Bill Aims to Improve Sepsis Patient Outcomes in Hospitals

Recognizing that early intervention is critical when treating sepsis, the Assembly Health Committee today advanced Bill A1950, following heartbreaking testimony from individuals who shared stories of their own personal experiences with the condition. Known as the Stop Sepsis Act, the legislation would require general and special hospitals licensed in the State to establish protocols for the recognition and treatment of patients with sepsis. The bill, sponsored by Assemblywomen Annette Quijano and Carol Murphy, would also direct hospitals to train staff and establish quality measures.

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Virtua Health Honored by NJHA and NJBIZ

Virtua Health has been recognized by two respected New Jersey organizations for improving access to care, advancing health equity, and delivering measurable benefits for patients and communities across the region.

The New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA) selected Virtua as the recipient of its Healthy Neighbor Award for Oliver Station, an innovative housing-and-healthcare community in Camden that addresses housing insecurity and longstanding barriers to care.

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What’s New for America’s 250th at the National Constitution Center?

Journey to America’s Founding

Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary in America’s Founding, an immersive exploration into the birth of a nation. Experience rare artifacts, immersive environments and digital interactives that take you on a journey from the American Revolution to the drafting of the Constitution.

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South 9th Street Italian Market Festival

May 16-17, 2026 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Hosted annually by Philly’s famous century-old curb market, the South 9th Street Italian Market Festival offers a boisterous weekend of food, art and music, and a celebration of the diverse cultures in the neighborhood.

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10 Tropical Fruits You Should Add to Your Diet for Better Health

Most people cycle through the same handful of fruits every week and call it variety. Tropical fruits cover nutritional ground that apples and grapes simply do not, and the ten on this list are worth making a permanent part of how you eat.

Fruit	Key Nutrients	Primary Health Benefit
Mango	Vitamin C, B6, folate, beta-carotene	Immunity, energy, skin health
Papaya	Papain, vitamin C, folate, lycopene	Digestion, inflammation, skin
Pineapple	Bromelain, vitamin C, and manganese	Anti-inflammation, digestion, and joints
Guava	Vitamin C, fiber, potassium, folate	Immunity, gut health, heart health
Passion fruit	Fiber, magnesium, antioxidants, B2	Energy, digestion, cellular health
Dragon fruit	Prebiotics, antioxidants, iron, and magnesium	Gut microbiome, blood sugar, energy
Jackfruit	Potassium, B vitamins, fiber, protein	Satiety, heart health, and blood sugar
Lychee	Vitamin C, polyphenols, copper, B6	Immunity, skin, circulation
Coconut	Electrolytes, MCTs, potassium, fiber	Hydration, sustained energy, gut health
Soursop	Acetogenins, vitamin C, B vitamins, fiber	Antioxidant protection, immunity, and digestion

Why Tropical Fruits Belong in Your Regular Diet

1. What Makes Tropical Fruits Nutritionally Different

Tropical fruits contain enzymes, phytonutrients, and antioxidants that most everyday fruits simply do not have. Papain is in papaya, bromelain is in pineapple, and acetogenins are in soursop. These are not minor nutritional differences.

They are functional compounds with documented effects that have no real equivalent in a standard fruit bowl.

Rotating through ten tropical fruits covers vitamin C, B vitamins, potassium, magnesium, iron, fiber, and antioxidants across multiple cellular functions at once. That breadth is hard to get from three fruits on repeat.

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From the Fairway to the Front Lines: $250,000 Raised at Cooper Cup Golf Outing

More than 200 supporters gathered on May 6, 2026, for The Cooper Foundation’s 6th Annual Cooper Cup Golf Outing at Ramblewood Country Club in Mount Laurel, New Jersey for a day of camaraderie, competition, and purpose.

The sold-out event brought together corporate partners, community leaders, and longtime supporters around a shared goal: advancing care for communities across South Jersey through Cooper University Health Care. Together, participants helped raise $250,000 to support programs that touch every part of the patient experience—from critical care and research to the teams who deliver care every day.

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Rowan Women’s Lacrosse Moves on to the NCAA Sweet 16

Elaina Corson and Madison Rothwein combined for five unanswered goals in the fourth quarter as #18 Rowan rallied to an exciting 13-11 win over #12 Scranton in the Second Round of the 2026 NCAA Women’s Lacrosse Championship. The Profs now advance to the Third Round next weekend at top-ranked and defending champion Middlebury.

Rothwein netted three straight goals, to tie the game and then give Rowan (15-4) a 12-11 lead. That goal on a free-position shot with 3:50 to play proved to be the gamewinner and Corson added the insurance goal at 1:26, her 79th goal of the season, to secure the victory.

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How Busy Parents Can Recognize Unhealthy Coping Habits

A parent can move through an entire day on autopilot: school drop-off, work calls, groceries, homework, dinner, laundry, then one last scroll in bed. From the outside, everything looks handled. Inside, stress may be getting managed in ways that quietly make life harder.

Unhealthy coping habits don’t always look dramatic. They often look like “just getting through the day,” especially for parents who are stretched thin.

The Habit That Started as Relief

Most unhealthy coping begins with a real need. You want quiet. You want comfort. You want your brain to stop racing after a long day of being needed by everyone. A glass of wine, an extra hour online, skipped meals, late-night snacking, or snapping at your partner may not seem serious at first.