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Torticollis: What Is It and How Do You Treat It? By Allison Elbeblawy PTA
What is torticollis?
Torticollis, also known as wry neck, means “twisted neck.” It is most often caused by the tightening of the muscle that connects the breastbone and the collarbone to the skull. This muscle is called the sternocleidomastoid or SCM, which is the common abbreviation. The SCM assists in rotation and side bending of the neck. Who does it affect and why?
Torticollis most commonly affects infants. When a baby is born with the condition, it is called congenital muscular torticollis. It can also occur after birth and sometimes later on in life, which is called acquired muscular torticollis. Congenital torticollis most likely happens in utero and can be caused by the way your baby is positioned in the womb, with his/ her head tilted to one side. It can also be due to injury of the muscle during delivery. Although it can look painful, it usually is not. Acquired muscular torticollis in an infant can be caused by positioning. If the baby tends to sleep with his/her head towards one side or is positioned to one side during feeding, the SCM can tighten. It can also be caused by an injury to the head or neck, which can cause the muscle to spasm. In much less common cases, the condition can be caused by abnormalities of the cervical vertebrae (bones in the neck). The bones in the neck can either be abnormally formed, fused together, or both. This condition is called Klippel-Feil syndrome. This condition can also Your safety and health are our first priority
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recommended that your child be seen by the physical therapist or physical therapist assistant as prescribed by the doctor. Treatment can include stretching exercises, various positioning to promote head control, and soft tissue massage to the affected muscle. Treatment should always incorporate various forms of play, whether it be visually using toys or through playful sounds or song that will stimulate the baby and encourage What does it look like? him/her to turn toward the desired side. This can Torticollis is usually spotted in the first also assist in keeping your baby calm and relaxed couple months of the child’s life. It can be very to achieve a successful treatment. prominent and can look like your child’s head is A home program including the stretching and tilted to one side and has limited neck movement. positioning will be given by the therapist for the Another common sign can be a small bump on parent to continue with at home. Positioning the side of the neck. In more severe cases, it can throughout the day during play time, feeding be accompanied by positional plagiocephaly (flat time, and while sleeping and resting are also head), which happens when the child consistently very important for the child’s recovery. “Tummy sleeps and rests his/her head to one side, flattening time” is also very important as it allows for the that side of the skull. The condition’s severity can strengthening and stability of the neck muscles. also be very mild and may be difficult to detect If muscular torticollis is detected early within when looking at your baby. There is no need to the first couple of months of life, and consistent worry if you don’t notice because your pediatrician treatment through physical therapy and the most definitely will. Your pediatrician will provide instructed home stretching program is followed, a physical examination and possibly order X-rays then results and to determine which type of torticollis your child improvements may have. Depending on the type and severity, will begin to be your doctor may order other diagnostic testing. seen. At All-Care Treating torticollis with physical therapy Physical Therapy Physical therapy is often prescribed by the Center, we can doctor and is a successful intervention of the provide one-oncondition. A physical therapist will perform an one treatment initial evaluation of the child, which can include that will assist in measurements and palpation. Then the therapist the recovery of will develop a specific treatment plan for your this condition. child. After the plan of care is developed, it is
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Reaching The Destination “I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.” – Susan Sontag As of March 16th the date of my preparing this article, New Jersey continues to strongly discourage all non-essential interstate travel. Hopefully very soon COVID risks will wind down with many of us looking forward to traveling long distances to be with family and once again bond with one another. We may not all look forward to getting on an airplane, or car, or train, but we generally look forward to what’s at the end of that day of travel: The destination. Many times, the destination where family gathers is around a member of the family such as a parent or grandparent, and it is difficult to justify the travel expense otherwise. Some of the time, the expense of travel limits some family members from participating, and so a parent or grandparent may help subsidize that cost. Is there a way to make it easier to reach that destination using a trust? Yes. A trust may be created with a travel provision to provide that the funds could only be utilized for travel by the beneficiaries. Here’s a fictionalized example: Jeanette’s parents came to America when she was a child. The family kept in close touch with their European relatives, and two of Jeannette’s children settled there. To facilitate family reunions, one year Jeannette announced that she would provide $25,000 every year to help defray travel expenses. Some years the get-together was in the U.S., some years in Europe, but each year the $25,000 would cover the transatlantic airfares plus incidental expenses for the extended family. The reunions became so important to the family that Jeanette built them into her estate plan. At her death an irrevocable trust was created with the express purpose of funding family travels. Though it was one part of the overall plan, this additional provision would ensure that this tradition continues for many years to come.
Why not just give them the money, and let them decide? The largest reason to favor a trust over a direct gift is to direct the inheritance toward creating a specific experience or memories, and there are many ways travel can be a factor. Your impact would continue though the experiences directly tied to your wishes. Such experiences could include creating the opportunity for children to connect with their heritage or religion, study abroad, or even promote doing philanthropic work in another country. Another great use of leaving inheritance for travel could be to provide for travel expenses if the family members are separated into different states or countries, designating a way to have family reunions, relieving the burden of paying for flights and tension that comes with it. Perhaps your beneficiaries are workaholics, and you want to make sure they reduce their anxiety levels and take a break so you designate places you’ve been inspired by —such as the Grand Canyon— and a fund that encourages them to share in that experience. Can the trust designate the use of funds toward other goals? That depends entirely on the values of the trust creator, and what is set forth in the terms of the trust. Trusts are created so that the desires and values of the creator are repeated. Most trusts don’t have restrictions placed on them at all, but some suggest the funds can only be used for specific purposes to ensure they create positive change for the beneficiaries. This wouldn’t have to be travel — more conventional examples include categories such as education, or a purchase of a home. There are a variety of imaginative and appealing ways that one might be able to provide for one’s heirs. We can provide some ideas to achieve different goals, and would be happy to discuss how a trust could help in co-ordination with your estate planning attorney.
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It’s been one very long year but there appears to be hope on the horizon. Besides the sun coming out, there is a return to normalcy in the air. With summer fast approaching, that old feeling of wanderlust comes with it. There is no doubt, summer 2021 promises to be better than last year. Governor Murphy has eased restrictions and as more folks become vaccinated, we can safely begin to travel again. As long as the vaccine rollout continues, our state will slowly look like those golden days of yore. Summer at the Jersey shore is hard to describe to those who have not been here. From the pristine beaches and boardwalks, to the charm of the local shops, it has something for everyone. This year might be an ideal time to try something new. Get your kids on a surfboard or start a small garden in your yard. Fun Fact: Did you know that NJ’s tomatoes have a national reputation as being the best in the country for their flavor and juiciness? They are grown on much smaller farms for the local market. Medical Professionals If you want to get away but are not ready to hop on a plane, there are All-Care Physical Therapy Center LLC.......................... 2 endless ideas for day trips across the state. Take some time and explore all our Shore Vascular & Vein Center........................................ 6 wonderful state has to offer! Relievus......................................................................... 7 Wishing our readers, a long, lazy summer filled with BBQ’s, good friends Gastroenterologists All correspondence should be addressed to: All correspondence should be addressed to: of Ocean County....................... 8, 9 and plenty of fun.
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Elder Law: An Adventure of a Lifetime Life is an Adventure.
However, when thinking about life’s adventures, I would venture to guess that many people would not include Elder Law as one of life’s adventures. Yet, Elder Law touches upon so many aspects of our lives that it undoubtedly is an adventure of a lifetime. Elder Law attorneys work with seniors and their families with the following areas: • Guardianships • Retirement Planning •Long-Term Care planning •Estate Planning, such as Wills and Trusts •Medicaid counseling, advocacy, and representation •Eligibility for Medicare, Social Security, and Veterans’ benefits •Guardianships and Incompetency, including Durable Powers of Attorney •Health-care needs planning, including medical advance directives •Elder abuse recognition and prevention •Placement in and advocacy with facilities Certified Elder Law Attorney, Annemarie Schreiber answered questions and offered informaton on the Caregivers First TV show, hosted by Lynette Whiteman, Executive Director of Caregiver Volunteers Of Central Jersey. The episode aired last December 12th on local TV stations (visit www.scannj.com for listings). It is also be posted on www.CLDDS.com.
Elder Law impacts not only the elderly but the loved ones and the friends of the elderly because this area of the law covers a multitude of legal issues. As family members age or when an unexpected medical crises results in disability, loss of income, and high medical expenses, it is also known a health proxy directive, can threaten financial security for as the entirecarefamily. Longa durable power of attorney for health care or an advance directive. term care is extremely expensive and is rarely covered An appoints a trusted person to be many his or herfamilies representative byindividual Medicare health insurance. For the in the event the creator of the document can no longer make medical decisions for Medicaid program is an essential component of planning him- or herself. for how to pay for long-term care. The Medicaid eligibility is a and legal document which individual states his or rules are complex there is ain lot of an misinformation her wishes regarding medical treatment and end of life care. An individual’s about how an individual can qualify for benefits. preferences for medical treatment and end of life care are often included in
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Gastroparesis
What Is It And Why Does My Doctor Think I Have This Condition? Written by: Dr. Omar Tamimi Medical Director of Endoscopy Center of Ocean County
Do you suffer with chronic nausea, abdominal pain, bloating after meals or even an early feeling of fullness with smaller portions? You may in fact be suffering the symptoms of Gastroparesis.
Is there treatment or a cure for Gastroparesis?
Treatment and the occasional cure are based on the suspected underlying cause. Eliminating offending medications, when feasible, would be considered curative. Dietary management with control of blood sugar as well as consuming foods that improve gastric emptying is the mainstay of therapy. There are a limited number of medications that are available to assist in symptom control. When these fail, a gastric pacemaker may be an option in some patients. Surgical intervention is controversial and investigational at this time.
