While it is often associated with misconceptions, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a specialized treatment that can be very effective in certain people struggling with severe depression and certain other behavioral health conditions not helped by medication or psychotherapy. Moustafa H. Shafey, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist on staff at CentraState, [...]
After many months of challenges – and perseverance – facing the COVID-19 crisis, CentraState received its first supply of vaccines on December 17, 2020. Our staff, well-prepared for this moment, immediately jumped into action. That same day, the first hospital employees were vaccinated against a disease that has changed [...]
Prolonged sitting—that many of us have been doing more of during COVID— is one of the biggest health challenges today. It is linked to high blood sugar, increased blood pressure, and more body fat. Even getting the recommended amount of daily exercise can't negate sitting for extended periods. Beth [...]
Before you swear off sugar for the rest of your life, take heed. Cutting sugar consumption—in particular added sugars—has many benefits, including a lower risk of chronic diseases, reduced inflammation and weight loss. That being said, you don’t need to pass up sweets altogether, says Natalie Meltzer, a registered [...]
CentraState Medical Center is launching a new online grief support group led by CentraState’s Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) certified in grief counseling to aid those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. “Grief is a normal, healthy response to loss, and having a safe, supportive environment [...]
Although most breast lumps are benign, an estimated one in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. But for as often as women have heard about self-exams and lumps in their breasts, many still ignore or put off medical attention that could ultimately [...]
Your plate can be a great ally in managing your diabetes. If you have diabetes, you may already know the importance of eating healthy and managing your blood sugar levels. But learning what to eat and how much can be challenging. Using your plate as a visual tool to [...]
Manahawkin resident Catherine DaSilva, 43, shares the story behind her lifechanging weight loss journey. Catherine DaSilva faced an uphill battle with her weight all her life. “I felt like I spent my whole life dieting,” said the 43-year-old mother of two from Manahawkin, NJ. “I always managed [...]
By Caryn Alter, MS, RD, FAND, Registered Dietitian Cardiac Rehabilitation at CentraState Medical Center Eating healthy while dining out has always been a challenge. At least in pre-COVID times, you could ask your server questions about how the food was prepared. Now with so many of us giving up [...]
A message from CentraState’s President and CEO John T. Gribbin regarding CentraState’s role in the vaccine distribution site process. The state receives an allotment of approximately 100,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses every week, which are then distributed to well over 200 vaccination sites throughout New Jersey. The state doesn’t know [...]
