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─Photo courtesy Ocean County Parks like Cattus Island in Toms River are now closed By Chris Lundy and staying home is Natural Lands Trust. feet away from others. OCEAN COUNTY – not just a suggestion “We have to take this “We had started to In an attempt to slow but a mandate for New seriously.” close some parks to t h e p r og r e s sio n of Jersey, along with our Before t he cou n- the public…in an efCOVID-19, all coun- healt h exper t s, it’s ty-wide mandate, the fort to curtail large ty parks and natural i m p o r t a nt we t a ke Mantoloking Bridge gat her i ngs a nd be lands will be closed this step to f ur ther County Park and Fish- c a u s e of a l a ck of until further notice. protect our citizens ing Pier on Mantolok- so cia l d ist a nci ng,” “ W i t h P r e s i d e n t f rom t he sprea d of i ng Ro a d i n Br ick Haines said. “Because T r u m p e x t e n d i n g the coronavirus,” said were closed because the power of social the social distancing Ocean County Free- too many people were distancing cannot be mandate for the coun- hold e r Vi rg i n ia E . using it at once. Nor- stressed enough we tr y until the end of Haines, chairwoman mally, it’s good for a are taking this next April and with New of the Ocean County lot of people to use a s t e p a n d s h u t t i n g Jersey Gov. Murphy Department of Parks park. But in today’s down all of our parks strongly emphasizing and Recreation and cl i mat e, it ma de it and natural land sites that social distancing t h e O c e a n C o u n t y impossible to stay six (Parks - See Page 6)
National Guard Activated To Fight Virus
By Bob Vosseller JOINT BASE MDL – Over the years, Christopher Langill, 22, Hazlet, has attended many concerts at the PNC Center in Holmdel; now he is directing traffic at the center as part of his duties related to COVID-19 response. Langill, a senior airman of the 108th Wing, of the New Jersey Na-
tional Guard, Joint Base - McGuire AFB is one of 200 Guard members who are part of the state National Guard activation working to assist with duties associated with the pandemic. Gov. Phil Mur phy called for the activation of New Jersey’s National Guard last month in an effort to fight the fur-
ther spread of the coronavirus. The National Guard is a reserve military force that state governors often call upon during times of crisis and emergency situations. Mu r phy said t he Guard was activated to assist “our efforts in any way necessary.” H i s a n nou nc e me nt came at a time when
he also outlined new restrictions concerning business closures, curfews and the banning of social gatherings. “Most likely missions will include logistics, transportation, traffic control, security and using engineers to bring older medical facilities back online,” said Brig. Gen. Jemal Beale, who heads the
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state’s National Guard. Langill enlisted in the National Guard two and a half years ago but this marked his first activation mission which began on March 19. “Our main mission is entry control, directing traffic and making sure everyone reaches the area where testing is taking place.” (Virus - See Page 9)
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – With Ocean County College closed for the rest of the semester, it is now the site of a drive-through testing center for the coronavirus. However, there are some things you need to know before you go. “We are not going to do any health screening at the site,” said Ocean County Public Health Coordinator Daniel Regenye. “It is just for testing for the virus.” In other words, you can’t just drive there if you feel like you might have symptoms. You must get a doctor’s prescription to use the service. If you are showing signs of the virus, or have been exposed to someone with the virus, you should contact your doctor immediately to see if you need to be tested. The site will run from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. daily and will run weather permitting. The site will operate as long as coronavirus tests continue to be available. The first day it was open was March 30. There were 126 members of the public tested that day. Before it opened to the public, 40 first responders and health care workers were tested. The results were not known by press time. After the first day, it was determined that the site can handle about 180 tests a day. Officials urge that you must be registered and have a doctor’s prescription for the test before you go. It is for Ocean County residents only. What you need to do: • You cannot get the test unless you are showing symptoms. The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, fatigue, a dry cough and shortness of breath. • Get a prescription from your doctor. Some medical offices are prescribing remotely (see below). Register for a test. To register for the coronavirus test visit the Ocean County Health Department website at ochd.org and follow the online directions. • Assemble your necessary paperwork: prescription, proof of residency/identification, registration • Drive to OCC and enter through the Hooper Avenue entrance. • You stay in your vehicle while hospital medical personnel perform a nasal swab. (Tests - See Page 12)
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Continued From Page 1 to the public.” Ocean County had already shut down its two golf courses, public playgrounds, playing fields, and nature centers to the public. “With more than 4,000 acres of county parkland and 30,000 acres of natural lands, we cannot police everyone who does not want to change their behavior during this very turbulent time,” Haines said. “Closing down our open spaces will, I hope, result in people staying home unless they are essential workers or need to get to a food store, drug store or health care provider.” “We have to break the back of this virus and we have to reduce the curve,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari. “I’m asking all of our citizens to please listen to the President, listen to the Governor, listen to the health experts and just stay home at this time. “I know this is difficult, we are social creatures, and there are also many es-
sential workers that still need to get to work,” Vicari said. “And for the most part, people are doing what they are being asked to do, but until we get this virus under control, please, unless you are essential to your job, stay home. Your actions don’t affect just you, they affect your family, they affect our health care workers, they affect our emergency responders, they affect the workers at our grocery stores.” The number of positive cases increases daily in Ocean County, and several deaths have already been reported. “With a steady increase in cases in Ocean County, we need to keep people out of areas where they can congregate,” Haines said. “If we all do our part we can help all 600,000 residents of Ocean County get through this outbreak safely.” Signs will be posted at all Ocean County Parks announcing the closure. And entrance gates will be locked. The Ocean County Sheriff’s Office and Ocean County Security Department will continue to patrol the county parks during the closure.
OHI Raises Money To Support Health Services
OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc., (OHI), a federally qualified health center with locations in Ocean and Monmouth counties, hosted its annual Valentine’s Day Fundraiser and Casino Night on February 14 at Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club. For the past 17 years, OHI has been providing the community with high quality, affordable and accessible healthcare, regardless of economic status throughout its tenure OHI looks to continue providing excellence in primary and preventative medicine for years to come.
