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Congressman Donald Payne Dead At 65 Congressman Donald Payne Dead At 65
Congressman Donald Payne Dead At 65 Rep. Donald Payne, Jr. (D-NJ) died on Wednesday, April 24 at the age of 65, weeks after suffering a cardiac episode. Payne, a Newark native, had served in Congress, representing New Jersey's 10th district since 2012, when he won a special election to fill the seat left vacant when his father, Donald Payne, Sr. died.  A graduate of Kean University, he previously served on the Essex County Board of Freeholders and the Newark Municipal Council and was known for his signature bowtie.  Earlier this month, Payne's office said he suffered a cardiac episode based on complications from di…
What Happens When You Stop Taking Ozempic? Bergen County Docs Explain What Happens When You Stop Taking Ozempic? Bergen County Docs Explain
What Happens When You Stop Taking Ozempic? Bergen County Docs Explain So, you've been on Ozempic or Wegovy for some time.  You're seeing the desired results, and you're ready to come off.  Will you regain the weight? Will prior risk factors return? If so, how quickly? According to Dr. Hans Schmidt, the director of the Center for Weight Loss and Metabolic Health for Hackensack Meridian Health, coming off Ozempic is much like coming off a crash diet. "Once you take away whatever medication is working so well, most people will gain the weight back," Schmidt said. "Often more than they’ve lost." Ozempic is a GLP1, a naturally occurring molecule relea…
Secaucus Ice Cream Shop Owner In Grave Condition Sees Community Support Secaucus Ice Cream Shop Owner In Grave Condition Sees Community Support
Secaucus Ice Cream Shop Owner In Grave Condition Sees Community Support Mike Flaherty, who has run Mike's Ice Cream in Secaucus for more than 40 years, is facing a grave prognosis after battling diabetes. Flaherty has been in and out of the hospital since last summer, due to medical complications from the diabetes. His health is declining quickly, Amaya Ocasio, who organized a fundraiser along with other employees from Mike's Ice Cream, said.  Hi everyone. As many know, Mike has been in and out of the hospital for months now. He is continuing to fight, but the... Posted by Mike's Ice Cream on Monday, February 19, 2024 The fundraiser, whi…
“No More Needles!” Says Mass Woman After Achieving Weight Loss Success “No More Needles!” Says Mass Woman After Achieving Weight Loss Success
“No More Needles!” Says Mass Woman After Achieving Weight Loss Success Diabetes doesn’t have to be a lifelong companion. OwnaHealth is here to change the narrative. With an impressive 93% success rate in beating diabetes, our medical coaching program is redefining diabetes management. Our approach is not just about managing symptoms; it’s about turning the tide on diabetes. At OwnaHealth, we believe that effective diabetes care extends beyond medication. It’s about a holistic approach, combining medical expertise with personalized coaching. This is where our team of top medical professionals comes in, offering tailored strategies and support that resonate with…
150 Miles From Home: South Hackensack PD Reunites Missing PA Man, 85, With Wife, Daughter 150 Miles From Home: South Hackensack PD Reunites Missing PA Man, 85, With Wife, Daughter
150 Miles From Home: South Hackensack PD Reunites Missing PA Man, 85, With Wife, Daughter An 85-year-old diabetic from Pennsylvania who was reported missing was rescued overnight by a South Hackensack police officer nearly 150 miles from home. Officer Ashley Lagrosa spotted the Reading, PA man's car parked on the side of Phillips Avenue between Routes 80 and 46 around 2:30 a.m. Jan. 27, Detective Sgt. James Donatello said. Lagrosa ran a check on the Pennsylvania plate and discovered that the driver/owner had been reported missing a few hours earlier, the sergeant said. The man told Lagrosa he didn't know where he was and had been driving since the previous morning. They called…
Companies Selling Honey Tainted With Drugs Used To Fight Erectile Dysfunction: FDA Companies Selling Honey Tainted With Drugs Used To Fight Erectile Dysfunction: FDA
Companies Selling Honey Tainted With Drugs Used To Fight Erectile Dysfunction: FDA The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued warning letters to four companies that allegedly illegally sold honey-based products that could contain drug ingredients found in erectile dysfunction medication. Testing by the FDA found that products being sold throughout the East Coast could pose a significant health risk to consumers due to the presence of drug ingredients that can be found in Cialis (tadalafil) and Viagra (sildenafil). Officials noted that those drugs are used to treat erectile dysfunction and are “restricted to use under the supervision of licensed health care professio…
NJ State Police Bear No Responsibility In Driver's Fatal Medical Episode Off Rt 80: Grand Jury NJ State Police Bear No Responsibility In Driver's Fatal Medical Episode Off Rt 80: Grand Jury
