Depression uncovered: Breaking myths, finding help
When October rolls around, many of us notice the shorter days, the crisp fall air and the pumpkin spice everything. It is also a month that brings awareness to a much heavier topic: depression. Depression Awareness Month isn’t just about wearing a ribbon or posting a...
Two Mosquito Pool Samples Test Positive for EEE
Mosquito pool samples collected from resting boxes on Green Bank Road in Mullica and Griscom Mill Road in Corbin City have been confirmed positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), according to the Atlantic County Division of Public Health. County public health...
Beyond the pink ribbon: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Every October, pink ribbons show up everywhere, from t-shirts to store windows to social media feeds. Breast Cancer Awareness Month has become a widely recognized tradition, but behind all the pink is a serious message: breast cancer is still one of the most common...
Health and Wellness Village Festival returns to Atlantic City on Saturday, Oct. 4
CareSparc Community Connection’s 11th Annual Sustainable Health and Wellness Village (SHWV) Festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 4, at Oscar E. McClinton Waterfront Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., culminating its three city tour across the state. The SHWV...
COVID is surging again: A personal reminder to protect ourselves
I am writing this while recovering from COVID-19. My daughter and I probably picked it up at a crowded concert last week. At first, I thought it was just a bad cold. My throat was scratchy, I felt tired and I had an annoying cough. Within a day it hit harder, and we...
