CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – “Birth Made Simple” childbirth preparation classes will be offered at Cape Regional Medical Center beginning in this month.

The six-week series will explore the journey through labor and birth, options for pain relief, relaxation and breathing, cesarean birth, and nurturing a new baby.

AtlantiCare provides about 70 percent of the health care in Atlantic County at its AtlantiCare Regional Medical Centers in Atlantic City and Pomona and its Urgent Care centers throughout the county.

Dr. Mitchell Kaminski’s bucket list is a lot different than the average person’s.

Instead of wanting to travel to exotic locales and perform daredevil stunts, Kaminski – as medical director of AtlantiCare Physician Group Primary Care and Medical Specialties – has a wish list containing six specific items designed to reduce the rate of hospital readmissions.

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – It was a cold October day for fall soccer at Ocean City High School. It was an intense game of rivals: Saint Augustine Prep High School against Ocean City High School.

The ball was down the defensive end of Ocean City. Georgie Meyers was a fullback going full force for the ball in the air and, at the same time, a player from Saint Augustine was coming at him with the same intensity. Meyers got to the ball first and, as he followed through, he was kicked by the Saint Augustine player thinking he was kicking the soccer ball. The contact was like an explosion. It was a loud crack followed by a hurtful scream of agony. The crowd was in awe and knew right away that something was broken.

Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness and visual impairment in America, especially in older individuals. Loss of sight is preventable by early detection and treatment, according to the staff at Coastal Jersey Eye Center.

Glaucoma is a disease that damages the optic nerve by increased pressure within the eye. The optic nerve carries information from the eye to the brain. Glaucoma causes no symptoms for many years. Annual eye exams especially later in life are the only way to diagnose the problem.

Jacob’s Ladder provides intense, low impact workout

At Upper Level Fitness, there are a wide range of cardiovascular machines, but one in particular -- the Jacob's Ladder -- gives a full cardiovascular experience.

The machine provides multiple benefits that are not available with other fitness machines, such as ellipticals and stair climbers, according to the staff at Upper Level Fitness.