BIKE TO FIGHT PROSTATE CANCER By Rodney Folmar, Sr. Prostate cancer is a serious disease for men, especially African American men. African American men are at increased risk to develop prostate cancer compared to Caucasian men. THE FACTS One in six black men will develop prostate cancer in his lifetime. Black men are 1.7 x more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer. And, 2.5 times more likely to die from prostate cancer than white [...]
Scanxiety, Forever Changed I hope you never hear the words that I heard. But if you do, I hope my story will bring you strength, courage, and hope. Here’s what happened to me. Unexpectedly, I began to have rectal bleeding. It was constant and consistent. My annual physical was scheduled just two weeks after I began to bleed. I was concerned, so I immediately told my primary care physician about my bleeding for the [...]
REMEMBERING THE WILDCATS A Once in a Lifetime Team Youth athletics is a great way to teach kids valuable lessons about sportsmanship and life in general. Students learn the rules of the game, but they also learn the importance of teamwork. When Mike Achilarre took over the Head Coach position of the 4th-grade team for the Morristown Wildcats in August of 2016, his goal was to take a group of young boys and build a [...]
ADVANCEMENTS IN ORTHOPEDIC MEDICINE Dr. Sean Wilkinson, DO Orthopedic injuries are more common than people realize. A sore shoulder, torn ACL, or a stretched ligament are some of the most frequently reported injuries. A torn rotator cuff in the shoulder can occur at any time and may be caused by simple wear and tear. With over 50% of the population over the age of 70 experiencing some degree of shoulder discomfort, it's easy to understand [...]
THANK YOU HEALTH CARE HEROES & ESSENTIAL WORKERS By Rodney Folmar, Sr. Thank You all in Emergency for saving my wifes life. I Love you all 2020 has been a year of controversy and dramatic change due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Everyone has been affected in some fashion, either through 'stay at home orders' or essential workers being forced to go over and above what is normally expected of them. It is [...]
