TRENTON – Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa announced today that New Jersey has entered into a settlement with shoe manufacturer Skechers USA that resolves allegations the company marketed its line of rocker-bottom shoe products using unsubstantiated claims about their health benefits. As part of a coordinated, nationwide action, New Jersey, 43 other states, the District of Columbia and the … [Read more...]
N.J. Joins National Settlement Resolving Allegations That Skechers USA Made Unsubstantiated Marketing Claims
May 17, 2012
OCEAN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFERS SHINGLES VACCINE
May 11, 2012
Ocean County Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little, Liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health, announced that the Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) will be offering the shingles vaccination to Ocean County residents that are over 60 years of age. The cost for the vaccine will be $ 180.00 and may be fully or partially reimbursable by some insurance plans including Medicare Part D. Daniel E. … [Read more...]
HUNTINGTON‘S DISEASE SOCIETY OF AMERICA NJ CHAPTER HOSTS STATEWIDE CONFERENCE
May 12, 2012
Honoring former Governor Thomas Kean, Dr. Michael McCormack & the staff of the Samuel L. Baily Huntington’s Disease Center May is HD Awareness Month and the New Jersey Chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA), along with volunteers, are raising awareness of this devastating genetic neurological disease through a Statewide Conference. The NJ Chapter will hold this … [Read more...]
MAY IS STROKE AWARENESS MONTH AT HEALTHSOUTH REHABILITATION HOSPITALS
May 10, 2012
TINTON FALLS &TOMS RIVER: In recognition of Stroke Awareness Month in May, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Tinton Falls and Toms River has issued important information about risk factors and warning signs for stroke in order to educate the public about this leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the United States. According to the American Stroke Association, certain risk … [Read more...]
Honda recalls nearly 53,000 Acura TL sedans in US
May 17, 2012
DETROIT (AP) - Honda says it's recalling nearly 53,000 Acura TL sedans in the U.S. to fix a problem with power steering hoses. The hoses can deteriorate over time and leak fluid. That can cause the cars to lose power steering or even cause a fire. The sedans are from the 2007 and 2008 model years. Honda says there have been no reported crashes, injuries or fires related to the … [Read more...]
South Jersey crops come to market early
May 15, 2012
MIDDLE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) - Warm weather and cool rains have produced a wave of crops coming to market early in southern New Jersey. Locally grown strawberries are for sale almost a half-month earlier than normal. Shoppers will also find asparagus and spring greens. Cumberland County Cooperative Extension agent Wes Kline tells The Press of Atlantic City farmers began harvesting … [Read more...]
AMCC Launches First in the Nation Prescription Drug Prevention Mobile App
May 10, 2012
“AMCC Rx Drop” Will Direct Users to 11 Safe Rx Disposal Sites in New Jersey New Jersey –The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) announced today with its American Medicine Chest Challenge (AMCC) initiative, the nation’s largest privately funded public health campaign preventing prescription drug abuse, the release of a mobile App ‘AMCC Rx Drop’ connecting users to the … [Read more...]
OCEAN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT BEGINS BIRD COLLECTING/TESTING FOR WEST NILE VIRUS
May 5, 2012
The following information is supplied by the Ocean County Health Department as a public service to our listeners: The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) is advising residents that the West Nile Virus (WNV) season is approaching. As in previous years, the OCHD will continue surveillance efforts into next fall to ensure the safety and protection of its residents. “County residents can … [Read more...]
IT’S LYME TIME…AGAIN
May 3, 2012
The following information is supplied by the Ocean County Health Department as a public service to our listeners: Ocean County Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little, Liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health, said, “As this past winter was extremely mild, we are advising people to be extra vigilant in their preventive measures against ticks. Usually ticks are most active during the warmer … [Read more...]
OCEAN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFERS WHOOPING COUGH VACCINE FOR ADULTS
May 1, 2012
THE BEST WAY TO PROTECT OUR CHILDREN “It is extremely important for adults to be immunized against whooping cough as many are not aware that they have the infection and can easily spread it to infants who are not fully immunized against the disease,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little, Liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. The Ocean County Health Department … [Read more...]
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