All proceeds that were collected during the event will go to support health services for the area’s children, adult and senior residents. All sponsorships and auction item donations that were contributed to the Valentine’s Day Fundraiser will benefit the continuing efforts of OHI. This includes but is not limited to, better medical equipment, community outreach, educational materials, vaccinations, health awareness and more. The fundraiser included dinner, dancing, a silent auction and 50/50 raffle. Sponsorships, donations and 50/50 raffle tickets were all tax deductible, excluding the cost of dinner.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F eAtuRe L etteR The Remote Learning Curve The emergent nature of the way the COVID-19 cr isis u nfolded has found educators nationwide shifting from their traditional teaching duties to a remote learning model in the space of a few short but chaotic days. As we work to ensure the continued delivery of quality instruction to our students, we are also balancing our personal responsibilities outside of our jobs. In addition to my position as a high school math teacher, I am also the local president of a 550-member, wall-to-wall local education association, and it goes without saying that local associations have been at the forefront of work i ng w it h d ist r ict administration to navigate t hese u ncha r ted waters and the needs of all members. In addition to my wife and I providing remote instruction in Financial Algebra, Algebra II, AP Literat ure, English II, and Tomorrow’s Teachers (an NJEA sponsored program), we are also assisting our own child r e n , a n 11t h g r a d e athlete and AP student grappling with the cancellation of her season and amended AP testing, and a 6th grade special needs st udent with an extensive IEP. Fortunately, as experienced educators, we are able to assist them in their studies. However, I am empathetic to the needs of the many parents and guardians who are not educators and are now tasked with doing in-class support duties. Some of our early takeaways are as follows: First, remote instruction is, in most cases, more work than in-class i n s t r u c t io n . I a m r e -
minded of a now-retired teacher, coach, mentor, and colleague, Mr. Savitsky, who always came to work because he said it wa s ha rde r t o pre pare sub lessons than to come to work and deliver lessons. With remote learning, although I am communicating with my students, they are doing the work mostly on their own. Like so many other educators and support staff, I miss the in-person interaction, the para-linguistics, the non-verbal cues, and the peer-topeer group dynamic, all of which are vital to the learning process. Se c ond , re mot e i nstruction is a great stopgap measure so that students continue to receive quality instruction during this pandemic. It is not, however, in any way a replacement for a traditional classroom setting. Third, a lot of good will come out of this in the way of adding valuable skills and tools to our collective teaching reper toires. Our local association professional development chai r, Jennifer Ansbach, has been absolutely instrumental in gathering and shar ing resources to assist our members, and it has been so moving to see colleagues working together to assist each other in getting quickly up to speed. For the most part, we a re bu ild i ng t he sh ip while sailing it, and, as we always do, we are getting it done. Dan Staples Business Math Teacher, Manchester Township High School President, Manchester Township Education Association
Letters To The Editor Post Office Workers Deal With Sick Customers I work at the US Post Office and have a major problem with my customers. They apparently feel the need to come out to not only express their feelings on our current situation while having their letter date stamped but to also mail banana bread or coloring books to their family members. Those are not essential items! So grandma is mailing banana bread to little Suzie in MD and I have to handle her transaction. I comply with a smile, hoping that she has not been exposed (my youngest has been diagnosed with a very serious illness)! Our NJ “stay at home order” has been in effect and yet my customers have still been able to come and cough and sneeze on myself and my co-workers on a regular basis and telling us how sick they and their families are. This is absolute crud! My local union says that we have no right to deem what is essential mail and that if I don’t like it then I can take leave. I have been given the option to wear gloves while working but I handle stickers all day, so that doesn’t work. I was also given the option to wear a mask but my elderly customers can’t
Letters To ofThe Editor hear me well. Governor Chapter 60 of the Na- mal “by Easter.” Very few Murphy put into place a “stay at home policy unless obtaining essential goods or services, seeking medical help, or for reporting to work.” When the heck did mail banana bread or maybe popcorn seasoning become essential? My counter to the public is only 2.5 ft away from them, so where is my 6 ft. person-to-person contact? Who here will stand up to save my child before I quit after serving 15 years at the US Post Office? The identity of this letter writer was confirmed. Identif ying information has been withheld to protect their employment.
IRS Should Allow Working From Home I am writing as a representative of the 850 frontline employees who work for the Internal Revenue Service in New Jersey most of whom are worried about their personal health and safety and that of their co-workers and families. Despite government orders to telework, practice social distancing, and in some cases, shelter at home, huge numbers of IRS employees are still required to come to work in crowded office facilities. In my role as president
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tional Treasury Employees Union, I am urging the IRS to temporarily close those facilities still holding 50 or more IRS employees. This would allow those facilities to undergo a thorough cleaning and give employees the administrative leave they need to protect themselves, care for their families and follow the guidance of local, state and federal public health officials to stop congregating in groups. IRS employees remain dedicated to their agency mission, especially during this tax filing season, and they look forward to returning to normal operations as soon as possible to fi nish processing returns, issuing refunds and collecting the revenue our country needs during this crisis and beyond. There is no tax issue that is worth endangering the health of any IRS employee or taxpayer. John Kelshaw President, NTEU Chapter 60 (Residing in Beachwood)
Listen To Doctors, Not Trump In this time of crisis, why did the federal government spend millions of dollars to mail “President Trump’s Coronavirus Guidelines for A mer ica” to ever y home in the nation? Because Tr u mp used the fi nancially challenged Postal Service to aid his d w i n d l i n g r e - ele c t io n chances! In reality, Trump’s words of non-wisdom have been all over the place - from “hoax” to back to nor-
Americans give him any credibility any more. The guidelines on the post card are the Centers for Disease Control’s. That agency is comprised of medical and scientific experts whom Trump has been ignoring, contradicting and trying to override. The guidelines should be followed simply because they are, i n fact, NOT Trump’s guidelines. I just wish the millions of dollars he spent on blatant self-promotion had been spent on alleviating the crisis he has exacerbated instead. Paul Turner Toms River
Be Wary Be wary of the Trump Derangement Syndrome. At times it seems, not accurate, but reasonable. The complaint against Rep. Chris Smith is a tirade against President Trump by the author of the article “Smith’s Legacy...” in the March 7, issue. The only accurate statement is in the last paragraph: “We need to know more about Ukraine.” Yes, Biden’s questionable involvement in Ukraine needs to be investigated. And so, this motivates VP “O’Biden/Bama,” as he recently mistakenly referred to himself and President Obama, to run for the Presidency. If Biden gets elected, he will be protected from exposure. Besides, Rep. Chris Smith is in the top three with successfully enacted legislation in the House of Representatives. Marie Pellicano Manchester
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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
Healthcare Needed For COVID-19 Patients Capitol Comments Senator Cory Booker
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to skyrocket across the country, U.S.
Senator Cory Booker (DNJ) renewed his call for the Trump Administration to create a special enrollment
period so that individuals impacted by COVID-19, or those who currently do not have health insurance, can sign up for coverage at HealthCare.gov. Booker was the first lawmaker to propose legislation that would create such an enrollment period so that millions of individuals fearful of and impacted by COVID-19 could access coverage.
“Individuals who do not currently have insurance are rightfully worried that seeking care related to this disease could lead to a mountain of medical bills, enough to make someone go broke,” Booker said. “The ACA marketplace was designed so that individuals without health insurance can get affordable, quality coverage. These extraordinary times call for
extraordinary measures. The President should reopen the health insurance marketplace so Americans can enroll in the coverage they need.” Earlier this month Booker introduced the Care for COVID-19 Act, which would create a special enrollment period for Americans impacted by coronavirus. This bill would also require health insurance plans to cover ser-
vices related to the virus, like testing and preventive services, with no cost-sharing to the patient. This measure, which Booker was the first to propose, was incorporated in the two Coronavirus relief packages recently passed by the Senate. Millions of Americans will now no longer face a cost barrier for Coronavirus testing or preventative services.
