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Trump Taps Dr. Oz, Penn Alum, To Lead Medicare And Medicaid Services Trump Taps Dr. Oz, Penn Alum, To Lead Medicare And Medicaid Services
Trump Taps Dr. Oz, Penn Alum, To Lead Medicare And Medicaid Services President-elect Donald J. Trump has nominated Dr. Mehmet Oz to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), citing the Pennsylvania-educated heart surgeon’s decades-long dedication to healthcare innovation and public advocacy. The announcement came Tuesday, Nov. 19, as Trump highlighted Oz’s qualifications and ties to the Keystone State. Dr. Oz earned both his medical degree and MBA from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Medicine and Wharton Business School, making him an Ivy League-trained physician and business leader. Trump lauded his achievements in a statement, ca…
“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…
Former Bergen County Resident Killed Jogging In Jersey Shore Hit-Run Crash, Loved Ones Say Former Bergen County Resident Killed Jogging In Jersey Shore Hit-Run Crash, Loved Ones Say
Former Bergen County Resident Killed Jogging In Jersey Shore Hit-Run Crash, Loved Ones Say Julia Sutton, the founder of an international spa and wellness brand, has been identified as the victim killed in a hit-and-run crash in Brick Township earlier this month. Julia Sutton, 56, of Weehawken, was struck by a vehicle driven by 19-year-old Mark Carey, Jr. of South Amboy earlier this month on Route 35, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Mark Carey has been arrested in a hit-and-run crash that left a female pedestrian dead in Brick, authorities said. Ocean County Prosecutor's Office Sutton founded the boutique wellness company Exhale Spa in 2002. The company, which has locat…
Former Long Branch Cheerleader, Youth Counselor Kayla Clayton Dies, 31 Former Long Branch Cheerleader, Youth Counselor Kayla Clayton Dies, 31
Former Long Branch Cheerleader, Youth Counselor Kayla Clayton Dies, 31 Kayla Clayton, a New Jersey native who relocated to the Washington DC area, died on Oct. 10 at 31 years old. A cause of death was not listed, however, her obituary on the Lawson Funeral Home website notes that Kayla "fought a good fight." Kayla Felice Clayton, who was raised in Long Branch where she was a high school cheerleader, went on to attend Virginia State University, where she graduated with her bachelor's in psychology, according to her LinkedIn profile.  Kayla's obituary says she received a full scholarship to a study abroad program in Boswana, Africa, where she performed res…
3 NJ Seniors Revealed As Contestants On 'Golden Bachelor' 3 NJ Seniors Revealed As Contestants On 'Golden Bachelor'
3 NJ Seniors Revealed As Contestants On 'Golden Bachelor' For the first time in Bachelor franchise history, 22 women in the prime of their lives will roll up their stockings and step into the spotlight for a chance at love. Three of the women — all ages 60 to 75 and hoping for lasting love with Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner — hail from New Jersey. They are: Anna, 61, a retired nutritionist from Summit Maria, 60, a health and wellness director from Teaneck Theresa, 69, a financial services professional from Shrewsbury These accomplished golden ladies will take time away from their established home lives, friends and family, in the quest to redisco…
Ground Level Beach Club Among Highlights Of Luxury Athletic Club Coming To Jersey Shore Ground Level Beach Club Among Highlights Of Luxury Athletic Club Coming To Jersey Shore
Ground Level Beach Club Among Highlights Of Luxury Athletic Club Coming To Jersey Shore A massive athletic club complete with a ground-level, resort-like beach club is under construction in Monmouth County. The Life Time facility in Middletown, its eighth in New Jersey, is expected to be complete in 2024. Click here to get on the wait list. Once finished, Life Time Middletown – Red Bank will provide a highly personalized, luxury approach to health and wellness with modern architecture, beautiful spaces and an abundance of amenities.  Highlights include: Three-floor building with an additional 50,000-square-foot, ground level outdoor beach club and bistro with leis…
