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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, heâs always had a talent for bringing people together. But he never realized the crucial role teamwork would play in saving ...
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, itâs important to plan ahead so they stay safe and avoid injuries. From tips on wearing safe costumes to preventing allergic reactions to dodging stranger ...
Apples are a fall favorite for good reason. Whatâs better than sinking your teeth into a juicy, crisp, satisfying apple? Theyâre 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 peeled. Additionally, apples are rich in ...
After completing treatment for early-stage breast cancer in 2011, Marites âJingâ Nieveras had put the disease in her rearview mirror. She moved forward with her life, working as a registered nurse in CentraStateâs Pre-Admission Testing department and raising two teenagers with her husband, Mike. Jingâs commitment to her annual mammogram and breast ultrasound at CentraStateâs ...
With Autumnâs 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 downâor feverish and bedridden. Fortunately, there are ways to lower your and your familyâs risk of illness. âThe viruses are out there, but ...
Accurately assessing the severity of a blockage in a coronary artery can be a challenge. Interventional cardiologists at CentraState now have access to cutting-edge technology that combines 3D cardiac imaging with artificial intelligence. Called CathWorks FFRangioÂŽ, the system improves artery visualization and facilitates a more customized treatment plan with a less invasive approach. âWhen determining ...
For tweens and teens, the feeling of not fitting in can be distressing. Peer pressure and the adverse effects of social mediaâunrealistic comparisons to other teens and celebrities, fear of missing out and the well-documented addictiveness of social platformsâcan compound the problem and undermine a young personâs mental health and well-being. Depression, social anxiety and ...
Picture yourself at an after-work happy hour sipping a beautifully crafted drink. The cherry on top? Itâs alcohol-free. As part of a âsober-curiousâ movement, more people are taking a closer look at the role alcohol plays in their lives and, in turn, choosing to reduce or eliminate it. And many are feeling better as a ...
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 known as elective percutaneous coronary intervention ...
Youâve probably heard that âbreast is best.â In addition to being a catchy phrase, itâs true: there are a number of benefits for both mother and baby for those who choose to breastfeed. Lysanne Loucel, IBCLC, a board-certified lactation consultant at CentraState, breaks down these benefits, along with the challenges and how a partner can ...
