How to care for aging loved ones

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Are you caring for an aging parent or loved one? Having difficulty navigating the health care system or trying to manage long distance caregiving? The Linda & Rudy Slucker NCJW/Essex Center for Women is having a workshop led by licensed clinical social worker Wendy Sabin on Tuesday, Feb. 6, from 7:15 to […]

JCC MetroWest dedicates Littman Memory Center

WEST ORANGE, NJ — JCC MetroWest celebrated the dedication of its memory center on Monday, Nov. 20. The newly named Jonathan and Nancy Littman Memory Center is an innovative program serving adults who have mild-to-moderate cognitive impairment. The program is uniquely designed to enhance the physical, cognitive and social well-being of each participant while providing […]

Murphy discusses NJ Medicaid cuts to adults with disabilities at JESPY House

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — JESPY House, a community-based nonprofit serving adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, hosted Governor-elect Phil Murphy, who was at the time still on the campaign trail, on Tuesday, Oct. 31. Approximately 120 clients, family members, friends, staff and allies welcomed Murphy so that they could discuss their concerns about recent policy […]

SHIP counselors available for Medicare enrollment help

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Medicare open enrollment is from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 and the State Health Insurance Assistance Program, or SHIP, has counselors available to answer questions and offer guidance. SHIP is a statewide program that provides free, objective, confidential help to New Jersey Medicare beneficiaries who have problems with or questions about […]

Maternal mental health seminar for health care professionals

RAHWAY / HACKENSACK, NJ — The Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey’s Perinatal Mood Disorders initiative is pleased to offer free workshops in Union and Bergen counties focusing on maternal mental health. This opportunity is open to all community and clinic based professionals, such as health care providers, home visitors, community […]

Medicare made clear

LIVINGSTON, NJ — If you or someone you know is turning 65 or retiring this year, the Linda & Rudy Slucker NCJW/Essex Center for Women has a program in September not to be missed. Take the mystery out of Medicare with this educational workshop on Thursday, Sept. 7, from 7:15 to 9 p.m. when Dan […]

Browne earns ‘Humanism in Healthcare’ honor

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Gail Browne, a certified nursing assistant at Daughters of Israel in West Orange, was a recipient of the Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey’s Lester Z. Lieberman Humanism in Healthcare Award. The awards dinner took place at the Crystal Plaza in Livingston on July 17.

JFS MetroWest’s Berman receives ‘Humanism in Healthcare’ award

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Licensed social worker Suzanne Berman, director of volunteer services at Jewish Family Services of MetroWest, recently received the Lester Z. Lieberman Humanism in Healthcare Award. Sponsored by the Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey, this award recognizes the contributions of professionals who work in local direct service health care organizations. Those who are […]

Essex residents recognized for efforts to strengthen the Chain of Survival

BELLEVILLE / SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Thirty-six individuals and organizations in New Jersey were recently honored at the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association 2017 New Jersey American Heartsavers and Stroke Heroes Awards for their lifesaving efforts. Two Essex County residents were honored for their lifesaving efforts: Stacy Quinn from Belleville and Nerissa Aschoff […]

NJAASC announces seventh annual Ambulatory Surgery Conference

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The New Jersey Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers will hold its seventh annual Ambulatory Surgery Conference on Wednesday, June 14, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Wilshire Grand Hotel, 350 Pleasant Valley Way in West Orange. The annual meeting of the NJAASC, which celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2017, […]