CentraState Medical Center is recognized in the U.S. News & World Report 2025-2026 Best Hospitals Rankings and Ratings for its performance in treating prevalent adult specialties, surgical procedures and medical conditions. CentraState is ranked High Performing in five areas: Urology Heart Arrhythmia Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma Pneumonia Stroke Hospitals [...]
Osteoarthritis (wear-and-tear arthritis) is one of the primary causes of knee pain and stiffness. It erodes the cushioning cartilage, allowing bones to rub against each other. Age, sex (females are more susceptible), excess body weight, past joint injuries, genetics and repetitive high-impact activities all increase your risk. “It’s [...]
When stress is overwhelming or sleep feels like a distant dream, the 4-7-8 breathing technique is a powerful tool that can help reduce anxiety and promote calm, according to CentraState psychiatrist Ankur Desai, MD. Here’s how this simple exercise works: gently inhale through your nose for 4 seconds, relax [...]
There’s nothing like those first moments with your newborn – holding them close, feeling their tiny heartbeat against your chest. It’s a time of bonding, love and awe. But it’s also a crucial window for early care – a series of simple but essential screenings and preventive treatments that [...]
Rehabilitation is often an integral part of a patient’s recovery following surgery. But research also suggests that “prehabilitation” – exercise, healthy eating and mental prep before surgery – results in better outcomes for patients. In fact, a British Medical Journal study found that prehab exercise was associated with a [...]
While prostate cancer affects one in eight men, early detection and advanced treatment options mean patients are living longer, healthier lives after diagnosis, according to the American Cancer Society. Edward Soffen, MD, radiation oncologist at the Statesir Cancer Center at CentraState, is helping pioneer a way to improve outcomes [...]
Americo Cirelli quit drinking and smoking more than a decade ago. While these changes were a win, he subsequently began to eat too many unhealthy processed foods. “Whenever I felt pressure or anxiety, I’d eat – and it was usually a sleeve of cookies,” the 55-year-old Manalapan resident explains. “When [...]
CentraState is one of only nine hospitals in New Jersey and 75 nationally to earn the distinction CentraState Medical Center, part of Atlantic Health System, has been recognized by the American College of Cardiology for its demonstrated commitment to comprehensive, high-quality culture and cardiovascular care. CentraState was awarded the [...]
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 [...]
