SOMERS POINT – Shore Medical Center has announced that John Alleman, an operating room anesthesia technician, has been named its April Employee of the Month. Alleman joined the Shore team in 1991. “John has been an asset to both the anesthesia department and the operating room. He takes care of Read more…
SOMERS POINT – Shore Medical Center is looking for current and former patients and family members who want to help improve the patient experience to join its Patient and Family Advisory Council. The council serves as the liaison between the community and Shore Medical Center, and members help ensure patient perspectives Read more…
SOMERS POINT –Shore Physicians Group announced that its popular Be Well Connected in-person health education series will return this spring, starting with “Empowering Women through Compassionate Gynecological Care.” The free women-only event will be held 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, May 12 at Josie Kelly’s Public House on Shore Road and Read more…
SOMERS POINT – Shore Medical Center is seeking assistance from local knitters and crocheters to make blankets, lap covers and shawls for adult patients in its care to help provide added comfort during their hospital stay. Auxiliary Director Lisa DiTroia said that since the pandemic, the hospital’s supply of donated Read more…
SOMERS POINT – Shore Medical Center, 100 Medical Center Way, has announced that its veterans support group, Vet 2 Vet Café, will now be held in-person off the main lobby at Shore Medical Center’s Center for Family Caregivers beginning April 6. Vet 2 Vet Café, which began virtually in January, Read more…
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – The body of a man was discovered in the water off Longport Boulevard Wednesday morning. Capt. Edward Cairns, 71, of Egg Harbor Township, who lived on his boat, is believed to have fallen off his boat and was unable to get back on board. An autopsy Read more…
SOMERS POINT – Shore Medical Center recently recognized outpatient physical therapist Robert Weiss of Somers Point as its Guardian Angel for the month of March. Weiss was recognized for providing passionate and exceptional care to Shore’s patients. Shore established the Guardian Angel program to enable community members to say ‘thank Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY ATLANTIC CITY – Accomplished Ventnor artist, illustrator and musician Steve Kuzma will be sharing his artwork with the public to raise awareness and support for the peaceful people of Ukraine during a series of events being held at the Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University. Some Read more…
SOMERS POINT – Anyone undergoing cancer treatment or completed treatment and are struggling with its effects is invited to attend a free six-week virtual workshop, “Cancer: Thriving & Surviving”, presented by the NJ Office of Cancer Control and Prevention and regional health coalitions, including the Cape Atlantic Coalition for Health. Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY MARGATE – Fire Chief Dan Adams asked the governing body Thursday, Feb. 18 for support in dealing with mainland communities, which he said are not providing adequate emergency services coverage to their residents. Adams said the state of EMS services in Atlantic County in general is Read more…