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Is shoulder pain keeping you up at night?

Dr. Gene DeMorat
  Dr. Gene DeMorat

 The shoulder joint is capable of tremendous mobility to assist in the essential activities of everyday life. It relies upon a group of muscles, known as the rotator cuff, to ensure its function for reaching over head and for lifting. Unfortunately, the rotator cuff is commonly associated with injury. Such injuries may occur from a simple fall on the shoulder, from the repetitive motion of house or yard work or even from the accumulation of simple lifting over a lifetime.

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DeNittis named ‘Top Doctor’


DeNittis named ‘Top Doctor’  DeNittis named ‘Top Doctor’

 CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — Dr. Albert S. DeNittis has been named ‘Top Doctor’ by U.S. News and World Report and Philadelphia Magazine for 2013.

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Understanding Balance Disorders

 Virginia Millar
 Virginia Millar

 CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – A balance disorder is a disturbance that causes an individual to feel unsteady, giddy, woozy, or have a sensation of movement, spinning, or floating.

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Physicians group holds open house

From left, Dr. Jenny Cook, intern Volhe Bortnik, Cape Regional Medical Center parish nurse coordinator Bonnie Kratzer, and parish nurse Barbara Dix.
  From left, Dr. Jenny Cook, intern Volhe Bortnik, Cape Regional Medical Center parish nurse coordinator Bonnie Kratzer, and parish nurse Barbara Dix.

SEAVILLE – Cape Regional Physical Therapy and Cape Regional Physicians Associates hosted a health fair and open house on Saturday, June 8 at their offices in the Cedar Square Shopping Center in Seaville.

Dr. Jenny Cook was at the office and gave a tour of the facility to visitors.

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Support Groups

 An inter-denominational Christian Men's Group is forming. It is the intention of this ministry to develop the inner spiritual life of each man, to provide Christian fellowship and prayerful support, to become Christ-like in our relationship with others, and with the culture and politics of the world in which we live. The meetings will be held on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 10:15AM in Price Hall, which is located at Seashore and Academy Roads in Cold Spring. For additional information, contact Rob at 889-3538 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Divorcecare Support Group meets 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays at Seaview Baptist Church, 2025 Shore Road, Linwood. Learn how to deal with the pain of the past and look forward to rebuilding your life. Cost is $30 for 12 weeks, which includes workbook and all materials. For information call facilitators Karen or Ned at 601-2718, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or go to www.divorcecare.org. 

Mom to Mom: Get together with other moms and share your experiences 1-2 p.m. every Monday in the Jenkins Room at Shore Memorial Hospital in Somers Point. Free. New moms are encouraged to bring their babies. Valet parking is available.

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Summer is the time for sunglasses

 Summer is the time for sunglasses Summer is the time for sunglasses

We know about the risk of skin cancer from ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun and the importance of using sunscreen. Are we just as aware of how to protect our eyes from the sun’s harmful rays?

UV levels are highest in the summer, especially between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Reflected UV radiation from sand and water further intensifies exposure.

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Two new healing clowns graduate

  George Wasser and Dan Meenan recently graduated from a caring clown program at Cape Regional Medical Center.
George Wasser and Dan Meenan recently graduated from a caring clown program at Cape Regional Medical Center.

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – The Bumper “T” Caring Clown Program at Cape Regional Medical Center has graduated two new certified “Funnyboneologists,” DR B. Happy (George Wasser) and DR Blarney Stone (Dan Meenan). “DR Gizmo” (Bill Smigo) officiated over the graduation as the newly-certified clowns promised to dedicate their time to providing humor that heals and to bring smiles to patients, visitors and staff.

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Atlantic Cape to offer health care career training programs

ATLANTIC CITY—The Health Professions Institute at Atlantic Cape Community College will offer a variety of programs for those interested in a health care career.

In Phlebotomy Technician, students will learn blood collection techniques, handling, transporting and processing blood specimens through practice on artificial arms and extensive clinical experience at area medical facilities, two sections, beginning June 24 and Sept. 16.

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Wellness Briefs

Wellness Briefs – Week of April 4, 2013 Wellness Briefs – Week of April 4, 2013

Free fall risk screening program

Med Rehab Therapy Center in Northfield is providing free screening with the Biodex Balance System for elderly patients that are at risk of falling Monday through Friday. Call to schedule your free screening at (609) 645-2224.

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Couples Potluck

Couples potluck is a facilitated group for couples dealing with a cancer diagnosis. Meet other couples touched by cancer and gain wisdom and support.

The group meets 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 29 at Gilda’s Linwood Clubhouse.  

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