Meridian Health Foundation Celebrates 22nd Annual Gala

Neptune, NJ ― October 14, 2019 ― Hackensack Meridian Health Meridian Health Foundation is pleased to announce that its 22nd Annual Gala, honoring Gordon Litwin, Esq., chair of the Hackensack Meridian Health…

Pedestrian Struck in Manchester

Manchester Twp NJ – On Sunday, October 13, 2019, at approximately 7:37 pm, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the area of County Route 530 and Manchester Blvd., to…

Ryan Peters Stands Out Among Republican Peers in 2019 State Elections

New Jersey Assemblyman Ryan Peters is doing something many of his peers and opponents running for state office are still trying to figure out, how to offer sensible solutions that might actually…

Self-Breast Exams Don’t Increase Cancer Survival

By: Denise L. Johnson Miller, M.D., FACS For decades, breast self-exams were routinely recommended as an early detection tool for breast cancer. But recent research shows that self-exams do not increase breast…

$350,000 Gift Made to Support Pediatric Palliative Care at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital

Neptune, NJ – September 30, 2019 – The Hackensack Meridian Health Jersey Shore University Medical Center Foundation is pleased to announce a gift of $350,000 from the Morris and Clara Weshnak Family…

Hackensack Meridian Health Southern Region Calendar Announcements for OCTOBER 2019

October 1, 2019 JACKSON – Hackensack Meridian Health Jersey Shore University Medical Center is holding a free New Moms Network meeting Tuesday, October 1, 1–3 p.m., at Meridian Health Village at Jackson,…

Fishing Event to be Held for Special Needs Children September 28th

MILLSTONE-Vito Cardinale and his friends at the New Jersey Shore Chapter 22 of the Vietnam Veterans of America and the Jersey Coast Anglers Association is inviting children from 6 to 16 years…

Multiple Sclerosis Center Holding Open House, Sept. 21

The recently opened Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Center at Hackensack Meridian Health Jersey Shore University Medical Center is holding an open house Saturday, September 21, 10 a.m. to 12:00 noon, first floor of…

Hot Dog Businesses Continue to Shut Down in Northern Ocean County

BRICK-Another hot dog icon at the Jersey Shore has shut its doors. This time, it was the Brick Windmill at the old Laurelton Circle. “It is with great sadness that we announce…

Canadian Fisherman Dies After Fall from Manasquan Inlet Jetty

MANASQUAN-Fisherman Joo Ha Lee has died, according to Manasquan Mayor Ed Donovan. Lee was fishing off the rocks at the Manasquan Inlet when he fell and hit his head on Sunday. Lee…

South Toms River Shooting Suspect Surrenders to Police

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and South Toms River Police Chief William Kosh announced that on Tuesday, September 10, 2019, Shakem Hunley, age 24, of Freehold, surrendered himself to the Toms…

Another Serious Crash Reported at Ill-Fated “Glory’s Market” Intersection in Jackson

JACKSON-The Jackson Police Department is currently investigating a serious motor vehicle crash and is seeking any witnesses to the incident. On September 8, 2019 at approximately 6:00 pm Jackson Police Officers and…

Prosecutor: One of Two South Toms River Gunmen Still At-Large

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and South Toms River Police Chief William Kosh announced today that two individuals have been charged in connection with the shootings that occurred in South Toms…

Long Branch resident honored as NJ Health Care Volunteer of the Year finalist

Judges for NJBIZ’s 2019 Healthcare Heroes Awards, which honors individuals and organizations making a significant impact on the quality of health care in New Jersey, selected Michael Ellis of Long Branch as…

Don’t Let the Rain Dampen Your Labor Day

BAYVILLE-Rain is now in the forecast for much of Ocean County today, but that’s no reason to get yourself down. Unless, getting down means heading down to MJ’s Bar & Grill tonight…

Hackensack Meridian Health Southern Region September 2019 Events

September 3, 2019 JACKSON – Hackensack Meridian Health Jersey Shore University Medical Center is holding a free New Moms Network meeting Tuesday, September 3, 1–3 p.m., at Meridian Health Village at Jackson,…

Toms River Democrats Join Bi-Partisan Effort Against Murphy School Funding Formula

TOMS RIVER-Toms River Council Democrats Terrance Turnbach and Laurie Huryk joined in a bi-partisan legislative effort with Republican Dan Rodrick to join Republicans tonight to speak out against school funding cuts in…

Mass Shooting: At Least Three Shot in South Toms River

SOUTH TOMS RIVER-The Ocean County Prosecutor’s office has reported three people have been shot in South Toms River today. The prosecutor’s office has been very vague with details on the incident…

Police Report Minor Injuries in Friday Evening Crash

Manchester Twp NJ – On Friday, August 23, 2019, at approximately 5:12 pm, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the intersection of State Highway 70 and County Road 571…

High School Students, Thinking About Attending Medical School?

Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine at Seton Hall University and Monmouth University are offering a six-session ‘Mini Medical School’ for high school students on Monday’s beginning September 16 to October 28, 7:30…

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