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Dr. Nicole Pellegrino is proud to announce she has joined her practice with Foerster Vision Center. Dr. Pellegrino has been in practice for six years. She graduated from Pennsylvania College of Optometry with honors in Primary Care. She interned at Hahnemann Hospital and did rotations with one of the top glaucoma specialists in the country, Dr. Elliot Werner. More ... Seniors are cutting expenses due to the economy and, as a result, are putting themselves at risk. From skipping medications and meals to falling for financial scams and cancelling social outings, experts warn families to make sure seniors aren't cutting too deeply. More ... According to Janet Revelle, Au.D., director of audiology at Bacharach's Hearing HealthcareCenter, the worst thing about hearing loss is thatitisinvisibleandusuallypainless. "Since you can't see it, and it doesn't hurt, it often goes unrecognized," says Dr. Revelle. More ... When Henry and Adam Freund were growing up in Philadelphia in the 1870s, they certainly heard plenty of discussion around the dinner table about the optical profession. Members of their Mother's family were in the optical profession for several generations in both Bavaria and Philadelphia. More ... The National Center for Health Statistics reported on June 11, 2008 that life expectancy hit a new record high, surpassing 78 years. One aspect of living longer is an issue that many of us try not to think about - outliving our independence. More ... Senior Helpers vision exists to help seniors improve the quality of their lives by allowing them to remain in their home longer and to spend more quality time with their loved ones. More ... Here on the Jersey Shore many of us have been lax in protecting our skin, leading to overindulgence of sunlight in addition to poor skin care habits. In order to keep your skin looking its best, a simple home regimen is often the easiest and most inexpensive course of action to implement. More ... AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center (ARMC) opened the Stanley M. Grossman Pediatric Center at its new location in ARMC City Campus in Atlantic City on June 17. The new center is part of a $128 million expansion of the hospital that includes renovation of 23,000 square feet of the facility. More ... For well over a century, surgery has been the first line of attack against breast cancer, but things have changed a lot in recent years. Today, the goal is precise, targeted surgery that aims to preserve as much of the healthy breast and surrounding area as possible. Even mastectomy (breast removal) is a more refined, less drastic option than it was a generation ago. More ... The assisted living residence at Seashore Gardens Living Center combines a residential atmosphere with supportive services to promote independence for residents. It's been designed to capture the essence of a hotel with a concierge, an elegant dining room and library. More ... Would you like to have your own private gym? Unfortunately, that's an impossibility for most of us. Unless, of course, you're a member of Snap Fitness, a convenient and afordable workout and close-to-home club that's packed with the industry's best cardio and exercise equipment. More ... Women's Medical Specialty is offering BRACAnalysis testing in its office, which is a safe and simple blood test to screen for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Taking a closer look at your family history is the first step toward finding out whether you may be at risk. Choosing to know more is a decision you can make with the help of your health care provider. More ... Robert Gordon, Licensed Hearing Aid Dispenser at Total Hearing Care in Northfield and Margate likes to keep his patients "connected" to all of the modern communication devices people with normal hearing take for granted. More ... It is estimated that over 40 million Americans will be affected by vascular disease in the years to come. These problems can affect arteries or veins. The significance of and risk factors for each are different. Diseases of the arteries can cause lifethreatening problems, including heart attack, stroke or amputation. More ... There is no more personal - or important - choice in healthcare today than choosing a primary care physician. Your doctor is literally the gatekeeper of your health. More ... |
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