By Mark R. McLaughlin, MD, FACS We were all shocked and saddened to hear about the 49-year-old female television news reporter who suddenly passed away from a cerebral aneurysm. This sad case compelled many to wonder why these aneurysms happen to seemingly healthy people and how they [...]
By Jason H. Miller, MD At last, summer is almost here and we New Jerseyans are in the throes of preparing for beach trips and long relaxing days by the pool with friends and family. Part of the Jersey Shore lifestyle is showing off a great tan. It’s a [...]
Contact: Public Relations/Marketing (732) 294-7080 CentraState now offers 3D Mammography in its newly remodeled Women’s Health Center FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP—CentraState is pleased to announce that it now offers Genius 3D mammography by Hologic in its newly renovated Star and Barry Tobias Women’s Health Center. While traditional digital mammography is still one [...]
By Thomas J. Kayal, MD As a result of increasing numbers of people age 50+ choosing to undergo screenings for colorectal cancer — the standard screening age — incidences have been slowly decreasing every year since the 1980s. However, diagnoses for people under 50 have been increasing and [...]
CentraState Medical Center’s Nursing Excellence Recognized with Prestigious Magnet® Recognition 7% of US hospitals are Magnet designated. FREEHOLD, NJ— CentraState Medical Center has again achieved Magnet® recognition as a reflection of its nursing professionalism, teamwork, and superiority in patient care. Magnet recognition is determined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center [...]
CentraState Installs 128-Slice CT Scanner Enhances ability to detect cardiac issues FREEHOLD – CentraState Medical Center has recently installed a new 128-slice CT scanner in our Radiology department. “This new 128-slice, low-dose scanner allows for faster body imaging. This is especially important for image scans of the heart. The faster technology [...]
By Robert Pedowitz, DO When it comes to vitamin D, there is no end to the good news about its benefits. But a deficiency in the ‘sunshine vitamin’ can wreak havoc on the body. Studies have already proven that carrying extra weight around the midsection increases the risk of several serious [...]
CentraState expands its cancer services by offering genetic counseling FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP—The Statesir Cancer Center at CentraState Medical Center is proud to announce it began offering cancer genetic counseling earlier this month by way of its oncology affiliation with the John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center. Board-certified genetic counselors [...]
Measles: What Everyone Needs to Know As of January 30, there were 121 confirmed cases of measles reported across several states including one child in New Jersey, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). So far this year, there are already more cases of measles than during an entire typical year. The [...]
Contact: Public Relations/Marketing (732) 294-7080 CentraState names Thomas W. Scott as new senior vice president and chief operating officer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP—Thomas W. Scott, FACHE, FABC, was recently appointed CentraState Healthcare System’s new senior vice president and chief operating officer. In Scott’s role as COO, he will be [...]
