Wellness
About Our Water
The Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission (MPWC) pumps groundwater from fifteen (15) wells that tap the Potomac-Raritan-Magothy Aquifer and transports it to the MPWC’s five (5) treatment facilities. The quantity of water that we are able to pump in any given minute, day, month or year is strictly governed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. In total, MPWC has six (6) above ground water tanks, with the newest located in Cherry Hill. The total capacity of the above ground storage tanks is eight (8) million gallons of water. This type of water storage not only enhances water pressure - needed to take showers, sprinkle lawns and fight fires - but it also provides over a full days worth of water supply to our entire franchise area in case of an emergency situation. In 1993, the NJDEP permanently reduced our permitted annual pumping capacity. Consequently, we must augment our well water supply from other sources. Currently that source is New Jersey American Water Company. At the present time, a very small amount of water is purchased annually, which represents approximately 1% of our needs. NJWAC supplies water from three (3) sources: surface water from the Delaware River and groundwater from PRM and Mt. Laurel-Wenonah Aquifers.
Holistic Healing Featured
Striving for their optimum health and well-being, more and more patients are finding that the Merchantville Medical Wellness Center (MMWC), at 5 West Chestnut Avenue, is their beacon to holistic prevention and healing. Recently featured in South Jersey's healthy living magazine Natural Awakenings as "Your Journey to Whole Health" their practitioners and medical staff emphasize prevention and holistic health using science-based, advanced, specialized diagnostics along with the evidence-based body’s ability to access its own self-healing mechanisms. The difference is apparent as soon as a patient walks through the door of the spa-like center, located in the heart of historic Merchantville. “We are very intentional about creating a warm, relaxing and welcoming atmosphere, treating each of our patients as family and partners to their wellness,” Vacanti says. For more information about their services visit their website or call 856-532-2063.
Cancer Walk Planned
Healthy Reds
Flexibility, Balance, Strength
The Oceanic Yogi Studio is offering private yoga classes are each one hour on Sunday, June 5th, at 44 West Chestnut Ave, Merchantville, NJ. During this class, the instructor will help you set your fitness, balance, and flexibility goals. The instructor will also give you a take-home plan so that you can continue your practice outside of the studio at your own pace. We bend so we don't break! Sign up for sessions through Eventbrite. The Oceanic Yogi Studio was created by Dianna Cortorreal, a bilingual yoga teacher and photographer based in South Jersey. Dianna credits her Yoga practice as her saving grace after struggling with depression and anxiety for many years. Today, she continues to share the benefits of yoga with her students online, in-studio, and outdoors. Dianna's fascination with capturing imagery began after her return to the U. S. from the Dominican Republic as a way of preserving memories. She offers group and private classes in-person as well as online. The instructor has mats and blocks available to borrow. We also enjoy outdoor yoga sessions during the warmer months at a nearby park in Camden Waterfront. If you have any questions or concerns, we’d love to hear from you! Namaste.
MES Hosts Clinic
Merchantville School will hold its second Vaccination Clinic on Wednesday, Jan. 26, from 4:00-8:00 p.m. in the school gymnasium, 130 S. Centre Street. The clinic is open to all and does not require an appointment. MES is partnering with NJDOH and Bell Rexall Pharmacy to host children and adults needing COVID-19 vaccination. First, second and booster doses are available from Pfizer, Moderna and J&J. The CDC has now approved children aged 5-12 years to receive a booster dose if their last shot was given at least five months ago
Pfizer Approved Ages 5-11
The Board of Commissioners, in partnership with Cooper University Health Care and the Rutgers-Camden School of Nursing, began to administer the COVID-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11 years old on November 4th. The Camden County Health Hub, located on the Camden County College campus in Blackwood, will hold the first appointments to give the Pfizer vaccine. Residents who would like schedule their child for a Pfizer vaccine can go to https://www.cooperhealth.org/ or can call (856) 549-0530. Next week, the administration of the vaccine for children and regular Health Hub operational hours will be expanded to Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The expansion will provide the ability to add hundreds of new appointments throughout the day. Scheduling information here.
County Update 10/9-15
FDA Shrimp Recall
NJ Vaccination App
