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A Message to the Community
Although it’s been almost two months since Hurricane Sandy
hit, we know that the effort to rebuild our beloved Jersey
Shore is far from over. Our thoughts and prayers continue to
go out to everyone affected by this devastating storm.
As we welcome 2013, Meridian Health is proud to offer the
community a wealth of free classes, screenings, and events
to help you take charge of your health. This winter, we invite
you to get involved. Explore new fitness demonstrations, join
a discussion about your health, learn what to expect as your
child enters the teen years, or jump-start your weight loss for
2013. No need to stay cooped up this winter; Meridian offers
something for everyone. Our community calendar starts on
page 21.
Of course, February is American Heart Month — the perfect
opportunity to take another look at your heart health. Turn
to the calendar for related events, such as a discount on
AngioScreen testing, a revolutionary new vascular screening
that gives you information about your circulation and risk for
heart attack and stroke. In this issue, you’ll also learn more
about top treatments for heart attacks and how your diet
can affect your heart.
At Meridian Health, we
couldn’t be more proud to
care for the Jersey Shore
community. We look to
the new year as a time of
rebuilding, revitalization, and,
as always, good health.
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Health Briefs
Family First: Maternity Care
at Ocean Medical Center
Emphasizes Parent-Baby
Bonding
Jersey Shore Spine Experts
Solve Mystery Condition
Groundbreaking Cancer
Surgery Changes Lives for
the Better
First-of-its-kind surgery gave
Patricia Wilcox her life back
Prostate Cancer Treatment
Gives Local Men New Hope
Patient Recovers from
Paralyzing Infection
Woodworker Is Back to
Work Thanks to Physical
Therapy
John K. Lloyd, FACHE
President, Meridian Health
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This free bimonthly magazine is prepared by the Marketing and Communications Team
of Meridian Health. Please call 732-751-7530 with any questions or comments. Inquiries
or ideas can be addressed to healthviews@meridianhealth.com.
Gordon N. Litwin, Esq., Chairman
John K. Lloyd, FACHE, President
Chrisie Scott, Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Communications
Elliot Frank, M.D., Medical Advisor
HealthViews production team: Michael McCauley, Gabriella Heizler, Jacki Kronstedt
© 2012 Meridian Health
The material provided in this magazine is intended to be used as general information
only and should not replace the advice of your physician. Always consult your physician
for individual care.
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