New Jersey joins blue state health alliance rejecting Trump’s CDC; What could go wrong?
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey has officially joined forces with seven Northeastern states and New York City in a new regional health partnership aimed at strengthening science-based public health policy while pushing…
Pharmacy Owners and Doctor Convicted for $145M Health Care Fraud, Money Laundering, and Tax Evasion Scheme
A federal jury convicted three Texas men yesterday for a $145 million scheme to defraud the Department of Labor through the submission of fraudulent claims for prescription compound creams. According to court…
Atlantic County Man Sentenced to One Year and One Day in Prison for Health Care Fraud Conspiracy
CAMDEN, N.J. – An Atlantic County, New Jersey, man was sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison for defrauding New Jersey state health benefits programs out of millions of dollars…
New York sues PepsiCo over plastics it says pollute, hurt health
By Clark Mindock and Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) -New York state sued PepsiCo on Wednesday, accusing the beverage and snack food giant of polluting the environment and endangering public health through…
Colorado Home Health Care Owner Charged with Employment Tax Crimes
A federal grand jury in Denver returned an indictment yesterday charging a Colorado woman with willfully failing to account for and pay over employment taxes for several years. According to the indictment,…
U.S. Attorney’s Office Announces Meeting Of The Western District’s Health Care Fraud Working Group
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Today, U.S. Attorney Dena J. King announced a meeting of the Western District’s Health Care Fraud Working Group, which focuses on combating health care fraud in the Western District…
ROBERT WILKIE And JAMES SHERK: Biden Puts Pleasing Unions Ahead Of Veterans’ Health
ROBERT WILKIE And JAMES SHERK: Biden Puts Pleasing Unions Ahead Of Veterans’ Health Robert Wilkie and James Sherk on November 11, 2023 As we approach Veterans Day, President Biden has given America’s…
Biden Administration Says Sonar Mapping Has No Effect on Whale Health
TOMS RIVER, NJ – In the days after one of the biggest wind farm projects on the U.S. East Coast sunk below the waves, public officials at the Jersey Shore celebrated Orsted’s…
Holbrook Little League Kitchen Clears Health Inspection
JACKSON, NJ – The Holbrook Little League kitchen, located at 366 Bartley Road, has received a satisfactory report upon reinspection by the Ocean County Health Department. Following an initial inspection in May,…
‘Foul Odor’ in Shellfish Refrigerator Leads Health Inspectors to Cite Toms River Japanese Restaurant
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Shogun Legacy, a local eatery, has been cited for five health violations by the Ocean County Health Department. The infractions included the absence of a pH log for…
Popular Jersey Shore Winery Hit with 17 Health Violations, Flies in Kitchen
PLUMSTED, NJ – Laurita Winery has been cited for 17 health violations, authorities confirmed. Inspectors noted noncompliance issues including the presence of fly strips over food preparation areas, inadequately labeled shellfish stock,…
Health Aide Charged in Death of Disabled Morris County Teen
EAST HANOVER, NJ — Charges have been filed against Emelio J. Rivera, a health aide, in connection to the death of 19-year-old Matthew Rossi, a disabled man from Morris County. Rossi died…
‘Paranoia’: Public Safety Officials Believe Mental Health Issues Plagued Maine Mass Shooter
‘Paranoia’: Public Safety Officials Believe Mental Health Issues Plagued Maine Mass Shooter Mary Lou Masters on October 28, 2023 The suspect of the Lewiston, Maine, mass shooting struggled with mental health issues,…
New Jersey Governor Unveils Online Portal for Reproductive Health Care Services
GLEN ROCK, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation today that initiates the Reproductive Health Information Hub, a new website aimed at providing comprehensive information about reproductive health care in New Jersey.…
Newark Police Seek Assistance in Identifying Home Health Care Burglary Suspect
NEWARK, NJ — Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé is asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect involved in a commercial burglary. On October 23, the individual was recorded on…
Gov. Murphy Has Solution for Youth Mental Health Crisis, Others Say He Created It
TRENTON, NJ – Never one to let a good ‘National Day’ go to waste, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy spiked the football on the ongoing youth mental health crisis in New Jersey.…
New York Man Pleads Guilty in Extensive Health Care Fraud Scheme
NEWARK, N.J. – Eric Karlewicz, 44, of Chestnut Ridge, New York, pleaded guilty to his role in a substantial health care fraud and kickback scheme, causing over $127 million in false and…
Tesla rejects union claims, reports of health and safety issues at German plant
BERLIN (Reuters) – Tesla on Tuesday rejected claims by a German union and recent media reports that health and safety provisions at its gigafactory near Berlin were inadequate, stating that protecting workers’…
How New Avian Flu Outbreak Could Affect Turkey Dinners in New Jersey on Thanksgiving
TRENTON, NJ – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the discovery of avian flu in a commercial poultry farm in Jerauld County, South Dakota, marking the first such incident since April.…
Sigma Lithium confirms resignation of COO, citing health reasons
By Fabio Teixeira RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Sigma Lithium on Friday said its Chief Operating Officer Brian Talbot left the company at the end of last month, confirming a Reuters report…
Mental Health Call Ends With One Suspect Shot
COLUMBUS, OH – A mental health call escalated into violence as an officer was struck and a man was shot. The incident occurred around 10:49 p.m. in the 1600 block of Sullivant…
Rut-Roh Rut Season Has Begun and New Jersey Drivers Should Beware
Rut season in New Jersey generally occurs during the fall, a time when deer activity significantly increases, leading to a rise in deer-vehicle collisions. This natural phenomenon happens annually and presents unique…
Casper Woman Sentenced to Five Years for Arson at Wellspring Health Access Clinic
CASPER, WY – Lorna Roxanne Green, 22, was sentenced to 60 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for committing arson at the Wellspring Health Access Clinic in Casper.…
Newport Centre AMC Theater Temporarily Closes Due to Rat Infestation
JERSEY CITY, NJ – The AMC theater at Newport Centre mall is no longer showing films, but not for cinematic reasons. The Jersey City Health Department shut down the 11-screen facility on…
Governor Murphy Wants to Protect You By Forcing You to Buy an Electric Car
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is only looking out for your best interest and the interests of your children and grandchildren. That’s why he forcing you to buy an…
If You Ate At This Shore Area Restaurant Health Dept. Says Get Checked for Hepatitis
ASBURY PARK, NJ – A Cardinal Provisions employee in Asbury Park has been confirmed to have Hepatitis A, prompting an inspection and advisory from the Monmouth County Health Department (MCHD). Upon being…
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