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Paramus Sunrise Rotary Club accomplishes Community Service Project.

By Mel Fabrikant Saturday, May 03 2008, 02:52 PM EDT Views: 294

Despite a prediction of showers and actual cold weather, 15 Rotarians and their families gathered at 200 Garden State Plaza Boulevard, the Walter Behnke Senior Housing Complex, to plant flowers in the front of the building. Partnered with Bill Comery, Supt. Shade Trees & Parks, and under the leadership of club Community Service Director Rick Cary, it took them 45 minutes to do the planting. An omen: it started to rain after the planting was done. read more

MEDICAL CENTER CELEBRATES REGISTERED DIETITIAN DAY

By Mel Fabrikant Friday, May 09 2008, 07:32 PM EDT Views: 10

The Department of Nutrition and Food Management at Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC) recently celebrated the first national Registered Dietitian Day, as part of National Nutrition Month®, with a lunch for its 29 Registered Dietitians (RDs). Staff dined on salmon, potato latkes, sautéed vegetables, fresh fruit, and received handmade chocolate boxes that contained RD pins. The day was created by the American Dietetic Association to increase the awareness of registered dietitians as the indispensable providers of nutrition expertise and to recognize RDs for their commitment to helping people enjoy healthy lives by making positive lifestyle changes. The medical center’s RDs are committed to improving the health of our patients and community. More than half of them have a master’s degree and/or Advanced Certification.
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HUMC offers Congenital Hand Surgical Surgery Services

By Mel Fabrikant Friday, May 09 2008, 07:28 PM EDT Views: 13

Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC) is proud to announce the creation of a Congenital Hand Surgery Service. This service brings together the departments of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Pediatric Cardiology, and Genetics to offer a team approach for the treatment of children with congenital hand conditions.
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MEDICAL CENTER PARTICIPATES AS SPONSOR OF THE CULTURE ZONE

By Mel Fabrikant Friday, May 09 2008, 07:25 PM EDT Views: 10

The MOLLY Diabetes Education/Management Center for Adults and Children at Hackensack University Medical Center sponsored the Arts Culture and Entertainment Group, LLC and African Americans for Diabetes Awareness Committee’s recent event, The Culture Zone, a networking/dance party “In Classic Black.” read more

Meeting # 11 – Paramus Sunrise Rotary Club

By Mel Fabrikant Friday, May 09 2008, 07:25 PM EDT Views: 131

Exciting news took place today. District Governor Joe Laureni and member Tom Wells will get together to get our Charter papers in order so that they can be sent to Rotary International. This would make us the 50th Club in District 7490. Our Gala Chairperson, Valerie Coniglio, has arranged for a night at Sanzari's on June 23rd to celebrate. read more

Gynecologic Oncologist hasTreatment Of Women’s Cancers Using Advanced Robotics

By Mel Fabrikant Friday, May 09 2008, 07:21 PM EDT Views: 7

Litkouhi offers specialized expertise in using The Robotic da Vinci Surgical System™ for staging and treating women’s cancers, improving patient recovery times and outcomes

The Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center welcomes gynecologic oncologist Babak Litkouhi, M.D. of Ridgewood, who has undergone extensive training in traditional “open,” laparoscopic, and robotic surgical procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of women’s cancers. Dr. Litkouhi, a full-time attending in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, completed his three-year fellowship at the gynecologic oncology program of the Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School in Boston. read more

HUMC NAMES JULIUS M. GARDIN, M.D. AS CHAIRMAN OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDI

By Mel Fabrikant Friday, May 09 2008, 07:15 PM EDT Views: 7

Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Julius M. Gardin, M.D., as the new chairman of the Department of Internal Medicine. Dr. Gardin has served as the chief of Cardiology at St John’s Hospital, Detroit, Michigan and University of California Irvine Medical School. read more

