Can Winter Weather Ruin Your New Year?

January 13, 2021

A pretty snowfall blanketing everything in sight when looking out the window is picture perfect. When you are digging out your car from an overnight snowstorm, however, it may put a whole new spin on how you view that winter weather. Urgent Care versus Emergency DepartmentDr. John Kulin, director of Shore Urgent Care in Northfield, Read More

Shore Physicians Group Offers Life-Changing Diabetes Prevention Program

December 15, 2020

New Group Begins January 12, 2021 According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 88 million Americans have prediabetes, and are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes is a condition where blood sugar is higher than normal, but not high enough for a type 2 diabetes diagnosis. The good news is prediabetes Read More

Should You Take a Multivitamin?

December 9, 2020

For many men and women, multivitamins are part of their everyday startup routine. They are the number one dietary supplement but the real question is, are those multivitamins really doing anything for you? Look to your diet Dr. David Totton, Ambulatory Pharmacist with Shore Physicians Group in Somers Point offered his advice on multivitamins. “In Read More

Pumpkins Earn Superstar Status All Year Long

A real sign that fall is approaching is when pumpkin spice is included in so many delicious drinks and coffees, snacks and desserts as well as wonderful hearty and savory foods. Truth be told, pumpkins are not just for the fall. According to Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator Tiffany Rios, of Shore Physicians Group, Read More

Which COVID 19 Test Should You Get?

The pandemic, COVID 19, its vaccine and testing are constantly in the news. But do you understand how the tests work and which is the most appropriate for you? How the PCR Test WorksDr. John Kulin, DO, FCUCM, physician at Shore Urgent Care in Northfield explained the differences in the two basic COVID 19 tests Read More

Shore Physicians Group Expands Orthopaedic Surgery Practice with Addition of Norman A. Johanson, MD, and Tara E. Chidsey, APN

December 2, 2020

Orthopaedic Surgeon Norman A. Johanson, MD, and Advanced Practice Nurse Tara E. Chidsey recently joined Tuan “Mickey” Bui, MD, at Shore Physicians Group’s Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Division, located at 649 Shore Road, Suite O, in Somers Point. The trio worked together closely at Hahnemann University Hospital and are thrilled to be reunited to Read More

Is it Safe to Get Multiple Vaccines?

November 4, 2020

Traditional Cold and Flu SeasonVaccines are a hot topic as we move into the traditional cold and flu season and flu vaccine clinics are widely available. Crowding the vaccine discussion is the highly anticipated Covid 19 vaccine, though still in development, it is on the fast track for approval and the first rounds of distribution Read More

Understanding Common Football Injuries

Football is back! The pandemic has created cancellations, delays and disruptions but college and professional sports have returned and unfortunately, so have many of the injuries that athletes encounter on the field. Shore Physicians Group Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Mickey Bui treats many sports related injuries from varsity players to weekend warriors. Kinds of Sports InjuriesWe Read More

Is My Flavored Seltzer Bad for My Health?

September 30, 2020

Pop, Fizz, oh what a gasPop the tab or unscrew the cap on your favorite carbonated beverage and you hear an instant pop and fizz. It tells your senses that a beverage is ready to enjoy, but there is science behind that distinctive sound. These drinks are mostly water with added carbonation, or CO2. The Read More

Is Food Giving You a Headache?

If you enjoy your lunch but find yourself an hour later with a pounding headache do you blame it on your neighbor’s dog barking? Or when it happens more frequently, do you look at your lunchbox and question if the foods you are eating could be the source of your headache? Tiffany Rios, registered dietitian Read More