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Maria H. Drzaszcz
Beat the germs as winter is right around the corner
Ah handwashing! One of my favorite soap boxes, pun intended. It amazes me how often this simple task goes undone and unrecognized as a...
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David Weiss, DPM
- Nov 17
What is Hallux Rigidus?
Hallux Rigidus is a deformity by where the hallux (big toe) develops stiffness and is unable to move without pain. Most experts consider...
Lisa Seitles
- Nov 13
Perspective/Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes (T1) is a family disease because family life changes dramatically when a child is diagnosed with T1. It certainly did...
The Hammonton Gazette
- Oct 26
Breast cancer FAQ
The World Health Organization reports that roughly 2.3 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020. By the end of that year,...
The Hammonton Gazette
- Oct 17
Perspective/Type 1 Diabetes
After 2.5 years living with type 1 diabetes (T1), our 8-year-old son Casey wistfully asked for a diabetic alert dog (DAD). We quietly...
Kristin Guglietti
- Sep 28
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Eve Spiegel, RN, BSN, OCN, ONN-CG, breast nurse navigator at AtlantiCare Cancer Care Institute shared her cancer survivor story to help...
The Hammonton Gazette
- Sep 18
Perspective/Type 1 Diabetes
We started taking yearly family vacations in 2021, the year our now 8-year-old son Casey was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1). T1 goes...
Ronald S. Newman, Ph.D.
- Sep 8
Seeking balance for freedom
Each of us yearns for freedom. We each desire freedom from physical pain The opioid epidemic testifies to this truth. We also seek...
The Hammonton Gazette
- Sep 5
AtlantiCare earns highest CMS rating in the region
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center (ARMC) has earned four stars in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Quality...
Elena Ballezzi, Au.D. and Janet Revelle, Au.D
- Aug 29
Should a hearing test be on your child’s back-to-school list?
Homework binder. Check! Highlighters. Check! Hand sanitizer. Check! Hearing test, Wait! What? Are you enjoying those last official days...
Maria H. Drzaszcz
- Aug 22
Kids and Screen Time
I was asked to cover this topic recently and thought I’d lay out some health-minded opinions for my readers, as well as some medical...
Lisa Seitles
- Aug 14
Perspective/Type 1 Diabetes
Summer camps can be magical. Campers make new friends, play all day, develop new skills, gain confidence and make memories. For that,...
The Hammonton Gazette
- Aug 4
No ‘weighting’ to get back to life for this powerlifter
“I am all gas, no breaks,” Bob Merkh of Atlantic County says. The professional power lifter, who’s been called one of the strongest...
Lisa Seitles
- Jul 18
Perspective/Type 1 Diabetes
Imagine that your young child has a chronic condition requiring you to remain alert for nighttime medical emergencies that risk permanent...
James Wurzer, M.D.
- Jul 7
Save your own skin—and possibly your life
As a provider who has cared for individuals with cancer for more than 27 years, I am disappointed when people don’t take seriously the...
Mohammed Fuad
- Jun 26
Focusing on summer health
Summer is approaching and that means warm and sunny days equal fun activities like the beach and outdoor events. While that is the case,...
Lisa Seitles
- Jun 19
Perspective/Type 1 Diabetes
Last month my 8-year-old son Casey competed in a jiu-jitsu tournament against older and more experienced boys. Unlike his competitors, he...
Samantha Bragg, PT, DPT
- Jun 12
What is ‘Tech Neck?’
Hello readers and happy May! This month we are going to discuss “Tech Neck.” Tech neck is a term used to describe the pain that is felt...
Fabio Orozco, M.D.
- Jun 5
A hip replacement at 34 – Nothing replaces being active with her kids
One of my patients recently shared with me that people are shocked when she tells them she needed, and got a hip replacement at the age...
Ronald S. Newman, Ph.D.
- May 29
Seeking balance to find patience
Do you get impatient with your children? Perhaps your spouse does things more slowly than you like? Are you prone to “road rage?” ...
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