Christopher Freer, DO, FAAEM, FACEP, offers tips for facing the brutal cold weather
WATCH: “I started at an old age, but I went for it… and beat out a lot of young guys,” an 85-year-old Essex County bodybuilder says.
Rev. Soaries will serve a three-year term providing valuable guidance and experience to ensure the highest level and quality of care
An upset stomach or diarrhea can leave you feeling miserable. If left untreated, it can lead to exhaustion and dehydration,
An event with free mammograms and pap smears for uninsured or underinsured residents of Essex County will take place in East Orange.
Equipment drive supports local community in Puerto Rico devastated by Hurricane Maria
West Orange is testing the water at several buildings after finding elevated levels of the bacteria that cause Legionnaire’s Disease.
Women in the West Orange area can get an annual wellness exam and a mammography screening during the same visit at the new facility.
Red Cross: Bad weather and seasonal flu outbreaks have caused a “critical” shortfall of blood donations in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Read about 10 New Jersey families that were forced to launch online fundraisers to cope with unexpected, heartbreaking medical bills.
West Orange Flu Clinics and Health Centers will offer vaccinations in late September and early October.
Learn how you can help save someone’s life in West Orange.
Living with lipedema, an often-misunderstood disease that causes swelling of the legs and hips, isn’t easy. Help raise awareness on July 23.
The N.J. State Board of Medical Examiners has permanently revoked the license of Essex County cardiologist Mario Criscito, prosecutors say.
Want to learn how to administer Naloxone and possibly save an overdosing friend or family member?
The Health & Wellness Fair is designed to increase awareness of local services and programs for the community and will take place on May 21.
The N.J. teens recently got a truckload with 2,000 cases of feminine hygiene products, the largest donation they’ve received yet.
Joshua Schor of Daughters of Israel in West Orange was named the 2017 Medical Director of the Year.
What’s 100-year-old Sallie Kindred’s secret to longevity? Find out here.
“Residents now have easier access to care for congenital heart disease without having to travel outside of NJ,” an administrator says.
Waging war against the white stuff? Protect yourself and your family with these important safety tips.
The Essex County-based Farm & Fork Society began in a family garage. It now serves more than 100 local families, members say.
“Bowling is a sport that is enjoyable but also easily adaptable so that one can play according to their level of physical functioning.”
Several dental care facilities in Essex County will offer free care for kids 12 and under on Feb. 3.
Want to get in shape the same way the N.J. Devils hockey team does? Learn their workout regimen here.
Living with lipedema — an often-misunderstood disease that causes immense swelling of the legs and hips — isn’t easy.
The free event is open to all New Jersey military veterans and their family members.
The MHAEC is scheduled to begin providing services throughout Essex County in October.
The recall involves store-baked and take-and-bake cookies that were sold between July 19 through Aug. 15, the company stated.
Katia Page knows that the way to beat lipedema is simple: “Just do what you gotta do.”
The supercentenarian is a former smoker and eats "anything she wants," her son said.
Low-income Essex County women can get free female health exams during the May 25 event.
Area hospitals showed these substandard safety conditions in a survey that recognized the best and worst hospitals and the region
How many pounds of cannabis did the state’s dispensaries produce in 2015? How much does medical pot cost in NJ? Find out here.
The Zika virus, which has been declared an international public health emergency, could become a problem in N.J. by July, an expert says.
A look at N.J.'s "dirty little secrets," and how eating fish from these N.J. areas can get you very, very sick.
A map and list of the top doctors in your town, or nearby. Click and zoom in on the map to find them, or search the list below.
Thousands of homes still aren't inspected for lead - and these lists show where the risk for child lead poisoning still exists in N.J.
Health experts share some common hand washing mistakes that may make you more likely to get sick this cold and flu season.
A Patch fitness expert offers tips to help you stave off those dreaded holiday pounds.