Mortgage Payment Relief Offered For Those Hardest Hit From The Desk Of The
Governor Phil Murphy TRENTON – Acting on a commitment to provide financial relief to New Jersey homeowners, Governor Phil Murphy announced that financial institutions will provide mortgage forbearance and financial protections for New Jerseyans facing economic hardship as a result COVID-19. “Millions of hardworking New Jerseyans are suffering financial losses through no
By Chris Lundy BER K ELEY – A decont a m i nat ion sit e for emergency vehicles has been established off the Garden State Parkway in Berkeley Township, officials said. The site, created as part of a partnership between the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office and the Ocean County Police Chiefs Association, has already serviced hundreds of vehicles, said Sheriff Michael
fault of their own as a result of the economic downturn brought on by COVID-19,” said Governor Murphy. “With this initiative, we can ensure that no one loses their home during this public health crisis. I commend our private sector partners for doing their part to reduce financial uncertainty for New Jersey families.” Building on a similar initiative in California, Governor
Murphy secured support from Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, U.S. Bank, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America, in addition to over 40 other federal and state-chartered banks, credit unions, and servicers to protect New Jersey homeowners. More financial institutions are expected to sign on in the coming days. The New Jersey Bankers Association, CrossState Credit Union Association and the Mortgage Bankers Association of New Jersey have endorsed this initiative and are encouraging all their members to adopt these policies. Under Governor Murphy’s proposal, New Jerseyans who are struggling financially as a result of COVID-19 may
be eligible for the following relief upon contacting their financial institution: 90-Day Grace Period for Mortgage Payments Financial institutions will offer, consistent with applicable guidelines, mortgage payment forbearances of up to 90 days to borrowers economically impacted by COVID-19 No Negative Credit Impacts Resulting from Relief Financial institutions will not report derogatory tradelines (e.g., late payments) to credit reporting agencies, consistent with applicable guidelines, for borrowers taking advantage of COVID-19-related relief Moratorium on Initiating Foreclosure Sales or Evictions
For at least 60 days, financial institutions will not initiate foreclosure sales or evictions, consistent with applicable guidelines For at least 90 days, financial institutions will waive or refund at least the following for customers who have requested assistance Please note that financial institutions and their servicers are experiencing high volumes of inquiries and may recommend using online services when available for the quickest service. Loans held by a financial institution may be serviced by another company. Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 106, which imposed a moratori-
County Decontaminating Emergency Vehicles G. Mastronardy. “The site is set up for any police, fire or first aid vehicle in the county, especially those that have transported someone suspected of having the coronavirus,” he said. He noted that peo ple have been thin king t h at it’s a t e st i ng sit e for COVID-19, and have to be turned away. The COVID-19 site is open at Ocean County College. “T h is site is on ly to
disinfect emergency vehicles,” he stressed. Emergency responders are invited to visit the site, which is open noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 2-6 p.m. on Sa t u r d ay a n d Su n d ay. There is no appointment needed. It is located off Exit 77. Veh icles a re sprayed with a non-toxic, biodegradable product called Asept ic Plus manufactured in Nashville, Ten-
nessee. It has also been used on the belts and shoes of some of the emergency responders. “It’s important we keep our emergency responders – all of our police, first aid and fire personnel – safe dur ing the coronavir us outbreak,” Mastronardy said. “Along with all of our health care professionals, emergency responders are heavily relied upon by our residents. We need to do all we can to keep them
safe.” Additional locations are expected to open soon. O n e w i l l l i kely b e i n Brick, run by the Brick Township Office of Emergency Management and another would be in Jackson, run by the Jackson Township Police Department. T he Sher if f ’s Of f ice wo r ke d w i t h S t a f fo r d Tow nship Police Chief Thomas Dellane in establishing the site in Berkeley
um on removing individuals from their homes pursuant to an eviction or foreclosure proceeding while the Order is in effect. Tenants cannot be asked to leave their homes for nonpayment of rent during this time. Governor Murphy also announced that the Department of Community Affairs received an additional $13 million in federal funds as part of its annual renewal for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. These funds, based on the increased utilization New Jersey achieved in the program last year, are critical to helping current voucher tenants maintain their housing stability during the coming year.
Township and is working with Jackson Township Police Chief Matt Kunz and Brick Township Police Chief James Riccio on those respective sites. “I appreciate the efforts of all of our police chiefs and all of our emergency responders,” Mastronardy said. “These partnerships go a long way in making certain we have what we need to keep our responders safe and to assist our residents.”
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Continued From Page 1 “We’re prepared for this,” Langill said regarding not only the duties that he and his Guard members are performing but with dealing with some of the cold days outside that they experienced early on in their assignment. Langill said the flow of people coming in for testing has varied each day. He added that he was happy to put his training into action and be part of a unique experience. “It really is an awesome experience to be able to serve during a pandemic. The mission of the guard is to respond in emergency situations and this is unprecedented,” Langill said. Langill normally works as a substitute history teacher so he was impacted by the closure of schools. “I’m hoping to be a fulltime teacher in Newark after my planned deployment.” His father is a retired state police officer and his mother is a nurse. “I’ve received tremendous support from my parents,” Langill said adding that they both understand the
The Toms River Times, April 4, 2020, Page 9 importance of what he is doing in assisting with COVID-19 testing. The PNC Center is one of several sites overseen by the New Jersey Department of Health. Langill is one of 22 New Jersey Air National Guardsmen of the 108th Wing, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst that were put into action according to New Jersey National Guard spokesman Kryn Westhoven of the NJ Dept. of Military and Veterans Affairs which oversees the NJ National Guard. Westhoven noted that those who are taking part in the state activation were part of a pool of volunteers and those at the PNC Art Center were staying at a facility in Sea Girt. “They are among the 190 citizen soldiers and airmen on State Active Duty,” Westhoven said. Westhoven added that many are from military facilities in Paramus, Teaneck and installations in the northern part of the state. Westhoven clarified that, “this is not a mobilization. That would require a federal order. This is a state activation making those who are here volunteering as parttime state employees during this time.”
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Home Delivery Meals For Seniors Continue During COVID-19 By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – County-run home delivery meal companies will not close down during the coronavirus outbreak, as many senior residents rely on the services. “Seniors who receive home delivered meals from our program will continue to receive their meals,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as Chairman of Senior Services. “There are also other seniors, who attend the nutritional sites that have been closed due to the coronavirus, that have been identified as home delivered meal clients and will now be receiving meals at home.” Community Service Inc. (CSI) has closed all its nutrition sites located in Toms River, Brick Township, Jackson Township, Lacey Township, Lakewood Township, Stafford Township and Whiting. Although CSI transportation services have been suspended, and chronic disease and diabetes workshops are canceled, CSI outreach and nutrition staff will make daily reassurance and wellness calls to ensure the safety and well-being of participants. Places like the Lakewood Community Services Corporation have compiled shelf-stable meals for delivery and are working with the state vendor to ship the meals to Kosher Home Delivered Meal clients. While socialization has been suspended, the LCSC staff will administer outreach calls to clients over the phone. “Our providers are making every effort to make sure the elderly, the frail and the vulnerable are not without a meal during this time,” Vicari said. “I appreciate all of
these efforts. It’s together that we can get through this.” The Jewish Family and Children Service has canceled all groups and at home/ in office appointments. Staff will remain in contact with program clients over the phone. The Toms River Senior Center has closed its facility and suspended all programming. Any questions can be provided by staff over the phone. There will be available drivers for doctor appointments, food shopping and prescription pick-ups Additionally, the Manchester Township offices will be closed to the public, but will remain open to answer phones from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. All transportation is cancelled. All Brick Township Municipal offices and buildings will be closed to the public until further notice. Staff can be reached over the phone or email for any questions. The Brick Township senior services will continue their bus transportation for food shopping and medical appointments for well visits. No home visits are allowed at this time, but wellness calls will be increased to include assistance participants. “This is a fluid situation and we are all putting plans in place out of an abundance of caution,” Vicari noted. “Any senior having questions or concerns is encouraged to call the Ocean County Office of Senior Services. The staff is available to help especially during this time.” To contact the Ocean County Office of Senior Services, call 732-929-2091 or 1-800-668-4899.
