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…
Child car seat safety inspection offered next week in Brick
BRICK, NJ – The Brick Township Police Department and EMS are holding a free car seat check-up event for parents, expecting parents, grandparents and caregivers to ensure their child’s safety. The event…
AOC, Dems Team Up To Reintroduce Green New Deal Alongside Sweeping Health Package
AOC, Dems Team Up To Reintroduce Green New Deal Alongside Sweeping Health Package John Hugh DeMastri on April 20, 2023 Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and Sen. Edward Markey of…
The tri-state area is ranked 12th worse in U.S. when it comes to air quality
American Lung Association’s “State of the Air” report for 2023 was released today, revealing some mixed news for the tri-state area. The report measures exposure to unhealthy levels of ground-level ozone air…
New Jersey woman still thankful to organ donor 35 years after life-saving surgery
SPARTA, NJ – Allison Ognibene, a 50-year-old resident of Sparta, New Jersey, has been living with a heart and double-lung transplant for 35 years, making her one of the longest-living transplant recipients…
Governor Murphy heads to Michigan to speak about youth mental health issues
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy will be heading to Michigan on Wednesday to meet with governors from across the country to talk about mental health issues facing children. In…
Over 100 New Jersey couples celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary together at church
NEWARK, NJ – Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, led a special mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark on April 16 to honor over 100…
New Jersey’s COVID-19 lockdown brought a spike in STDs, state health officials report
TRENTON, NJ – While the nearly year-long public lockdown in New Jersey in 2020 and 2021 under the order of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy was intended to reduce the rate of…
Governor Murphy quietly ends controversial COVID-19 test mandate, continues public health emergency
TRENTON, NJ – When Governor Phil Murphy announced COVID-19 testing would be required in hospitals and congregate healthcare facilities, it was executed with much fanfare. There were media ops and threats against…
Biden To Give Certain Illegal Immigrants Access To Government Health Care
Biden To Give Certain Illegal Immigrants Access To Government Health Care Jennie Taer on April 13, 2023 The Biden administration is preparing to give individuals health care who arrived in the country…
FDA Commissioner Claims Health Misinformation Is Reducing Life Expectancy
FDA Commissioner Claims Health Misinformation Is Reducing Life Expectancy Kate Anderson on April 11, 2023 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf said that life expectancy in the U.S. was…
Ousted State Rep Preaches Gun Control, Trans Health Care And ‘Mother God’ During Easter Service
Ousted State Rep Preaches Gun Control, Trans Health Care And ‘Mother God’ During Easter Service Kate Anderson on April 10, 2023 Former Democratic state Rep. Justin J. Pearson in Tennessee gave a…
Union County Expands Mental Health Crisis Response Program to More Police Departments
UNION COUNTY, NJ – The Union County Prosecutor’s Office has expanded New Jersey’s ARRIVE Together program to additional police departments in the county. The program aims to provide compassionate response during 911…
U.S. journalist jailed by Russia meets lawyers for first time, in good health – editor
(Reuters) -Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who was arrested and charged with espionage in Russia last week, met his lawyers for the first time on Tuesday, editor-in-chief Emma Tucker said in…
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy touts new transgender health hub
TRENTON, NJ – There is good news for New Jersey’s transfer and non-binary community. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has launched a new information hub designed to aid New Jersey’s transgender and…
Filipino Catholics mark Palm Sunday praying for Pope Francis’ health
By Jay Ereno and Peter Blaza ANTIPOLO, Philippines (Reuters) – Thousands of Filipino Catholics attending church on Palm Sunday marked the beginning of Holy Week with prayers for the health of Pope…
Testa says it’s time for Phil Murphy to end New Jersey’s COVID-19 state of emergency
TRENTON, NJ – On Friday, there were just 300 or so confirmed cases of COVID-19 in New Jersey and 1 ‘probable’ confirmed death. Overall, COVID-19 cases are down significantly since January of…
New Jersey’s chair rental ban at barber shops and beauty salons may finally come to an end
TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you’re in the hairstyling or cosmetology business and trying to get a head start in the business on your own, you’ve probably learned it’s not as easy…
Sharp increase in infant sleeping deaths in Baltimore prompts health warning
BALTIMORE, MD – Public health officials in Baltimore are concerned about a recent spike in sleep-related infant deaths throughout the city. Since December, 18 babies have died in their sleep in Baltimore.…
WHO says healthy children do not need COVID boosters despite New Jersey guidance
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Health is still recommending that all children, despite their health factors, should get the COVID-19 booster. That recommendation contradicts a statement made today by…
Delaware is America’s second most drunken state
WILMINGTON, DE – A new study by the National Drug Hotline shows that Delaware residents consume more alcohol than those in 48 other states. Delaware is ranked second in a report entitled…
Pope Francis: What do we know about his health problems?
By Crispian Balmer VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – While the Vatican has looked to play down worries over Pope Francis’ health, his sudden hospitalisation has highlighted the 86-year-old pontiff’s increasing frailty. On Wednesday,…
Police Investigate Strong-Arm Robbery of Woman at Mental Health Center
NEWARK, DE – The Delaware State Police are investigating a strong-arm robbery that occurred at A Center For Mental Wellness on South Old Baltimore Pike in Newark on Monday. At approximately 7:21…
New York health department ends vaccination program after claims of antisemitism
Kate Anderson on March 29, 2023 The New York Health Department abruptly ended a vaccination program Tuesday aimed at Jewish communities after it sparked complaints of antisemitism, according to Newsday. State officials…
New Jersey moves to restrict plastic utensils and ban single use condiment packages
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers have introduced a bill in Trenton that seeks to limit the use of plastic utensils at restaurants, food trucks, and other eateries throughout the Garden State.…
Morris County Woman Charged with Health Care Fraud Conspiracy
NEWARK, NJ – U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger announced today that Aysha Khan, a 33-year-old woman from Kinnelon, Morris County, has been charged for her role in a health care fraud conspiracy. Khan…
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