Newborns are tiny, so why does caring for them feel like a nonstop full-body workout? “New parents often experience neck, back, hip and wrist pain, even from simple tasks, because they’re continually lifting, carrying and holding their baby in awkward positions,” explains CentraState physical therapist Elvira Ngo, PT. “It’s not [...]
CentraState Medical Center, part of Atlantic Health System, is taking a significant step forward in early lung cancer detection and diagnosis with the addition of the Ion endoluminal system, a robotic bronchoscopy platform for minimally invasive peripheral lung biopsy. This state-of-the-art technology allows pulmonologists and thoracic surgeons performing biopsies to [...]
New Multispecialty and Primary Care Facility Opens in Monmouth County Atlantic Health System and CentraState Healthcare System have officially opened the Atlantic Health System Manalapan Pavilion. Conveniently located in the Manalapan Commons shopping center on Route 9, the 18,000-square-foot facility offers access to a full spectrum of primary and [...]
You yawn, hit the snooze button three times and immediately check your email. Before you know it, you’re overwhelmed and behind. But what if you could swap that scatter for focus simply by changing how you start your day? A purposeful morning routine doesn’t just sound good – it works. [...]
Think you don’t have enough outdoor space to start a garden? Think again. “Container gardening can help you create your own oasis of fresh herbs and veggies and enjoy the many health benefits that come with gardening,” says CentraState health coach and avid gardener Neftali Flores, RN. “Gardening reduces [...]
Newly designed inpatient and outpatient units help meet the growing need for cancer services in Monmouth County Aiming to advance cancer care in the region, CentraState Medical Center, part of Atlantic Health System, recently completed construction to inpatient and outpatient units of the Statesir Cancer Center at CentraState. Timely [...]
Rich Luick of Oceanport never had any symptoms of a potential heart attack or stroke – but little did he know, he was at risk for both. When Rich turned 65, his cardiologist recommended some baseline testing that included a calcium score test, which uses a CT scan to [...]
Spring is the start of peak tick season in New Jersey. While ticks can be removed, the illnesses they often leave behind can be serious if left untreated. Ramanasri Kudipudi, MD, an infectious disease expert at CentraState, shares information on common tick-borne illnesses found in our area, prevention tips [...]
CentraState Medical Center, part of Atlantic Health System, recently performed its 5,000th robotic-assisted surgery procedure using the da Vinci® Xi™ Surgical System, the advanced platform for minimally invasive surgery. Board-certified urologist Troy Sukkarieh, MD, performed the robotic prostate resection (prostatectomy) radical procedure marking the hospital’s milestone. Additionally, Dr. Sukkarieh [...]
Alex Penswater has been playing soccer since he could walk. Now a senior at Jackson Memorial High School, the 17-year-old left midfielder is no stranger to the aches and pains that come with a lifelong dedication to athletics. However, when he experienced severe pain in his right shin, he [...]