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Wait three-five days for results. “All the results will be available on the BioReference Laboratories Patient Portal: Bioreference. com/patients/ and Ocean County Health Department and residents will be notified whether they test positive or negative,” Regenye said. “Learning whether you have coronavirus is just the first step,” Regenye said. “We want you to have the proper follow up care also.” Ocean County has entered into a contract with BioReference Laboratories for the first 1,000 coronavirus test kits to be used at the site. The county’s contract is independent of the state’s contract with the company. “With the help and guidance of Congressman Smith we will also be assisted by Quest Diagnostics for some supplemental testing kits,” Freeholder Director Joseph Vicari said. “Congressman Smith has been making every effort to get us what we need at this site. We are grateful for his help.” “This testing site for Ocean County residents is the result of the combined efforts of U.S. Rep. Chris Smith, the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Ocean County Office of Emergency Management under the direction of Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy, the Ocean County Health Department, Ocean County College, Robert Wood Johnson Hospital and Hackensack Meridian Health,” said Vicari. “The drive thru testing site will help with our large
Pelvic Organ Prolapse Explained What, Where and Why | By Dr. Jamie Scomak, PT Have you ever walked into the grocery store and suddenly felt a heaviness in your pelvis? Have you ever noticed that same pressure after you had a cold and were sneezing and coughing for awhile? Have you felt it more towards the evening after you have been on your feet all day, rushing to get your kids to school, go to work, and back home to start dinner? Do you have difficulty going to the bathroom and do you feel there is something that shouldn’t be there when you wipe yourself? Some women describe it as lower abdominal cramping, or a heaviness in their pelvis, others feel a pressure vaginally. Regardless of what you feel, this sensation is possibly a pelvic organ prolapse and there are ways to make it better. What is a pelvic organ prolapse (POP)? Our pelvis is composed of various muscles and ligaments that work together to create a support system for our pelvic organs. These organs differ from the more commonly
discussed organs we hear about in our abdominal cavity, such as our stomach, gallbladder or liver. Organs in our pelvis include the uterus, cervix, bladder and rectum. Directly below the organs are a group of muscles collectively known as the pelvic floor muscles or levator ani muscles. These muscles control bowel and bladder function, sexual function, posture, stability and pelvic organ support. If weakness of these muscles occurs, one or more of your pelvic organs can potentially lower and press into the vaginal or rectal canal. Organs can also protrude directly outside of the vaginal opening. These scenarios describe a pelvic organ prolapse, which is considered a pelvic floor muscle dysfunction. Some possible causes or contributing factors of a pelvic organ prolapse include pregnancies, menopause, heavy weight lifting, constipation with straining, hypermobility and overall weakness of any supporting structures. Is this treatable? The great news is yes! In many
cases it can be treated with fairly conservative measures, such as strengthening, postural adjustments, biofeedback and regulating bowel movements. Once you are evaluated by our pelvic physical therapists, they will decide what the best treatment options are for you. Most commonly, a prolapse occurs because of weakness of the pelvic floor muscles or an inability for the muscles to handle the pressure being applied to them. These muscles are no different than any other muscle in our body. Just as you would visit a physical therapist for strengthening your arm or leg muscles to help you lift more, walk more or return to recreational activities, you can also see a therapist to address any pelvic concerns. What are other signs and symptoms of pelvic floor muscle dysfunction? Some common signs and symptoms of pelvic dysfunction include, but are not limited to:
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senior population and those residents who have been advised to be tested for the coronavirus.” “Currently, testing is a prerequisite for certain medicines including remdesivir and the sooner people can get tests and results the more options they will have for treatment,” said Rep. Smith, who represents several towns in northern Ocean County. “Repeating the words of our Governor, this site is not for the ‘worried well,’” Vicari said. “We will be adhering to the strict requirements for getting a test at this site,” said Sheriff Mastronardy. “If you haven’t registered and if you don’t have a doctor’s prescription we cannot provide you with a test. I cannot stress this enough.” The Ocean County Sheriff’s Department is providing security and traffic control at the site and the staff from four area hospitals and the health department will be administering the test at the drive thru. “We are doing everything we can to have safeguards in place to protect the nurses and medical personnel on site and the public coming to be tested,” Mastronardy said. “We strongly urge the public to adhere to the requirements we have established.” Health experts say individuals not experiencing any signs or symptoms of a respiratory illness are discouraged from being tested as it diverts resources away from those who need it most, floods the laboratory with specimens unlikely to test positive and provides individuals with a false sense of security when the results come back negative. For more information, visit ochd.org and co.ocean.nj.us and look for the heading for coronavirus updates, or call the Ocean County Health Department hotline at 732341-9700, ext. 7411. How To Get A Prescription Regenye said that any practitioner (including nurse practitioner, advanced practice nurse, medical doctor, physician assistant etc.) who has “prescriptive” privileges in New Jersey can write a script for COVID testing, it does not necessarily have to be a physician. Additionally, many physicians have processes in place so that patients don’t need to come in. “Many health care providers are now doing telemedicine and are offering this service remotely and in the spirit of social distancing,” Regenye said. “Please do not unnecessarily expose healthcare workers or others in an attempt to obtain a physician’s order. Please use telemedicine when appropriate during this challenging time.” The hospitals assisting in staffing the testing site - both Hackensack Meridian Health and RWJ Barnabas Healthcare System – who are helping staff the test site – also have telemedicine that can provide prescriptions. They can be accessed here: • Hackensack Meridian Health (Ocean Medical Center, Southern Ocean Medical Center) hackensackmeridianhealth.org/covid19/ • RWJ Barnabas Healthcare System (Community Medical Center, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus) RWJBHtelemed. org Use code RWJBH15
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By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – Do you need a helping hand? Well a new program has been announced that can help you or a loved one. The Prosecutor’s Office has formed Ocean County Helping Hand (OCHH), a program that was created to identify and assist any person who is struggling with substance use disorder. “Ocean County Helping Hand is made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General and the Office of the New Jersey Coordinator for Addiction Responses and Enforcement Strategies (NJ CARES). The grant allows for some latitude in how we utilize our resources. My team and I identified a segment of the community as being at risk and under serviced regarding access to substance use disorder treatment. In researching viable options, my team and I determined there is a significant segment of the community frequently returns to our municipal courts. These are individuals that commit minor possessory and paraphernalia type offenses. They get into a little bit of trouble but they never graduate to indictable level crimes. As such, they are never exposed to or offered any type of substance use disorder treatment. With that in mind, we designed Ocean County Helping Hand to meet them where they are: in our municipal courts,” Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer stated. OCHH has currently taken in 19 individuals who were screened for services and/
or treatments and will be monitored by the OCPO team for up to twelve months. The program will help assist people in multiple ways including occupational training, housing and transportation assistance, family support services, and Naloxone training. “OCHH is another weapon in the arsenal in our war against the opioid epidemic and substance use disorder. We will continue to explore natural intersections between law enforcement and those individuals struggling from substance use disorder. With support of our community partners, we will make progress in our ongoing effort to effectively combat the opioid epidemic in Ocean County,” Prosecutor Billhimer concluded. For more information, call 732-929-2027 or visit ocponj.gov
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JERSEY SHORE- The Recreational Fishing Alliance has been active in support of recreational fishermen and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic on both the local and national political stage. As government reacts to reduce the spread of the virus through emergency regulatory actions, many questions arise as to what constitutes an “essential” business and what outdoor activities are permitted under emergency management orders. Executive Order 107 issued by Governor Murphy of New Jersey on March 21 orders citizens of the state to remain in their places of residence until further notice and the closure of brick-and-mortar premises of non-essential businesses. It does not discourage citizens from participating in outdoor activities but does encourage the practice of “social distancing” when in public. The RFA strongly believes that recreational fishing is not only an approved outdoor activity, but also one that provides citizens the opportunity to obtain sustenance, yet questions remain about how the order is to be interpreted and the status of businesses that support recreational fishing. The RFA has been in contact with Colonel Patrick J. Callahan, the Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police who also services as the State Director of Emergency Management, seeking a waiver for recreational fishing related businesses from closers. Those businesses include tackle shops, bait dealers, and party and charter boats. In their March 23, 2020 letter to Colonel Callahan, RFA sites specific wording in the Magnuson Stevens Fisheries Conservation and Management Act’s (MSA) definition of recreational fishing to make the case that businesses serving recreational fishermen should be classified as “essential,” and allow for those catering to legal, sustainable harvest of seafood for personal consumption continue to operate within certain recent guidelines including limiting staff on site to the minimal number to ensure that operations can continue.
