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Newswise — NEW ORLEANS (March 2023) — Hair loss in women can be emotionally devastating and may negatively impact quality of life, and new research suggests that it can also be associated with having other common medical conditions. A board-certified dermatologist at the American Academy of Dermatology’s Annual Meeting in New Orleans will discuss the types of hair loss seen in women with darker skin tones, common types of medical conditions associated with hair loss,... Read more →

Jefferson Washington Township nurse Virginia “Ginny” Rossi, BSN, RN-C, was recently honored with the Project Heart NICU Award for 2022 – one of 10 nurses from around the country so recognized. A Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nurse for 44 years, Ginny Rossi, a resident of Westampton, NJ, was honored for her courage, passion and dedication to improving outcomes for NICU babies and their families. An employee at the Jefferson Washington Township NICU since 1994,... Read more →

Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures, an annual report released by the Alzheimer's Association, reveals the burden of Alzheimer's and dementia on individuals, caregivers, the government and the nation's health care system. The accompanying special report, The Patient Journey in an Era of New Treatments, examines the importance of conversations about memory at the earliest point of concern, as well as a knowledgeable, accessible care team to diagnose, monitor disease progression and treat when appropriate. This... Read more →

image courtesy of https://www.dreamstime.com/ Swoosh. March Madness will bring out the college basketball fans next week, starting March 16th. Below please find a list of top spots to catch the game in Philadelphia and Bucks County - with the game on and specials from the kitchen and bar. Top spots for March Madness include: * Tradesman's in Center City - Launch party on March 16th with special six-foot cheesesteaks, food and drink specials, and the... Read more →

Jefferson Health - New Jersey has announced the appointment of its new Medical Staff officers, each elected for a two-year term: · Alan Lucerna, DO, FACOI, FAAEM, Medical Staff President, is an attending physician at the Jefferson Stratford Hospital Emergency Department. Board certified in Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine, Dr. Lucerna is Medical Director of the Emergency Department at Jefferson Stratford Hospital, as well as Director of Jefferson’s Emergency Medicine Residency Program. He is a... Read more →

A plaque was unveiled at Jefferson Stratford Hospital in honor of the late Joseph Pitone, DO, on March 2, 2023. Dr. Pitone, who died in 2018, was a beloved physician who had served as Medical Director of the Kennedy and Jefferson Health New Jersey Dialysis Program since its inception in the 1990s. Known as a true advocate for his patients, his legacy was honored by his wife, Gail, who made a generous gift in support... Read more →

More than 425 supporters of Jefferson Health – New Jersey attended the recent fundraising 2023 Gala held at Atlantic City’s Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa. The fun-filled event raised nearly $600,000 to support various programs and services offered by the healthcare system. The iconic, soulful Kool & The Gang provided entertainment. Shown here are several key Jefferson NJ leaders and their spouses. From left, John Dutterer and his wife, Lisa, who serves as Chief Administrative... Read more →

South Jersey community members, both English and Spanish-speaking, are invited to take an online training course that will enable them to help guide Spanish-speaking patients through the healthcare system. The training program is aimed at helping community members become bilingual patient navigators or assist in their journey to become a medical interpreter. It is being offered at no cost through a Jefferson Health language services grant. These self-paced, online Medical Spanish and Medical English courses... Read more →

A new Interventional Radiology Laboratory – which will be used for an array of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures – has opened at Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital. The $2.5 million, 1,380 square-foot facility houses the newest Philips Azurion imaging system. A team of board-certified Interventional Radiology physicians will perform diagnostic and treatment procedures related to a range of conditions, including vascular and cancer. “We are thrilled to have a state-of-the-art facility that will allow us to... Read more →

The Bill Bottino Cancer Foundation, a longtime supporter of the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, recently donated $35,000 to the Patient Assistance Fund at Jefferson Health - New Jersey. Last year, 40 cancer patients who needed help with rent, utilities, or transportation received financial assistance from this fund, allowing them to continue focusing on their treatment and care. "We offer sincere thanks to the Bill Bottino Cancer Foundation for their ongoing support of the critical needs... Read more →

