Menendez Visits RCSJ to Discuss College Affordability

U.S. Senator Robert Menendez visited the Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ) Cumberland campus on August 5 for an informal discussion with students and college administrators about his efforts to increase access to higher education by making college more affordable. Menendez was joined at the event by New Jersey Senate President Stephen Sweeney; Ali Houshmand, […]

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Healthy Travels

It’s the night before that long-awaited vacation you’ve been planning. You’ve tripled-checked your suitcase, checked into your flight and have notified the bank of your travel plans. Everything is ready to go, but even the most experienced travelers can’t predict the unexpected health hiccups that might arise along the way. Before heading off, keep in

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Courting Equality

One thing that the delivery of legal services in this country has in common with healthcare is the fact that too many individuals and families simply can’t afford it. The impact is hardest on those with low and moderate incomes. In terms of healthcare, it comes down to cost—whether paying for insurance or the care

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Aid in Dying for Terminally Ill Act Now in Effect

The New Jersey’s Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act takes effect August 1. This legislation does not take suicide lightly, and has incorporated numerous caveats and requirements a patient must first meet before being able to secure medications specific to end their lives. (details at nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/new-jersey-s-aid-dying-the-terminally-ill-act.html ) As a hospice provider we are

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Pesky Mosquito

Wow, the only thing I know that really likes adult mosquitoes is dragonflies. Mosquitoes harbor many devastating diseases such as malaria, yellow fever, dengue, West Nile Virus, and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). Each year the latter two are found in Cumberland County along with other locations in New Jersey. And local horses have died from

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