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You may be able to push through occasional knee pain with rest and pain relievers, but once you’ve crossed the point where the pain becomes persistent, you have decreased mobility or range of motion, or you have a grating sensation in your joints, you could be a candidate for total knee arthroplasty (TKA), also known ...
Being on the sidelines has never felt sweeter. Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at CentraState, Freehold resident Rose Rocha now revels in her granddaughters’ soccer games and is back to cheering them on. “It’s wonderful watching them play again knowing that I am fully vaccinated,” says Rose. “I feel more comfortable and can see the people ...
Family medicine physicians serve as the hub for a patient’s care—and often, they are the center of an entire family’s health and well-being. These specialists see patients at every stage of life, including newborns, children, and teens. “We want our pediatric patients of all ages to know that their doctor’s office is a place where ...
Manalapan Resident Credits CentraState Quartet for Changing Her LifeWhen Meriwyn Travisano was diagnosed with diabetes a decade ago, her doctor told her to lose weight. Having struggled with the scale most of her life, Meriwyn, 51, felt dismissed. She didn’t go back to that doctor, and her weight continued to climb. She eventually found it ...
While on vacation at his parents’ house in Durango, Mexico in April 2020, Victor Mendoza-Gutierrez was enjoying a typical ride on his motorcycle—until the driver of a car to his left ignored a stop sign at the intersection. Victor was unable to stop in time and the car slammed into him, pinning his left leg ...
Breastfeeding is one of the most personal choices you can make for your growing family. Preparing yourself with the facts as you first navigate your breastfeeding journey can help set you up for success. “Our bodies know how to nourish our new babies,” says Lysanne Loucel, MBA, IBCLC, board-certified lactation consultant at CentraState’s Lactation Center. ...
For some patients with liver cancer, surgery may not be an option. CentraState now offers transarterial radioembolization (TARE), an advanced therapy that targets tumors with a high dose of focused radiation while sparing surrounding healthy tissue. Approximately 34,000 people are diagnosed with liver cancer in the United States each year, according to the Centers for ...
As more people receive their COVID-19 vaccinations and states lift lockdown restrictions, the possibilities of things we can do again are nearly endless. But for many who already have the vaccine, what they have been looking forward to doing to most largely comes down to the three Fs: family, friends and festivities. Have you been ...
You’ve done a great job of trying to keep yourself COVID-free, but it’s time to make the rest of your body a priority! Health screenings and regular visits to your primary care provider are the keys to early detection of a host of illnesses and your best path to maintaining your physical well-being. By staying ...
Over the last year, we have seen family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, and strangers pull together for the well-being of the community. Perhaps it is time to offer some thanks. Showing your appreciation for someone doesn’t have to be a grand gesture. Even the smallest efforts can make someone’s day. Try starting off by writing a ...
