Health & Wellness
By TAPINTO NEW PROVIDENCE STAFF
May 2, 2026
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — The Borough of New Providence will host its annual Senior Health Fair on Wednesday, May 13, from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the DeCorso Community Center, 15 East Fourth St. The event is free and open to all New Providence residents ages 55 and older.The health fair will bring ...
UNION/MORRIS/ESSEX COUNTIES, NJ — Fourteen communities across Union, Morris, and Essex Counties will come together this May for the second annual "Paint the Town Green" campaign, a coordinated effort to raise awareness during Mental Health Awareness Month and remind residents that mental health ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - When friends and relatives want to come visit Bill List at Lantern Hill, an Erickson Senior Living community in New Providence, N.J., they have to squeeze into his busy schedule."I think it's important to stay busy and active, not just for your physical health but also to ...
The River Edge Volunteer Ambulance Service will host a community blood drive on Thursday, May 28, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at their headquarters at 210 Continental Ave., River Edge, NJ 07661, in partnership with New Jersey Blood Services.The event carries special meaning for the squad. Alongside the ...
April 1, 2026, Morristown, NJ – For an incredible 17th year, Atlantic Health has earned a spot on the national Great Place to Work® and Fortune’s list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For®,” ranking number 75. This honor underscores Atlantic Health’s commitment to fostering an exceptional ...
Atlantic Visiting Nurse, part of Atlantic Health, is the highest rated home health agency in New Jersey on U.S. News & World Report’s inaugural 2026 Best Home Health list. The list assesses close to eight thousand home health agencies on topics including quality of care and patient ...
Atlantic Health is home to four Castle Connolly Top Hospitals for 2026, including Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, one of only 38 Gold Standard Hospitals in the nation. The Top Hospitals list is an annual assessment of hospitals across the nation conducted by the health care research firm, ...
Phyllis Buchsbaum has maintained an active, healthy lifestyle since moving to Lantern Hill, an Erickson Senior Living community in New Providence, N.J.“As soon as the movers left, I went to the fitness center,” she recalls, with a laugh.With an on-site fitness center, climate-controlled pool, ...
Lantern Hill, a continuing care retirement community located in New Providence, NJ, developed and managed by Erickson Senior Living, has named Executive Chef Christopher Owen its Lantern Hill Leadership Award Winner.Owen is honored for his leadership, commitment to excellence, and innovation.“Chris ...
ALLENDALE, N.J. — Allendale Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Bergen County celebrated the completion of a million-dollar renovation with a Grand Reopening event and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The skilled nursing facility’s modernization features a new, dedicated subacute wing with a ...
OAKLAND, N.J. — Oakland Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center celebrated the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Day with its staff and residents dressed in red. The Bergen County skilled nursing facility has an established cardiac rehabilitation specialty care program – CardioPro – and ...
Residents at Lantern Hill, an Erickson Senior Living community in New Providence, NJ, embraced the spirit of Mardi Gras with a festive happy hour filled with lively entertainment and classic New Orleans flavors. The celebration featured upbeat performances by the Gary C. Bourbon Street Band, along ...
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Florham Park Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center celebrated the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Day with its staff and residents dressed in red. The Morris County skilled nursing facility has an established cardiac rehabilitation specialty care program – ...
ALLENDALE, NJ — Allendale Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center celebrated the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Day with its staff and residents dressed in red. The Bergen County skilled nursing facility has an established cardiac rehabilitation specialty care program – CardioPro – ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — Spring Grove Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in New Providence has launched a comprehensive Chronic Illness Support model, partnering with HealthDrive to integrate palliative care, pastoral support and other services with its specialized clinical programming. The ...
FLORHAM PARK/NEW PROVIDENCE/OAKLAND, NJ— Atlantic Health System (AHS) has selected three northern New Jersey skilled nursing centers for a new Pulmonary Integrated Care (PIC) partnership aimed at improvement of post acute care and clinical management of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Atlantic Health is pleased to announce the arrival of Melissa Lozano, MD, MA as the new System Medical Director of Women’s Health. A board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and experienced physician leader, Dr. Lozano is dedicated to advancing high-quality, equitable care across ...
Summit, NJ – January 22, 2026 — SAGE Eldercare is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to its Board of Trustees: Irene Loschert, Jeffrey Markovitz and Frank A. Robertazzi. They join current Board members Helen Griffith, Treasurer John Hoffman, Vice President Kathleen Lally and ...
For their work in delivering extraordinary care for mothers, Atlantic Health Morristown, Overlook, Chilton and Newton Medical Centers have been recognized as 2026 High Performing in Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) by U.S. News & World Report. This is the highest award a hospital can ...
Lantern Hill, the Erickson Senior Living community in New Providence, NJ, distributed more than $242,655 to 308 eligible hourly team members through its 2025 Staff Appreciation Fund (SAF).The SAF, made possible through contributions from generous residents, was distributed during a special ...
ALLENDALE, N.J. — Allendale Senior Living has introduced Journeys Memory Care, a person-centered, comprehensive memory care neighborhood model. Dr. Jatinder S. Sawhney, MD is overseeing the new program at the continuum of care campus, located at 85 Harreton Road in Allendale.The Journeys Memory ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - When Ed and Evelyn Pretre decided to sell their house in Westfield, N.J., and move to a retirement community, they had a checklist of criteria for their new home.One factor was especially crucial for Ed. "I have a Corvette I bought in 2001. It looks brand-new to this day! So, ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - Support Our Siblings, a new nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting and empowering teens who have siblings with disabilities, has officially launched and is now welcoming new members and leaders.Support Our Siblings provides a unique space for teenagers to share their ...
Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center unveiled its updated emergency department (ED) at the hospital’s Union Campus, capping the completion of extensive renovations to the facility that is greatly relied upon by the community.In a ceremony joined by local, county and state officials, Atlantic ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Consortium of Berkeley Heights, Chatham, Millburn, New Providence, and Summit School Districts present the Parent Wellness Series: What You Need to Know - The Impact of the Digital Age on Children, and how to Help them Minimize Harmful Effects and Find ...
ALLENDALE, N.J. — Allendale Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has appointed Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) Cardiologist Sarika Sharma, MD, as director of its established Cardiac Rehabilitation program. Allendale’s cardiac rehab services are designed to assist individuals suffering from ...
MORRISTOWN, SUMMIT, POMPTON PLAINS, NEWTON, & FREEHOLD, NJ– Four Atlantic Health medical centers earned top marks for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades. Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Atlantic ...
Cranford, NJ – Join the Union County Interfaith Coordinating Council (UCICC) and Community Access Unlimited (CAU) on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 7 p.m. at the Calvary Lutheran Church for the annual Union County Day of Prayer. This long-standing event promises a moving evening of interfaith ...
When Roger Heinrich and Beverly Lukas were planning on selling their house and moving to a retirement community, they initially considered relocating closer to their son, who lives in Philadelphia, Pa. "I looked online at communities near Philadelphia because a lot of people move closer to their ...
ALLENDALE, NJ – Allendale Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is proud to announce a Ribbon Cutting Open House to celebrate the opening of its new State-of-the-Art Therapy Gym. The event will take place on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Allendale facility located at ...