Cyclospora is an intestinal illness that can be caused by consuming food or water contaminated with the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis.
The Gloucester County Department of Health reminds residents that thoroughly washing fresh produce under running water can help lower your risk. Be sure to wash your hands, keep fruits and vegetables refrigerated, clean food preparation surfaces, and stay informed about food safety.
Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death from an aortic dissection has spiked public interest in the condition, with many wondering what it is, who is at risk and whether it can be detected before becoming life-threatening.
“Most people think of aortic dissection as a rare condition, but it’s more common than many realize,” says Joseph Bavaria, MD, Chair of the Department of Cardiac Surgery at Jefferson Health and an international expert on dissection and aortic diseases.
Characterized by a tear in the aortic wall, dissection is a life-threatening medical emergency. It develops suddenly and often without warning, although the underlying aortic disease or weakness that increases the risk of dissection may have been present for years.
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Summer parties and backyard BBQs are around the corner. As you get an influx of RSVPs, ensure you are using the best #watersafety practices during this pool party season! 
Here are a few friendly reminders for you to keep in mind while hosting a summer pool party:
1. Ensure ALL gates/doors are latched/locked when the pool is not in use.
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An air quality health advisory is in effect across Pennsylvania today due to smoke from wildfires in Canada. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has declared a statewide Code Red Air Quality Action Day as unhealthy levels of particle pollution are expected across the Commonwealth.
On “Red” air quality days, the air is unhealthy to breathe and children, older adults, individuals who are pregnant, people who exercise outdoors, and people with respiratory disease, such as asthma, should avoid outdoor exertion. On “red” days, everyone else should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
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The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code red air quality alert Thursday for Southwestern New Jersey. A code red air quality alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region are unhealthful for the general population. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles…visit http://www.state.nj.us/dep/
* AFFECTED AREAS: GLOUCESTER … CAMDEN … NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON
Subaru of America, Inc., as part of its Subaru Loves to Care® initiative, donated $35,000 to The Cooper Foundation, its fifth consecutive annual gift supporting Camden-based patients. In support of the automaker’s commitment to its hometown of Camden, the donation aims to provide access to vital medical equipment to Camden City residents and bolster essential services provided by Cooper University Health Care.
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The American College of Cardiology has again recognized Cooper University Hospital for its expertise and commitment to treating patients undergoing transcatheter valve repair and replacement procedures. Cooper earned Transcatheter Valve Recertification following an evaluation of its multidisciplinary team structure, formalized training, shared decision-making practices, and registry performance. Cooper has been certified since 2020.
Continue reading “Cooper University Hospital Recognized for Excellence”New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS) today announced an unprecedented second blood emergency this summer after the regional blood supply fell to its lowest level since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Just weeks after declaring a blood emergency around Memorial Day, NJBS is once again urgently calling on the public to donate blood. This unprecedented second blood emergency is due to a combination of factors, including extreme heat, severe storms, prolonged power outages, and ongoing storm cleanup, all of which have significantly reduced donor turnout.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for a beef jerky product due to misbranding and undeclared allergen. The product contains wheat, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. A recall was not requested because the product is no longer available for purchase.
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| The FDA has received an increasing number of reports of pets accidentally overdosing on Apoquel Chewable (oclacitinib chewable tablets), a flavored chewable medicine approved only for dogs. Learn how to help keep your pets safe. |