NJ State Police Bear No Responsibility In Driver's Fatal Medical Episode Off Rt 80: Grand Jury New Jersey State Police bear no responsibility for the death of a diabetic Paterson driver who had a medical episode in the back of their cruiser following a traffic stop outside their barracks, a state grand jury has found. The troopers had handcuffed Sergio Rodriguez, 51, and led him to their marked SUV after finding heroin in his car during a stop outside their substation on Minnisink Road, just off Route 80 in Totowa, on June 27, 2020. Rodriguez had been using a cellphone while driving, Acting New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said. Body camera footage shows a trooper aski…
North Jersey Native, Musician Marc DiCianni Dies After Battling Diabetes Complications, 30 North Jersey Native, Musician Marc DiCianni Dies After Battling Diabetes Complications, 30
North Jersey Native, Musician Marc DiCianni Dies After Battling Diabetes Complications, 30 North Jersey native, artist and musician Marc Louis DiCianni died March 30 from complications of diabetes. He was 30. Born in Denville, DiCianni grew up in Sparta and spent time in California before moving to Burlington, Vermont, his obituary says. DiCianni was known for his relentless love of all things music. He often attended live shows, composed and performed his own songs and created art inspired by his own music, his memorial says. “Marc was a selfless and generous soul, frequently contributing to a variety of charitable causes and always living for others,” reads his obituary. “Mar…
Never-Ending Dedication To Service Marked Life Of Bergen Firefighting Veteran Never-Ending Dedication To Service Marked Life Of Bergen Firefighting Veteran
Never-Ending Dedication To Service Marked Life Of Bergen Firefighting Veteran TRIBUTE: In the world of public service, John Holter of Emerson was a rare breed. He worked for not just one but two fire companies for decades, and his professional life was all about helping people. Holter died Monday at the Valley Hospital in Ridgewood surrounded by a small group of family and friends. He was 70. The man wore several hats, as they say. A top-notch mechanic, Holter made sure your vehicle was humming when you brought it to Alpine Texaco – and, later, Alpine Shell, – which he and his late wife owned for more than 15 years. The station at the top of Closter Dock Road becam…
First Fort Dix Federal Inmate Death From COVID-19 Reported First Fort Dix Federal Inmate Death From COVID-19 Reported
First Fort Dix Federal Inmate Death From Covid-19 Reported An inmate who was placed in isolation at the Fort Dix federal prison after testing positive for COVID-19 last month died on Friday, authorities said. Myron Crosby, 58, was the first of more than 1,400 inmates at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Burlington County who were diagnosed with the virus to die, U.S. Bureau of Prisons records show. He’d been serving a 14-year federal sentence at the low-security facility since Sept. 17, 2019 on a conviction out of Maine for having and conspiring to sell heroin, the Department of Justice said in a release. Crosby -- who had long-term, …
New Milford SUV Crash Follows Medical Episode New Milford SUV Crash Follows Medical Episode
New Milford SUV Crash Follows Medical Episode A driver apparently had a diabetic episode before her SUV crashed onto a corner property in New Milford. She got out on the passenger side of the Mazda following the crash at Henley Avenue and Bliss Drive. An ambulance took her to Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck with what weren't considered life-threatening injuries. A tow truck removed the vehicle. Borough police and firefighters also responded.
‘I Have A Lot To Live For’: Park Ridge Navy Veteran Firefighter Needs Kidney ‘I Have A Lot To Live For’: Park Ridge Navy Veteran Firefighter Needs Kidney
‘I Have A Lot To Live For’: Park Ridge Navy Veteran Firefighter Needs Kidney Firefighters are quick to rescue those in need, but right now one of Park Ridge’s bravest could use some help. Park Ridge Firefighter Mark "Cookey" Eisen, 63, was recently placed on the National Kidney Registry after diabetes caused late-stage kidney failure. He’s scheduled to begin dialysis in 2021 but hopes to find him a kidney before then. A veteran of seven years with the U.S. Navy, Eisen has been a borough firefighter for nearly three decades. He's considered “part of the fabric” of the borough, his company wrote in a Facebook post. Eisen has served with the Park Ridge Elks, American…
VIDEO: Bodycams Show Moments Before Driver's Fatal Medical Episode Off Rt 80 VIDEO: Bodycams Show Moments Before Driver's Fatal Medical Episode Off Rt 80
Video: Bodycams Show Moments Before Driver's Fatal Medical Episode Off Rt 80 Body camera footage released Friday shows a diabetic Paterson driver who died following a traffic stop having a medical episode in the back of a State Police cruiser. Troopers handcuffed Sergio Rodriguez, 51, and led him to the marked SUV after finding heroin in his car during a June 27 stop outside their Totowa barracks on Minnisink Road, the footage released by state Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal shows. Rodriguez tells the troopers that he’s low on insulin, so one asks him whether they should call EMS. Rodriguez says he doesn’t want his family finding out, but the trooper insists. “…