Jefferson Health - New Jersey has received a grant award from the American Nursing Association (ANA) to create a “Pretty Please: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Roadshow” teaching event for clinical staff at the three Jefferson Health hospitals in New Jersey. Jefferson Health – New Jersey Infection Control Officer Cindy Hou, DO, FIDSA -– who will lead the project –- will present to staff, along with nurses and other educators, about PPE and other infection control... Read more →

Assistant Nurse Manager of the Operating Room at Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital — was recently honored with a DAISY Team Leader Award for Extraordinary Nurses. A 29-year Jefferson Health employee, LaFrance, of Audubon, NJ, was nominated for the third-quarter 2022 award by a colleague, who praises her ability to “break down negative thinking and use positive energy.” During the peak of the pandemic, some of LaFrance’s staff were re-assigned to care for patients on COVID-19... Read more →

Gloucester County’s first baby of 2023 was born at 9:59 a.m. on Sunday, January 1, at Jefferson Washington Township Hospital. Little Olive Mattioli was born to parents Francesca and Andrew Mattioli of Glassboro, NJ. Olive has a 13-month old big sister at home named Eliza, who was also born at Jefferson Health – New Jersey. Francesca Mattioli, a patient of Obstetrician-Gynecologist Kenneth Covone, DO, was scheduled to have a planned C-section on January 11, but... Read more →

by Nicole Pensiero CHERRY HILL, NJ (December 30, 2022)--Sharanda Williamson knew from the time she awoke the morning of January 17 that something was seriously wrong. The Cherry Hill ED behavioral health clinician and 51-year-old mother of two, had been out of work for a few months with a shoulder injury when her health took a terrifying turn. Williamson had been feeling sluggish and short of breath for a few days but assumed it was... Read more →

West Virginia, New Mexico, and Tennessee have been named the top three worst states to raise an autistic child. The states have been named after analysis of data looked at resources available for people with autism, individual state laws requiring insurance coverage, if a state is part of the ADDM Network and grants available to families. One in 54 children have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the US. The research also revealed... Read more →

Three Jefferson Health nurses — Samantha Funk, BSN, RN (Same-Day Surgery, Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital); Karen McCusker, MSN, RN (Medical Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center - Washington Township); and Dipixaben Patel, RN (Silvestri 4, Jefferson Washington Township Hospital) — were recently honored with a DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Funk, of Camden, NJ, was recognized for thoroughly explaining postoperative procedures to a patient. "We had additional questions and Samantha followed up with the doctor who... Read more →

Local businesswoman Julie Bertonazzi, of the Haddon Heights-based Jules Portrait/ShowUrSexy, recently celebrated her 20th year in business by raising $2,000, supporting the Comprehensive Breast Center at the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center advanced care hubs in Cherry Hill and Washington Township, NJ. Bertonazzi offered discounted rates and donated the proceeds during Breast Cancer Awareness Month from her portrait photography services, which promote empowerment and confidence in women. Funds raised will provide patients assistance with transportation, medical... Read more →

The Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center – Washington Township held its 13th Annual Tree of Lights on December 6, honoring loved ones with cancer and remembering those who have passed. Names were read aloud as ornaments were placed on the tree. The annual fundraiser supports Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center’s New Jersey Cancer Transportation Fund. For more information, visit www.JeffersonHealth.org/cancer. Read more →

Jefferson Health recently hosted a Network Connect event in partnership with the South Jersey Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO SJ). Behavioral Health Clinical Educator Susan Szilagyi, MSN, RN, PMH-BC, shared valuable information on mental and emotional health during the holidays — encouraging community members to choose joy instead of stress. The event was held at Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital, whose Emergency Department serves as the Camden County Crisis Center. Behavioral... Read more →

