CentraState Medical Center

11/04/2025

Ready to kick smoking or va**ng for good? 🚭✨ Join our **free online program** A Time to Quit – Smoking & Va**ng Cessation. This self-paced, 6-lesson course is 100% online and on demand. You'll get:

• A personalized quit plan and trigger-management tools
• Online support meetings to stay on track
• Expert guidance on nicotine-replacement options

Sign up today: https://www.wellpowernj.com/offers/6gHxNnfq/checkout
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Our health coaches and to***co treatment specialists set the stage for success through a positive atmosphere, motivation, and support.

10/30/2025

Flex and Flow after Fifty is our 4-week program designed to improve your overall well-being in a supportive and engaging environment. Perfect for those looking to get started on a fitness routine without committing to a gym membership! Sessions include:

💪 Stay Strong Strengthening – Build strength, balance and coordination using light weights, bands, and bodyweight.
🧘 Forever Young Stretching – Enhance flexibility and joint range of motion through gentle seated and standing stretches with guided relaxation.
❤️ Active Aerobic Adult – Get your heart pumping with a variety of movements.
🦶 Steady and Safe – Learn practical ways to improve balance, prevent falls, and stay independent in daily activities.

✨ Whether you’re just starting out or looking to stay active, this program is for you!

Register today! Class starts Nov. 4th!

Physical activity is the most important thing you can do to improve your health, reduce your risk of falls and prevent chronic disease.  Join our 4-week education and fitness program where you can improve your strength, flexibility, balance...

10/30/2025

No two breast cancer journeys are the same. So it's important to know that new therapies — including immunotherapy and targeted antibody treatments — are improving outcomes and quality of life for women with breast cancer.

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10/28/2025

As we wrap up Breast Cancer Awareness month, check out this important message from Atlantic Health Medical Oncologist Dr. Maithili Rao about how family history affects your risk of developing breast cancer and what to do if you feel a lump.

10/23/2025

We're proud to share that CentraState Healthcare System has been named to the New Jersey Influenza Honor Roll by the NJ Department of Health for the 2024-25 flu season — and even more exciting, we’re one of just five organizations in the state to receive Top Honors. 🏆

This recognition highlights our strong commitment to protecting our community through flu education and prevention. This achievement was possible through a variety of outreach initiatives led by the teams from the Star and Barry Tobias Health Awareness Center, CentraState Medical Center, Monmouth Crossing, The Manor and Atlantic Medical Group Primary Care, including their annual Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic.

Together, we're making New Jersey healthier.

10/21/2025

Perimenopause isn’t “menopause lite.” It’s a powerful, hormonal journey that can start earlier—and feel different—than most expect. OB/GYN Farah Benarba, DO, shares 6 truths every woman deserves to know, such as:

• Hot flashes are just the beginning
• Your intimate life can stay satisfying
• Lifestyle tweaks make a big impact

Read more:

Perimenopause isn’t just “menopause lite”—it’s a complex hormonal journey that can come with unexpected twists. But it’s also a time of insight, growth and the opportunity to care for your body in new ways.

10/16/2025

Please join us in welcoming endocrinologist Maurice Mosseri, MD, to CentraState Medical Center.

Dr. Mosseri specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the endocrine system, including diabetes, thyroid disease, Grave’s disease, and hormonal imbalances affecting metabolism, growth and reproduction.

A graduate of the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, he completed his residency in internal medicine at Hackensack Meridian Health Palisades Medical Center and his endocrinology fellowship at South Brooklyn Health.

Dr. Mosseri will be seeing patients at Atlantic Medical Group Endocrinology offices in Manalapan, Oakhurst and beginning in December in Red Bank.

10/14/2025

A heart attack doesn’t always look like what you see on TV — and waiting can cost you precious time. Learn the warning signs and why calling 9-1-1 right away is so important.

Read the full blog to learn more: centrastate.com/blog/minutes-matter-during-a-heart-attack/

While a heart attack doesn’t always look like how it’s portrayed on television, one thing is certain: it’s important to get to the nearest emergency department immediately if you experience symptoms.

10/10/2025

🌸 Get the Low-Down on Down There 🌸 Free Women's Health Event | Weds, Nov. 5 at 6 pm
📍 CentraState Medical Center, Star & Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus, Freehold

Tired of "just dealing with it"? Whether it's pain during s*x, bladder leaks when you laugh, or pelvic discomfort you’ve been too embarrassed to bring up — you’re not alone and you’re not without options.

Join us for "Get the Lowdown on Down There," an open and honest conversation about pelvic health.

💬 Topics include:
✅ Why s*x might hurt — and what you can do
✅ How to do kegels (and why they matter)
✅ Tips to reduce leaks
✅ A candid, no-judgment Q&A (seriously — no topic is taboo)

Spots are limited — RSVP now!
👉 Register today!

Join us for refreshments and intimate conversation on all things pelvic health. Discover new solutions that free you from “enduring” pelvic health issues. Topics will include: What causes pain during s*x? Learn how to do...

10/08/2025

💬 Let’s break the silence around pelvic health! You’re invited to an evening to explore pelvic health without judgment. Let’s move from “enduring” — to understanding, healing and empowerment.

📅 Nov 5, 2025 | 6:00 – 7:30 PM
📍 CentraState Medical Center, Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus

What We’ll Explore
• What really causes pain during intimacy — and what you can do
• How to do Kegels and other pelvic‐floor exercises to enhance closeness, reduce leaks, and protect against organ prolapse
• How hormones (before, during, and after menopause) may amplify or trigger pelvic issues
• Q&A: No question is off-limits — from “piddling when giggling” to pain in the v***a, we’ll talk about it all

📌 Tip: Feel free to bring a friend.
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Join us for refreshments and intimate conversation on all things pelvic health. Discover new solutions that free you from “enduring” pelvic health issues. Topics will include: What causes pain during s*x? Learn how to do...

10/07/2025

🩺 **Free Event — Diabetes & You: Expert Advice for Healthier Living**
📅 Monday, November 3 | 🕔 5:00 – 8:00 pm
📍 CentraState Medical Center, Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus, Freehold

Managing diabetes can be challenging — but you don’t have to do it alone. Let our specialists help you take control. Join us for an empowering evening featuring:

• Free A1C screenings + giveaways 🎁
• Product vendors showcasing tools and tech
• Expert talks on kidney health, cardiology, Type 1 diabetes screenings, foot care & more
• Light refreshments provided

🔗 Register today https://centrastate.coursestorm.com/course/diabetes-you-expert-advice-for-healthier-living

Free screenings, product vendors, giveaways and more! Managing diabetes isn't easy but learning from top experts can make all the difference. Join us for our free diabetes event on Monday, November 3, when leading specialists will offer...

09/25/2025

🌟 Want to feel stronger and more confident as you age? Join us for Steady and Safe at Home — a 6-week class to help you live more independently and safely as you age.

🗓️ When: Tuesdays, Nov 4 → Dec 9, 2025
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Where: CentraState Medical Center’s Health Awareness Center, Freehold, NJ

What you’ll get:
• Practical tips to reduce slips, trips and falls — at home and out in the world
• Exercises to improve strength, balance and flexibility
• A welcoming and fun environment with others who have the same goals

Spots are limited, so sign up today! ☎️ Call 732-308-0570 or visit https://centrastate.coursestorm.com/course/steady-and-safe-at-home-weekly to register.

Many older adults worry about falling, which often leads them to activity limitations. Steady and Safe at Home is a program designed to prevent falls while promoting greater activity and confidence in your daily life. This program provides...