your to-do list. Improperly worn or too heavy backpacks can cause acute and chronic back, neck and shoulder pain notes CentraState sports medicine specialist, Arth Patel, MD. Dr. Patel [...]
The pregnancy journey comes with lots of questions, especially when you’re having your first baby. In the age of information overload, your OB/GYN team can serve as a trusted resource on what’s healthy for you and your baby – as well as what lifestyle adjustments should be made. CentraState [...]
Throughout life, our knees help us in ways we don’t even think about, from our initial first steps to riding a bike, lifting a child or tending a garden – and they do it all while bearing the weight of our bodies. Yet over time, the protective cartilage that [...]
