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Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice’s Tree of Life ceremonies help families cope with loss during the holidays
Samaritan’s annual Tree of Life ceremonies provide comfort to those suffering a loss around the holiday season – including a Hamilton family with a multi-generational connection to the ceremony. [Read more]
New breast cancer trial underway at Monmouth Medical Center
As the first site in New Jersey to offer access to a groundbreaking research trial, Monmouth Medical Center has joined with Champions Oncology to launch a clinical trial aimed at developing a personalized approach to improve breast-cancer treatment. [Read more]
Bon Jovi checks on progress of Camden shelter
Jersey native Jon Bon Jovi stopped in Camden to see the future home of Joseph’s House, a homeless shelter partially funded by the singer and humanitarian. [Read more]
Bon Jovi tours Joseph’s House for the homeless in Camden
Musician, humanitarian and New Jersey native Jon Bon Jovi is making sure that the homeless in Camden have shelter over their heads and food in their stomachs at Joseph’s House. [Read more]
A first for end-of-life care
Samaritan Healthcare and Hospice collaborates with Rowan University’s School of Osteopathic Medicine on an innovative fellowship program. [Read more]
Monmouth Medical Center Unveils $2 million neonatal unit expansion, upgrades
Renaming & Dedication Ceremony Recognizes Hirair and Anna Hovnanian Foundation. [Read more]
Take 5 with Ruth Schulze, president of the Medical Society of New Jersey
Ruth Schulze, MD, provides perspective on the Affordable Care Act. [Read more]
One Big, Not-So-Happy Family
In the October issue of HR Magazine, the go-to guide for human resources professionals published by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Alan Cavaiola, a professor at Monmouth University who specializes in psychological counseling and personality disorders in work settings, shares tips to help managers address issues related to employees who struggle to separate their personal lives from their professional ones. [Read more]
Retailers Look Forward to Moorestown Mall Revival
Rizzieri Salons and Spa plans to open a new salon at Moorestown Mall by the end of 2014. [Read more]
Developer Wants to Build World Trade Center in Camden
Waterfront Renaissance Associates recently announced it would propose a 2.3-million-square-foot Greater Philadelphia World Trade Center at the site of the demolished Riverfront State Prison in Camden. [Read more]
Rowan Prepares Hospice, Palliative Specialists
Samaritan Healthcare and Hospice was featured on the front page of the Philadelphia Inquirer for its unique partnership with Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine that offers clinical fellowships in hospice and palliative care. [Read more]
Spinning Event Raises Money for YMCA Youth Scholarships
“Pedal with a Purpose” – a spinathon hosted by the Mount Lauren branch of the YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties – recently helped raise money toward youth scholarships for families in need. [Read more]
Food a Brave New Frontier for Some Children
Occupational therapists at Bacharach Institute for Rehabilitation use innovative approaches to teach children proper feeding skills. [Read more]
Restaurant Review: Silver Diner
This reviewer commends the Silver Diner’s use of local food sources, saying that as far as New Jersey diners go, “Silver is gold.” [Read more]
Miles of New Bike Lanes in Place in Camden
State and local officials, youth from the YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties and representatives from Cooper’s Ferry Partnership gathered in Camden to unveil the completion of three TIGER funded projects in Camden County. The trail projects will transform parts of Downtown Camden with the addition of bike lanes, new signage and lighting and extensive streetscape improvements. [Read more]
Monmouth Medical Center Celebrates 18th Annual Power of Pink Luncheon with Guest Speaker Wendy Williams
Monmouth Medical Center welcomed guest speaker Wendy Williams of The Wendy Williams Show at the 18th Annual Power of Pink luncheon benefiting the Leon Hess Cancer Center. [Read more]
Tabernacle Camp Offers Kids Affected by Cancer a Week with ‘No Worries’
For one week a year, kids with cancer (some as young as 6 years old), their siblings, cancer survivors and those grieving a loss due to cancer can be worry-free at Camp No Worries. [Read more]
Former Patient Gives Back to Bacharach Institute for Rehabilitation
After undergoing aggressive physical therapy at Bacharach Institute for Rehabilitation, a former stroke patient and his wife are giving back to Bacharach. [Read more]
Kroc Center in Camden Celebrates Topping Out
The Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center — a $90 million project led by The Salvation Army in the Cramer Hill section of Camden — recently celebrated the raising of the last steel beam during a topping out ceremony. [Read more]
Monmouth Medical Center Launches Roll Out The Ribbons
New cancer awareness campaign brings communities together in the fight against all cancers. [Read more]
Blue-Plate Special at Cherry Hill’s Silver Diner: Fresh & Local
Fresh, delicious and healthy usually aren’t used when describing diner fare, but the Silver Diner breaks the mold with its locally sourced, healthy menu options – including new items for vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diners. [Read more]
Univers VP Discusses Better Benefit Plan Communications as Guest Blogger for EBN
Dani McCauley, senior vice president of marketing at Univers Workplace Solutions, outlines tips for more effective benefit plan communications as a guest blogger for Employee Benefit News (EBN). [Read more]
Resident Joins Samaritan Healthcare and Hospice Staff
Sara Pagliaro, DO of Moorestown has joined Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice as a hospice physician, announced Samaritan President/CEO Mary Ann Boccolini. [Read more]
Do You Know What Your Blood Pressure Is?
One out of three Jersey adults could be at an increased risk for cardiac problems and possible death, and not even realize it, because they have high blood pressure. Dr. Mary Campagnolo, the President of the Medical Society of New Jersey, says it’s important to know what your blood pressure. [Read more]
New West Windsor outpatient addiction treatment facility answers call to serve local need
There’s a new small business in town trying to solve a big problem: how to help the growing number of people battling addiction in a world that is often fearful of — even hostile to — such efforts. [Read more]
