New Jersey Resources

Can a Little Exercise Reduce the Risk of Stroke?- Good article, mostly concerning women, exercise and stroke, from the UMDNJ Healthful Life Project.

Economy Class Stroke Syndrome - The UMDNJ HealthState Pulse describes this disorder suffered by airline passengers and ways to avoid it.

Find a NJ Doctor:New Jersey Health Care Profile - This site includes information on all doctors who are actively licensed and currently permitted to practice medicine or podiatry in New Jersey. The website can be searched to locate doctors practicing in a particular area or hospital. The profiles contain information about a doctor's education, training, and medical practice.

New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services - Click here to view the Department's alphabetic list of health-related topics, programs and services. The site changes often so use the site search option to look for your topic or your browser Find option to search for a word or phrase.

NJ Self-Help Group Clearinghouse - Assists people in finding, forming and learning about self-help support groups at local, national and Internet levels. Has toll-free helpine and publishes an annual Self-Help Group Directory, which can be found at most public libraries.

Stroke (Brain Attack) - Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital has prepared this information about strokes.

The Stroke Center at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - This center is in New Brunswick.

Stroke Center at University Hospital - University Hospital in Newark describes their services and offers info on stroke.

Stroke, A Deadly Waiting Game - The UMDNJ HealthState Pulse gives a great overview of stroke and why it is important to seek help quickly.

Stroke and Neurology - Virtua Health describes strokes and lists the warning signs.

2-1-1 Non-Emergency – Click this link to search the database, or call 211 on your phone to get information and referrals on a variety of services, including: food banks, clothing closets, rental and utility assistance, adult or child day care, transportations services for the disabled, tutoring, Meals on Wheels, insurance, interventions for drug and alcohol abuse, rehabilitation, job training, and much more.   This site and phone number will also provide emergency information about local problems such as floods and highway closures.