Pulled muscle or something more? What groin pain may be trying to tell you
Views from the Shore Before I interviewed Dr. Matthew J. Finnegan, a robotic general and colorectal surgeon with Shore Physicians Group, I thought about the times I had dealt with groin pain myself. Like many people, it usually followed a trip to the gym, a soccer...
The meat allergy caused by a tick bite
It sounds like something out of a science fiction movie: a tiny insect causing an allergy to red meat. If you love a tasty sirloin or a juicy burger fresh off the grill, you probably can’t imagine never eating them again. Yet that’s exactly what’s...
A mission of empowerment and support: A conversation with Claudia Ratzlaff, former CEO at AVANZAR
Coastal Conversations Some people find their life’s work almost by accident. Claudia Ratzlaff found hers nearly 40 years ago and never looked back. When she joined what was then the Atlantic County Women’s Center, now known as AVANZAR, in 1986, she began a...
The great beach tent debate comes to Ocean City
Ocean City is considering a new ordinance that would prohibit camping and sleeping in public places, including beaches, parks and other city-owned property. The proposal comes as Jersey Shore communities continue grappling with the growing presence of beach tents,...
