You could say that MaryAnn Horowitz used to be a different person. At age 64, she was struggling with high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, was pre-diabetic, had little energy, felt trapped in a relationship that wasn’t working, and was more than 100 pounds overweight. “I was scared,” says [...]
Imagine feeling sweaty all the time, even in bitter winter temperatures. Imagine being unable to hold your spouse’s hand, or taking four showers a day to cool down and feel refreshed. This was Debra Barrow’s nightmare for nearly 56 years. Debra, a Monroe Township resident, suffered from excessive sweating—or [...]
By Sabine Paul-Yee, MD Most people are familiar with the phrase, “you are what you eat.” While it’s important to keep your foods as natural as possible, it’s often overlooked that the way you cook is just as important as the foods you eat. The likelihood, severity, and longevity [...]
Self-care is any activity that cares for our mental, emotional, or physical health. In the hustle and bustle of family and work life, it’s important to give yourself a time out, too. Here are five suggestions. 1. Learn a new skill—Take a cooking class, learn yoga, or check out [...]
Long-Time First Responder Marks Another First Bart Amburgey, an 87-year-old lifelong resident of New Egypt, is considered by many as a legend in his hometown. Earning the nickname “Father Bart” for his reputation as a role model and storyteller, he has volunteered in his community throughout his life—including 47 [...]
Laura Schilare, MBA, CPA, has been appointed CentraState Healthcare System’s new vice president of finance. Laura has more than 25 years of financial experience in manufacturing and the health care industry. Laura comes to CentraState from the RWJ Barnabas Health Foundations in Oceanport, NJ, where she was corporate controller. [...]
CentraState Healthcare System is announcing the launch of its newly redesigned website www.centrastate.com. The website was updated to create an enhanced web experience that better serves patients, visitors, and the community. With a more contemporary and mobile-friendly approach, the new site offers streamlined content, simplified navigation, a new blog, and many [...]
New Jersey is the only state required by law to screen prenatal and postpartum women In the past decade, we’ve embraced the importance of screening, diagnosing and treating postpartum depression. But a new study found that the depression may actually start during the pregnancy. This finding suggests that if [...]
Why 24-hour rooming-in with your baby is so beneficial. At CentraState’s Maternity Center, you keep your baby with you at all times after you deliver! Better Sleep Babies who room-in with their mothers sleep deeper and for longer periods of time. Mothers sleep better when babies room-in with them. [...]
While pregnant, you will need to decide if you will breastfeed your baby. If you choose to breastfeed, the more you know about it before you deliver, the better. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies be breast-fed for 6-12 months. Breastfed babies have lower rates of hospital admissions, [...]