In these critical times the recreational fishing industry in all coastal states is facing dramatic losses. In New Jersey alone, recreational fishing is a crucial component of the economy supporting over 8,500 jobs and generating over $1.4 billion in annual sales. Tackle shops are being forced to close, charter and party boats are be forced to cancel trips and all the supporting businesses that supply these operations with fuel, bait, tackle and other products are being adversely impacted. Some will not be able to sustain the financial damage being done and others face a long, difficult road back to solvency. The RFA has been in contact with Governor Murphy’s office and with the Department of Commerce regarding the recreational fishing industry’s ability to access “Fishery Disaster Funds” that are being made available to commercial fishing businesses. In a letter to the Governor dated March 25, 2020, we have requested the Governor submit a letter to Secretary Wilbur Ross at the DOC requesting that he declare New Jersey’s recreational fishing industry a federal fishery disaster as outlined in the Magnuson Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, 16. U.S.C. Section 4107. If granted, this would make those businesses eligible for emergency assistance from the Economic Development Administration. This is the first step in obtaining relief for affected businesses within the State and RFA will encourage other coastal state administrations to seek similar relief for recreational fishing businesses in their jurisdictions. The RFA is also working with the appropriate Federal authorities on creating a stimulus package for the recreational fishing industry. More will be announced on this in the coming days. As the COVID-19 saga unfolds, the RFA will remain steadfast in its support of recreational fishing and the industry and will continue to act as a watchdog while encouraging government to support anglers and businesses that provide goods and services to them.
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The majority of you reading this column either wear hearing aids or know someone who does. By the time this column goes to print, there could be over 10,000 cases of the COVID-19 virus in New Jersey. All of us really need to practice social distancing and just stay home. The peak of COVID-19 cases may not occur for several weeks and this “invisible enemy” can attack all ages, although our senior population is significantly at risk. According to a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can live in the air and on surfaces between several hours and several days. The study found that the virus is viable for up to 72 hours on plastics, 48 hours on stainless steel, 24 hours on cardboard, and 4 hours on copper. It is also detectable in the air for three hours. I’ve been an Audiologist for over 30 years and I’ve never experienced anything like this. However, my staff and I are here to help anyone who is suffering from hearing loss and can’t communicate with their loved ones because they’re hearing aid stopped working. In these times of social isolation, it’s imperative that we communicate with our loved ones. We need that connection for psychosocial and cognitive reasons. So... what are the steps you can take if your hearing aid just stopped working? • Replace the battery and wait at least three minutes before you close the battery door. If you have a rechargeable hearing aid, make sure the charger is plugged in and the lights are blinking green. Some chargers need to be reset and that button is usually on the underside of the charger. • If you are wearing a hearing aid that has a dome that inserts into your ear, replace that dome and remove the white filter inside the receiver. If you have replacement filters, replace the old filter. If you don’t know how to replace the filter, take a “pin” and carefully pop off the filter. Hearing aids can function without a filter. If you don’t have extra domes,
remove the dome and clean it with soap and warm water, let it dry and put the dome back on the receiver. • Always use a soft dry toothbrush to clean the dome every day. If you’re wearing a custom hearing aid (only goes into the ear….nothing behind the ear), you should be cleaning the “white” filter daily and if the hearing aid is not working, remove the filter. Again, if you have replacement filters, replace the old one. If you don’t, leave the filter out. • If you’re wearing a traditional BTE (behind-the-ear) hearing aid with an earmold, it is more than likely that your “tubing” is blocked with wax. In many cases, the tubing needs to be replaced. This creates a big problem since 99% of our offices are closed. In the short term, I would remove the tubing from the “ear hook” of the hearing aid, and run very warm water through the tubing or even hydrogen peroxide. In addition, if you have a “pipe cleaner” run this wire completely through the ear mold. Please let everything dry out before putting the tubing back on the BTE ear hook. • If you have hearing aids that are connected to an APP on your smart phone, remember the hearing aids are still operational whether you lose connection with your APP. Your hearing healthcare provider can provide you with technical support phone numbers from all of the major hearing aid manufacturers. They will help you reconnect your hearing instruments to your APP. Hopefully these trouble shooting steps will be helpful in rectifying your hearing aid issue. If not, contact your hearing healthcare professional and leave them a message. In my practice, we are checking messages on a daily basis and returning calls. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please feel free to directly email me at ikirsh@gardenstatehearing. com or 732-818-3610. Please stay healthy, stay home, practice social distancing and I promise you there will be a bright light at the end of the tunnel. All the Best! Dr. Izzy
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If You Lose Your Sense Of Smell, Stay Home By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
As information and anecdotal evidence is collected from around the world, more symptoms associated with COVID-19 have come to light. For example, if you’ve recently lost your sense of smell or taste, it could be a symptom of the novel coronavirus. Up to now, we’ve only heard the alarm sound if you develop a fever, headache, shortness of breath, or cough. But now, it is clear that the nose knows what’s going on (and possibly before the rest of your body). For some people, it could be your only symptom, or it could be the first symptom to show up before the others. Either way, it’s your cue to stay home and take care of yourself. By that I mean ramp up immune support supplements (think of C, D, E and zinc), drink some natural herbal teas. But mainly, hole up at home for a couple of weeks so you don’t infect others. These painless distortions of taste and smell often go under your radar until later, when a full-blown infection becomes more apparent. You can have a reduction, or complete loss of these senses. These symptoms are commonly associated with other viral upper respiratory diseases. Remember these symptoms the last time you had the flu? Appetite goes down, food is unappreciated and it’s impossible to smell anything even if you don’t have a stuffy nose! But after the shivers depart, you can smell again. And you want to eat. There are
other some medications that can cause it, such as nifedipine, certain decongestant nasal sprays and phenothiazines (used for nausea or hiccups). I am a big believer in essential oils, they are the ‘oil’ portion that distills from a plant, and I am diffusing eucalyptus in my home every day just because it has strong anti-viral activity. You can inhale it straight from the bottle. Does it cure anosmia? Of course not! But it’s great in terms of its ability to support your body with a strong, well known flu fighter! Eucalyptus, bergamot and lemon balm are pretty good this time of year. The warning about anosmia is being taken quite seriously and it should be. I’m glad that anecdotal evidence has allowed us to quickly see this new symptom. It will serve to help us to know this as a population, as the pandemic continues to spread. Before I sign off, I just have to make a point. You know I love natural medicine. It’s head-scratching that many hard-core conventional researchers and medical doctors suddenly believe in the ‘anecdotal’ evidence accumulating about anosmia, but will completely dismiss anecdotal evidence about herbal medications that’s collected over centuries! Not only dismiss it, but with great disdain! Anecdotal evidence does matter, and we’ll be relying on more of it in the coming months. I have a longer version of this article at my website if you’d like to read it.
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TOMS RIVER – In the beginning of the school year, High School South learned that its application for the United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties Youth Career Pathways grant was a winner, and that’s its vision for Project SPEAR-IT (South’s Pre-Vocational Educational Alternatives Resource Institute) would be realized. Part of that project was the identification and renovation of a new space to host the CTE program long-term, which the students themselves would lead. Well, the students were successful in this effort, and the space is nearly complete. So much so that new woodworking projects are already being hosted in the model classroom. “Nice to finally see some wood chips on the floor!” exclaimed lead teacher Timothy O’Leary. The program, which boasts partners like Ocean County Vocational Technical School and local trade organizations, will serve as a pre-apprenticeship opportunity for freshmen and sophomores interested in a vocational and CTE pathway. Principal Mike Citta and O’Leary - a licensed contractor himself have already noted that Project SPEAR-IT has welcomed more students than originally anticipated, and that student engagement and attendance has exceeded expectations.
