Ovarian National Alliance Ranks New Jersey 14th in Ovarian Cancer Care

According to an article from The Record posted on NorthJersey.com, the Ovarian National Alliance released a report, the first of its kind, in which it rates each state, as well as the District of Columbia, regarding ovarian cancer care based on the programs, policies, and laws that affect ovarian cancer patients within that state. The report ranks New
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Fall Hazard Prompts Troxel Recall of Flyer Swing Sets

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced the recall of approximately 100,500 Flexible Flyer Swing Sets made by The Troxel Company, based in Tennessee, due to a fall hazard. The seats of the see saw can break away from the bolt fasteners during use, increasing the likelihood that a child will fall off.
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“Camp No Worries” in New Jersey Offers Children with Cancer an Escape from Reality

School-age children look forward to summer vacation all year long. However, for a child with cancer, summer vacations are usually filled with doctor visits, tests, hospitalizations, and even surgeries. According to an article posted on FoxNews.com, children diagnosed with cancer, their siblings, and the siblings of those children who have lost their battle with cancer can
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Transmission Defect Prompts Recall of Volvo Vehicles

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC, is recalling 1,469 vehicles due to a software error in the automatic transmission’s control module, which can prevent the transmission from downshifting, such as from fourth to third gear, when coasting. This can result in decreased RPMs and even potentially an engine stall,
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NJ Cancer Patients Get Break from Reality with 22nd Christmas in July

According to the Asbury Park Press, the Jersey Shore sector of the Eastern Division of the American Cancer Society held their annual free event for cancer patients and their families: the 22nd annual Christmas in July at Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey. The event provides families a day away from their struggles to enjoy and spend
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