What is Gastroparesis?
Gastroparesis is a condition in which foods that are consumed remain in the stomach for an extended period of time in the absence of a known physical blockage resulting in classic symptoms. It occurs four times more often in women than in men.
If you are experiencing the above symptoms take the first step and talk to your doctor or call The Gastroenterologists of Ocean County today.
What are the symptoms of Gastroparesis?
The most common symptoms of Gastroparesis are recurrent or persistent nausea followed in frequency by abdominal pain, bloating, early fullness with meals and recurrent vomiting of previously ingested foods. In more severe cases intractable vomiting can lead to hospitalization and weight loss.
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What causes Gastroparesis?
Jill Collier, MD
Complication due to diabetes including elevated blood sugars accounts for approximately 1/3 of patient who suffer with this condition. Multiple medications including narcotics as well as surgical procedures involving the stomach and chest add to the patient figures. Unfortunately, in 4 out of 10 patients the underlying cause cannot be determined. These are labeled “idiopathic gastroparesis”. Since 4 out of 5 patients with this condition are in fact women it is theorized that hormonal effects may play an important role in this idiopathic group.
Edgar Bigornia, MD Kenneth Glazier, MD Jai Mirchandani, MD Teresa Menadier, MD
How do you know if you suffer with Gastroparesis?
If you are suffering with the listed symptoms the first step is to discuss the matter with your physician. A thorough history and physical exam is indicated to exclude other possibilities or raise clinical suspicion of the condition. The initial testing to make the diagnosis would include a careful endoscopic exam of the stomach to exclude the possibility of a physical blockage or other disorders of gastric anatomy. Thereafter a nuclear radiologic test that involves ingesting a solid meal is performed to evaluate the gastric emptying time would be necessary. This is the “Gold Standard” of test to confirm the diagnosis. Alternative testing to a Gastric Emptying Study are currently being investigated but are not readily available or approved.
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Meet the Doctors of Gastroenterologists of Ocean County Omar Tamimi, MD
Doctor Omar Tamimi joined our practice in 1992. He is Board Certified in Gastroenterology. He is a graduate of Rutgers University and University of St. George’s Medical School. His medical training was completed at Seton Hall University, St. Joseph’s hospital, Patterson, NJ. Since completing his medical training he has performed over 25,000 endoscopic procedures and has vast experience in all aspects of the practice of Gastroenterology. Dr Tamimi is currently Medical Director of the Endoscopy Center of Ocean County, and is a former Chairperson of the Department of Gastroenterology at Community Medical Center. Doctor Tamimi and his wife Patty have three children with whom they are very involved. Doctor Tamimi enjoys outdoor sports, vacationing and spending time with his family and is a big fan of Rutgers sports teams and Bruce Springsteen.
Edgar Bigornia, MD
Doctor Edgar Bigornia is Board Certified in Gastroenterology. He is a graduate of Brandeis University and attended Medical School at SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn (Downstate) in New York. His Internal Medicine training was completed at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and he served as a Chief Medical Resident at Booth Memorial Hospital. His Gastroenterology fellowship was at New York Medical College. He is the recipient of the Lawlor Award for the best scientific paper submitted by a fellow at the American College of Gastroenterology meeting. He previously practiced in Poughkeepsie, NY. He enjoys outdoor sports with his family. He listens to all types of music and relaxes by playing the piano and guitar.
Jai Mirchandani, MD
Doctor Jai Mirchandani is Board Certified in Gastroenterology. He graduated from Johns Hopkins University and the University of Medicine and Dentistry-New Jersey Medical School. He completed his medical residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and his Gastroenterology training at New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY. He served as an attending physician and instructor at Maimonides Medical Center for three years, where he was the Director of Capsule Endoscopy, Director of the Colon Cancer Screening program, and the Assistant Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship program. Dr. Mirchandani has presented half a dozen abstracts at the national gastroenterology meetings, and his work has won two awards at the American College of Gastroenterology. He is the author of a chapter published in “Curbside Consultation of the Pancreas”. Dr. Mirchandani and his wife, neurologist Lakshmi Nadiminti, D.O., are the parents of two young children. Dr. Mirchandani enjoys spending time with his family, listening to music, and is an avid sports fan.
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Jill Collier, MD
Doctor Jill Collier is Board Certified in Gastroenterology and joined our practice in 1995. She is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, where she was Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude. She attended medical school at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine in Manhattan where she was elected to the honor society, Alpha Omega Alpha. Her medical residency was also completed at Mt. Sinai. Her Gastroenterology fellowship was completed at Montefiore Hospital/Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. She received extensive training in all aspects of Gastroenterology and has performed over 20,000 procedures. She has been chosen as one of “America’s Top Physicians” annually since 2007. Doctor Collier is currently Medical Director of the Endoscopy Center of Toms River . She was chairperson of the Division of Gastroenterology at Community Medical Center from 2010-2014. Doctor Collier and her husband Douglas have two children. She enjoys skiing, reading, travelling and being involved with her children’s activities.
Kenneth Glazier, MD
Doctor Kenneth Glazier is Board Certified in Gastroenterology. He graduated from the University of Michigan and Northwestern University Medical School. He completed his medical residency at Boston City Hospital and his training at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in Manhattan then Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey. He has extensive experience in the treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease at the Crohn’s and Colitis Center of New Jersey and published a manuscript on the use of 6MP in treating Crohn’s disease. He is presently a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and joined the group after five years in private practice in the Marlboro-Freehold area.Dr Glazier is currently Vice President of the Medical Staff at Community Medical Center. He was previously Chairperson of the Department of Gastroenterology. Dr Glazier was selected as one of New Jersey’s top doctors in NJ Monthly magazine for the past six years. Doctor Glazier and his wife, pediatrician Kim Glazier, MD are the parents of two children. Dr. Glazier enjoys sports including golf and softball.
Teresa Menadier, MD
Doctor Teresa Menadier recently joined Gastroenterologists of Ocean County after completing her Gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Virginia. She is a graduate of Tufts University. She obtained her medical degree from Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School in 2012 where she was elected President of the NJMS chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Society. Dr. Menadier went on to complete her Internal Medicine residency at the University of Pennsylvania. Sponsored by the ANMS Clinical training program in GI Motility and Neurogastroenterology in October 2017, Dr. Menadier received specialized training in high resolution esophageal and anorectal manometry and pH/impedance interpretation under the supervision of Dr. Henry P. Parkman at Temple University. Her clinical interests include esophageal and anorectal motility disorders, as well as liver diseases. Doctor Menadier loves spending time with her husband Todd and their two young children, baking, dancing and listening to flamenco guitar.
We hope this enlightens you about the consultative gastroenterlogical services that we provide. We perform endoscopic procedures in the convenience of our two office based endoscopy centers. We aim to provide the highest quality of compassionate medical care and perform endoscopies in a convenient, friendly, non-threatening office setting. We serve patients from many different backgrounds, which is mirrored in the diversity of our physicians.
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Creating relationships are the hallmark of Aesthetic Dental Creations office operations. Located in Jackson NJ our dental office offers dental services for both Monmouth and Ocean County NJ residents along with other surrounding towns and counties.
• General and Family Dentistry • Free Cosmetic Consultations • Aesthetic Onlays and Inlays • All Porcelain Crowns (Non-Metal) • Invisalign® • Implant Crowns • Periodontal Therapy • TMJ Therapy • Dentures/Aesthetic Partial Dentures • Facial Esthetics (such as Botox®) • Non-Invasive Facial Rejuvenation
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graduated from Creighton University School of Dentistry in Omaha, NE in 1994. He completed his residency in Advanced Education in General Dentistry at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA in 1995. He is the alumni of the world famous Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies and member of the International Association of Physiologic Aesthetics. He also lectures at Monmouth Medical Center.
What our happy patients have to say… “Dr. Balaji and his team are the best. They explained everything they were doing, kept checking to see if I was okay, and made me feel at ease. Dr. Balaji was excellent with the Novocaine injection, so much so that I barely felt anything. And Kara called the next day to check and see how I was feeling. Top notch office!” - DP ———————————————————————————————————————————— “Dr. Balaji and his entire staff are outstanding! So if you’re looking for dentist or afraid of going to the dentist but needs to go, I truly recommend Aesthetic Dental Creations. Super professional and oh so friendly. And Dr. Balaji ... so very nice, comforting, and gentle. They really care about their patients.” - GC ———————————————————————————————————————————— “All my life I wanted to get my teeth fixed. I never had that perfect smile. My fear of the dentist stopped me from ever getting any work done. Finally I got up the nerve and was referred to Dr. Balaji. Immediately when I went for my consultation I knew I was in good hands. Dr Balaji talked through my fears with me and put me completely at ease. After a couple of visits I have the smile I always wanted. My favorite moment was when the temporaries went in he handed me a mirror and when I smiled, tears immediately started falling. Perfection! I owe it all to Dr. Balji and his AMAZING staff. They care about their patient and you feel that way everytime you walk through the door. Even a cleaning is a pleasure now! Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!!” - CR
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Dr. Balaji’s Office Keeps the Smiles Bright Professional Dentistry
Aesthetic Dental Creations is a dental office known for creating relationships with their patients. In other words, there is nothing average about the practice. As an alumnus of the world-renowned Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Training, he can provide services that most traditional offices cannot. His specialized training in adhesive dentistry, smile design, and TMJ/Migraine Therapy gives him the opportunity to provide incredible and unique dental care.