For the fourth year in a row, Jefferson Health’s three New Jersey hospitals — located in Cherry Hill, Stratford, and Washington Township — have been recognized as New Jersey Antibiotics Aware Gold Stewards, as part of the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) Antimicrobial Stewardship Recognition Program. In earning Gold Steward recognition, Jefferson Health’s Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP) is recognized for promoting a higher standard of care in the State of New Jersey, in conjunction... Read more →

For many, this time of year is marked with holiday celebrations which are often filled with sharing, laughter and memories. But for a family impacted by Alzheimer’s or another dementia, the holidays can also bring stress, disappointment and sadness. To help you navigate the holidays, we’ve compiled a list of tips and ideas for engaging with family and friends while lessening stress and creating moments of joy. Before the celebrations begin, be sure to register... Read more →

Dorothy Philbin | CNBNewsnet Following up on last week's New Jersey Hospital Ratings article, here are the local hospital ratings and why they got the grade they got. Leapfrog*, the author of the study, does not say how two hospitals have the same problems but different ratings. The only conclusion is the number of incidents but that is an inference. Cooper Hospital - B. Problems were post-surgical infections and blood clots, unnecessary falls, and death... Read more →

Jefferson Health’s Kellie Lytle — an administrative assistant for Clinical Education/Professional Development/Life Support Education and Clinical Excellence — was recently honored with a Beyond Expectations of Excellence (BEE) Award for Extraordinary Caregivers. The Westampton, NJ, resident was nominated for displaying a positive attitude, treating others with respect, placing patients and families at the center of all she does, and promoting a positive patient experience. "Kellie is proactive and extremely attentive to the smallest details," wrote... Read more →

An online pharmacy is a system for searching and purchasing various medicines. Among several thousand items, you can choose not only medicines but also personal hygiene items, medical cosmetics, dietary supplements, goods for children, and special food. All goods have quality certificates, which are provided to the customer upon request. Distinctive features of an online pharmacy Online Pharmacy provides an opportunity to purchase not only popular but also rare medicines at an affordable cost. To... Read more →

Ewing, NJ — Today, Sustainable Jersey announced that the City of Pleasantville was selected to receive technical assistance, funded by New Jersey American Water, to complete its Municipal Water Story action. The completion of the Water Story action helps municipalities earn points toward certification with Sustainable Jersey. The Water Story action results in a holistic understanding of a community’s water infrastructure, water governance and water resources as well as the identification of local water issues.... Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (CNBNewsnet)The clinical staff at My Father’s House is a team of close-knit professionals providing comprehensive and individualized substance abuse and mental health treatment to residents of Camden County and the surrounding South Jersey areas. We strive to serve our consumers by instilling hope for sobriety, tools for change, and support where it is needed most. ​ We are dedicated to providing outpatient assessment, intervention, and treatment, including prevention and education, for the... Read more →

Investigating a “Complex and Grave Situation” by Katherine Eban, Vanity Fair, and Jeff Kao, ProPublica ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Series: Coronavirus The U.S. Response to COVID-19 “A Secret Language of Chinese Officialdom” Toy Reid has always had a gift for languages — one that would carry him far from what he calls his “very blue-collar” roots... Read more →

Robyn Mahon, RN, and Hannah Schwarzmann, RN — who respectively work at Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital (ICU) and Jefferson Washington Township Hospital (Medical-Surgical) — were each recently honored with a DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Also, Patient Care Technician Stephanie Streahle (Intermediate Care Unit, Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital) and Certified Medical Assistant Tyler Milane (Medical Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center – Washington Township) were also presented with BEE awards for excellence in supporting nursing care.... Read more →

The expansion and relocation of Maressa Center for MS Wellness at Jefferson Health – New Jersey was celebrated recently at a special event in Voorhees. The Maressa Center offers free comprehensive in-person and online sessions to enhance the quality of life for those living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Funded by the Maressa family, the Center has offered unique experiences and education since 2019 for people living with MS and their care partners. The Center recently... Read more →

