The New Jersey Herald reports that legislation continues to make its way through the New Jersey Legislature regarding mandatory testing for congenital heart disease and other life-threatening heart defects in infants. According to the article, medical experts have stated that about one in 100 children are born with structural heart problems, many of which are not
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Toms River Pedestrian Accident Involving SUV on Route 70 Results in 16-Year-Old’s Death
A 16-year-old boy was killed in a pedestrian accident outside of his apartment complex in Toms River, New Jersey reports The Star-Ledger. The teenager was reportedly crossing the road around 8 p.m. when struck by an SUV. Although charges have not been filed against the driver, the accident is being investigated by authorities from the Toms
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American Cancer Society Releases Report on How Proper Colon Cancer Screening Would Prevent Deaths
A recent report from the American Cancer Society, Colorectal Cancer Facts & Figures 2011-2013, highlights some information regarding the early detection and proper diagnosis of colon cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, the number of individuals with colon cancer, as well as the fatality rate of the disease, would significantly decrease if more Americans were properly
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Toms River Township Public Works Employee Dies from Head Injury at Composting Facility
In March 2011, a Toms River township public works employee was killed at work while unloading a box truck, according to The Toms River Patch. According to police, the 53-year-old man died after suffering a head injury at a leaf compost facility. Two employees notified police immediately and emergency personnel arrived soon after. The worker was
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Vehicle of On-Duty Patrolman Nearly Hit in Chatham by Woman Charged with DUI and Child Endangerment
The Independent Press reports that a woman was recently put in jail after almost hitting a Chatham Borough patrol car. The 30-year-old woman of Dingmans Ferry, PA was driving with her six-year-old daughter in the car, as well as an adult passenger and that passenger’s six-year-old son. The vehicle being driven by the woman reportedly drifted
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