Crossing the river into New Jersey was also still a new notion, and so was leaving an urban life. Then two things occurred. The first: Close friends in the acting community discovered what they called a "hidden jewel": Merchantville, cheek by jowl with Cherry Hill but with a decidedly small-town vibe. The second: They unexpectedly found the house that seemed just about perfect for their new family configuration. http://bit.ly/VtTIbK
Weekday Medication Returns
Merchantville is helping to keep homes, workplaces and communities safer by handling disposal of commonly misused medications - especially opioids - responsibly. There is a CVS MedReturn drug collection drop-off bin in Borough Hall at 1 West Maple Avenue, next to the stairs across from the Clerk's office, that the community may use to drop off expired or unused non-controlled or schedule II, III, IV & V controlled substance medications any day of the week during normal business hours. Syringes, aerosols, inhalers,
Savor Vegan Living!
On Sunday, May 4th, Vegan In NJ will be hosting a pop up market at Ryan's Retail, 22 N. Centre Street, from 12:00-5:00 p.m. so come check us out! We are hosting a special Cinco de Mayo themed fundraiser where 20% of sales will be donated to Ferrets and Friends Sanctuary. This event will feature delicious foods and drinks including: Mexican hot chocolate: cinnamon and cayenne spiced cacao cookie stuffed with marshmallows; Mexican wedding cookies: buttery walnut cookies covered in powdered sugar; Gluten-free friendly Polovorones:
Restored CDC
A team of volunteer archivists have restored the CDC website exactly as it was on inauguration day @ https://restoredcdc.org/www.cdc.gov/. It went live this week and is hosted in Europe. Accurate and available public health information and data are critical for healthcare providers, public health officials, researchers, and others. These data are used by professionals and consumers in the US and around the world for many purposes, such as making informed decisions for patient care, policies, resource deployment,
2025 Norovirus
As Norovirus surges across the country, the Camden County Department of Health and Human Services is urging residents to take precautions to prevent the spread of this highly contagious virus. Norovirus spreads quickly, particularly in environments like workplaces where people share spaces and facilities. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps and symptoms typically appear 12 to 48 hours after exposure. You can still spread norovirus for two weeks or more after you feel better.
GASO on 11/21
The Merchantville Board of Health urges everyone who still smokes or vapes to join the American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout (GASO) on November 21, 2024. Since 1977, the American Cancer Society (ACS) has sponsored the Great American Smokeout to foster community-based activities that encourage cigarette and smokeless-tobacco users to stop using tobacco products for at least 24 hours. Although cigarette smoking rates have been declining for decades, approximately 40 million
Understanding Your Heart
Join us on November 12th from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the Merchantville Medical Wellness Center and take a step towards a healthier heart at and informative session on heart health. The US spends more money on healthcare and pharmaceutical interventions, yet has the worst outcomes. What are we missing and/or doing wrong? Our team of Functional Doctors and Expert Practitioners will discuss the reasons why. They will cover the importance of testing for markers beyond the usual cholesterol panel, myths around nutrition,