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CW: What is a typical first visit like? This visit is the most critical and will be very thorough. We take digital radiographs, which have one-tenth the radiation exposure as traditional x-rays. We also take high resolution dental photographs. You will be able to assess the condition of your dental health in true high definition. Our patients will also receive a head/neck exam, oral cancer screening, and periodontal evaluation. After these results come back we are able to prepare a comprehensive treatment plan.
The Endocannabinoid System (ECS)
In order to understand what cannabidiol (CBD) is, we first need to learn more about the endocannabinoid system or ECS. This system was discovered in the early ’90s and has been researched ever since. The ECS is a network of receptors (CB1 and CB2) that are present throughout our body. They reside in places like the heart, lungs, brain, gut, skin, etc. Our bodies produce CW: How has Covid changed the overall structure of your practice? molecules (endocannabinoids) such as anandamide (AEA) and To be honest, it didn’t change the structure. My practice is not a big multi2-arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG), which bind to these receptors, provider practice that sees 30-40 patients a day. I have always valued quality over allowing our internal functions to run smoothly. This is known as quantity. My patients rarely wait to be seen and we run on time. 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Preimplantation Genetic Testing and In-Vitro Fertilization With the ever-increasing awareness and use of in vitro fertilization (IVF) to achieve pregnancy, women may be surprised to learn that their embryos can be tested to check for problems that may affect their likelihood of a successful pregnancy and the future health of their offspring. Preimplantation genetic testing can be performed on high-quality embryos, and this technology can improve the selection of a genetically normal embryo that in turn has the possibility of reducing future genetic disease. What is preimplantation genetic testing (PGT)? PGT is a laboratory technique where a few cells of an embryo are removed and tested, providing genetic information that is used to select the best embryo/embryos suitable for transfer. Patients undergo an IVF cycle, and embryos are then tested either for their chromosome number or for a specific genetic mutation. What tests are done with PGT? Embryos undergo genetic testing to check for either a specific disease, or are screened to look at the number of chromosomes present. The results tell whether an embryo carries a specific genetic mutation, or if it has a normal number of chromosomes. There are two techniques that correspond to each testing condition. This includes preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) and preimplantation genetic screening (PGS). What is preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD)? For women with hereditary or familial cancers, one way to avoid the risk of potentially transmitting genetic mutations is to perform PGD. PGD involves testing for specific genetic mutations, such as the BRCA breast cancer gene, cystic fibrosis, and other single-gene disorders. PGD can dramatically decrease the chances of disease in patients undergoing IVF.
What is preimplantation genetic screening (PGS)? PGS involves testing an embryo for chromosome abnormalities and chromosome number. This testing becomes more important in older women or in those with advanced ovarian aging following fertility testing. It does not test for specific genetic mutations or diseases as with PGD. Since many women and men will have eggs and sperm that are not chromosomally normal, use of PGS can help increase the pregnancy success following IVF and embryo transfer. What is the success rate for PGT? Although both PGD and PGS utilize the latest cutting-edge laboratory technologies and are helpful in selecting the best embryos for transfer into the uterus, the success and pregnancy rates are affected by many factors. This includes the age of the patient, presence of good ovarian reserve, and creation of fairly large numbers of high-quality embryos for testing. Your individual success rate should be discussed with your physician, and a tailored treatment plan will be constructed to give you the highest chance of pregnancy and delivery of a healthy child. Should I have PGT done? We welcome you to schedule an appointment in our office to speak with one of our physicians about whether PGT is right for you. At the Reproductive Science Center of New Jersey, we are available to answer your fertility questions, perform a complete fertility evaluation, and present you with individualized options for conception, all in a comfortable, caring setting. We are a fullservice fertility center experienced in all the latest technologies and look forward to helping you achieve success.
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Father’s Day is the perfect day to celebrate the joys of having a father. There is simply no way we can ever really thank our father for all he has done for us. On June 20th, strive to make Father’s Day absolutely hassle free for your father and take the responsibilities on yourself for a day. Pamper him a little on this special day of his just as he pampers you all the year round. Give him a warm hug and a big kiss as you wish him a Happy Father’s Day!
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The Left Side of my Abdomen Hurts — Could it be Diverticulitis?
3D Mammography
pain in the abdomen and pelvis. If the pain is in the lower abdomen, and particularly if the pain is located on the left side, it may
suspicious, patients need to be called Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death back for additional views. The multiple among women. One in 8 women will develop breast many forms of diverticulitis are resolved with rest, temporary changes diet, by and cases imagesincreated 3Dantibiotics, mammogramssome extremes Cancer in may require cancer in her lifetime. Each year it is estimated that over have such increased accuracy that this breast 252,710 women in the United States will be diagnosed there is decreased need for this. On is difficult to with breast cancer and more than 40,500 women will average 3D mammograms reduce detect on from the disease. is why Q: How diagnose diverticulitis? Q:die What are diverticula? WhatThis causes them?early detection is so callbacks by up to 40% compared to do you this standard With detection, A: important. First, the “bowel” areearly the loops of intestine the in five-year survival A: means A physicalmammogram. exam performed by a doctor can traditional mammograms. This rate is nearly 100%. The weapon in the fight against your abdomen that digest food. Alllatest of us have a diagnose diverticulitis. A CT scan is often performed less radiation exposure, increased small bowelcancer and large bowel called the colon). (also known as breast seemore if the diverticulitis is mild and uncomplicated breast is 3D (also mammography convenience for our patients,to and and can be treated with medications alone, or if it tomosynthesis). This new technology has increased early peace of mind. the bowel. Although they can form anywhere along requires surgery. Early detection and treatment is detection over traditional mammograms, especially in the intestines, the left colon is the most common crucial.. Q: What can I expect when women with dense breasts. Greater accuracy means location. Q: What are the risk factors to develop better breast cancer detection. having a 3D mammogram?
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Help Protect Your Children’s Feet While Playing Sports Children and Sports
All parents know that children take to sports like ducks to water. Participation in sports develops a sense of self discipline, teamwork, and recognition of the importance of a healthy body -- good habits that last a lifetime. Training Emphasis
Every child physically matures at his or her own rate, and has a different degree of athletic ability. Early training should emphasize proper technique and basic movement skills in all sports. Podiatric physicians, specialists in treating the lower extremities, say children who concentrate on a single sport at too young an age are more likely to develop injuries of the foot and ankle. Save specialization in sports for the late teens.
Footwear
Whether parents like it or not, part of a child’s image revolves around footwear. For good foot health, the condition of the shoes are more important than the price tag or brand name. Podiatric physicians agree it’s often better to buy a child two $50 pairs of shoes than a single $100 pair, so the shoes can be rotated, to avoid rapid wear deterioration. Because a child’s feet are constantly growing, it is important to allow at least one finger’s width from the end of the longest toe when buying shoes. Stuart W. Honick, D.P.M., P.T. Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Diplomate American Board of Podiatric Surgery Board Certified In Foot Surgery
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The immature bones of children are different from those of adults. The “growth plates” in children’s bones do not finish closing until age 15-17 in boys and 13-15 in girls. When stressed, these plates are more susceptible to injury than the tendons and ligaments that support the joints. Podiatric physicians warn repetitive overuse can cause inflammation of the growth plates. They advise parents to promote diverse physical activities for their children rather than one sport.
Injuries and Treatments
Many children suffer from mild “torsional” imbalances, commonly known as in-toeing and out-toeing. Most children outgrow these imbalances without medical treatment. However, if a child has obvious torsional imbalances, he or she may be more susceptible to injury. If that is the case, keep a close eye out for foot and ankle injuries associated with sports activity. Foot injuries commonly seen in very active children include: Ankle Sprains. In older children, stretched or torn ligaments in the ankle, known as sprains, are more common than fractures. A sprain may cause extensive swelling around the ankle just like a fracture. Immediate treatment is crucial to quick healing. A podiatric physician can provide treatment as well as recommend balancing and strengthening exercises to restore coordination quickly. Fractures. Fractures from overuse in child-athletes are commonly seen in podiatric medical offices. Growth plates are particularly susceptible to injuries, but mid-shaft fractures of the bone also occur. If a fracture is not severe, rest and immobilization may be the best treatment. More complicated injuries may require casting or surgical correction. If swelling and pain persist, see a podiatric physician. Sever’s Disease. An inflammation of a growth plate, Sever’s Disease is often felt as pain behind the heel caused by inflammation of the apophysis, a growth center where a tendon is attached to the bone. Rest, ice, and heel lifts are usually prescribed. Shin splints and stress fractures. Shin splints are microtears or inflammation of the anterior leg muscles, as our Achilles tendon pulls in the posterior region of the leg. Again, rest is most important in healing these injuries. If pain is persistent, see a podiatrist. Dr. Honick’s warm and capable manner and skilled staff makes a visit with your child a very positive and healing experience. Your family is in very competent care when the need for a podiatrist arises!
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 609-704-9001 or visit www.GoFeet.com.
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Dr. Stuart W. Honick
Diplomate American Board of Podiatric Surgery, Board Certified in Foot Surgery
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Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine
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Tired of Your Ugly and Failing Dental Bridges? Fed Up with Your Dentures? Kathy A. Banks, DMD Board Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Your Expert in the Face, Mouth and Jaws 249 S. Main Street Barnegat , NJ Specialty Lic #4070
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Revitalize® Your Life Dr. Kathy A. Banks is one of the most experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Ocean County providing dental implant surgical services. With Revitalize®, or “all-onfour” treatment, old dentures, missing teeth and failing dental restorations are replaced with new teeth that are connected to dental implants at the same time the dental implants are placed into the jaws, giving patients immediate results.
