Help With Prescription Costs

Programs assist eligible residents with medication expenses

Medications and Heat Safety

Some medications may increase heat-related risks

Stay Safe During Extreme Heat

Simple tips can help prevent heat-related illness

Heat Can Affect Mental Health

Learn how extreme temperates impact well-being

Meals Delivered to Support Seniors

Home-delivered meals promote health and independence

Healthy Meals Support Senior Wellness

Meal programs help order adults access nutritious food

Free Food, SNAP Assistance, Exercise and Referrals for those with Qualifying Need

Help and free services are available to those who qualify

The Future of Joint Replacement Is Here

A top surgeon explains how new robotic technology is making hip and knee surgery more precise and recovery smoother than ever before.

Seniors, Walk with a Doc and Exercise at the YMCA

Meet June 13th 9:30am at Buccleuch Park Pavilion, 321 Easton Ave., New Brunswick, NJ 08901

A Lifetime of Teaching, A Lasting Impact at East Mountain

East Mountain School helps students grow year-round with academics, therapeutic support and summer learning.

ECT Offers Hope for Depression

Learn how electroconvulsive therapy is transforming lives.

This Cancer Is Targeting Young Adults

It's now a leading cause of cancer death for men and women under 50. An expert explains why and the symptoms you should never ignore.

Fall Prevention for Seniors

Regular Exercise Will Keep You Safer

ER Visits For Tick Bites At Highest Level In A Decade: What To Know In NJ

CDC data shows tick bite emergency room visits are well above historic averages, with the Northeast hit hardest.

Your Health, On The Move

Hackensack Meridian Health is bringing free, vital health screening directly to your neighborhood with two new state-of-the-art mobile vans.

New NJ Drinking Water Study Shows Surprising Trend

Levels of PFOA and PFNA fell by more than 50% after New Jersey recommended maximum contaminant levels, according to a new study.

Bingocize - free exercise, gift card, and fall education at the YMCA!

Come to the YMCA to play Bingo and do chair exercises in between rolls! Keep seniors limber and safer from falling.

Freedom From a Restroom Leash

For over a decade, her life was dictated by her overactive bladder. Discover the innovative therapy that finally set her free.

Vestibular Rehab Program at East Brunswick Public Library

This program is led by Urvi Tear, DPT, of Range of Motion & Pelvic Physical Therapy.

A Doctor's Guide to Inner Peace and Health

This internal medicine doctor shares how meditation and seeing beauty in each person are keys to creating a "family feeling" in her practice

A Patient's Journey to Dancing Again

After years of knee pain, Fosteen Brathwaite is back on her feet thanks to double knee replacement surgery.

RVYMCA, addressing food insecurity

Food, Exercise and Assistance at the YMCA and Middlesex County Offcie of Aging

Middlesex County Aging & Disabled Resource Directory

Seniors, find answers to your questions and available services with the state and county

Fall Prevention Starts with Good Fitness Levels

Stay agile with YMCA exercise programs and county wide balance classes

Food Benefits

Helping Seniors Eat Well: Free Food and SNAP Support at Your YMCA

Half the Man, Twice the Life

A 400-pound plumber was fed up with serious health issues. See how an aggressive weight-loss surgery helped him shed 215 pounds and his meds

Serving Safety This Season

Food safety and holiday tips you need to know

Healthy Eating and Exercise for Seniors and the Disabled

Read below to check your eligibility for free food and exercise opportunities

Lung Screenings

FREE Low-Dose CT (LDCT) screening scan for eligible individuals on Thursday, November 20th.

Her Doctor's Shocking Find Led to a Simple Cure

She couldn't play with her kids without worry. A quick, noninvasive procedure restored this mom's freedom and her dreams for the future.

Listeria Contamination Fear Prompts Frozen Vegetable Recall In New Jersey

The bacteria pose serious health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations.

From One Toe to Taking Steps

A rare spinal injury left David Suh paralyzed. Read his inspiring story of recovery and how the team at JFK Johnson helped him walk again.

Security Officer's Life Saved by Hackensack Meridian Health’s Cancer Team

After a shocking diagnosis, Richard Bruno credits the swift action and expertise of Hackensack Meridian Health with saving his life.

​America's Poison Centers Warns Public About Dangers of Pink Cocaine

The national nonprofit organization describes the symptoms of overdosing on the mixture of drugs – and how to help those affected.

Senior Health and Wellness Importance

Staying active, fit, and socialized will improve your health

Poison Centers Observe Increased Vitamin A Exposures in Children

Vitamin A is a key part of the treatment for measles, but it must be used carefully under medical supervision.

Stray Cat In East Brunswick Tests Positive For Rabies

There was one human and around 10 other cats, possibly exposed to the animal, officials said.

Advocating for Healthy Minds in South Asians

This community workshop will focus on South Asian mental health, specifically the prevalence of depression.

Learn Conflict Resolution – from the Inside Out

Bernstein will be giving away five free copies of her book It’s The Thought That Counts You to the first five attendees.

Millions of People in the U.S. Have Inactive TB but Don't Know It

World TB Day 2025

Prevention is the Strongest Antidote for Poisoning

The New Jersey Poison Control Center urges implementing poison safety practices at home during National Poison Prevention Week.

Carbon Monoxide Sickens NJ Family of Four

NJ Poison Control Center experts warn of unsafe use of portable gas generators and to check CO detector batteries with the time change.

Chemicals Found In NJ Drinking Water Revealed In New Study

New Jersey’s water utilities have 131 known contaminants including arsenic, chloroform, and nitrate, according to the study.

How Pet Therapy Helps Patients Manage Stress And Anxiety

At Banner Health facilities, sometimes a wet nose and wagging tail are exactly what the doctor ordered.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.