CentraState offers support groups Free lectures, and health and wellness programs for January and February       FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - CentraState Healthcare System's Health Awareness Center offers a variety of programs designed to improve health and wellness in the community. Preregistration is required for all events. Leukemia/Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma and Mylodysplasia Support G... More ... Local hospital offers hope for stroke victims Rehabilitation shows promise for dealing with stroke effects       TOMS RIVER - Stroke is currently ranked as the nation's third leading cause of death in the United States. The American Stroke Association estimates that every 45 seconds, someone in America has a stroke. Stroke is our nation's number-three killer and is a leading cause of severe, l... More ... Pediatric specialist captures national honor for diabetes care       LONG BRANCH - Malcolm Schwartz, D.O., chief of pediatric endocrinology at The Children's Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center, has received the 2006 Merck Excellence in Diabetes Care Award from the American Osteopathic Foundation. Dr. More ... Manor by the Sea to join Meridian Health       NEPTUNE - United Methodist Homes of New Jersey is pleased to announce the transition of Manor by the Sea, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility located in Ocean Grove, to Meridian Quality Care, one of Central New Jersey's leading providers of skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and assisted living... More ... Hospital, health insurer are working together to improve quality of care for patients       NEPTUNE - It is fairly common to read about health plans providing financial incentives to physicians who demonstrate that they can improve the quality of health care. But a health plan recognizing a hospital system providing quality care is not quite mainstream - at least, not yet. More ... Local hospital participates in national study of preeclampsia       NEW BRUNSWICK - St. Peter's University Hospital is currently participating in a national study to determine whether taking certain vitamins during pregnancy can prevent low-risk, first-time mothers from developing preeclampsia, a common cause of medically indicated preterm birth. More ...