A RECENT SUCCESS Diane was suffering. She was sick and tired of the pain and embarrassment of loose dentures and messy denture adhesives. Her dentures seemed to control her life. In one day, Diane’s life was changed. Now Diane is pain free, with secure and beautiful upper and lower teeth. No more dentures! No more adhesives! Diane can now chew and smile with confidence.
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Hereditary Cancer Screening Dr. Apurv Agrawal
Hereditary cancer screening can be performed for eligible patients based on review of their personal and family history, as well answers they provide on a hereditary cancer screening questionnaire. Genetic counseling may be advised based on the results. Discussion with a genetic counselor can be in person or via Skype chat. Knowing your potential risk for hereditary cancer can help you make informed decisions about your health including: increased surveillance for breast, ovarian and/or other cancers associated with the gene mutation, starting cancer screening at an earlier age, risk-reducing medications, preventive surgery, such as mastectomy or oophorectomy (surgical removal of the ovaries)
Risk Factors for Hereditary Breast Cancer: For You: • Have you had breast cancer at age 50 or younger • Have you had triple negative breast cancer • Have you ever had ovarian cancer • Are male and have had breast cancer at any age • Have had a male relative diagnosed with breast cancer • Are of Ashkenazi Jewish descent and have a personal or family history of breast, ovarian, prostate or pancreatic cancer
Your Family: • Has had someone diagnosed with breast cancer before age 50 • Has had someone diagnosed with ovarian cancer • Has had two breast cancers in the same person or on the same side of the family • Has had a male family member diagnosed with breast cancer • Has had someone diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer at any age • Has had a previously identified BRCA1, BRCA2 or other mutation in the family
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Medical Professionals Hemorrhoids: The Bottom Line Nina Paonessa, DO, FACOS
Did you know we are born with hemorrhoidal tissue, it’s a part of our anatomy? Hemorrhoidal tissue lies within the anal canal and perianal area and consists of blood vessels, connective tissue, and a small amount of muscle. Hemorrhoids are described as varicose veins of the anus and rectum because they are enlarged, bulging blood vessels in the anus and lower rectum. The only time we actually feel hemorrhoids is when they become enlarged or symptomatic. Dr. Paonessa likes to use the analogy: “We all have teeth, but we all don’t have cavities.” Likewise, we all have hemorrhoids, but we all don’t have symptomatic hemorrhoids. There are two types of hemorrhoids: internal and external. Both can have different symptoms and often different treatments. Internal (inside) hemorrhoids form in the anus beneath a lining called mucosa, which is not sensitive to touch, pain, stretch or temperature. As such, internal hemorrhoids are commonly associated with painless bleeding and protrusion during bowel movements. It is only when the hemorrhoid completely prolapses from the opening of the anus and cannot be pushed back inside that it becomes severely painful. Internal hemorrhoids are classified in four grades: Grade One: The hemorrhoid is not protruding from the opening of the anus (no prolapse). Grade Two: The hemorrhoid protrudes from the anus but it goes back in on its own. Grade Three: The hemorrhoid protrudes and requires the patient to push it back inside the anus. Grade Four: The hemorrhoid cannot be placed back into the anus by the patient. This is often very painful. External (outside) hemorrhoids form around the anus and are covered by very sensitive skin. The most common complaints associated with external hemorrhoids are occasional swelling, pressure or discomfort. When a hemorrhoid is symptomatic, it becomes a bluish-colored, painful lump outside the anus. If the external hemorrhoid develops a clot (thrombosis), it becomes a hard, painful lump. When the pressure becomes elevated, it can cause the thrombosed hemorrhoid to break down the overlying skin, and the clot begins to leak out. Even after the hemorrhoid has healed, some patients complain about soft tissue outside the anus called an anal skin tag. An anal skin tag is the residual effects from the thrombosed external hemorrhoid. A skin tag may hinder a patient’s ability to clean after a bowel movement. Although there is no treatment for anal skin tags, they can be removed if hygiene becomes an issue for the patient. There are several factors that can cause hemorrhoids, although the exact cause is unknown. Upright posture, alone, increases pressure on the rectal veins and can cause them to bulge. Additional factors include aging, chronic constipation or diarrhea, straining during pregnancy, heredity, straining during bowel movements, overuse of laxatives or enemas, and extended periods of time on the toilet (i.e., reading). Here are some symptoms you should be aware of to determine if you may have a hemorrhoid problem: if you are having bleeding during bowel movements, itching in the anal area, pain, sensitive lumps or prolapsing during bowel movements. If you do experience any of the symptoms, do not treat with over-the-counter medication. Call and make an appointment with your doctor. It is very important to understand that NOT all rectal bleeding is caused by hemorrhoids. As such, it is crucial to seek consultation with a specialist such as a colon and rectal surgeon to be sure that the rectal bleeding is not caused by a serious disease such as anal or colorectal cancer. How hemorrhoids are treated depends on how severe the condition is. If the symptoms are mild, your doctor may simply have you increase your fiber intake in your diet (i.e., fruits, vegetables, breads and cereals) or by adding an oral fiber supplement. It is recommended that you consume 20-35 grams of fiber per day. It is very important to make sure that you drink 8-10 glasses per day of water. Other beverages that contain
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caffeine or alcohol will dehydrate you, so try to decrease your intake of those beverages. These measures help to create a soft, formed stool, thereby eliminating excessive straining during bowel movements. This, in turn, will decrease the pressure on the hemorrhoids. The use of warm water soaks (sitz baths) will also provide relief. There are several outpatient treatments that may be performed in the office to help treat symptomatic hemorrhoids. These include rubber band ligation, infrared photocoagulation, and sclerotherapy. All of these procedures are painless. Dr. Paonessa’s procedure of choice in the office is sclerotherapy. Sclerotherapy involves an injection of a chemical irritant into the hemorrhoid, which causes scarring and shrinkage of the blood vessels present within the hemorrhoidal tissues. This procedure is painless and has few, if any, complications. Sclerotherapy is safe for patients on blood thinners. As with any procedure, you will need to discuss this with your physician. External hemorrhoids may also be treated on an outpatient basis as well. Excision of the hemorrhoidal tissue can be performed. The hemorrhoid will be injected with a numbing agent, and excising of the hemorrhoid along with all blood clots (thrombus) is done. In this case the entire external hemorrhoid is removed, not lanced, so as to avoid any residual skin tag once healed. This procedure provides instant pain relief for those patients suffering from severe pain. Often hemorrhoids that are not thrombosed can be treated with dietary change and sitz baths. There are other procedures that can be done on an outpatient basis at surgery centers or hospitals. These include traditional hemorrhoidectomy, transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization (THD), and stapled hemorrhoidectomy. As with any surgery, you will need to have your physician evaluate your condition and see what the best option for you is. With advances in local anesthetic and surgical technique, hemorrhoidectomy is not the painful procedure it had been associated with in the past. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms or conditions discussed, please contact Paonessa Colon and Rectal Surgery to make an appointment with Dr. Paonessa. Dr. Paonessa is well trained in all aspects of hemorrhoid management and surgery. In fact, she is the co-editor of the textbook Surgical Treatment of Hemorrhoids, 2nd edition, and authored three of the chapters within this textbook.
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Do You Need an Attorney if You’ve Been Injured at Work?
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For minor injuries, you probably don’t need the services of an attorney unless you need help getting your medical bills paid. If any of the following is true, however, you probably do need the services of an attorney who is well-versed in the area of Workers’ Compensation law. • You need surgery. • Your injuries will impair your ability to function as you did before the accident. • You can no longer do your job because of limitations or pain. • You have to change your job to accommodate your limitations. • The insurance company is contesting your claim and will not pay your medical bills or wage replacement. • Your doctors have released you from treatment prematurely. • You would like a second opinion regarding your condition. • You’ve been fired or have had your hours significantly reduced as a result of your work accident. • The process is overwhelming and you would like the opinion of someone who is well-versed in this area.
Dealing with insurance companies regarding your Workers’ Compensation claim can be daunting, especially when you should be concentrating on feeling better. Without the assistance of an experienced attorney to represent your interests, you’ll be subject to the actions and opinions of those who may have interests contrary to yours. Don’t go through this process alone. Contact the Law Office of Kathleen M. Dotoli for courteous and experienced legal representation for your Workers’ Compensation matter.
