The 2018 World Series

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By Max Druckman The Millstone Times January 2019 The 2018 Major League Baseball World Series was a truly amazing event! The favorites, the Bos- ton Red Sox, defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in five games. Each game was downright awesome! Game 1: Game 1 pitted ace pitchers Chris Sale of Boston and Clayton Kershaw of … Continued

Student of the Month

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By, Pam Teel The Millstone Times January 2019 Ten-year-old Selene LaBrocca is in the fifth grade at SciCore Academy. Se- lene lives in Jackson. She thinks school is interesting because she likes to learn about geography, history, math, science and English. The teachers at her school are very good at explaining things and answering all … Continued

What’s New in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery

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The Millstone Times January 2019 By Stacey Gallacher, MD If you’re living with shoulder or elbow pain, surgery may be required to alleviate your pain and enable you to get back to the activities that you enjoy. The good news is that surgical techniques and components have come a long way, making the experience more … Continued

Sleep Yourself to Better Health

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The Millstone Times January 2019 Are you bright-eyed and bushy-tailed today or beat down and just plain bushed? Being chronically tired to the point of exhaustion translates to decreased performance in nearly every physical and mental activity. If we do not recharge our brains and rest our muscles, our body is not given the chance … Continued

CentraState names new medical director of its Comprehensive Breast Cancer Program

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The Millstone Times January 2019 CentraState is proud to announce that board-certified breast surgeon John Pel- legrino, MD, who has been on staff at Cen- traState Medical Center for more than 20 years, has recently been named the medical director of the hospital’s Comprehensive Breast Cancer Program. Dr. Pellegrino earned his medical degree from Creighton … Continued

WHAT IS COPD?

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The Millstone Times January 2019 COPD is a serious lung disease that, over time, makes it hard to breathe. You may also have heard COPD called other names, like emphysema or chronic bronchitis. In people who have COPD, the airways—tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs—are partially blocked, which makes it hard … Continued

Oats- The Original Super Food

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By Erin Mumby The Millstone Times January 2019 Oats are a popular super food! They are some of the healthiest grains. This makes oatmeal is one of the healthiest breakfast foods. It’s chock full of vitamins and minerals. Oats are packed with important vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Oats have unique components like beta-glucan. When you … Continued

After Blood Donation

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The Millstone Times January 2019 One of the questions people ask about donation is where their blood ends up. The lifecycle of your blood is fairly straightforward, only following a few simple steps from when you donate to when it is eventually labeled and stored. Donors can rest assured that professionals from the American Red … Continued

The Kortney Rose Foundation

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By, Pam Teel The Millstone Times January 2019 Kortney Rose Gillette was a vibrant nine-year-old who loved playing with her friends and stuffed animals. She loved school and her classmates, loved playing soccer and basketball, but her favorite thing to do was go to amuse- ment parks and waterslides. She was a typical child enjoying … Continued

Debris and clean up removal scams after bad weather

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The Millstone Times January 2019 After natural disasters, unlicensed contractors and scammers often come into the affected area promising quick repairs at discount prices. Always ask contractors for references and call previous clients. Write down the driver’s license and vehicle information (make, model, and license plate number) in case you need to report the contractor … Continued