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ARounD tHe JeRsey sHoRe More Beach Bans Announced By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY- As the weather starts warming up, the beaches and boardwalks start to fill up. And that, officials said, is a recipe for spreading the COVID-19 virus. Medical experts are calling for social distancing, and keeping at least 6 feet away from other people, which becomes difficult on boardwalks and beaches. The Mantoloking Bridge County Park and Fishing Pier in Brick and Ortley Beach boardwalk and beach in Toms River have already closed. “While tourism is Ocean County’s bread and butter, we do ask everyone to stay in their primary homes and not relocate to a summer house in Ocean County or anywhere else,” Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari said. “Many of our seasonal restaurants and businesses are closed and do not have the staff or the supplies to cater to this sudden increase in population.” Officials are concerned that tourists will strain the local medical and emergency network, and further deplete grocery stores. “The best way to take care of your family is to stay home and do not travel,” Vicari said. “To stop the spread of this virus and protect the health and well-being of our families and our neighbors we must all adhere to these extraordinary measures,” said Freeholder Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Health Department. “By working together, we can protect all of our residents, especially the elderly and those with underlying health conditions who are most at risk of getting seriously ill.” Towns with restrictions on beach or boardwalk access include:
Bay Head: A Proclamation of a Local State of Emergency allows the police chief to close pubic parks, beaches and streets “as needed” to enforce social distancing. Island Heights: The scenic river boardwalk and all other public access areas are closed. Lavallette: Beaches and the boardwalk are closed. Long Beach Township: No dogs are allowed on bay beaches. Ocean beaches remain open. Mantoloking: Beaches remain open, but parking is prohibited on all public streets except for essential personnel and services. Point Pleasant Beach: The Boardwalk is closed. Barriers are being placed on both inlet and Boardwalk parking lots. Jenkinson’s is also closed. Seaside Heights: All ocean and bay beaches are closed. The Boardwalk is also closed. Seaside Park: The boardwalk is closed. Ocean beaches remain open. Ship Bottom: All parks and bay beaches are closed. Ocean beaches are open. These towns have placed restrictions or are in the process of placing restrictions on rental properties: Bay Head: No rentals on Airbnb or similar online services. Lavallette: Has banned renting out homes on Airbnb and other online marketplaces. Long Beach Township: All rentals are banned. Point Pleasant Borough: Banning all Airbnb and vacation rentals. Point Pleasant Beach: Local officials are drafting a resolution to place an immediate moratorium on the renting of all vacation homes and properties.
New Jersey Expands COVID-19 Call Center Options
NEW JERSEY – Governor Phil Murphy, the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, the New Jersey Department of Health, and the United Ways of New Jersey announced that NJ 211 has been activated to help handle COVID-19 related calls from New Jersey residents. All residents with questions or concerns about COVID-19 and resources available to them can call 2-1-1. NJ 211 is New Jersey’s statewide, comprehensive, information and referral service operated by United Ways of New Jersey. Residents can also text NJCOVID to 898211 to receive text information and stay informed. To receive live text assistance, residents can text their zip code to 898-211. These enhancements to 211 will supplement, rather than replace, the existing COV-
ID-19 hotline, operated by the New Jersey Poison Control Center. State residents with questions about COVID-19 illness can continue to call the previously shared numbers for the COVID-19 hotline, but they can also call 211 to get answers about their COVID-19 questions. Additionally, the Department of Health has a COVID-19 website with resources including CDC updates, guidance for schools, colleges, businesses, long-term care facilities, health care professionals and public health professionals. The website is available at nj.gov/health/coronavirus. Local health departments, health care providers, and medical facility staff should continue to contact the Communicable Disease Service at the New Jersey Department of Health with COVID-19 questions.
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Inside The Law What New Jersey Is Doing To Help Its Citizens Manage The Finacial Impact Of COVID-19 By: Michael J. Deem, Esq., and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates As the New Jersey Legislature shed its reg ular com mittee schedule, it voted Tuesday on a set of bills to set forth a package to combat the negative economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the bills promise to infuse cash-strapped small- and mid-sized businesses with stimulus money to carry them through the hardest hitting months. Others provide much-needed relief to those unemployed due to a COVID-19 diagnosis. Still others provide accommodations to conduct business while the country faces unprecedented curfews, lockdowns and prohibitions on travel that make business as usual a difficult proposition. All of the bills were introduced last Monday and passed the Assembly, and most passed in the Senate on Thursday. The ones that passed now await Gov. Phil Murphy’s signature. Here is a summary of some of the bills that may affect the legal community: A3845 (Freiman) would authorize the state Economic Development Authority to make grants during periods of emergency declared by the governor, such as the declaration regarding COV I D -19. T he bill ai ms to help small- and mid-sized businesses and not-for-profit corporations meet their financial obligations to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 by ensuring loan availability for working capital and to meet payroll requirements. A3864 (Downey) authorizes notaries public to perform certain notarial acts remotely by allowing a individual to use communication technology to appear before a notarial officer as long as certain elements are met. The bill would not become effective until 90 days after the governor signs it. A3844 (Freiman) would provide a mechanism by which businesses that suffer losses due to interruption as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic may recover losses if they had a policy of business interruption insurance as of
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Ma rch 9, 2020, t he date on which the governor declared a public health emergency and issued the Executive Order 103. The bill would apply to businesses covered by such a policy with less than 100 eligible employees in New Jersey, defi ned as a full-time employee who works 25 or more hours. At the time of publication, this bill was not posted for a vote in the Senate. Three additional bills that aim to address lost wages and time off of work passed the Assembly and are headed for the Senate. They are: A3846 (Sumter) creates the “Temporary Lost Wage Unemployment Program” allowing individuals to claim for lost wages due to COVID-19 and requiring employers to pay wages to workers ordered under quarantine by licensed healthcare providers. A3847 (Tully) allows local government employees to receive fully paid leave, without having to use any accumulated leave time, so long as the absence is related to COVID-19. This would apply to the employee or an employee who is caring for a family member who is diagnosed with COVID-19; directed by a medical professional or government agency to self-isolate or quarantine due to a suspicion or exposure to or diagnosis with COVID-19, or undergoing a period of self-quarantine or isolation pursuant to public health assessment recommendations. This bill is still awaiting Senate action. A3849 (Lopez) would prohibit an employer from terminating or refusing to reinstate an employee if, during the public health emergency and state of emergency declared by the governor in Executive Order 103, the employee requests or takes time off from work based on a written or electronically transmitted recommendation from a medical professional licensed in New Jersey that the employee take time off of work for a period of time because of COVID-19.
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TOMS RIVER – Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River is pleased to announce that it ranked in the top 10 percent of 868 inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs) that qualified to be ranked in the IRF database of Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation (UDSMR) for cases discharged between January 2019 and September 2019. “This achievement would not be possible without the exceptional team at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River,” said Patty Ostaszewski, CEO of Encompass Health Toms River. “Recognition in the top 10 percent of inpatient rehabilitation facilities in the United States validates the superior patient care and clinical outcomes that are achieved by our patients.” The rankings were determined by using UDSMR’s program evaluation model (PEM), a case mix–adjusted and severity-adjusted tool that provides facilities with a composite performance score and percentile ranking drawn from nearly three-quarters of all IRFs in the country. UDSMR’s PEM Report Card uses the indicators of efficiency and effectiveness contained in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Patient Assessment Instrument (IRF-PAI), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ reporting tool for the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System (IRF PPS). The goal of the PEM Report Card is to recognize high-performing facilities for their delivery of quality patient care that is effective, efficient, timely, and patient-centered. “I am very proud of our Encompass Health Toms River team,” verbalized Patty O. as she is fondly referred to by Encompass Health.
