Health - Shore Local Newsmagazine

Family business brings hearing loss awareness to the shore while donating to charity

by Michael | May 8, 2025 | Ocean City, Business, Cape May County, Features, Health, South Jersey

By Holly Fertsch Tucked away among a slew of local vendors in Stainton’s on Asbury in Ocean City, some unique magnets and signs lay in wait. Like many typical shore town wares, some of these decorations are adorned with shells while others spell out the town’s name,...

Everyday support, lifelong wellness

by Michael | May 8, 2025 | Health, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey

Caring for your mind in today’s world By Health ReporterRobin Stoloff With our lives moving faster and faster, stress piling up from all directions and the world feeling unpredictable, it is more important than ever to pause and check in with our mental health. May is...

Ten simple steps to improve your mental wellbeing

by Michael | May 8, 2025 | Health, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey

Practice mindfulness: Take a few moments daily to focus on the present using deep breathing or meditation. Stay active: Engage in regular physical activity to boost mood and reduce stress. Set boundaries: Learn to say “no” and protect your time to avoid burnout. Stay...

Shore Names Sara Garces-Cano, RN, of Egg Harbor Township its May Guardian Angel of the Month

by shorelocalnews | May 3, 2025 | Somers Point, Atlantic County, Features, Health, South Jersey

Shore Medical Center announced today that Sara Garces-Cano, RN, a nurse on its 5 Hayes unit, has been named its May Guardian Angel of the Month for providing passionate and exceptional patient care. Shore established the Guardian Angel program to enable community...

Sensory-friendly lab opens at Shore Medical Center

by Michael | May 1, 2025 | Somers Point, Atlantic County, Features, Health, South Jersey, Steffen Klenk

By Steffen Klenk Shore Medical Center in Somers Point has been making it easier for patients with autism and sensory processing disorders to get care in a welcoming environment. This further advances Shore Medical Center’s commitment to inclusive, compassionate...

Stroke Awareness Month

by Michael | May 1, 2025 | Health, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey

One last goodbye: My mother’s story By Robin Stoloff Stroke is personal to me. I lost my mom to a stroke in 2021. She had just had surgery to clear a clogged artery in her neck and was looking forward to coming home. When my dad arrived with a cup of coffee and a...