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It is important to support the immune system by eating a nutritious diet, engaging in regular exercise, and getting adequate sleep. However, in addition to this, targeted supplementation of various nutrients can help to boost the immune system to treat or prevent disease. The immune system protects the body against infection and disease. It is a complex and integrated system of cells, tissues, Medical Professionals and organs that have specialized roles edical roinfessionals defending against foreign substances and pathogenic microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Unlike oral both acute only and chronic A popular trend is now sweeping across the coun- with(of supplements which a smallinflammatory conditions achieve optimal and therapeutic levels both in terms of daily dosage and weeks try that is utilizing a simple concept to assist our body including but not limited to: fibromyalgia, heart dispercentage is absorbed by the body) the versus months of time requiring in achieving our daily requirements through what ease, depression, Lyme and other infectious diseases, HEAT STROKE: We all enjoy the summer season but NOT the humidityBooster and uncomfortable Immune Vitamin IV drip maximizes high-dosing some IV Nutrition. chronic fatigue, disc disease and more. Mostform patients • Most severe of heat these related illness thatschedules. can lead It todoes death if not treated heatcall associated with record breaking temperatures. According to the Centers the absorption of the vitamins and minerals come at a price, however—meaning after receiving IV Supplementation increased new “FAD” hasand been sweepingon across America as anreport emergency forADisease Control Prevention, average, over 600 people die from out-of-pocket expense. Drips range in directly into your cells- more and bloodstream. energy, enhanced mood, stress and anxiety, • Same symptoms of heat exhaustion plus…… complications related to extreme heat each year in the United States thandecreased that is opening the eyes and minds of those suffering price from just over $100 to as high temperature greater than 104 degrees tornadoes, lightning or and other weather event combined. improved sleep, more immunity, with fatigue, hurricanes, generalized flooding, malaise, aches/pains anySome people may ask, whyenergy, can’t•heightened IBody get the asmuscle, $400 forkidney, highly heart specific formulations. • These tempstime leadafter to brain, and total body failure if no improved hydration, quicker recovery just about the everything in between. From What’s difference between heathousewives exhaustion and heatfound stroke? same Nutrients in anand Immune Booster appropriately treated THE BOTTOM LINE: exercise. to construction workers, to athletes, children Heat exhaustion is theactors precursor to heatstroke and is afoods direct Iresult theanswer body is you from the eat. of The With an IV drip the vitamins bypass your Once again ICAM is offering tooverheating. grandparents, literally thousands of Americans are HOW DO THESE IV’s WORK? Using medICAM variety of intravenous drips benefitmix many patients should ablegrade to, vitamins, howeverminerals most diets don’toffers adigestive system andmedical anthat optimal OPTIONS todelivers and for your Healthcare self-searching answers to their medical needs and a beical HEAT EXHAUSTION: and other chemicals, and conditions from “fatigue to fantastic”. Whether you think you provide adequate nutrients. IV’s The are nutrient Needs. For more information, • Heavy to Sweating of nutrients directly to your cells. contact are healthy or resolution their troubling symptoms. these “custom-made” similar to IV’s used in you are not, IV supplementation is a quick and efficient way to promote health • Rapid ICAM609-978-9002, to speak to one oftothesee highly foods is declining, and aand variety WHYPulse IV NOT ORAL? IV Vitamin Dripsquality deliver in outpatient Call ICAM what clinics and hospitals where the illness. ingredients combat • Dizziness knowledgeable medical staff members vitamins, minerals and amino acids directly toofthehealth and are based on desired outcomes patients’ defienvironmental factorsand impair IV therapies may isbeoffering right for you. It will During the summer season ICAM our “Hydrator IV” for those who • Fatigue to see how you may benefit from body for maximal absorption, thus allowing for nourciencies/specific needs. The IV route of medication wish to optimizecertainly their hydration eitherthe before and/or after extreme sun/heat full digestion and absorption of nutrients. be trip! • Cool, Moist Skin IV worth Nutrition.
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The Live-In Caregiver Deborah Walsh,
Executive Director, HomeWorks
Most of us understand the benefits of having a live-in caregiver and remaining in the comfort of one’s home. Consider for a moment the perspective of the caregiver who must move out of their own home, leave family behind, and move into a client’s home. We certainly understand the point of view of the client but want to take a moment to view it from the standpoint of the caregiver and to highlight the work that they do.
Both the caregiver and client come from different backgrounds and personal histories. A caregiver must attend to a client’s most personal needs. A client must allow the caregiver to be privy to her personal life. Both are difficult. Yet, each needs the other and they compromise to make the situation mutually beneficial. Cultural differences, food choices, routines and more, come into play. A caregiver must navigate the client’s family relationships and discover how to fit into the family dynamic. She often advocates and speaks to family with and for the client as she gains more knowledge of the client’s needs and routines. We take for granted our dining routines; eating and mealtime is significant for all of us. In the caregiving situation, food is a key part of the equation for both the caregiver and the client. Often the caregiver is from a different culture. Buying familiar food and meal preparation is something that takes considerable work so that both are content with the living situation. This process, the give and take, is significant in building the relationship.
Companionship is another foundational element to building the relationship. Our caregivers spend time playing board games, cards, puzzles and more to interact with their clients. Going to dinner or lunch together or to church services and the beauty salon are also often on the day’s agenda. This special time together fosters the bond. The nurse who oversees the situation is always in touch and is essential in supporting this relationship. He or she will guide the caregiver and the client in getting past small hurdles and issues. We are often pleased to see the interesting combinations of caregiver and client who come together with HomeWorks. It is not unusual to have a caregiver from Africa preparing an Italian dish for a client or a client from the Mid-West enjoying a Jamaican dish. It can be an enriching life experience. At United Methodist Communities HomeWorks, we understand that both the client and the caregiver are entering a very new situation. We work hard to make sure personalities are compatible and the relationship can develop in a positive way. The tenderness, patience, and love expressed by our live-in caregivers are very special and often mimic a familial bond. Caregivers are sometimes alone with a client at end of life; they comfort the client, sometimes holding them in their arms at their last breath. They grieve with the family, and yet they continue to do their difficult work and start the process again with someone new. This is the life of a live-in caregiver. We appreciate them, respect them, and acknowledge the hard work that they perform for us at United Methodist Communities HomeWorks.
For more information, call 732-838-1950 or visit www.UMCHomeworks.org. In-home care for seniors. Call today for a free in-home assessment.
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Health & Wellness We Are Partners In Healing
Christine Genovese, LPC
Psychotherapist • Brainspotting Practitioner 125 E. Main Street, Suite 6 • Tuckerton, NJ 08087 553 New Road, Suite E • Somers Point, NJ 08244
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Christine Genovese works with educators and other adults experiencing grief, anxiety and major life change. We are partners in healing.
Being invited into another person’s space to help them heal is an honor and a privilege. Seeking counseling is actually selfeducation, and learning about grief, anxiety and major life change, is a partnership. The focus of this practice is structured to support all adults including educational professionals who are experiencing stress, grief, anxiety, depression and major life change. Working through life changing experiences, no matter how great or small, can be difficult especially when navigating
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multiple situations at once. I am here to listen, validate what you are experiencing, discuss possible solutions, and hold space with you. Having worked in an agency setting as well as the school system has allowed me to develop a wide variety of methods for reaching people who are hurting or simply want to sort things out. Through the use of a pointer and a strong relationship, Christine and the client use the natural gaze to incorporate Brainspotting into the therapeutic session.
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University Urology Associates of New Jersey is Proud to welcome Nabet G. Kasabian, MD to the group.
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Meet Dr. Kasabian of University Urology Associates of New Jersey
Dr. Kasabian has returned to New Jersey from the Wilmington Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Wilmington, Delaware where he served as a Staff Urologist to our Nations Veterans. He has been in practice for 30 years. He graduated from the Autonomous University of Guadalajara in 1982 and completed his postgraduate training at the Boston University Medical School Residency and Fellowship Program in Neuro-Urology and Female Urology. He has been in many practice settings and has taught several residents in programs affiliated with University Hospital in Newark, and the East Orange Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center (UMDNJNewark Medical School), Elmhurst Hospital Medical Center, and The Mount Sinai Hospital (Mt. Sinai School of Medicine), and Cooper University Hospital (UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Camden, New Jersey). He is Board Certified by The American Board of Urology and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He joined UUANJ in January of 2021.
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Reflections On Working In Healthcare During Covid My name is Rosalina Rivera and I have worked as a CNA at FountainView Care Center for over 10 years. As a CNA we provide most of the direct care for the residents: bathing, grooming, feeding, dressing, etc. Working during the pandemic has been the first time I feel that CNAs are being recognized for all the hard work we do daily. It truly has been a roller-coaster of emotions for me; some days harder than others, to be honest. Watching our residents and staff falling ill with COVID, some even dying, has been extremely hard. You build strong bonds with these people and don’t want to ever see them sick. It becomes even more important to provide the best care for them and to work more as a team with fellow employees to get through this awful pandemic. My advice to other healthcare employees: Take it one day at a time and remember why we went into healthcare in the first place—To Help People.
My name is Lori Hamoy, I have been a nurse for over 20 years. For the last 10 years I have been working at FountainView Care Center. Working in a long-term care facility has always been the most rewarding to me. Being able to provide care for the elderly, developing bonds that form into a family-like relationship has meant so much to me. I found it has been difficult for me during this pandemic, because of the social distance we all must take towards one another. I cannot just walk in and chit chat with the residents like I used to. Our interactions have become limited and more difficult due to wearing masks and face shields. Throughout the pandemic I have been worried about catching the corona virus myself, at least not from my patients or colleagues. We have been taking all precautions necessary to ensure the safety of our residents and fellow co-workers; from wearing protective gear to vigorous cleaning from all departments. I feel like being at work in one of the safest places I could possibly be because of following proper protocols. I am truly appreciative of all the staff working together no matter their department or title. We have come together as a team in the FIGHT AGAINST COVID. My advice to any healthcare worker; take one day at a time and know that you are doing what you can to help others in this crazy pandemic world.