“To recognize the efficient and effective care it provides to its patients, we are pleased to present this award to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River, ” said Troy Hillman, Manager of the Analytical Services Group at UDSMR. “As the creator and caretaker of the nation’s largest database of rehabilitation outcomes, and with over thirty years of experience and data, UDSMR continues working with the industry to establish best practices. The PEM Report Card has served as a tool for identifying and recognizing high-performing facilities, working with them to learn how they provide efficient and effective care, and sharing what we learn with others to elevate the performance of all. We look forward to working with Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River and the other top-performing facilities across the country that rank in the top 10 percent to improve care in all inpatient rehabilitation facilities.” This is the thirteenth year that UDSMR has issued these awards. The PEM Report Card was developed as part of a proactive solution to the Institute of Medicine’s 2006 recommendation to Congress that every Medicare provider be reimbursed on a pay-for-performance basis. The data used for this report was based on nine months of 2019 data, drawn from both Medicare and non-Medicare patients. The results were weighted and combined into a single composite score, and each facility was assigned a percentile rank from 0 to 100 relative to the other qualifying IRF subscribers in UDSMR’s database. The resulting distribution of the facility PEM scores for UDSMR’s IRF subscribers exhibited a normal distribution.
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ARounD tHe JeRsey sHoRe HUD Provides Immediate Relief For Homeowners Amid Nationwide Coronavirus Response NEW JERSEY – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson, in consultation with the Trump Administration and the Coronavirus Task Force, today authorized the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to implement an immediate foreclosure and eviction moratorium for single family homeowners with FHA-insured mortgages for the next 60 days. These moratoriums are part of the continued effort by President Trump to address impacts to the financial well-being of America’s individuals, families, and businesses caused by Coronavirus (COVID-19). “Today’s actions will allow households who have an FHA-insured mortgage to meet the challenges of COVID-19 without fear of losing their homes, and help steady market concerns,” said HUD Secretary Ben Carson. “The health and safety of the American people is of the utmost importance to the Department, and the halting of all foreclosure actions and evictions for the next 60 days will provide homeowners with some peace of mind during these trying times.” The guidance issued today applies to homeowners with FHA-insured Title II Single Family forward and Home Equity Conversion (reverse) mortgages, and directs mortgage
servicers to: • Halt all new foreclosure actions and suspend all foreclosure actions currently in process; and • Cease all evictions of persons from FHA-insured single-family properties. “This is an uncertain time for many Americans, particularly those who could experience a loss of income. As such, we want to provide FHA borrower households with some immediate relief given the current circumstances,” said Federal Housing Commissioner Brian Montgomery. “Our actions today make it clear where the priority needs to be.” FHA continues to encourage servicers to offer its suite of loss mitigation options to distressed borrowers – including those that could be impacted by the Coronavirus – to help prevent them from going into foreclosure. These include short and long-term forbearance options, mortgage modifications, and other mortgage payment relief options available based on the borrower’s individual circumstances. HUD’s mission is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. More information about HUD and its programs is available at hud.gov.
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MELANOMA OF THE EYE Although melanoma occurs most often on the skin, it can develop in the eye since melanoma develops in the cells that produce “melanin,” the pigment that gives both skin and eyes their color. Eye melanoma most commonly develops in the “uvea,” the vascular layer of the eye sandwiched between the retina and the white of the eye (sclera). Also known as “uveal melanoma,” this type of cancer can occur in the front part of the uvea (iris and ciliary body) or in the rear portion of the uvea (choroids layer). While “primary eye cancer” starts in the eye, 90 percent of melanomas start in the skin, which means they are “secondary eye cancer.” It is not clear why eye melanomas develop. People born with certain growths in or on the eye, as well as those with lighter colored eyes, are at a greater risk for developing ocular melanoma. If your ophthalmologist suspects that you have ocular melanoma, he or she may recommend more tests. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, please call SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES at 732-349-5622.
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LAKEWOOD - The Arc, Ocean County Chapter is now hiring Direct Support Professional positions to provide services throughout Ocean County to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Staff working in these positions are essential healthcare workers who have the critical role in safeguarding our community. The Arc, Ocean County Chapter continues to provide direct care during the COVID-19 crisis to 184 residents among twenty-two group homes, forty-three supervised apartments and eight supportive living apartments. Housing options are based on the individuals’ needs and desires with the goal to live a full and productive
life in the community. The role of a Direct Support Professional is to help individuals with disabilities by providing them with safe living environments, helping them with acts of daily living and teaching them life skills. Employees of The Arc, Ocean County Chapter receive higher than industry wages, a comprehensive paid time off, a competitive benefits package and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about our current job openings please call Human Resources at 732363-3335 or email HRgroup@arcocean. org or visit our website at arcocean.org/ employment/.
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students is critical to our mission,” said Superintendent David Healy. “We will continue to adjust to this new normal in ways that benefit our employees, students, and families.” “Presently there is a clear need for these types of diagnostic and referrals services because of the national COVID-19 emergency closures,” said Integrity Health CEO Doug Forrester, who was also a 2005 candidate for governor of New Jersey. “Physical access to physicians is curtailed and many people don’t want personal contact even if their physician is willing to arrange an office visit. This is particularly the case for counselors which are in high demand at this time because of the emotional trauma of current events.” Expanding coverage to include tele-health services further supports the self-insured Integrity Health model on which the district’s more than 2,200 employees rely. Partnership Health Center remains open normal hours to serve members’ needs.
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JERSEY SHORE - As the public largely remains at home in response to COVID-19, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) urges added caution around home fire safety in the days and weeks ahead. According to NFPA, cooking, heating, and electrical equipment are among the leading causes of home fires year-round. “We already see the majority of fires happening in homes,” said Lorraine Carli, vice president of Outreach and Advocacy at NFPA. “As people spend much more time at home and engage in activities that significantly contribute to the home fire problem, it’s critical that they recognize where potential hazards exist and what they can do to prevent fires.” Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and is responsible for nearly half (49 percent) of all reported home fires involving cooking equipment. Moreover, unattended cooking is the leading cause of home cooking fires, meaning that home cooking fires occur most often when people aren’t keeping a close eye on what they’re cooking. “As many households are now dealing with unusual routines and out-of-the-ordinary circumstances, such as kids home from school and parents working from home, there’s greater potential for distracted cooking,” said Carli. NFPA statistics show that heating equipment is the second-leading cause of home fires, resulting in an average of 52,050 home fires each year. Electrical distribution or lighting equipment is involved in an annual average of 35,100 home fires. “For much of the country, heating systems are still in use and in many cases, for more hours than usual,” said Carli. “In addition, with everyone at home, people may be using the same outlets to charge phones, laptops and other digital equipment, which also presents a fire hazard.” With these concerns in mind, NFPA reminds the public to use best practices for staying fire-safe during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond: • Stay in the kitchen while you are frying, boiling, grilling, or broiling food. If you leave the kitchen for even a short period of time, turn off the stove. • If you are simmering, baking, or roasting food, check it regularly, remain in the home while food is cooking, and use a timer to remind you that you are cooking. • Keep anything that can catch fire - oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, towels or curtains - away from your stovetop. • Make sure all handles are turned inward, away from where someone can grab a hot
handle or tip a pan over. • Be on alert. If you are sleepy or have consumed alcohol, refrain from using the stove or stovetop. • If you have young children in your home, create a “kid-free zone” of at least 3 feet (1 meter) around the stove and areas where hot food or drink is prepared or carried. These tips have to do with heating systems: • Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from heating equipment, like the furnace, fireplace, wood stove, or portable space heater. • Have a 3 foot (1 meter) “kid-free zone” around open fires and space heaters. • Never use your oven to heat your home. • Remember to turn portable heaters off when leaving the room or going to bed. • Always use the right kind of fuel, specified by the manufacturer, for fuel burning space heaters. • Install and maintain carbon monoxide (CO) alarms to avoid the risk of CO poisoning. If you smell gas in your gas heater, do not light the appliance. Leave the home immediately and call your local fire department or gas company. These tips have to do with preventing electrical fires: • When charging smartphones and other digital devices, only use the charging cord that came with the device. • Do not charge a device under your pillow, on your bed or on a couch. • Only use one heat-producing appliance (such as a coffee maker, toaster, space heater, etc.) plugged into a receptacle outlet at a time. • Major appliances (refrigerators, dryers, washers, stoves, air conditioners, microwave ovens, etc.) should be plugged directly into a wall receptacle outlet. Extension cords and plug strips should not be used. • Check electrical cords to make sure they are not running across doorways or under carpets. • Extension cords are intended for temporary use. • Use a light bulb with the right number of watts. • There should be a sticker that indicates the right number of watts. In addition, smoke alarms should be located on every level of the home, in each bedroom, and near all sleeping areas. Test them monthly to make sure they’re working. NFPA also strongly encourages households develop and practice a home escape plan to ensure that everyone knows what to do in a fire and can escape quickly and safely. For a wealth of NFPA resources and information on home fire safety, visit nfpa.org/ Public-Education.
