The Long Beach Police Department is partnering with local religious institutions to increase patrol shifts during the upcoming holidays in reaction to recent threats around the country. The effort is …
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By Bridget Downes
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3/30/17
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On Sunday, March 12, Long Beach residents gathered at the ballroom of Temple Israel to show off their brightly colored costumes and celebrate Purim, a Jewish spring festival. Temple Israel …
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3/24/17
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A: Do you have a less-than-healthy habit you’ve been meaning to change? The good news is that it’s never too late to work on it! It might seem overwhelming to think about completely …
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By Christina Frangione, RD, CDN
Dietitian at the Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Commack
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3/11/17
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More than 100 people gathered at Temple Emanu-El of Long Beach on March 4 for a meet-and-greet dessert party to welcome a new rabbi to the community.
Rabbi Jack Zanerhaft, 60, who was born in …
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By Bridget Downes
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3/9/17
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February is American Heart Month, and there is no better time to think about being heart-healthy. If you have high blood pressure, this is the time to be sure you are doing everything you can to keep …
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Lynette Harry-Rutherford, RN, Director of Clinical Documentation and Reimbursement
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2/9/17
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A Review by Elyse TreversThe title for this one-woman show by comedian and comedy writer Monica Piper comes from a remark made to the young Monica by a neighbor who noted that she didn’t attend …
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2/2/17
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A: It’s a brand new year, a chance for new beginnings. For many, it’s a time for a renewed focus on health. This year, why not commit to a brain healthy diet that is good for your body as …
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By Angela Komis, RD/RDN
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1/25/17
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The holidays are here and the shopping frenzy is underway! Spending hours at the mall on a quest for the perfect gift for the hard-to-buy-for friend or relative can give anyone the bah-humbug blues, …
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By Dawn Lettau, CTRS
Director of Therapeutic Recreation, Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
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12/15/16
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A: 9 Ways to Ease the Burden of Caregiving
November is National Family Caregivers Month, a good time to thank the caregivers among us, and assess your own needs if you find yourself called upon to …
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By Dorian Froelich, LMSW
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11/11/16
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A: According to David Siskind, MD, DABFP, CMD, Director of Medicine at the Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Commack, NY, seniors most certainly do need vaccinations. As we get …
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10/13/16
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