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Health & Wellness Best Possible Life
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How can we live our best possible life? This is not an original concept. Indeed, this question has been posed for millennia. Whether from a Western perspective or an Eastern point of view, creating a good life has been a central theme for all societies as well as religions. This is not a single unchanging entity but a conversation over time reflecting an ever-evolving world. Cultures have morphed to become relevant with “modern times.” Yet our human responses to life’s difficulties remain the same. We still have anxieties, losses, disappointments, failures, and woes. People want to suffer less and hope to gain instead some sense of ease and equanimity. The resolution requires a change in consciousness that will restore our fundamental sense of connection to ourselves, Nature, and all beings. What tools can we use to help us creatively cope with change and impermanence, and reaffirm meaning and value? When we are dissatisfied with aspects of our own time and culture, we seek out alternative practices and beliefs of another. Some of them can be adapted or reinterpreted if they are to be embraced. As religious traditions evolve, traditionalists strive to maintain fundamental ideas that may no longer be relevant or meaningful. But innovators try to adapt them to meet the needs of the moment. This is how religions survive over many centuries. For example, Buddhism has developed alongside other yoga practices as it was transmitted from India to China and Japan. The history of this religion has been interpreted, reinvented and revised through different lenses. The challenge we face in the West is how to make Buddhist practice authentically our own. What gives us a sense of well-being in difficult times? Cultivating a set of moral virtues like compassion, truthfulness, courage and wisdom fosters happiness. But there are no perfect states of joy. This is a never-ending process without a final destination. We are all subject to misfortune and are not immune to suffering. However, we can still pursue happiness and live meaningful lives. Being wise and discerning, kind and loving will keep us on the path to a better life. We do this not just for self but for all of humanity. That is the goal
of yoga, which is to make our desires consonant with our higher selves. It is neither perfect nor permanent but reflects an aspiration to connect with others and end up in a better place. We must see the interdependence of the journey of the individual and the journey of society in which the individual lives. Personal transformation is interwoven with societal transformation. We embrace the world together as part of practice. It is our responsibility to form relationships to support, guide and influence others in wholesome ways. We are all agents of understanding, beginning with the mind and heart. We co-create the universe. All phenomena are interdependent. When we see this interdependence, we experience ourselves as connected, brave and deeply empathetic. This transformed view makes all the difference in the world. There is no separation between self and other, and my life exists only because of others. It is the power of others, the power beyond myself that sustains my entire existence. Nothing exists separate from other things in the universe. When we awaken to our togetherness with others, our experiences give rise to gratitude, which ultimately expresses itself as joy. Now ask: “What do I really want from practice? What is my best possible life?”
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Fashion & Beauty The Right Fit Do you have a drawer full of bras that are either uncomfortable or the fit is just unflattering? You are not alone, there are tons of women of all ages sstruggling with the same problem! At The Bra Boudoir we are here to help you with all of your lingerie needs. We specialize in bra fittings, where we take the time to not only find out what size fits you best but what style bras fit best on your body. After all there are over 20 different style categories of bras and 100s of different sizes that exist in the bra world. Not only are there huge variations on the bras that are available to buy but our body and breast shapes are all different as well. Each one of us is unique but equally perfect just like a snowflake. During your fitting, we listen to your concerns, we ask you what you do not like about your bras and what you are looking for. Then we will choose different size and style bras that we think will work best for you
and assist you with trying them on until we find your perfect fit. Your concerns, happiness and comfort with your lingerie are important to us, so If you have had a bra fitting elsewhere and the experience left you with bras that are still uncomfortable in one way or another. I encourage you to give The Bra Boudoir a chance. We book our bra fittings by appointment to ensure you a comfortable and private fitting experience where you will get all of the time and attention without distractions from other customers. You can book your bra fitting, shape wear fitting, or lingerie styling for free on our website Brafittingsnewjersey.com or by calling us at 609-829-2867.
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Ocean County College Delivers Through Workforce And Professional Education Programming
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Meeting the growing need for allied health professionals is one of the areas in which Ocean County College’s Workforce and Professional Education (WPE) excels. WPE delivers purposeful education in Healthcare, Business and Technology and Education, taught by industry-certified staff and instructors. The aging population in the United States has created a demand and WPE is working hard to help meet it. • The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) course is the program’s most popular and prepares students for careers in this expanding field. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, (BLS) employment of medical assistants is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations this decade, and OCC’s program offers three certifications — phlebotomist, EKG technical, clinical medical assistant. “Students may be interested in a mid-career change or be re-entering the workforce after a time away, or may be looking for a pathway into nursing,” says Justin Zutski, career pathways coordinator at OCC. “We have a diverse group in this program; one nursing student took this certification program just as a way to gain more knowledge in her field.” Graduates are in demand in hospitals, doctors’ offices and urgent care facilities. A high school diploma is required to register for the 4-month program, and scholarships are available to help cover some of the $4400 cost. “Students are taught medical terminology, skill sets and more. They get hands-on training from skilled teachers,” says Gerald Mangino, manager of healthcare career programs. “We also offer externships, although they are on hold right now. We offer virtual information sessions and career days for students to allow different facilities to explain what they do.”
• OCC’s Pharmacy Tech course is taught by a veteran Pharmacist; provides funding through a Healthworks Grant; and offers apprenticeships through a partnership with CVS. Growth in this field is expected to be above the national average for all careers over the next 10 years, according to the BLS. “The beauty of this course is that students can go anywhere once they have the training,” says Mangino. “Shorter, condensed trainings are the wave of the future. There actually is a shortage of pharmacy techs right now, which is driving wages higher.” “These training programs are a more cohesive way to begin a career or make a change,” adds Zutski. “Because they have a narrow focus, students get more out of the program in a shorter time.” WPE also offers certifications in medical coding, phlebotomy, veterinary assistant, EKG and many other related certifications. For more information, visit https://www. ocean.edu/programs-and-courses/?career-training-pageNum=2#career-training.
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May 5th is World Asthma Day! Asthma: Understanding the Condition There are many different types of asthma, brought on by many different triggers. If you’re struggling with asthma symptoms – trouble breathing, a persistent cough or tightness in the chest – an allergist can help you take control by providing a diagnosis and identifying the underlying causes.
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Focusing on all things to feel, perform, live and be at your best, let AccuCare help you start living your best, pain-free & healthiest life!
While treating patients from all walks of life and for all different impairments; Pamela has learned that pain is not caused from musculoskeletal injuries alone. Burdened with stress headaches, poor sleep, depression, chronic sickness and fatigue; we see so many who suffer on a daily basis, just accepting it as the norm. Chalking it up to “life”, genetics or just getting older; Pamela & her amazing team at AccuCare are here to tell you that it doesn’t need to be this way! Especially during these times of sickness and threats to our health, being at your best is an absolute necessity. Focusing on all things to feel, perform, live and be at your best, let Accucare help get to the root of your problems and start living your best, pain-free & healthiest life. • Cryotherapy Reported benefits of whole body cryotherapy for health & wellness include: • reduce inflammation • reduce psychological stress, anxiety & depression • increase energy • improve sleep • enhance immune function • reduce migraines • numb nerve irritation • help treat mood disorders • reduce arthritic pain • may help prevent dementia & Alzheimer’s • treat atopic dermatitis, eczema & improves skin condition • pain relief & muscle healing • weight loss • Sunlighten Infrared mPulse Sauna • detoxification - shown to be helpful with colitis, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, autoimmune disease, Lyme disease, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Grave’s disease, immune deficiency states, autism, ADD, ADHD & Hashimoto’s • strengthens immune system • improve circulation • cleanse circulatory system & improve cell oxygenation • decrease inflammation
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Hypnosis for Women Professional Hypnosis & Coaching Rhoda Kopy, Director 1541 Rt. 37 East, Suite E Toms River, NJ 08753 732-270-0080 www.HypnoForWomen.com
Make Your Mind Work FOR You – Instead of Against You! Rhoda Kopy is a nationally certified consulting hypnotist and wellness coach, with specialty certification in complementary medical hypnotism. She earned a B.S. degree in Biomedical Communications from Richard Stockton College of N.J., has an academic background in nursing, and 20+ years’ experience in community health education and coaching. Rhoda adheres to strict ethical standards of the National Guild of Hypnotists.
When Stepping Back Into Life Scares You Our world is gradually expanding. More people have been inoculated against Covid, businesses are reopening or increasing capacity, people are connecting in person, and many are beginning to feel better about travel. Wonderful changes – right? Not necessarily for everyone. Being isolated during the pandemic and having to adjust routines was stress-filled for many of us. But for some, being home felt safe, maybe too safe. There are people who felt comfortable with the isolation - and who found relief in not having to personally interact with others, not having to drive, or to fly on business trips. Home became a safe haven, and they no longer had to step outside their comfort zone. Now there was a valid excuse to not face their already existing fears. For some, being home so much also led to an increase in unhealthy behaviors, like junk food eating, inactivity, more smoking or vaping, etc. And now the excuses are gradually fading. Consider making this your time to deal with what’s been holding you back - and to boldly jump into life. Give yourself permission to finally get “unstuck,” and set yourself free. Regardless of how long you’ve been struggling with a particular fear or negative pattern, you are capable – with the right tools and techniques – of making the changes you choose to make, such as . . . • Increasing your comfort in social and business situations • Communicating confidently, clearly and effectively • Driving on busy roadways or over bridges • Flying • Getting on a healthier lifestyle path • Releasing negative habits - like smoking, vaping, junk food eating, inactivity • Building your motivation and becoming a “do-er,” instead of a procrastinator Those fears and habits are established and reinforced through the subconscious mind; therefore, much of the
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The Hansen Foundation’s Solid Roots Program
Transforming Humanity, One Person at a Time, One Day at a Time Written by Lisa Whitley, PMP – Executive Director
Elle knew 30 days of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment would not be enough to end the cycle of her eight-year battle with alcoholism. “I may have detoxed and started on my road to recovery,” she said recently, “but I had no idea how to live a life without alcohol.” Elle’s story is not uncommon for many women, particularly those of middle age. She never drank at work or during the day, but that evening cocktail eased the stress of her career and her recent traumatic divorce. Seamlessly, that anticipated drink turned into two cocktails, and then three and so on. “It caught up with me,” Elle explained, as the pull of one more drink became harder to resist. “I felt guilty when I wanted more, but I wasn’t able to reason with my mind to stop.” The feelings of guilt turned into shame as the drinking grew into large volumes of alcohol, consumed alone each evening until she passed out. This pattern grew into an eight-year existence for Elle.
