CentraState cancer physician receives outstanding performance award       The American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer (COC) has recognized Honorio M. Cruz, M.D., FACS, a board-certified surgeon on staff at CentraState Medical Center,with a 2006 Cancer Liaison Physician Outstanding Performance Award. More ... Vigilance in identifying lead risks urged by Kimball, Community medical centers       While lead poisoning inAmerican children has decreased by about 86 percent since the late 1970s, recent headlines about largescale recalls of lead-tainted toys point to the need for vigilance in identifying lead risks, say child health experts at Community and Kimball medical centers. More ... Surgeon at Saint Peter's offers minimally invasive total knee replacement       Saint Peter's University Hospital offers the Zimmer Gender Solutions Knee (Gender Knee), the first and only knee replacement implant shaped to fit a woman's anatomy.Women account for nearly two-thirds of the more than 400,000 knee replacement procedures performed in the United States each year. More ... Caring for the caregiver: Kimball offers support group       If you are the primary caregiver for an aging parent or an elderly spouse, loved one or neighbor, you probably already know that the responsibility of caregiving can, at times, be a truly overwhelming and stressful experience. More ... Kimball surgeon uses alternative to put out feisty fire of heartburn       What started as a mild case of indigestion after a big meal has worsened to a point that swallowing just a mouthful of water sends a burning pain through your chest, neck and throat. More ... Surgeon offers advanced surgery to treat a host of medical conditions       AKimball Medical Center surgeon has introduced to the region the most advanced, state-of-the-art surgical treatment of severe heartburn,hernias and diseases of the intestine, spleen,kidneys and adrenals. Michael Menack,M.D. More ... PET/CT service debuts at Kimball       The Department of Radiology at Kimball Medical Center has enhanced its capabilities with the addition of a new, state-of the-art imaging system that offers early and highly accurate detection of cancer. More ... New spinal cord injury support group forming       HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital ofTinton Falls will be hosting a newly formed Spinal Cord Injury support group.This group is for adults 18 and older with spinal cord injury, their family and caregivers. The support group will be a self-help support group along with an educational component. J... More ... RWJUH ranked as one of the best in nation for heart care       Out of more than 5,400 hospitals acrossAmerica,Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital was ranked in the top 30 for heart care, according to U.S. News &World Report's 2007 ranking of "America's Best Hospitals."At No. 26 in the nation, this ranking is the best of any hospital in New Jersey on the U... More ... New York Magazine names 10 Saint Peter's physicians 'Best Doctors in 2007'       Ten Saint Peter's University Hospital physicians have made NewYork Magazine's annual list of the New York-metropolitan area's best doctors.The list acknowledged more than 1,400 doctors at the top of their fields. More ... CentraState introduces Cancer Navigator Program       CentraState Medical Center has launched a Cancer Navigator Program to help guide and support cancer patients and their families in managing the tasks and overcoming the problems that can arise while coping with cancer.The program is offered free of charge to patients and families. More ... CentraState announces open house events for new Ambulatory Campus       CentraState Healthcare System is celebrating the launch of its newAmbulatory Campus with a Community Open House on Oct.7, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.and Family Fun Day on Oct.13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.with activities, information and entertainment for all age groups. More ... Riverview's Sleep Centers help patients get their lives back on track       At age 35,Anthony Caviglia of Shrewsbury found himself fighting multiple bouts of bronchitis and decided to see a pulmonary specialist. The doctor sensed right away that a sleep disorder could be the underlying cause of his health problems. More ... Bayshore names Moon Choo 2007 Humanitarian of the Year       Aveteran fund-raiser and supporter of Bayshore Community Health Services,Holmdel resident Moon Choo has been named the organization's 2007 Humanitarian of theYear. She will be honored at the Bayshore Foundation's Rainbows and Promises Charity Ball on Oct. 20 at the PNC Bank Robert B.Meyner recepti... More ... JSUMC nationally recognized for exceptional stroke care Ocean Medical Center and Riverview Medical Center also recognized       Jersey Shore University Medical Center has been recognized by theAmerican HeartAssociation/American Stroke Association GetWith the Guidelines (GWTG) program with a Silver PerformanceAchievementAward in exceptional stroke patient care. Jersey Shore is one of only two hospitals in New Jersey and 60... More ... Bayshore volunteer selected as 2007 Volunteer of the Year       Mildred Fry, a volunteer at Bayshore Community Health Services,was recently recognized as the 2007 Volunteer of theYear for Monmouth County at the RSVP Annual Recognition Luncheon on May 22. Mildred Fry has been volunteering at Bayshore Community Health Services since 1984, assisting in two areas... More ...