Special Health Concerns For Asian Men Special Health Concerns For Asian Men
Special Health Concerns For Asian Men Asian men’s health is a broad category. The population is varied—from all over the continent—and is here in New Jersey in large numbers. Our state has the third largest Asian population in the nation, surpassed only by California and Hawaii. Although many health issues that affect men are general, there are a few issues that are of particular concern for Asians. Let’s examine what some of these are and what we can do for patients with these health concerns. • Hepatitis B: Asians and Pacific Islanders make up 5% of the total population in the United States, but account for more than half of…
'Memories Will Have To Sustain Us': Dave Rivara, Beloved Owner Of Maywood Inn, Dies 'Memories Will Have To Sustain Us': Dave Rivara, Beloved Owner Of Maywood Inn, Dies
'Memories Will Have To Sustain Us': Dave Rivara, Beloved Owner Of Maywood Inn, Dies Bergen County legend Dave Rivara made an impression on just about everyone he met, not just personally but also among the countless musicians, staffers, fellow business people -- and, yes, customers -- he came to know in 40 years as owner of the Maywood Inn’s Twin Door Tavern. “We were born into a life of servitude and drudgery,” the Hoboken-born enterpreneur once joked when asked about the appeal of his saloon to so many different types of people. Rivara, 60, survived cancer, battled diabetes and was living with one kidney, friends said. Around 4 a.m. Tuesday, he succumbed to health compl…
Trucker Escapes Burning Wreck, Downed Wires Close Route 17 Both Ways In Paramus Trucker Escapes Burning Wreck, Downed Wires Close Route 17 Both Ways In Paramus
Trucker Escapes Burning Wreck, Downed Wires Close Route 17 Both Ways In Paramus ALERT: Route 17 was expected to remain closed in both directions past 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. A tractor-trailer driver escaped serious injury Wednesday after his rig hit a fire hydrant and utility pole, then burst into flames at an exit ramp off southbound Route 17 in Paramus. One of several civilians who stopped gave the driver his coat after the crash at the Ridgewood Avenue exit downed utility lines across the highway -- knocking out power and cable to several area customers -- shortly after 2:30 p.m. "He's shaken up," the good Samaritan's boyfriend told Daily Voice from the scene. "He d…
SEEN THEM? Family Searches For Diabetic Morris County Woman, Boyfriend Last Seen In Newark SEEN THEM? Family Searches For Diabetic Morris County Woman, Boyfriend Last Seen In Newark
Seen Them? Family Searches For Diabetic Morris County Woman, Boyfriend Last Seen In Newark The family of a Morris County woman is turning to the public for help locating her and her boyfriend, both missing for more than two weeks. A Type 1 diabetic with out insulin, Nicolette "Nicki" Clark was last seen leaving her Lake Hopatcong house on Oct. 31, family members said on Facebook.  Her boyfriend Joe Dobie, 28, is also missing and was last seen on Tuxedo Parkway in Newark, Nicki's family said. The couple took off in a silver Chevrolet tracker with a soft, leather top, license plate V26KTL. The Clarks were not available for comment when Daily Voice reached out Saturday e…
Comic Artie Lange Leaving Jail, Will Head Back To Rehab: Report Comic Artie Lange Leaving Jail, Will Head Back To Rehab: Report
Comic Artie Lange Leaving Jail, Will Head Back To Rehab: Report Comedian Artie Lange will be released from the Essex County jail at the end of the week to resume his participation a drug rehabilitation program, Radar Online reported Monday.  “He will remain in the Essex County Jail, which is located in Newark, until the end of the week when he is expected to be moved to a treatment facility for a variable length stay,” a spokesperson for the Essex County Prosecutor told Radar. “He will continue in Drug Court probation.” Lange, a 51-year-old Union native, was arrested last month for violating the conditions of the court-ordered rehabilitation progra…
Father-Son Holy Name Physicians Specialize In Diagnosing Chronic Illnesses Father-Son Holy Name Physicians Specialize In Diagnosing Chronic Illnesses
Father-Son Holy Name Physicians Specialize In Diagnosing Chronic Illnesses Father and son physicians are now members of Holy Name Medical Partners. Conrado Boja, MD and Michael Boja, DO are board certified in internal and family medicine, with primary care practice offices in Teaneck and Nutley. Holy Name Medical Partners is the medical center’s physician network comprised of more than 100 multi-specialty providers with locations throughout North Jersey. The Bojas' practice is comprised of dedicated physicians, physician assistants and nurses who work collaboratively to care for children, adults, and seniors.  Their expertise is in diagnosing and treating chroni…