One New Jersey cardiologist stresses the importance of a healthy heart during pregnancy as maternal heart disease is the number one cause of maternal death in the U.S.
Police officers who've responded to a critical incident can confidentially receive psychological help from Monmouth Medical Center's outpatient behavioral health team.
For many mothers struggling with postpartum depression and other pregnancy-related mood disorders, an initial step in healing is knowing they are not alone, and not a "bad mom."
"Everyone calls crying, and everyone sounds like they're admitting something to a priest in a small booth," said Lisa Tremayne, center director in Long Branch.
"There's definitely a trend towards early onset colorectal cancer. The statistic are kind of shocking," said Dr. Michael Arvanitis, colorectal surgeon at Monmouth Medical Center.
Join Big Joe Henry Monday Night, November 3rd for the 4th Annual Long Branch Chef Challenge at Ocean Place Resort in Long Branch. Big Joe will judge local top chefs and culinary experts as they present their signature dishes.