People coming from active addiction can have limited skills to be employable such as work ethic, professional communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills. Many individuals with Briana Bee, Enlightened Farm Director and Elle SUD do not know how to be reliable to a job, commit to a deadline, follow a set of directions, or be dependable in their job performance. “We help provide these vital life skills that have been lost or never developed because of addiction,” Briana explains.
At $250 per week, the Solid Roots program is typically supported by loved ones, and through fundraising for scholarship support. Employed by The Hansen Foundation, residents become Solid Roots employees, required to work 20 hours per week at The Enlightened Farm. The “When I finished treatment, I felt better but I was scared, knowing cost includes housing fees with living expense money, providing the a 30-day program would not be enough time to reset my patterns. I needed a supportive environment to live in and learn how to emotionally individual with an opportunity to successfully transition into posttreatment life. The duration is approximately 4-6 weeks and is assessed and physically recover.” on an individual basis. Upon completion, individuals graduate from the Elle entered The Hansen Foundation’s “Solid Roots” program, program and move on to fulltime employment. a transitional skill-building program for those new to recovery Elle believes the Solid Roots program was an essential component who are living in recovery housing. Solid Roots helps individuals of her continued sobriety. “Briana, Jacalyn and the Enlightened Farm gain employment and life skills training at our Enlightened Farm. team were consistent in their program lessons, giving weekly assessments Enlightened Farm, under the Hansen Foundation and led by Farm and benchmarks to meet. After being employed for years, I felt I had Director Briana Bee, is a 400-acre farm that nourishes people through very little to learn. I was wrong! This program really broke down the organic farming, horticulture therapy, and skill programs. Briana and areas I needed to work on personally and professionally,” Elle shared. her team understand how the regenerative process of nature mirrors the “And everyone was so nurturing through the process. I felt incredibly regenerative healing process of individuals recovering from addiction. supported and loved.”
MORE ABOUT THE HANSEN FOUNDATION The Hansen Foundation transforms lives - helping ALL people become healthier and happier. I will be sharing more about the life-changing work we are doing in future issues. For more information about The Hansen Foundation, please visit us at www.hansenfoundation.org or reach me directly at Lisa Whitley, Executive Director, at lwhitley@hansenfoundationnj.org.
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Jessica L Conrad, MA, BA, CPC Certified Life Coach Jessica L Conrad is the Owner of Awakenings Wellness Center in Monmouth Beach, NJ. She runs her practice out of that location. Jessica received her Masters in Holistic Health Studies and Bachelors in Psychology from Georgian Court University. She received her Certification for Life Coaching from iPEC located in Shrewsbury, NJ after going through an intense training with over 300 course hours. Jessica is a Women’s Health Advocate. After battling Endometriosis and going through Infertility, Jessica made it her life’s purpose to help other women going through similar experiences. She helps all women at a crossroads in life find clarity and direction. She specializes in Infertility, Endometriosis, and other Reproductive Issues. Jessica has several memberships and affiliations. These include NJAWBO, CYACYL, ICF-NJ, and Resolve. Jessica lives with her Husband, son, and 2 dogs. She loves being outside in nature whether going to the beach, fishing, hiking, gardening, and raising chickens. For more information or to book a Free Consultation call 888-934-5264 or visit jessicalconrad.com
Heidi Farber
Owner, Hummingbird Yoga
Born in Brooklyn and raised on Long Island, Heidi considers herself a native of New York. She holds a BA in English and an MS in Special Education. Upon arriving in New Jersey over 30 years ago, she became part of the South Jersey community. She raised two lovely ladies to adulthood. From mother to public school educator and yoga instructor, Heidi enjoys sharing her love of knowledge. Teaching and learning has always been a part of her life. With years of study, Heidi’s passion for yoga philosophy is contagious. Students at Hummingbird Yoga attend classes to gain a better understanding of themselves and the world around them through the practice of yoga. Creating a yoga community was her ultimate goal, which she has achieved through her commitment and the solidarity of her yoga students. Practice is more than just postures. It is a lifestyle of well-being that integrates a strong and healthy body, clear mind and open heart. Our connection to ourselves, others and something larger is paramount to life itself. For more information, call 609-927-8010 or visit www.hummingbirdyoganj.com. Photo by Donna Andrews Photography
Diane Sinnott
Maria Jerome
Certified and Registered Dental Assistant Aesthetic Dental Creations
Physical Therapy Assistant All-Care Physical Therapy Center
Diane earned her Associate degree in Applied Science for the Physical Therapist Assistant program from Mercer County College, along with a Bachelors degree from the College of New Jersey. Diane has completed clinical rotations and has worked for several years in an outpatient orthopedic setting. She is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association. Diane strongly believes in a one on one treatment approach for her patients. This year Diane will further expand her skills by attending continuing education courses in Joint Mobilization, Treatment of the Shoulder Girdle Complex and Sacroiliac Mobilization techniques. For more information, call 1-855-3ALLCARE or visit www.AllCarePTC.com.
Maria Jerome has been practicing as a dental assistant for 6 years. She presently holds licenses as a Certified and Registered Dental Assistant. Maria currently works with Dr. Balaji Srinivasan at Aesthetic Dental Creations in Jackson, NJ. She enjoys the family atmosphere the office provides for the patients; they give every patient their full attention and time. Dr Balaji is one of the few dentists to treat TMJ disorders and its very rewarding for to watch patients’ lives improve. Such improvement in a patient’s life is one of the many reasons Maria began a career in the dental field. Maria resides in Brick NJ and has lived in Ocean County her whole life. In her spare time, Maria enjoys several crafting hobbies including crocheting, drawing and woodburning. For more information, call 732-363-5370 or visit www. AestheticDentalCreations.com.
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Women Of Ocean County Christine Genovese, LPC Genovese Counseling Services, LLC Christine Genovese is a Licensed Professional Counselor with offices in Tuckerton and Somers Point. Raised in Absecon, she has combined her love of education and healing and started her private practice in 2018. After a successful career in education, Christine retired as a teacher and school counselor from the Galloway Township school system. During that time, Christine earned a Master’s Degree in Education from Marygrove University and a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Georgian Court University. In 2005, she received the Governor’s Teacher Recognition, and in 2009, she received the School Community Advocate for Education award along with her fellow school counselors. From 2012-2016 Christine worked as a per diem therapist for JFS in Margate. Christine is a Brainspotting Practitioner, which uses a person’s natural gaze along with the therapeutic relationship to process strong emotions. Christine’s practice is limited to adults experiencing major life change, grief and anxiety, and she is especially passionate about working with educators. She is a member of the New Jersey Counseling Association and has enjoyed being in private practice since 2012. Christine enjoys learning about neuroscience, taking metalsmith classes, and hunting for sea glass. Please call 609 568-6299 or visit genovesecounseling.com for more information.
Rhoda Kopy, CH Nationally Certified Consulting Hypnotist & Wellness Coach, Founder, Hypnosis for Women Rhoda helps people break free of negative habits, and limiting fears and beliefs, as a master hypnosis practitioner and wellness coach with specialty certification in Medical and Dental Hypnotism. Building each client’s sense of calm, focus, confidence, and empowerment is the hallmark of her approach. She firmly believes that when you learn to make your mind work for you, instead of against you, anything is possible. Rhoda recently celebrated her 16th anniversary as a clinical hypnotist. Ms. Kopy’s Toms River practice, Hypnosis for Women, which she founded in 2005, serves primarily women, teens, and children, throughout the tri-state area. After studying nursing and earning a B.S. in Biomedical Communications in 1984, she worked for various organizations providing community health education and counseling services. She later segued into career services and founded A Hire Image, which offered motivational coaching, marketing, and training services. As a result of success she achieved using hypnosis to improve her life, she completed an advanced training program in 2004, parlayed her education and experience, and opened her private practice. Rhoda also co-founded Jersey Shore Hypnosis Practitioners, a peer support and networking group, and is a certified member of leading professional hypnosis organizations. Born in Bayonne and raised in North Plainfield, she has lived in Toms River for most of her life. She enjoys coordinating Bookie Babes, watercoloring, watching meteor showers, traveling with her husband, and connecting with friends and family. She has a daughter, two grandsons, and an adopted cockapoo, Gracie. Rhoda can help you determine if hypnosis and coaching are appropriate for you. She offers confidential in-person and online sessions. Call her at 732-270-0080 for a brief complimentary phone screening, and visit www.HypnoForWomen.com
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Teresa Menadier, MD,
Gastroenterologists of Ocean County
Doctor Teresa Menadier recently joined Gastroenterologists of Ocean County after completing her Gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Virginia. She is a graduate of Tufts University. She obtained her medical degree from Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School in 2012 where she was elected President of the NJMS chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Society. Dr. Menadier went on to complete her Internal Medicine residency at the University of Pennsylvania. Sponsored by the ANMS Clinical training program in GI Motility and Neurogastroenterology in October 2017, Dr. Menadier received specialized training in high resolution esophageal and anorectal manometry and pH/impedance interpretation under the supervision of Dr. Henry P. Parkman at Temple University. Her clinical interests include esophageal and anorectal motility disorders, as well as liver diseases. Doctor Menadier loves spending time with her family, baking, dancing and listening to flamenco guitar. For more information, call 732-349-4422 or visit www.GastroOfOcean.com.