(NAPSI)—More than 50 million* Americans suffer from allergies each year and for many of them, there are some added anxieties. For example, many people don’t realize allergies can be deadly. Or that eating local honey, living in a dry climate or avoiding cut flowers won’t cure allergies or prevent an allergic reaction. And these days, there’s often the question: Is it allergies or is it COVID-19? Fortunately, there are tests doctors can perform that can... Read more →

Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital recently unveiled its new, state-of-the-art Molecular Virology Laboratory. Established through a $4.7 million pandemic preparedness grant from the NJ Department of Health, the new laboratory will provide PCR-based testing for SARS-CoV-2, as well as other common viruses, using an instrument capable of performing more than 3,000 tests in 24 hours. Working in collaboration with the Jefferson Health Genomic Laboratory in Philadelphia, the new lab also has the capability to develop new... Read more →

Fewer than 50 in the United States. (VOORHEES, NJ)….Two renowned health systems are bringing the most advanced form of radiation treatment to cancer patients in South Jersey with the creation of the Penn Medicine |Virtua Health Proton Therapy Center in Voorhees, N.J. The $45 million facility will be the first proton therapy center in South Jersey and among fewer than 50 in the United States. On the Virtua Voorhees Hospital campus, this suburban site will... Read more →

YouTube is the second largest social media platform. It has around 2.6 b users which is what makes it such a profitable platform to market your products and services. With its large user base, YouTube has many features that enable content creators to stand out from their competition. One example is the community tab. The community tab is a separate part of your channel. It allows you to interact with your subscribers in a more... Read more →

A healthy gut is vital for so many reasons. Here are tips to improve yours. HENDERSON, Nev., Sept. 28, 2022 – Gut health has indeed skyrocketed to the top of health and wellness concerns, but if it didn’t happen on social, then it didn’t happen, right? Well, it has happened on social. Enter the latest trending hashtag on TikTok: #Guttok. More than a billion posts on this platform highlight gut (a.k.a. the gastrointestinal tract) problems... Read more →

The large NIH-funded study included participants in North America and Europe. A large international study has confirmed the findings of a previous U.S. study that linked COVID-19 vaccination with an average increase in menstrual cycle length of less than one day. The increase was not associated with any change in the number of days of menses (days of bleeding). Funded by the National Institutes of Health, the new study included data from nearly 20,000 people... Read more →

10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Share or Print this page Memory loss that disrupts daily life may be a symptom of Alzheimer's or other dementia. Alzheimer's is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. There are 10 warning signs and symptoms. If you notice any of them, don't ignore them. Schedule an appointment with your doctor. Subscribe to our e-newsletter to learn how you can help... Read more →

Bridgewater, NJ September 15, 2022 – JOGO Health Inc., a New Jersey-based, privately held digital therapeutics company focused on the development and commercialization of treatments for chronic pain and neuromuscular (NM) conditions, today announced that it will present positive data on using its signature solution, JOGO-Gx, to treat patients with non-specific low back pain at the 19th World Congress on Pain held at the Metro Toronto Convention Center in Toronto from September 19-25, 2022. Non-specific... Read more →

Don’t Let Flu Season Sneak Up On You Flu shots are available at CVS Pharmacy and MinuteClinic locations nationwide. (NAPSI)—Get the facts, not the flu. For many people, the start of fall means busier schedules and longer to-do lists, but you shouldn’t let your annual flu shot fall to the bottom of that list. What You Can Do About The Flu With flu season approaching and COVID-19 cases still prevalent, Sandra Leal, PharmD, MPH, FAPhA,... Read more →

Newswise — Researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center reported study results showing that the targeted therapy fruquintinib significantly improved overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with refractory metastatic colorectal cancer. Findings from the global FRESCO-2 trial were presented today at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2022. The OS was 7.4 months with fruquintinib versus 4.8 months in the placebo arm, while the median PFS was... Read more →

When it comes to fighting cancer, you want the best team by your side. Today, at MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper, you have access to the most advanced cancer care. Through our partnership with the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center, MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper has taken cancer care in our region to a whole new level. Through this partnership, you have access to: MD Anderson’s proven treatment plans Specialized cancer expertise Access... Read more →

