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September 29, 2024

CNB MEDICAL NEWS: Virtua Ramps Up Lead-Testing for At-Risk Kids

with 8 Free Testing Events in Camden during October Oct. 20 – 26 is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (CAMDEN, N.J., Sept. 30, 2024) Two specially designed, child-friendly vans will visit eight Camden schools next month to help detect lead poisoning in young children. Virtua Health’s Pediatric Mobile Services will hold free blood lead-level screening and education eventsthroughout the month, which includes National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week from October 20 - 26. Walks-ups are welcome at these neighborhood events, which will also provide referrals for treatment as needed. “We’re placing an extra focus on Camden, as we’ve found that 14%... Read more →


ILA: Foreign Shipping Companies Exploiting American Longshoremen is Unfair Labor Practice

USMX Continues Weak Publicity Campaign Against ILA With “Unfair Labor Practices” Suit SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 USMX Continues Its Weak Publicity Campaign Against ILA With “Unfair Labor Practices” Suit; ILA Says Foreign Shipping Companies Exploiting American Longshoremen For Big Profits They Export Overseas Is An Unfair Labor Practice NORTH BERGEN, NJ (September 26, 2024) Continuing its weak publicity campaign designed to fool the American public that they care for the longshore workers who help earn them billions of dollars and are serious about negotiating a new Master Contract Agreement, United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) last night filed an “unfair labor practice”... Read more →


WARNING!!!!COLLEGE STUDENTS WHO VAPE HAVE LOWER COGNITIVE TEST SCORES

Key Takeaways: College students who vape have lower cognitive function scores, a study suggests The more students vape, the lower their cognitive function, including learning, memory, problem-solving, and critical thinking Students who vape and smoke have the lowest scores, some in the range of moderate cognitive impairment. Newswise — ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 15, 2024 – College students who vaped had lower cognitive function scores than those who didn’t, and the more they vaped, the bigger the disparity, according to first-of-its-kind research being presented at the 149th Annual Meeting of the American Neurological Association (ANA). The study also found college students... Read more →


CNBNews Guest Column: Today's Youth Experiencing Unprecedented Levels of Mental Health Issues

By Dr. Brian Hainline U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy warns that today's youth mental health crisis is the "defining public health issue of our time." He's right. American adolescents are experiencing unprecedented levels of mental health challenges. Fortunately, there's a way to reverse these trends. I've spent my career studying the intersection of sports and mental health, including roles as the chief medical officer at NCAA, co-chair of the International Olympic Committee Consensus Meeting on Mental Health in Elite Athletes, and fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine. Sports can help kids combat depression, become more resilient, and find... Read more →


An Evening of the World's Best Short Films at the Scottish Rite...

Hosted by Radio Legend Michael Tearson Thu., October 17, 2024 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM The Scottish Rite Auditorium315 White Horse PikeCollingswood, NJ 08107 View in Google Maps Photo Credit: Eric Ascalon GET TICKETS HERE: https://tickets.gsff.org/events/419 Asbury Shorts USA, New York City’s longest-running short film exhibition and travel show, will partner with The Garden State Film Festival once again to present a new line up of their nationally recognized: “An Evening of the World’s Best Short Films,” sponsored by The South Jersey Film Office Cooperative. The show will take place at The Scottish Rite Auditorium, Collingswood, New Jersey on Thursday,... Read more →


AC CASINO NEWS: The Boo Bar Returns to Resorts Casino Hotel

Halloween-themed cocktails, entertainment and more haunt Bar On ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (September 16, 2024) – It’s spooky season at Resorts Casino Hotel, which marks the return of The Boo Bar, a Halloween-themed pop-up bar located at Bar One. Guests can enjoy spine-chilling drink specials, eerie live music and fang-tastic giveaways through the end of October! Drink Specials The Bride of Frankenstein ($14) – Crown Royal XO, Cointreau, lemon juice, sugar rim Frank-N-Tini ($14) – Vodka, melon liqueur, Blue Curacao, orange juice, lemon lime soda Perfect Pink Cosmo ($10) – New Amsterdam Vodka, Cointreau, lime, cranberry (All proceeds from the Perfect... Read more →