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Jennifer Hansen
CEO, Enlightened Solutions Founder and President, The Hansen Foundation
Jennifer Hansen is the CEO of Enlightened Solutions Treatment Center and the President and Founder of the Hansen Foundation. During the past 20 years, she has built a thriving recovery community which encompasses body, mind and spirit. Jennifer is selfless with her time when it comes to mentoring those who struggle with addiction. She went from living on the street with a $300-a-day heroin habit to becoming a role model and advocate for those struggling with substance abuse issues. Jennifer is now 24 years clean. Through establishing The Hansen Foundation in 1999, she has continued her efforts to help those in need. She is a Certified Yoga Teacher, mother of three and wife. Jennifer was awarded the Sea Award for Advocacy in 2018 by the Mental Health Association, the Brian H. Early Community Leadership Award by the Caron Foundation and received the 2017 South Jerseyan of the Year Award, Not-for-profit sector by the Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs at Rutgers University-Camden. ” In 2005 Jennifer was awarded Woman of Distinction by the American Association of University Women, Atlantic County, for excellence and leadership in furthering gender equity. For more information call 609.270.4443 or visit www.hansenfoundationnj.org.
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“Let’s Play Ball!” With Alyssa Nakken
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What a difference a year makes in our lives. The spring of 2020 was a tumultuous time of fear, isolation and the unknown. We felt deprived of many things, and as the world was on lockdown, so was “America’s favorite pastime” – BASEBALL. Now here we are a full year later, and the world has done an amazing job at adapting to our new lives of constant change. It is going to be an exciting summer, and Sportingnews.com the prospect of watching our favorite baseball teams come alive again is invigorating! What makes this year most exciting is that the Major League Baseball organization has a new addition to its coaches lineup. Who, you ask? Please allow me to present the first female full-time Major League Baseball assistant coach in history. Such an amazing, exciting time for women in sports.
Alyssa Nakken was born on July 13, 1990 and grew up in Woodland, California. Alyssa was the only girl with two older brothers born to Robert and Gayle Nakken. Alyssa had an interest in the sport at the early age of 5, playing t-ball for her hometown team. Alyssa is a natural in all sports, and it is noted that she played volleyball, basketball and softball at Woodland High School. Alyssa attended Sacramento State University, where she majored in Psychology. During her time at Sacramento State, Alyssa also played first base on the softball Gvwire.com team. She was not just a player but also the team captain and was the four-time “Academic All-American.” What is the significance of an Academic All-American? It is a student who excels not only with their academic performance but also their athletic performance. This is a very difficult achievement for a college student to establish a balance between sports, academic demands and social life in college. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology degree, Alyssa furthered her academic studies with a master’s degree in sports management from the University of San Francisco in 2015. Alyssa began to develop her professional career skills after her master’s program by gaining experience in a multitude of roles that included athletic marketing at California State University; a financial planner with Northwestern Mutual; personal softball instructor at Woodland Girls Fastpitch; ticket associate with the Oakland Raiders; and community manager at DIAKADI. All of Alyssa’s roles enabled her to gain experience and confidence before her operations position, in which she was responsible for the team’s health and wellness with the San Francisco Giants. It was toward the end of 2019, and Alyssa was contemplating her long-term plan with the Giants, and there had recently been some changes in the organization. Enter new manager Gabe Kapler. Alyssa made the bold and courageous decision to schedule a lunch with some of the team executives to discuss her future goals with the team. Before long, and unbeknownst to Alyssa, she was interviewing for a position that would be life-changing. In January of 2020 Alyssa would be making history by being offered the assistant coach position for a Major League Baseball team. Sadly, the news was overshadowed by a pandemic. However, Alyssa embraced her new role and
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used every opportunity to learn, prepare and train during the shutdown. Alyssa appears to thrive with new challenges and appreciates the intensity and demands of the baseball arena. I had the opportunity to watch a podcast interview with Alyssa Nakken, and she noted that she had connected with another female who made history in the NFL. They have become close and have been able to process the challenges associated with being a woman in a male-dominated sport arena. Alyssa also noted that all of the male coaches, administrative staff and players have welcomed her onto the field. Additionally, she has had other coaches mentor her in a positive and respectful manner, for which she admits she is grateful. Alyssa has a dynamic and energizing spirit. Her drive is contagious on and off the field. Upon observation from interviews with Alyssa and on-the-field footage, she has great chemistry on the field and with other sports journalists. Alyssa is quickly gaining respect from her coaching peers with her knowledge of the game and her hard work and determination to bring her team to victory. Even if Alyssa Nakken is not coaching your favorite team, she is a coach to follow. She is a fierce competitor and yet with a background in psychology and sports health and wellness, she has the knowledge and talent to effectively communicate with people and meet them on their “playing field.” In her podcast interview Alyssa shared how she had an interest in learning how to surf. Alyssa is not afraid of adventure. She reported that after attending a friend’s wedding, she got on a plane and flew to Panama, where she had planned to spend a week learning how to surf. Raised in California, she was not near the coast. Alyssa had immersed herself in the sport and for an entire week she surfed from sunrise and sunset. She made a choice to connect with nature and with a sport that has not only physical but psychological demands. Through the experience, Alyssa has become passionate about surfing and admits that she is still in the beginner phase but surfs in Pacifica every chance she can get. As a former health and wellness representative for the Giants, Alyssa has found a way to maintain some self-care through adventure and spontaneity. As we open the doors to new beginnings and new opportunities, may we remember that Alyssa Nakken has shown us to not be afraid to put yourself out there, and that life is an adventure and we need to take time to savor every opportunity and experience that comes before us. Alyssa has entered into the elite class of women coaches and has shown young girls that the future is limitless! As Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “You must do the thing you think you cannot do.” Now, “let’s play ball!” Scroll.in
Rita King, LCSW is a mental health clinician providing psychotherapy services to adults and children. Rita has worked with individuals with mental illness in the community mental health setting, criminal justice system and private practice setting. Rita is a “De-escalation for Individuals with Special Needs” training facilitator and has trained approximately 1,200 law enforcement professionals to date. Rita is also a CIT trained mental health professional. Rita has a strong passion for women’s history and in her free time she continues to raise awareness of the importance of women’s history through lectures and community speaking engagements.
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Join Us For Our 2021 Virtual Season Go to acballet.org/attend Premier Subscription and Solo Passes Available
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St. Francis Counseling Service
St. Francis Counseling Service offers individual, family, couples and group therapy to all residents of southern Ocean County on a sliding scale fee based on annual household income. Survivors of sexual violence and victims of crime are eligible for grant funded services. Our staff consists of Masters level therapists specially trained in Sand Play and EMDR therapies.
St. Francis Servicio de Consejería está ofreciendo consejería centrado en el trauma para los residentes Latinos de Ocean County. Si usted ha sufrido abuso o asalto sexual y está listo para hablar, por favor llamenos para mas información. Servicios de consejería están previstos sin costo para los sobrevivientes. Locaciones seguras y confidenciales disponibles en la comunidad para mejor servir nuestros clientes.
Confidential Sexual Violence Advocates serve as 24 hour support to survivors reporting a sexual assault to any Ocean County hospital or police department. They also provide 24 hour support through our Confidential Sexual Violence Hotline at 609-494-1090.
If you are interested in joining our team, please call 609494-1554 for more information.
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having a mother. There is simply no way we can ever really thank our mother for all she has done for us. On May 9th, strive to make Mother’s Day absolutely hassle free for your mother and take the responsibilities on yourself for a day. Pamper her a little on this special day of hers just as she pampers you all the year round. Give her a warm hug and a big kiss as you wish her a Happy Mother’s Day!
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Dr. Apurv Agrawal is a lifelong New Jersey resident. He was born in Hackensack, and grew up in Edison/ Jackson. Dr. Agrawal completed his Internal Medicine Residency from UMDNJ-Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center. He then went on to Boston University Medical Center where he completed fellowships in Medical Oncology, Hematology, and Geriatric Medicine. He subsequently completed an additional year of a Clinical Trials F ellowship at Boston University/VA Healthcare System of Boston. While at Boston University Medical Center, he served as Chief Fellow in the Section of Hematology/ Oncology. Dr. Agrawal has completed course work towards a Masters in Science in Health Policy and Management from The Boston University School of Public Health. Dr. Agrawal is a member of Community Medical Centers Cancer Committee. He is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He is also an Assistant Professor at Seton Hall – Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine and Rowan School of
Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Agrawal values patient education and shared decision making which help provide an individualized, evidence based treatment plan for all of his patients. Dr. Agrawal is very active in clinical research and is the co-founder of New Jersey Center for Cancer Research. Dr. Agrawal is Board Certified in Medical Oncology, Internal Medicine, and Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine. Dr. Agrawal has been voted as one of “America’s Top Oncologists’ by Consumers’ Research Council of America from 2012-2016. He was recognized by a group of his peers and received the “Peer Reviewed Physician Award” in 2013. He was selected as a Castle Connelly Top Doctor in 2016, 2017 and 2018. He received the Vitals “Patient Choice Award” in 2016 and 2017. In 2017,2018,2019, and 2020 he selected as “NJ Top Doc” and featured in Inside Jersey Magazine. In 2015,2016,2017,2018 and 2019 he was featured in the NJ Monthly magazine and recognized as a “Jersey Choice Top Doc”. In 2019, Dr. Agrawal was recognized by the American Cancer Society as “Visionary of the Year”.
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