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Our oncologists took part in a nationwide pilot program to improve cancer care. By reducing repeat scans, the program saved $1 million in a single year. Meanwhile, a joint replacement pilot program at Hackensack University Medical Center has reduced falls and the length of hospital stays while increasing patient satisfaction.

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4 Snapshots

Get the latest health news on a wide range of topics -- everything from hip replacement to health screenings to nutrition.

Success Stories

Making It a Girls' Day........................... 6

Mindful Journey................................... 8

Home Team Advantage....................... 9

Robotic Results...................................10

Caught in the Nick of Time.................12

Comfortable in His Own Skin.............13 Sailing into Surgery.............................14 Take Heart ..........................................16 Facing His Biggest Fear..................... 18

24 Events Calendar

Community health programs, fun

events and support groups around

the region for adults and children.

On the Road Again............................. 19 Tackling a Health Crisis Head On...... 20 Helping Her Grow.............................. 22 Showing Appreciation........................ 29

Health and Wellness

Stress-Proof Your Holiday Season........ 23

4 Common Health Problems in Women........................................... 30

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In the Spotlight

Weight loss surgery produced dramatic results for Bob Scott, pictured above.

Protect Your Baby During Pregnancy

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the #1 cause of hospitalization of babies less than 1 year of age in the U.S. and infects nearly 100 percent of children before their 2nd birthday. RSV infects the lungs and breathing passages, causing runny nose, cough and trouble breathing. In young babies, RSV can severely impact breathing and may require the baby to be hospitalized.

A clinical trial is now enrolling participants to find out whether an RSV vaccine given to pregnant women during the third trimester of pregnancy can protect babies from RSV disease. If you are a pregnant mother between 18 and 40 years of age, you may be eligible to join this trial. To learn more, please call 732-776-3460.

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WANT TO REDUCE FRACTURE RISK? CONSIDER YOUR DIET

Postmenopausal women who eat a diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods may have less risk for bone fractures as they age than women who eat foods that are more inflammatory, according to a new study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. Foods known to be anti-inflammatory include fish, vegetables, whole grains and olive oil.

The investigation examined data from the Women's Health Initiative Clinical Trial and Observational Study of postmenopausal women. Those who reported eating the least inflammatory diet lost less bone density throughout the six years of follow-up compared with women who ate the most inflammatory diet. And Caucasian women who were younger than age 63 and were following an anti-inflammatory diet had less risk for hip fracture.

"This is just one more example that eating a healthy diet can have a positive effect on your health as you age," says David Falco, M.D., internal medicine physician with Jersey Shore University Medical Center. "Following the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is a good place to start."

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GET JOINT SAVVY

Considering joint replacement surgery? Attend our class to learn the latest. See page 28 for more details.

KEEP EATING YOUR FRUITS AND VEGGIES FOR HEALTHY LEGS

Researchers have already associated fruit and vegetable consumption with a lower risk for heart disease and stroke, but a new study found eating these foods may also decrease the risk for peripheral artery disease (PAD).

PAD causes a narrowing of the arteries in certain parts of the body, especially the legs.

The study looked at the diets of more than 3.5 million Americans, with an average age of 64. The

researchers found those who ate three or more servings of vegetables or fruits every day had an 18 percent lower risk of developing PAD than those who ate fewer servings.

"This study highlights that something as simple as adding more fruits and vegetables can help improve your heart and artery health, even as you age," says Matthew Samra, D.O., of Southern Ocean Medical Center.

WANT A LEG UP ON PAD? Get the facts on peripheral artery disease by attending a physician-led information session. Find the details on page 25.

EXTRA PROTECTION FOR BABIES AGAINST WHOOPING COUGH

Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, can be especially dangerous for newborns and infants. The respiratory infection can cause breathing problems and lead to hospitalization.

But there's good news. A recent study published in the journal Pediatrics found that women can boost their babies' protection against the disease by getting a Tdap vaccine during pregnancy. Women who had this vaccine during pregnancy reduced their babies' risk for whooping cough by 91 percent in the first two months of life. The protection continued throughout the babies' first year, reducing whooping cough risk by 69 percent. It did not reduce the effectiveness of the DTaP vaccine that the babies received, but it seemed to add to the protection.

"The good news is that a simple vaccine in pregnancy can help reduce young babies' risk for this serious illness," says Joel Edman, M.D., FAAP, chair of Pediatrics at Riverview Medical Center.

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