Atlantic County Transportation Expands Reservation Hours Beginning February 10
Atlantic County government’s free transportation for mobile-dependent residents is expanding its reservation hours beginning Monday, February 10, 2025. Eligible residents may now contact the reservation clerks Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm, excluding holidays....
Shore to Offer Free Lung Cancer Screenings for Eligible Current or Past Smokers
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, but early detection can significantly increase the chances of successful treatment. Shore Medical Center, a proud member of the Penn Cancer Network, is committed to detecting lung...
How to prevent and address obesity in dogs
By Heidi Clayton According to the American Kennel Club, 56 percent of all dogs in America are considered obese. Many veterinarians consider obesity to be the biggest threat to a dog’s health. Obesity can cause many of the same health issues in dogs that the...
Nutrition guidance for patients taking GLP-1 medications
GLP-1 (Glucagon-like Peptide-1) medications are a class of drugs used primarily to treat Type 2 diabetes and obesity. These medications work by mimicking the action of the natural GLP-1 hormone, which increases insulin secretion, decreases glucagon secretion, slows...
Could your prediabetes actually be Type 1 diabetes?
A diagnosis of prediabetes typically sets off a familiar course of action with your doctor: weight loss, exercise, and lifestyle changes to prevent the progression to Type 2 diabetes. But what if there’s more to the story? According to Shore Physicians Group...
