Forty years ago, people diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia were often fighting an uphill battle that included painful, invasive treatments. Now, patients like Sal Masella can just take one pill a day to achieve—and maintain—remission. Six years ago, Sal, 46, a Monroe Township resident, began feeling discomfort when eating [...]
The Star and Barry Tobias Women’s Health Center at CentraState has been granted a Three-Year Full Accreditation with Zero Deficiencies designation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). Accreditation by the NAPBC is only given to those [...]
The best way to stay safe from icy falls this winter is to… walk like a penguin. That’s right! Follow these 7 ways to stay upright and prevent yourself from falling: Position center of gravity directly over feet Toes pointed slightly outward Knees relaxed Bend forward slightly Keep hands [...]
Soft and chewy healthy oatmeal cookies with applesauce, honey, raisins, and chocolate chips. No sugar! Ingredients 1 1/4 cups quick oats 1 cup white whole wheat flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 4 tablespoons unsalted butter — melted and cooled 1 large egg 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup honey 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup [...]
About one in 10 women develops endometriosis, a condition that occurs when a woman’s uterine lining grows outside of the uterus through her fallopian tubes and into her pelvis. The condition has received increased media attention in recent years, leading more patients to seek treatment for their symptoms. There [...]
CentraState Medical Center was awarded an ‘A’ in fall 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing CentraState’s achievements protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization driven by employers and other purchasers of health care committed to [...]
What is vaping? Vaping is when a person uses a vape or e-cigarette to inhale nicotine. Vapes are battery-powered devices that heat a nicotine-containing liquid to produce an aerosol that is inhaled. The liquid is usually flavored with fruit or other sweet flavorings. Is vaping safe? No, vaping is [...]
Scientific, evidenced-based instrument rates, recognizes workplace health programs and workforce heart health The results of the American Heart Association 2019 Workplace Health Achievement Index were announced today and CentraState Medical Center achieved Gold level recognition for taking significant steps to build a culture of health in the workplace. CentraState [...]
CentraState welcomes Angela Markman, MD, to its OB/GYN team at Women’s Health Specialists of CentraState. A fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Dr. Markman specializes in female reproductive health, pregnancy, and childbirth, with a special interest in treating adolescent patients. Dr. Markman earned her medical degree [...]
CentraState Medical Center is offering the forum, Sweet Success: Preventing and Managing Diabetes, on Wed., Nov. 6 from 5:30-8 p.m. at CentraState’s Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus, 901 W. Main Street, Freehold. Registration will begin at 5 p.m. Participants can learn how to take a more active role [...]
