Blood Shortage Nears Crisis Level – Please Give Now
Most people enjoy many summer activities, but summer is also a time of increased accidents, trauma incidents, and other mishaps that result in a desperate need for blood. Alyssa Drown, the marketing manager of Central Jersey Blood Center (CJBC), said, “Right now we are facing a frightening shortage of something that only people can supply…
It’s Paw-ty Time for Your Dog! Beasley Media Group to Host Annual Bark in the Park
Every dog should have its day – right? Give your dog his or her day by taking your pet to the annual “Bark in the Park,” hosted by Beasley Media Group radio stations 100.1 WJRZ and 95.9 the WRAT, at FirstEnergy Park, 2 Stadium Way, Lakewood, N.J., Sunday, July 16, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to…
It’s Not Just Needles! Andrew Greenberg Speaker at July 11 Lunch Meeting
It’s not just needles! Andrew Greenberg, Toms River, a third year acupuncture student at Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine, Bloomfield, will explain and demonstrate many features of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) at the Lunch a Little, Learn a Lot business meeting, noon to 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at Charlie Brown’s Restaurant,…
OHI Announces Its 2017 Summer Hours
OHI, (Ocean Health Initiatives), a federally qualified health center with offices in Lakewood, Toms River, Manahawkin, Manchester, and Little Egg Harbor, has announced its 2017 summer hours for all locations. Starting this June, OHI began its summer hours of operation. All sites will be open Monday and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday…
Corporate Offices of Ocean Health Initiatives Move to Neptune
Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc. (OHI), 101 Second Street, Lakewood, N.J., a federally qualified health center, has moved its corporate offices and administrative staff to larger quarters at 3600 Route 66, Suite 400, Neptune, N.J. Clinical services will occupy the space vacated in the Lakewood Health Center. Senior management and administrative staff in the Call Center,…
New Jersey Health Care Network Meeting July 11
The monthly meeting of NJ Health Care Network, a free organization for anyone in the health care industry, including those who provide ancillary products and services, is Tuesday, July 11, 2017, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Allaire Rehab & Nursing, 115 Dutch Lane Road, Freehold, N.J. 07728. The NJ Health Care Network provides an…
Cancer Screenings and Mammograms Available Through OHI
Ocean Health Initiatives (OHI), a federally qualified health center (FQHC) with locations throughout Ocean County, is working with the state-sponsored program New Jersey Cancer Education and Early Detection (NJCEED) to provide cancer screenings, such as mammograms, to underinsured and uninsured patients through patient referrals. Mammograms are being offered at Health Village Imaging, 1301 NJ-72 #100,…
Free Music Concerts and Special Events This Summer in Lakewood
Lakewood residents can enjoy free Lakewood Township music concerts and special events during July and August. Concerts are held at the Lakewood All Wars Memorial Amphitheater near Lake Carasaljo, off Route 9, on North Lake Drive. All concerts by the Lake are sponsored by Lakewood Township Recreation. July 3 at 7:30 p.m.: Wilbur Wittemann Patriotic…
Lakewood Summer Athletic Programs Begin July 5
Lakewood Township Recreation Department programs from nominal fee instructional band camp, co-ed soccer, and wrestling to free playground and summer fun camp are beginning July 5 for children up to grade 12. Instructional Band Camp: This camp is designed for students in grades 4 to 12 includes beginner’s lessons for a new instrument; group rehearsals…
Award-winning Documentary about Roman Jews during the Nazi Occupation to Be Shown at Ocean County Library, Toms River
What was the experience of Roman Jews living in Nazi occupied Rome? The public is invited to a free screening, an adult program, of the award-winning documentary film Oro Macht Frei (Gold Will Set You Free), Thursday, June 29, 2017, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library,…