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Welcome to CentraState Healthcare System’s blog, your trusted resource for wellness tips, health trends, medical insights, and more.

Browse through our vast collection of articles, backed by our expert team of healthcare professionals and doctors. From essential preventive care strategies to cutting-edge medical innovations and uplifting patient stories that embody resilience and hope, our blog will help you stay informed and inspired on your journey to optimal health.

Small Steps Add Up to Lower Blood Pressure

By |2024-07-23T12:46:13-04:00July 12th, 2023|Categories: Health A-Z, Patient Stories|Tags: , |

When Doreen Tornabene of Manalapan began experiencing headaches and lightheadedness years ago, she attributed her symptoms to stress. But a visit to her physician revealed that she had high blood pressure, and she began taking medication to address it. Knowing that hypertension runs in her family, she recently started using [...]

Stay Summer Smart

By |2024-11-20T16:10:53-05:00July 12th, 2023|Categories: Health A-Z|Tags: |

Spending time in the sun, swimming in the pool, and grilling outside are activities we enjoy in the summer months. As we prepare for these fun-filled activities, we offer best practices and helpful tips to stay safe and healthy. Pool Safety: Checklist for Parents Enjoying a cool [...]

Important Risk Factors and Health Screenings for LGBTQ+ Patients

By |2023-06-01T11:37:04-04:00June 1st, 2023|Categories: Health A-Z|Tags: |

The LGBTQ+ population faces many social, economic, and emotional barriers that discourage them from seeking healthcare services, putting them at risk for certain health problems. From lack of insurance and access to care to outright discrimination, these disparities make it vital for clinicians to offer a safe, non-judgmental environment [...]

Graft-Free ACL Knee Repair with BEAR

By |2024-11-20T16:10:12-05:00May 2nd, 2023|Categories: Orthopedics|Tags: |

You don’t need to be a professional athlete to suffer an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. Luckily, you also don’t need to be a professional athlete to access a state-of-the-art surgical approach to repair the injury. The ACL is a ligament in your knee that attaches the tibia (shinbone) to [...]

Keeping Kids Safe When Playing Team Sports

By |2024-11-20T16:09:05-05:00May 2nd, 2023|Categories: Orthopedics, Pediatrics|Tags: , , |

When kids and teens play sports, they can improve their mental and physical health, learn to work with others and build coordination and confidence. But safety is often a consideration. According to Safe Kids, more than 3.5 million children under age 15 receive medical treatment each year due to [...]

Counting Kicks: Fetal Movements Are a Good Sign

By |2024-11-20T16:11:36-05:00May 1st, 2023|Categories: Maternity, Pregnancy and Parenting|Tags: , |

One of pregnancy’s joyous milestones is feeling your baby move for the first time. These movements – called fetal movements – can help determine if your baby is developing appropriately. CentraState OB-GYN Benoit Mapa, DO, explains fetal movements and what you should watch for. Q: When do women typically [...]

Highly Specialized Liver Cancer Surgery Eases Recovery

By |2023-05-04T11:04:14-04:00May 1st, 2023|Categories: Cancer|Tags: |

CentraState is one of just a few healthcare systems in the state to remove liver cancer through minimally invasive surgery – and this specialized approach benefits patients of all ages. Just ask Ernest Tripetsky.Last year, the 86-year-old Manalapan resident – who had prior surgeries at CentraState for bladder cancer and [...]

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