Thanks to Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, New Jersey residents have one more way to celebrate their hearts!
Do you know someone who has heart disease? Be sure to pass this life-saving information along!
The Heart Center at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center was one of the nation’s leading centers to participate in the clinical research trial [...]

Valentine’s Day has just passed us by, but there is no better time than the present to start taking care of your heart!
Unfortunately, one American has a coronary event every 25 seconds. About one person each minute will die from it. If you or someone you love is at risk for heart disease, [...]

Do you or someone you know need Medicare? A new study reveals that when Medicare plans to raise co-payments for outpatient care, the elderly cut back on doctors’ visits and end up needing more expensive hospital care.
With the cost of healthcare skyrocketing, many insurance companies have required their patients pay more out-of-pocket charges when [...]

The devastating January 12th earthquake in Haiti displaced thousands of people, and New Jersey is jumping to the rescue. Will the state’s relief efforts actually hurt New Jersey’s fragile treasury?
How do you think New Jersey officials should help Haitian refugees? Leave us a comment and let us know your thoughts!
The Garden State is [...]

Do you have a teenager behind the wheel? If you or someone you love is a teen driver, listen up!
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In 2008, about 3,500 teens in the U.S. aged 15–19 were killed and more than [...]

How many times have you seen a doctor this past year? While doctors, nurses, and other health professionals work to help keep you healthy, it is your responsibility to be an empowered patient. By taking an active part in your own health care, you will be doing your part to ensure that you will live [...]

Do you think illegal immigrants should be able to obtain in-state tuition at your local colleges?
A bill that would allow illegal residents of New Jersey to pay in-state tuition rates at public universities was defeated earlier this week.
The original intention of the bill was to make the in-state tuition—which is generally about [...]

We’re proud to announce that Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, received the Get With The Guidelines Gold Performance Achievement Award from the American Heart Association (AHA). The award is presented to hospitals that follow AHA/American College of Cardiology treatment guidelines for heart failure.
Heart disease is the leading cause of hospitalization in the U.S. and [...]