From left to right: John Fallon, Board Member, Charles Gelb, volunteer and Joseph Gletow, Board Member.

One Simple Wish, a NJ nonprofit that grants wishes to deserving kids and families in need, made yet another wish come true yesterday as volunteers and Board Members assembled a new outdoor playhouse for the children of Angel’s Wings.  Despite the rain, volunteers and Board Members were able to complete the installation just in time for the weekend. 

Continue reading One Simple Wish: A NJ Non-Profit Makes More Wishes Come True For NJ Kids

Homefront Week Of Hope

Lawrenceville, NJ– HomeFront, the leading Mercer County-based non-profit organization that battles family homelessness and provides support programs for those living in poverty in Central New Jersey, is sponsoring a Week of Hope from May 9 to May 16 to heighten awareness of the plight of the underprivileged and to raise much needed funds.   Continue reading Homefront Week Of Hope To Battle Family Homelessness

Huntington Learning Center

As the parent of a soon to be college bound student, you have probably heard it over and over again: college admissions is becoming more and more competitive each year. The number of high school seniors applying to four-year universities is increasing while the number of available seats remains the same. What does this mean for your child? Continue reading Staying Competitive in the College Admissions Process

Nicole Schrader, MD

A person’s natural beauty is challenged over time by an accumulation of sun, stress and changes in lifestyle. These stressors, combined with a person’s genetic background, impact how we age. Fortunately, today’s technology can reverse many of the damages that occur over time. We truly can set the clock back by several years. Continue reading A Woman’s Touch For Aesthetic Enhancement

May is Osteoporosis Awareness Month

Osteoporosis is an elusive disease. Most people won’t have any symptoms until they break a bone. But falling and breaking a bone is not a normal part of the aging process. Osteoporosis is a disease, and like many diseases it is both preventable and treatable. It’s important to be proactive about protecting bone health before you run into trouble. May is Osteoporosis Awareness Month, so why not start today! Continue reading May is Osteoporosis Awareness Month: Protect Your Bones for Future Mobility

Dr. Sharon Gertzman

Do you always look tired? Are people frequently asking you what is wrong or if you are angry? Chances are that with a combination of a few non invasive procedures, we can change your whole outlook on the world. More importantly, we can change the world’s outlook on you! In the past, as the area below your eyes sagged or sunk, the only answer was to have a lower eyelid lift. The excess skin and the fat pad below it were removed. The problem that arose over time is that as we age, we need that fat pad to maintain fullness in our face. So if it is removed in our forties or fifties, by the time we get to our sixties, our eyes look sunken and tired. Continue reading Saggy, Baggy Eyes

May is Better Sleep Month

As stress from economic anxiety mounts, the BSC and the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) have joined forces for Better Sleep Month in May to help consumers enjoy a stress-less, good night’s sleep. In order to get the best rest possible and help relieve stress, the BSC and CRN say it’s essential for Americans to make a commitment to a healthy lifestyle. Continue reading May Is Sleep Better Month – Stress Relief: Sleeping Better

Ursula Miguel. CNM, MS

As a pregnant woman approaches her due date, one of her main concerns will center on her ability to deal with the pain of her upcoming labor. How will she be able to cope? Will she need pain medication? Is it important for her to experience labor without drugs or is the epidural (the most common pharmacological method of pain relief) the way to go? What are the effects on her and the baby? These and related questions can make the expectant mom quite anxious. Continue reading The Art of Non-Medical Pain Relief in Labor

Dr. David S. Leder, Medical Director

Let’s image gently when we care for kids!  The image gently Campaign is an initiative of the Alliance for Radiation Safety in Pediatric Imaging.  The campaign goal is to change practice by increasing awareness of the opportunities to lower radiation dose in the imaging of children.

Is there an increased risk of cancer from medical radiation, especially CT scans? Continue reading Patient Fact Sheet

Lee Ann McCabe-Chiacchio, Esq.

This article first ran in the November/December 2007 Mercer County Woman.   We received a tremendous response from parents.  Due to the importance of this topic, we wanted to run it again for the upcoming Prom and Graduation season.   Continue reading Teenage Drinking and Parents’ Liability