Mosquito samples from Absecon, Linwood and Somers Point test positive for West Nile Virus
Three mosquito pool samples have been confirmed positive for West Nile Virus as of July 7, according to the Atlantic County Division of Public Health. The samples were collected on July 1 from the 100 block of Shore Road in Somers Point, the 300 block of Royal Avenue...
From cookout to comeback: A post Fourth of July reset
If the Fourth of July weekend left you a little out of sync, eating more than usual, sleeping less, and snacking more than you planned, welcome to the club. Holiday weekends have a way of pulling us out of our routines, and that’s not a bad thing. That’s...
Fireworks, food and fun: Your guide to a healthy Fourth at the Shore
The Fourth of July is one of our favorite shore traditions, full of boardwalk fireworks, backyard barbecues, and long, lazy days by the water. This year the celebration feels especially exciting as our nation marks its 250th birthday! With a little planning, we can...
Shore Medical Center first in New Jersey to offer the VELYS™ Active Robotic Assistance Technology for spinal procedures
According to the World Health Organization, spinal conditions are among the leading causes of chronic pain and disability, affecting millions of people worldwide. To help patients access the latest advancements in spine care, Shore Medical Center, an independent...
‘Redo in two,’ the simple sunscreen habit that works
Summer at the shore has officially arrived and so has our annual reminder about sunscreen. Most of us already know we need it. The bigger question, the one that trips so many of us up, is reapplication. We slather on SPF before we leave the house, feel good about...
