A university study looked at factors that affect how long a person lives and the quality of their lives in the United States.
National Poison Prevention Week 2024
Accidental overdose is a serious risk during “sniffle season”.
State-of-the-art machines and the on-site suite ensure "safety, comfort, and improved clinical outcomes" for patients, officials said.
The Intensive Peer Recovery Program of CFC Loud N Clear Foundation aims to help people avoid pitfalls that lead to drug addiction relapses.
Gas generators and other fuel powered equipment produce toxic carbon monoxide gas
A Rutgers Poison Control expert discusses the health risks posed to children from this popular toy, which lawmakers are seeking to ban
Gas generators and other fuel powered equipment produce toxic carbon monoxide gas.
Beware of hidden holiday hazards.
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Make food safety your first ingredient.
Community Medical Center’s Transitional Care Unit recognized as a Best Nursing Home for Short-Term Rehabilitation by US News & World Report.
Community Medical Center awarded 'A' Hospital Safety Grade for Spring and Fall 2023.
NJ Poison Control Center warns of potential danger.
Residents who want to receive vaccines for pneumonia or COVID-19 can get those as well at the clinics, health department officials said.
All patients, staff, and visitors will be required to wear masks beginning Monday, Oct. 2.
People with undetectable HIV are living healthy. So much has changed in prevention, care, and treatment.
Community Medical Center expands women’s health care access in Ocean County through a new outpatient center in Toms River, New Jersey.
One Jersey Shore beach remains closed Thursday due to high levels of fecal bacteria found in water samples, officials said.
Swimming advisories had been issued due to high bacteria levels. Here are the next steps after an advisory is issued.
Today is National HIV Testing Day. Get Tested - Connect to Services - Stay Healthy
Air Quality Alerts continue statewide. Here's how you can check your air quality in Toms River.
Gerald Ferencz, MD, Medical Director, Primary Stroke Center & Center for Sleep Disorders, Community Medical Center, shares sleep tips.
See how the Toms River hospital fared in the Spring 2023 Leapfrog Group report, which focuses on preventable errors during hospital stays.
Three other RWJBarnabas Health Facilities Also Receive “A” Rating
Community Medical Center is one of only three hospitals in NJ to earn this accreditation.
Community Medical Center ranked 3rd in NJ for Joint Replacement.
The Toms River-based hospital earned multiple distinctions in 2022 from nationally renowned hospital ranking groups.
Community Medical Center’s Transitional Care Unit recognized as a Best Nursing Home for Short-Term Rehabilitation for 2022 by U.S. News.
The health department is offering flu vaccination clinics through December; COVID-19 vaccinations are available as well.
Community Medical Center is the only NJ hospital to earn Healthgrades' Surgical Care Excellence Award in 2023.
LeapFrog released its fall safety grades for hospitals around the country. Here's a detailed look at the Toms River hospital's grade.
The schedule for flu vaccination clinics is out for the 2022-23 flu season. COVID vaccinations and boosters are available too.
Vaccinations, health screenings, eye exams, WIC information, and much more are on offer at the 4th annual Ocean County Latino Health Fair.
Community Medical Center in Toms River, New Jersey, is 1 of only 17 hospitals in the nation to earn all 3 Healthgrades Women's Care Awards
The hospital, part of the RWJ Barnabas Health network, received its grades for Spring 2022.
Community Medical Center Welcomes Gerardo Chiricolo, MD, FACEP, as Chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine
Gov. Phil Murphy is set to declare the public health emergency over, and mandates are ending. What will "normal" mean?
Millions of Americans have admitted skipping or rationing insulin doses because of the high costs. NJ wants to ease that pressure.
See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Ocean County and across NJ.