Rabbi Jamie Korngold to appear in New Jersey

By Mel Fabrikant Friday, May 09 2008, 07:11 PM EDT Views: 9

Rabbi Jamie Korngold, a native of Scarsdale, is coming to New Jersey to promote her new book GOD IN THE WILDERNESS (Doubleday: On-sale April 8th, 2008). In 2001, Rabbi Jamie Korngold created the ground-breaking Adventure Rabbi program to help people recapture their spirituality and reconnect with their Jewish values by finding God in nature. Since then she has taken hundreds of people on unconventional adventure trips such as Shabbat skiing and Rosh Hashanah hiking. read more

Bergen Students Earn Foundation Scholarships

By Mel Fabrikant Friday, May 09 2008, 07:06 PM EDT Views: 11

Over $187,000 was awarded to 104 Bergen Community College students during the Bergen Community College Foundation’s eighth annual Scholarship Awards ceremony on April 30. A separate 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Foundation raises funds to support student scholarships, faculty and staff development, construction and other special projects and programs. Since its 1982 inception, the Foundation has received over $9.8 million in total contributions read more

DESTINATION MATERNITY

By Mel Fabrikant Thursday, May 08 2008, 07:55 PM EDT Views: 54

"Everything a pregnant woman could ever want or need, featuring a huge selection of Maternity Fashion"

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Registration is available at Destination Maternity by using the Parent Education Phone at the Juice Bar or call the Parent Education department at 201.291.6151 Pre-Registration is required for all classes read more

NJ Student receives two awards in Washington, DC

By Mel Fabrikant Thursday, May 08 2008, 05:03 PM EDT Views: 79

Joey Rizzolo, 13, of Paramus NJ was named one of America's top ten youth volunteers for 2008 in a ceremony on 5/5/08 at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, receiving a national Prudential Spirit of Community Award for his outstanding volunteer community service. Selected from a field of close to 20,000 applicants across the country, he received a personal award of $5,000, an engraved gold medallion, a crystal trophy for his school, and a $5,000 grant from the Prudential Foundation for a nonprofit Charitable organization of his choice. (the Paramus Freedom Walk) read more

Professional Women In Construction To Hold May 13 Meeting in Somerset, N.J.

By Mel Fabrikant Thursday, May 08 2008, 05:01 PM EDT Views: 61

WHAT: Many of the state's urban areas -- including New Brunswick, Morristown, Hoboken, and the Hackensack Meadowlands -- are undergoing tremendous transformations as a result of large-scale redevelopment projects. The speakers at this important seminar will discuss overall development market trends in New Jersey and how redevelopment in New Jersey is serving as a model for the rest of the nation. read more

Bergen and Felician College Sign Transfer Agreement

By Mel Fabrikant Thursday, May 08 2008, 04:56 PM EDT Views: 54

Sister Theresa Mary Martin and Dr. G. Jeremiah Ryan

Dr. G. Jeremiah Ryan, President of Bergen Community College, and Sister Theresa Mary Martin, President of Felician College, recently signed a formal Transfer Articulation Agreement for Felician College's Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Psychology, Communications, Fine Arts, Art-Graphic Design, and Computer Information Systems. read more

The Bergen Community College science wing groundbreaking.

By Mel Fabrikant Thursday, May 08 2008, 04:53 PM EDT Views: 90

When: Thursday, May 22, 11 a.m., outside the health services emergency entrance of the Pitkin Education Building, Bergen Community College, 400 Paramus Road, Paramus.

Who: Bergen President Dr. G. Jeremiah Ryan will preside over the groundbreaking ceremony. Other College officials will join President Ryan along with faculty, professionals and various civic, state, county, and local leaders. Among them, Bergen County Executive Dennis McNerney is scheduled to appear. read more

Seniors invited to the activities at The Allendale Community for Mature Living

By Mel Fabrikant Thursday, May 08 2008, 04:51 PM EDT Views: 57

Patriotic and Music Programs, Vital Health Screenings, Offered at The Atrium

The Allendale Community for Mature Living invites the public to enjoy lively music performances, hone driving skills and get important medical screenings at The Atrium, its supportive independent living senior residence. Most programs are free of charge; please note fees for driver safety course and Life Line Screening where applicable. For more information call (201) 818-7979. read more

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