CentraState Medical Center now offers a Movement Disorder Program that provides specialized treatment to patients with Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, tics, tremors, ataxia, dystonia, and other similar syndromes. The program, led by board-certified neurologist Jia Zhen Cheng, MD, and CentraState’s highly skilled team of physical therapists, and occupational therapists [...]
By Joseph Raccuglia, MD We all indulge in a few bad habits. Forming healthier habits takes time. Experts say that it takes at least 21 days to form a new habit. If you’re looking to take steps to improve your health, here are a few bad habits to consider [...]
In accordance with directives from the New Jersey Department of Health and Governor Murphy, CentraState Medical Center will reinstate surgeries and invasive procedures on May 26, 2020 that had been previously suspended due to COVID-19. The suspension of these surgeries and procedures preserved the medical center’s capacity to handle [...]
By Mutahir Abidi, MD Millions of Americans take medications to suppress their immune system to treat an autoimmune disease, like rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or lupus. Out of fear of contracting the COVID-19 virus, these patients may be tempted to stop taking these medications to boost their immunity. However, this [...]
As New Jerseyans start down the road toward re-entry after a period of social distancing, many are wondering whether it is safe to return to the activities that once seemed commonplace, including seeking medical care. Physicians and health care experts say it is more than safe; it is critical [...]
The Asbury Park Press during two weeks in April interviewed and photographed nearly 80 workers at four hospitals, including CentraState. Read the full article here.
CentraState Medical Center attained Magnet recognition again in April 2020, a testament to its continued dedication to high-quality nursing practice. This distinction places CentraState in an elite group of less than 2% of hospitals in the nation to have earned Magnet recognition four consecutive times. The American [...]
As concerns over coronavirus rise, you may be wondering exactly what it is, how you can protect yourself and what to be on the lookout for. Robert Pedowitz, DO, from Family Practice of CentraState helps answer what we know to date: What is a novel coronavirus? A novel coronavirus [...]
The Monmouth County Planning Board recently presented CentraState Healthcare System with the 2019 Planning Merit Award in recognition of its Solar Energy Initiative. The award recognizes initiatives that have significantly advanced planning and planning outcomes in Monmouth County. In addition to having a solar farm on the hospital property, [...]
Spring is here—which means we’re settling into the warm sunshine and taking in the fresh air. But for some, springtime may bring sneezy, stuffed-up noses and itchy eyes. We’re talking about those dreaded seasonal allergies. “Statistics show that 50 million Americans of all ages suffer from allergies,” says Philip [...]
