National Epilepsy Awareness Month (#NEAM): Epilepsy Foundation (New Jersey Chapter) · The Epilepsy Network · Epilepsy Services Of New Jersey · Seizure First Aid Training · Donate The Epilepsy Foundation New Jersey provides programs and services that support people and families impacted by epilepsy. With the strength of a national organization and network of epilepsy […]
Source: West Milford Messenger After Rich Grehl’s successful heart transplant surgery in Dec. 2022, he hoped to one day learn the name of his donor and to meet his family — which doesn’t occur often. Nevertheless, his wish came true Thursday, Nov. 9, when Grehl, 63, of the Hewitt section of West Milford met the […]
Source: NorthJersey.com The American Academy of Sleep Medicine published a new position paper this week concluding that seasonal time changes should be abolished in favor of standard time: The brain wakes up faster when exposed to morning light and daily processes get underway quicker. “Permanent standard time helps synchronize the body clock with the rising […]
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected to hear an appeal relating to COVID-19 vaccine requirements in the workplace. The Supreme Court orders list showed that it was denying to hear any further arguments in the case of Katie Sczesny, et al. v. Murphy, Gov. of New Jersey, et al., which focused on four New Jersey nurses […]
Source: New Jersey Patch Hospitals in New Jersey and nationwide made significant improvements in preventing a “disturbing” increase in hospital infections during the coronavirus pandemic, The Leapfrog Group said with the release Monday of its Fall 2023 Hospital Safety Grades Report. The Leapfrog Group, an independent nonprofit health care watchdog group, used an academic grading […]
Lung Health And Cancer Awareness: Great American Smokeout November 16 2023 · American Lung Association · American Cancer Society · NJ Quitline A nagging (chronic) cough may barely register in the course of our busy days, but it’s critically important to pay attention to even mild lung disease symptoms. It’s not normal to experience shortness […]