Surgeon performs innovative operation at CentraState       FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP—Ragui Sadek, M.D., a general surgeon on staff at CentraState Medical Center, performed the hospital’s first minimally invasive parathyroid surgery this month, using an innovative approach that minimizes the need for a large incision. More ... CentraState offers new treatment for swallowing disorders       FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — CentraState Medical Center now offers VitalStim Therapy, the most technologically advanced treatment for swallowing disorders, or dysphagia. The only neuromuscular electrical stimulation approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat dysphagia, VitalStim Thera... More ... Kimball Medical Center receives gift from OceanFirst Bank       LAKEWOOD — On Nov. 15, Kimball Medical Center Foundation leaders David C. Sickel, chairman of the Kimball Medical Center Foundation Board of Trustees; Joe Hicks, executive director Kimball Medical Center and Saint Barnabas Behavioral Health; and Caryl Russo, vice president of development, acc... More ... Children are top priority in pediatric emergency dept. Specialized care delivered in kid-friendly environment when every minute counts       LONG BRANCH,— A medical emergency can strike anyone, at any time, at any age. So when a child needs to be taken to a hospital emergency room — regardless of the severity of the condition — it is important the highest level of pediatric care is offered in an environment that meets the ... More ... CentraState dedicates courtyard to late Howell couple       FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP—A man has donated $200,000 to the CentraState Healthcare Foundation in memory of his parents, Abraham and Fannie Verosloff, who were residents of Howell for several decades. The Foundation marked the donation by Arnold “Speedy” Verosloff, by dedicating the CentraState Medica... More ... HealthSouth physician recognized for outstanding leadership       TOMS RIVER — Recently at HealthSouth Corporation’s Annual Medical Directors Conference held in Birmingham, Alabama, Dr. Joseph Stillo, medical director at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River was honored as the Medical Director of the Year for his outstanding leadership. Selecte... More ... KMC auxiliary seeks support in fundraising for sexual assault victims       LAKEWOOD — Sexual assault is a devastating and life-altering event for victims and their families. Often times, following a physical examination in a hospital emergency department, victims of sexual assault are asked to leave their clothing as evidence to be analyzed by law enforcement offici... More ... Free cholesterol education program offered       LAKEWOOD — The Center for Healthy Living at Kimball Medical Center is offering a free program on the dangers of cholesterol. The program titled, Understanding Cholesterol, is scheduled for Jan. 8, 2007, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Center for Healthy Living. More ... Riverview recognized for community outreach by R.B. downtown alliance       Red Bank — Riverview Medical Center has received the Community Partner Award from Red Bank RiverCenter. Tim Hogan, president of the Medical Center, was presented with the award during the November 6th Red Bank RiverCenter board meeting, which acknowledged the hospital’s continuous support ... More ... Giving babies born too tiny, too fragile a special setting to grow Regional Newborn Center combines sophisticated technology and nurturing environment in caring for high-risk infants       LONG BRANCH — When you enter Monmouth Medical Center’s Regional Newborn Center, it takes a brief moment to adjust to the low lighting and quiet ambiance that overtakes your senses. A closer look at this subdued setting quickly reveals there is much activity occurring among the neonata... More ... Saint Barnabas relocates transplant division’s satellite to Tinton Falls       LIVINGSTON — The Saint Barnabas Renal and Pancreas Transplant Division has relocated its satellite office to Tinton Falls, located at the HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital to make kidney transplantation more accessible to those living in the southern region of New Jersey. More ... Sleep disorders center helping to make dreams come true Snoring at night, sleepiness in day may be serious signs of sleep apnea       LONG BRANCH — Do you only dream of a good night’s sleep? Loud persistent snoring at night and excessive sleepiness during the day may be an important wake-up call for problem sleepers who discover their bedtime tossing and turning is the result of sleep apnea. More ... Area hospital ranks among the nation’s top       NEW BRUNSWICK — Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital is one of the nation’s Top Hospitals for quality and safety, according to a survey conducted by the Leapfrog Group. Only 50 acute-care hospitals in the country, and three in New Jersey, were named to the Leapfrog Group’s first Top Hospit... More ... Local hospital named finalist in Press Ganey Success Story Contest Pediatric Emergency Department at Saint Peter’s is among 11 facilities nationally recognized for exceptional care       NEW BRUNSWICK — The Pediatric Emergency Department (ED) at The Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter’s University Hospital, on Easton Avenue, was one of 11 finalists chosen from among hundreds of national and international submissions in the Press Ganey Success Story Contest. More ...