Bergen County Fitness Trainer With 'Ugly Lifting Face' Suggests This At-Home Workout Bergen County Fitness Trainer With 'Ugly Lifting Face' Suggests This At-Home Workout
Bergen County Fitness Trainer With 'Ugly Lifting Face' Suggests This At-Home Workout With fitness classes cancelled and some members avoiding the gyms in fear of contracting COVID-19, a Teaneck personal trainer has written up a workout you can do at home. Miriam Levitansky, a NASM-certified personal trainer and weight-loss specialist -- who you may recognize for her "ugly lifting face" -- says all you'll need are a pair of dumbbells. No dumbbells? Try using water jugs or heavy shopping bags. **Ask your doctor before starting any new exercise plan. Any action you take upon the provided information is at your own risk.** Warmup:  30 seconds each: Jumping jacks, …
Former NY Giant David Tyree Opens NJ's First Clean Juice Shop In Morristown Former NY Giant David Tyree Opens NJ's First Clean Juice Shop In Morristown
Former NY Giant David Tyree Opens NJ's First Clean Juice Shop In Morristown Former New York Giant David Tyree will soon open up a juice shop in Morristown with his wife. The Livingston native and former wide receiver and his wife, Leilah, will open a Clean Juice shop at 68 South St. in Morristown. The couple signed a franchise agreement with the company last August. The shop, considered to be the first and only USDA-certified organic juice bar franchise, will be the first Clean Juice location in the Garden State, reports say. The franchise serves smoothies, cold-pressed shots, wellness drinks, acai bowls and more. “Leilah and I are excited to begin this adventur…
Don't Miss These Celebs Coming To Ridgewood Book Store Don't Miss These Celebs Coming To Ridgewood Book Store
Don't Miss These Celebs Coming To Ridgewood Book Store From professional athletes and bestselling authors to actors, politicians and even psychics, a myriad of celebrity speakers have been scheduled for signings and discussions at Bookends Bookstore in Ridgewood this spring. One of the guests is Watchung native Laura Prepon, who got her start on "That 70's Show" and recently rose to fame on Netflix's "Orange Is The New Black." Scroll for complete schedule. Bill Ripken, Feb. 26: The former Major League infielder, brother of Cal Ripken Jr. and current MLB Network analyst will sign his new book, “State of Play.” Katherine Schwarzenegge…
Plant-Based Wayne Cafe Has CBD-Infused Options Plant-Based Wayne Cafe Has CBD-Infused Options
Plant-Based Wayne Cafe Has Cbd-infused Options A new plant-based eatery opening in Wayne is chock full of CBD-infused menu options. Planted Eats will be offering holistic counseling, detox and cooking workshops, along with CBD cooking parties at its Berdan Avenue location, according to its website. Menu items include quinoa-oat bowls, superfood crepes, salads, a variety of toast options, baked goods, kombucha on-tap and more. Anything on the menu can be CBD-infused at the customer's request. A Hackensack location is also in the works, the cafe said. Gluten-free crepe from Planted Eats in Wayne.Planted Eats Facebook Planted Eats: 6…
Ridgewood's Samba Bowls Reopens As Wild & Hearty Ridgewood's Samba Bowls Reopens As Wild & Hearty
Ridgewood's Samba Bowls Reopens As Wild & Hearty Samba Bowls in Ridgewood has been revamped. The E. Ridgewood Avenue cafe and eatery has reopened as Wild & Hearty, expanding its menu from smoothie and breakfast bowls to include healthy fast-food alternatives and take-home products. Nearly every menu item consists of fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains and various superfoods. Owner Jenny Sayegh -- who opened Samba Bowls in 2017 -- and her partner Anthony Lamanna described it as fast-food reimagined. "The menu has more than tripled with favorites mostly from customers," Lamanna said. "It will continue to evolve throughout our jour…
New Milford Cafe Owner: 'Fill Your Own Cup First' New Milford Cafe Owner: 'Fill Your Own Cup First'
