People are understandably worried about contracting COVID-19. But they have to remember there are plenty of other threats out there, including car accidents, cancer, strokes and heart attacks.

Here’s some good news for local residents if the last were to strike out of the blue: On Nov. 20 it was announced that Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin was awarded the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award.