Bronchodilators don’t improve smoking-related respiratory symptoms in people without COPD image courtesy of https://www.allergyinatlanta.com Researchers supported by the National Institutes of Health have found that dual bronchodilators – long-lasting inhalers that relax the airways and make it easier to breathe – do little to help people who do not have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but who do have respiratory symptoms and a history of smoking. COPD, a lung disease that obstructs the airways and... Read more →

If you use an ultraviolet wand to disinfect and kill germs — or are thinking about it — be aware that certain brands may produce unsafe radiation levels and should not be used. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a safety communication warning consumers that certain UV wands may cause injury to the skin, eyes, or both after a few seconds of use. The safety communication lists the brands that should not be used,... Read more →

Recovery from ACL Injuries Subject of $1.5 Million Department of Defense Research Grant The Lebanon Valley College (LVC) Lewis Human Performance Lab will partner with Penn State Health and Penn State Engineering to research ways to identify post-recovery injury risks using micro-Doppler radar technology. ANNVILLE, PA For the U.S. military, injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) prevent service members from fulfilling crucial duties. Tearing and overstretching of the ACL causes significant knee pain with... Read more →

The NIH-supported study also found past-month vaping levels rebound after early pandemic drop. Marijuana and hallucinogen use in the past year reported by young adults 19 to 30 years old increased significantly in 2021 compared to five and 10 years ago, reaching historic highs in this age group since 1988, according to the Monitoring the Future (MTF) panel study. Rates of past-month nicotine vaping, which have been gradually increasing in young adults for the past... Read more →

Katie Sandler, career development and impact coach, offers ways people can help keep their mental health in check FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida – (July 26, 2022) –We live in a time when people are stressed out, easily irritated, over stimulated and overwhelmed. This can lead to problems with our mental health, such as stress, anxiety, low mood and depression. While most people know how important physical exercise is for their body's health, they are not as... Read more →

Project SEARCH at Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital was recognized with an "Excellent Outcome Award" at the 15th annual Project SEARCH Conference in Baltimore, MD, on July 26. This is the fifth time the hospital has received this recognition for high employment outcomes. Project SEARCH at Jefferson Health partners include Jefferson, the Y.A.L.E. School, the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities, the New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, and Samost Jewish Family and Children’s Service... Read more →

U.S. News & World Report (Marlton, NJ) … U.S. News & World Report has named Virtua Voorhees Hospital and Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital to its 2022-23 rankings of the best performing hospitals in New Jersey and the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area. Virtua Voorhees is tied for 6th best in New Jersey and tied for 12th best in the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area. (Data from nearby Virtua Marlton Hospital contributes to this ranking.) This is one... Read more →

Hackensack, New Jersey, (July 19, 2022) The Organ Transplantation Division at Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center, one of only a few certified transplant centers in New Jersey, is bringing its world-class services to satellite locations in the central and southern regions of New Jersey. Consultations, testing and follow-up care of transplants are now available at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune and JFK University Medical Center in Edison. “We are proud of our... Read more →

I Support the Girls (ISTG) –- an international nonprofit organization that donates feminine hygiene products, toiletries, and new and gently used bras to girls and women in need –- has established a partnership with the Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Unit (CAPU) at Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital, making its first delivery of items on July 19th. Founded in 2015 by Maryland resident Dana Marlowe, ISTG has grown around the country and the world through Affiliate Directors,... Read more →

Jefferson Health – New Jersey recently hosted a “Business After Hours” networking event at its Cherry Hill hospital, in partnership with the Camden County Regional Chamber of Commerce (CCRCC). Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital VP of Operations Lisa Dutterer; Associate Chief Medical Officer Jayci Knights, MD; and other leadership and healthcare providers shared valuable information on breast surgery, gastroenterology, the importance of not delaying medical care during the COVID-19 pandemic, and more. Shown, from left: Robert... Read more →