New Milford Cafe Owner: 'Fill Your Own Cup First' You’ve got to fill your own cup before you can fill someone else’s. That’s long been the guiding principle for Chirag Trivedi of New Milford, who gave the motto a literal meaning when he opened TimeOut cafe on River Edge Avenue last year. TimeOut is a place to do just that, said Trivedi, who leads by example. Trivedi moved to the U.S. after high school from Bombay, India, to study computer science at North Carolina State University. He worked at Baskin Robbins to fund his education but quickly ballooned up from 180 to 235 pounds with all the ice cream he was eating. He knew if he wanted…
True Food Kitchen Coming To Shops At Riverside True Food Kitchen Coming To Shops At Riverside
True Food Kitchen Coming To Shops At Riverside True Food Kitchen -- a restaurant recently invested in by Oprah -- will open at The Shops at Riverside in early 2020 as part of the final phase of the center’s transformative renovation.   This marks the first New Jersey restaurant for the Arizona-based restaurant brand. “We’re a brand that is as passionate about our food as we are the local community," said Shannon Keller, chief marketing officer of True Food Kitchen. We look forward to sharing our mission to ‘eat better, feel better and celebrate a passion for better living’ with residents and visitors of Hackensack." True Food Kitchen…
Bergen County Dad Left Job He Hated To Open Personal Training Biz -- And He's Killing It Bergen County Dad Left Job He Hated To Open Personal Training Biz -- And He's Killing It
Bergen County Dad Left Job He Hated To Open Personal Training Biz -- And He's Killing It Aaron Seaton was tired. And not in the fulfilling, gratifying kind of way. It was 2016 and he was working a job in architecture that took him to all corners of New York City, and then back home to New Jersey. After a better life, Seaton risked it all. He walked away from his stable career to open a personal training business, TailorMade Bodiez, with no guarantee of success. It's been two years since Seaton took the leap of faith, and his business is rapidly expanding across Bergen County, most recently to a newly-renovated studio in Englewood.  And yeah, he's still tired -- especially wi…
Valley Health Pharmacy Now Open In Mahwah Valley Health Pharmacy Now Open In Mahwah
Valley Health Pharmacy Now Open In Mahwah Valley Health System has opened its third retail pharmacy at The Valley Center for Health and Wellness, located at 1400 MacArthur Boulevard in Mahwah. Like the pharmacy locations at the Luckow Pavilion in Paramus and The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, the Mahwah pharmacy will be a full-service retail establishment, accepting prescriptions from the public, employees and all who frequent the Valley Health LifeStyles fitness center or the many other services now offered at the Center for Health and Wellness. The pharmacy also features health-related merchandise, such as walkers and canes, and s…
Paramus Man Donates Kidney To Best Friend 'Now Brother' Paramus Man Donates Kidney To Best Friend 'Now Brother'
Paramus Man Donates Kidney To Best Friend 'Now Brother' Chris Clark and George Salameh have certainly had their share of ups and downs together. In 2003, Clark saw Salameh through his first kidney transplant from his mother. Just more than a decade later, Salameh was right by Clark's side when his wife, Patty Clark, suffered a brain aneurysm. So when Salameh's kidney began failing last spring, it only seemed natural to Clark to try to donate one of his own. Late last week, Salameh and Clark went in for their procedures, giving the longtime friends one more "up" to celebrate. "Chris donating his kidney means me having a life agai…
Holy Name's Unconventional Cancer Support Group Is Changing Lives Holy Name's Unconventional Cancer Support Group Is Changing Lives
Holy Name's Unconventional Cancer Support Group Is Changing Lives Jane Martinez didn't want anyone to know when she was first diagnosed with cervical cancer -- at least until she had a plan to fix it. But that wouldn't be easy. She underwent intense surgery known as a radical trachelectomy, which included the removal of her cervix and the lymph nodes in her pelvis.  While she looked forward to reclaiming life as a single mother, gymnastics coach and photographer,  when finally back at work, Jane found herself struggling.  "I thought I was okay, but I was having trouble handling my emotions," she said. For many people, receiving a cancer diagn…