The coronavirus pandemic has changed us in many ways, including how our bodies function. Whether you’ve spent months quarantining to help flatten the curve or you’ve isolated to recover from COVID-19, it has limited our ability to move. Muscle strength decreases 1-3% per day for each day of inactivity [...]
By Oluseun A. Sowemimo, MD, FACS, FASMBS Regardless of the number you see when you step on the scale, if you’re significantly overweight, you’re no more likely to become infected with the coronavirus than someone whose weight is well managed. It’s what happens once you get the virus that [...]
CentraState Healthcare System is offering free breast exams and mammogram screenings to all women aged 40 and older on Thursday, August 6 and Thursday, August 13 from 3-7 p.m. at the Star and Barry Tobias Women’s Health Center, 901 W. Main St., Freehold. To reserve an appointment for the free [...]
Mindfulness is about bringing your attention and focus to the present moment. Through mindfulness, we calmly acknowledge thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations without judgment, according to CentraState behavioral health specialist Amy Metzger, MSW, LCSW, CTTS. It’s hitting the pause button and allowing yourself to be completely present to engage [...]
We can't predict the future, but we can predict that it will be a lot better if you're healthier. You can start by checking important healthcare-related items off your to-do list. Whether it's going for screenings, getting a physical, or finally doing something about that bad knee, let's take [...]
Several CentraState medical practices are offering virtual healthcare services, allowing patients to connect with board-certified primary care and specialty physicians for preventive services, chronic care follow-up, and management of acute issues. The platform includes tools for tracking COVID-19 symptoms. “We’re here to maintain continuity of care no matter what [...]
When James Matera, DO (above right), took over the role of chief medical officer at CentraState in March 2019, little did he know that his leadership skills would be put to the ultimate test a year later. While the COVID-19 crisis challenged the medical center, Dr. Matera and other [...]
The purpose of wearing a face mask is simple: to protect yourself and others. Medical professionals wear masks when in surgery or performing procedures for this very reason. With the COVID-19 pandemic still affecting our lives, it is crucial for our community to do their part in the overall [...]
When faced with the fear and unknown of the novel coronavirus this spring, the community stepped up in the most heroic of ways—with everyone playing a role in the fight against COVID-19. Through the CentraState Healthcare Foundation, businesses and organizations donated personal protective equipment (PPE), while local community members [...]
Summer may signal the start of hot, hazy days, but it also heralds the arrival of a bounty of fresh, colorful foods. Summer produce is filled with nutrients that can give your immune system the boost it needs to function at its best and help protect you from illness. [...]
