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Tufts Lacrosse Players Hospitalized After Navy SEAL Workout: NJ Docs Explain What Did It Tufts Lacrosse Players Hospitalized After Navy SEAL Workout: NJ Docs Explain What Did It
Tufts Lacrosse Players Hospitalized After Navy SEAL Workout: NJ Docs Explain What Did It A dozen of Tufts University's 50 lacrosse players were sidelined earlier this month with a muscle-destroying illness following a grueling workout led by a Navy SEAL, school officials said. As of press time three of the reigning NCAA Division III National Championship players remained in the hospital recovering from rhabdomyolysis, or, as it's more simply known, "rhabdo," Tufts officials said. Nine players required hospitalization, and experts say it should not have gotten to this.  Update: The Boston Globe reported Wednesday, Sept. 25, that all of the players have now be…

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by Cecilia Levine & Josh Lanier
Obituaries
Atlantic Air Flight Nurse Jay McChesney Dies, 55: 'All American Hero' Atlantic Air Flight Nurse Jay McChesney Dies, 55: 'All American Hero'
Atlantic Air Flight Nurse Jay McChesney Dies, 55: 'All American Hero' Medical professionals across New Jersey are mourning the loss of Jay McChesney, a longtime nurse being remembered for his humility and genuine concern. Jay, whose birth name was James Paul, died on Friday, Aug. 30, according to his obituary on the Hillsborough Funeral Home website. He was 55 years old. A GoFundMe launched for Jay's family had raised more than $8,000 as of press time. Known affectionately by loved ones as the "All American Hero," Jay grew up in West Orange and went on to work at the Parsippany Pathmark, where he met his wife, Jenette Reilling, with whom he shared three chil…

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by Cecilia Levine
Neighbors
Mahwah Doc Who Helms 30 EMS Agencies Across NJ Recognized With National Award Mahwah Doc Who Helms 30 EMS Agencies Across NJ Recognized With National Award
Mahwah Doc Who Helms 30 EMS Agencies Across NJ Recognized With National Award Matthew Letizia has always wanted to help people in their most vulnerable time of need. The 48-year-old Mahwah emergency medical physician was named the 2023 EMS Medical Director of the Year by NAEMT- Bound Tree Sarnova. Letizia will be honored at a ceremony next month in New Orleans. "What I enjoy most is helping those in need who are not able to help themselves," Letizia tells Daily Voice.  "To be able to stand there with the family and I know I did what's best for their loved one and gave them the best chance of survival. How can I help people when they feel the most vulnerable?" Afte…

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by Sam Barron
News
Bergen County Hospital Physician: 'I Intubated Young, Healthy ER Doc, Here's What I Learned' Bergen County Hospital Physician: 'I Intubated Young, Healthy ER Doc, Here's What I Learned'
Bergen County Hospital Physician: 'I Intubated Young, Healthy ER Doc, Here's What I Learned' A doctor at a Bergen County hospital is sharing advice for other healthcare workers and the general public after he said he intubated a young and healthy colleague amid the coronavirus pandemic. David Zodda, an emergency medicine physician, took to Twitter to share what he learned as medical workers across New Jersey -- and the globe -- work to keep up with the surge of coronavirus patients that overwhelms hospitals. Zodda, of Montclair, requested Daily Voice remove the name of the hospital he works at to protect the identity of his colleague.  Daily Voice's request for comment sent to th…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
The 6 Most Hazardous Injuries Bergen County ER Doctors Will See This Summer The 6 Most Hazardous Injuries Bergen County ER Doctors Will See This Summer
The 6 Most Hazardous Injuries Bergen County ER Doctors Will See This Summer Emergency room doctors across the U.S. are readying for the hazardous injuries that come with summer activities. Holy Name Medical Center Co-Director of Emergency Medicine Randy Tartacoff is running down the six most common summer injuries he and other physicians are anticipating. 1. Heat-related illnesses: Tartacoff says these rarely occur outside of summer. They can be life-threatening and are certainly critical. From least to most serious, these are heat-related illnesses and their symptoms. Heat rash: Accompanied by a red rash Dehydration: Can occur easily particularly in young toddl…

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by Cecilia Levine