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TOMS RIVER – Established in 2002, Shore Animal Volunteer Enterprise is a 501-c nonprofit rescue shelter. SAVE takes unwanted, homeless and abandoned animals and provides them with medical care and a safe and nurturing environment until they find there forever homes. SAVE is a no kill shelter.
Visit their adoption center and adopt your own furry friend. The center is located at 1594 Lakewood Road Unit 5 Toms River, and is open Tuesday through Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. and on Thursdays from 2 to 5 p.m. For more information, visit save.rescuegroups.org.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of APR 4 - APR 10
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): The best way to create a great outcome in whatever you do is to oversee the details yourself. As this week unfolds you may be adored, but there will be some additional perks and advantages to performing hard work. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In the week ahead, your remarks may be memorable. Someone may appreciate your grasp of the intricacies of a plot or a strategy. Your loved ones or a partner may have a handle on how to make more money by planning ahead. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): A few words in the right ears can break an impasse Some people may not understand your natural social skills. You may not understand why they seem so resistant to relaxing and having a good time. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Act on your insights in the early part of the week, when a spur-of-the-moment decision can prove profitable. Think about long-term earnings so that you and a partner can have more security and a comfortable financial future. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Tackle all your tasks with confidence in the week to come. Your positive attitude will make people sit up and take notice. Because you are known to be reliable, someone might agree to trust you with a bigger job or more responsibilities. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You might be focused on peace and harmony not only for yourself, but for your family and friends as well. As the week flies by, you might find time for some romantic moments with a special someone and enjoy exploring hobbies in depth.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You could become fascinated by the latest fads and fashions. Spending your money on something that won’t pay dividends, however, might feel wasteful. In the upcoming week, your focus may turn to getting the most bang for your buck. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You probably know that knowledge is powerful, so learn a great deal in the week ahead and share it with others. You can make a favorable impression on loved ones and business contacts with your foresight and charitable attitudes. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Restrain your competitiveness. You might share the spotlight with others in group activities or when making public appearances. Be gracious towards those who share the stage this week and focus on making astute financial decisions. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your tastes may be somewhat extravagant, but as the week unfolds, you might decide your interests are better served by waiting for a sale. To get the best that money can buy, you may need to save up your pennies over time. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Determine the most acceptable work levels before you take on a new project in the week ahead. Wearing yourself out with an extra shift or additional duties might not be worth the bother unless it adds to your financial security. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): There may be no such thing as a lifetime guarantee when it comes to relationships. However, some people you meet early this week can become long-term friends, and those you already know will treasure you as a congenial companion.
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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Make A Spectacular Impression With Your Easter Brunch Table By Wolfgang Puck For many of us, Easter is the perfect spring holiday; a celebration of rebirth and a beloved time for families to gather together around the table. I’m sure many people are reading this and thinking about what to cook for a holiday brunch, so I’d like to offer one of my favorite classic recipes for the most symbolic Easter ingredient in the Western world since medieval times: the egg. Many parents will be dying eggs for children to hunt for and gather in their baskets. Others will buy chocolate or other candy eggs. But for cooks, the most important matter of the day is how to prepare eggs for Easter brunch. To my thinking, the ability to prep at least partly in advance is one of the most important considerations for the holiday meal. After all, you’re probably cooking for more than the usual number of people, and you want some ease that will allow you more time to enjoy your guests. That’s why so many people make savory or sweet egg-enriched bread puddings that they can assemble in advance and bake at the last minute; or eggy recipes like quiches or frittatas that are as delicious at room temperature as they are hot. But I’d like to suggest another approach; one so old-fashioned that it may seem surprisingly “new” to you and your guests: a preparation called “eggs en cocotte” in French, or “coddled eggs” in traditional English cookbooks. The term “en cocotte” simply means “in a covered baking dish,” which certainly describes the basics of the following recipe, in which eggs are cooked with a touch of cream in individual ramekins lined with smoked salmon. You may prefer the term “coddle,” though, which seems especially well-suited to this method. As you probably know, it means to be overprotective or overindulgent of someone or something. And that is certainly how the eggs are treated here, gently baked in an easily assembled water bath that helps them come out with the whites perfectly set and the yolks still fluid in a delicious, custardy way. Doesn’t that sound perfect for your Easter table? Even more appropriate to the season is the recipe’s sorrel sauce, which you prepare in advance, keep warm and spoon over the eggs at serving time. A specialty of springtime, and easy to find right now in well-stocked supermarkets and at farmers’ markets, the sorrel leaf has a light, refreshingly tart flavor; and the sauce so delicate it literally melts into a puree on contact with hot butter. Now, imagine the delicious results: perfectly cooked eggs with firm whites and bright yellow yolks; pale pink salmon; and a vivid light green sauce. It’s the ideal combination of colors for your Easter table! CODDLED EGGS WITH SMOKED
SALMON AND SORREL Serves 8 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1/2 pound (250 g) smoked salmon, cut into slices 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick Freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) heavy cream 12 sorrel leaves, stems removed Kosher salt 8 large eggs Toasted good-quality white bread, for serving Coat the bottom and sides of eight 4-ounce (125-mL) ramekins with 1 teaspoon butter each. Place them on a tray and chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Line the bottom and sides of each ramekin with the smoked salmon, distributing it evenly among the ramekins. Season the inside of each ramekin with some black pepper to taste. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the cream into the bottom of each ramekin. Return the ramekins to the tray and chill until ready to use. About half an hour before you plan to serve the eggs, preheat the oven to 400 F (200 C). Meanwhile, cut the sorrel leaves crosswise into julienne strips about 1/4 inch (6 mm) wide. In a nonreactive saute pan, melt all but 3 tablespoons of the remaining butter over medium-high heat; add the sorrel and saute for 1 minute. The leaves will melt into a puree. Stir in the remaining cream and simmer, stirring frequently, until the volume reduces by half, 5 to 7 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and keep warm. Bring a saucepan or kettle of water to a boil. Carefully break an egg into each ramekin. Place a sheet of parchment paper on the bottom of a deep baking pan large enough to hold the ramekins comfortably. Place the ramekins in the pan, evenly spaced. Cut eight squares of aluminum foil large enough to cover each ramekin and smear one side of each with the remaining butter. Cover each ramekin with the foil, buttered side down. Slide out the middle rack of the oven partway and place the baking pan on the rack. Carefully pour the boiling water into the pan to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins; then, carefully slide the rack and pan into the oven and close the oven door. Bake the eggs for 10 to 12 minutes until the whites are set but the yolks still look soft when you lift the foil on one. Carefully slide the rack partway out of the oven and gently lift out the baking pan and remove each ramekin, placing it on a kitchen towel to absorb the moisture from its underside. Remove the foil, transfer the ramekins to serving plates, and carefully spoon the sorrel sauce around the edges inside each ramekin, surrounding but not completely concealing the yolks. Serve immediately, accompanied by toast.
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