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Whether it’s binging on chocolate or the latest streaming series, we all have ways of dealing with stress and boredom. Unfortunately many of those stress reducers do little more than mask the anxiety we’re feeling, leaving us staring into darkness at 3 a.m. But we’re here to tell you [...]
As the COVID-19 vaccine is administered throughout New Jersey, many people are questioning whether they should get the vaccine when their turn comes. It’s important to understand the facts about the vaccines from a source you can trust and not get taken in by misinformation spreading from unsubstantiated sources. [...]
By Robert Pedowitz, DO, FACOFP Medical Director On behalf of Family Practice of CentraState, we hope you are staying healthy and well, and enjoying the holiday season. It has certainly been a very long and difficult year for all of us, and the next few months may continue to [...]
After months of rigorous clinical research studies coordinated by leading scientific experts, a COVID-19 vaccine is now in our near future. Below are some answers to commonly asked questions about the vaccine from chief medical officer James Matera, DO, who led the clinician team response to COVID-19 at CentraState, [...]
Remember last holiday season when all you had to worry about was political talk at the table? Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and burnout from all the restrictions, it’s easy to use the holidays as an excuse to turn a blind eye to the rules and pretend for one day that the virus is [...]
Like many others struggling with prediabetes, Claire Gallagher, 66, had tried everything to lose weight and get healthier. Encouraged by her nurse practitioner, she enrolled in CentraState’s Diabetes Prevention Program. After a year of education, support, and sustainable lifestyle changes, Claire lost more than 45 pounds and gained a [...]
“Screamin’ Steve” Barlotta is a fixture at the Jersey Shore. As the saxophone player for the Sensational Soul Cruisers, he typically performs 200 shows a year. This spring, however, he was struggling to breathe while battling COVID-19. Following a round of antibiotics for strep throat in mid-March, Steve, 57, [...]
Tony Testa is most at home on stage. As the leader of the ‘60s doo-wop vocal group The Duprees, his voice is his instrument. When he woke up one morning unable to speak, he wondered if his 60-year career was over. Tony, 76, a resident of Jackson, is known [...]
Mobility and function are among the key indicators of good health across the lifespan, according to Brian Mason, PT, DPT, clinical director of rehabilitation services at CentraState. If you notice you’re having any issues in these areas, CentraState now offers a new Movement Disorder Program that’s designed to detect any [...]
During the week of March 16, Alvin Mojica’s wife, Arleen, noticed he seemed a little sluggish. Alvin remembers having a mild case of the chills on that Thursday night, but he felt better the next day. However, his condition worsened over the weekend, with body aches and a cough. [...]
