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Eating Raw Organic Produce Can Give Your Gut a Healthy Boost

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on March 6, 2025. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

When choosing organic or conventional produce, there’s no simple comparison, even if it’s apples to apples. In a new study published in the journal Frontiers in Microbiology, researchers found that when comparing conventionally grown apples to their organic counterparts, organic apples harbored a significantly more diverse bacteria population. Conventional apples and organic apples both contained about the same amount of total bacteria, about 100 million per apple. But, that’s only if you eat the whole thing — stem, seeds and all. Raw Organic Fruits and Vegetables May Be Better...

Kessler Foundation in partnership with Overlook Medical Center is first in NJ to implant novel spinal stimulator

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on March 6, 2025. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

East Hanover & Summit, NJ – The Tim and Caroline Reynolds Center for Spinal Stimulation at Kessler Foundation is proud to announce the implantation of a spinal cord epidural stimulator in an individual with paralysis, marking a significant advancement in spinal cord injury treatment and rehabilitation. The surgical procedure was funded by the Joseph and Cheryl Marino Family Foundation and performed by neurosurgeon Robert F. Heary, MD, at Overlook Medical Center in Summit, NJ, part of Atlantic Health System, home of the Atlantic Neuroscience Institute. This groundbreaking procedure, combined...

Periodontal Disease

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on March 4, 2025. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, Tooth Talk by Dr. Ken, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

BY Dr. Kenneth W. Arida Company: Dentistry by Dr. Arida Location: 131 S. Euclid Ave, Westfield NJ Phone: 908-654-6262 Hello Doctor! What’s on your radar this month? This month’s column is about Periodontal (Gum) Disease. What is it and how is it caused? The Periodontium is the soft and hard tissue foundation of your teeth. It is comprised of your gums (gingiva) and the bone in your upper and lower jaw that holds your teeth in your jaw. Periodontitis is a destructive disease that causes swelling and bleeding of the gums along with destruction of the supporting bone around your teeth. It is...

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on March 3, 2025. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Summit, NJ – Over 100 local residents gathered at The Whiskey Lounge at The Albion on Thursday to attend the second annual “Grab a Girlfriend” event, a fundraising initiative held by Overlook Auxiliary NP Twig 10. The event, which aimed to raise funds for the Child Life program at Overlook Medical Center, brought the community together to support a cause close to many hearts. The Child Life program at Overlook is dedicated to enhancing the emotional and physical well-being of children undergoing medical treatment. With only two specialists currently serving the pediatric population,...

Test Drive Your Retirement Plan

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on March 3, 2025. Posted in Local Finance, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Two emotions are common for those who are nearing retirement – excitement and fear. Leaving the working world behind can feel empowering, however, apprehension about entering a new life stage may also creep in. If you’re nearing retirement, you’ve likely taken steps to prepare financially for the future. But there’s one important thing you might not have considered adding to your pre-retirement checklist – a practice run. Test driving aspects of your plan before you’re actually in retirement can help provide a sense of security for this next phase of life. Consider what an ideal retirement...

Take The Lead

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on March 3, 2025. Posted in Cover Feature, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

MILLBURN, NJ – February 18, 2025 – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, is pleased to announce “Take a Ticket,” a new initiative introduced for the upcoming world premiere of Take the Lead. Up to 1,000 tickets will be offered free of charge directly to ten local high schools and their students within New Jersey’s Essex County, home to Paper Mill Playhouse (22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ), during the musical’s preview period (March 29th and April 2nd-6th at 7:30pm). The initiative,...

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on February 4, 2025. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive at Chatham High School in the cafeteria on Saturday, February 8, 2025 from 9am-2pm. Registration is strongly encouraged and can be done using the QR code on the flyer attached or by going to redcrossblood.org/rapidpass.

Parent Night

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on February 4, 2025. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Parents and guardians of current 8th graders are invited to attend Incoming 9th Grade Parent Night on Wednesday, February 5th! This informational program aims to help support the transition to high school.

Leah Griffith, a dedicated community leader, has been named Summit’s Volunteer of the Year

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on February 4, 2025. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Mayor Elizabeth Fagan, MD, honored Griffith during the Summit Common Council Organization Meeting on January 7, 2025. Griffith’s extensive volunteer work includes serving as Chair of the Mayor’s Task Force on Homelessness and President of the Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad. She has also contributed significantly to The Summit Foundation as Grants Chair and Board Member, and to Family Promise since 2005, culminating in her role as National Board Chair. «Leah embodies what it means to not just live in a community, but to actively shape it; to not just see problems, but to roll up her sleeves...