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…
University’s Health Leadership Privately Discussed Ways To Keep ‘Equity’ Initiatives From Public
University’s Health Leadership Privately Discussed Ways To Keep ‘Equity’ Initiatives From Public Alexa Schwerha on March 22, 2023 The University of North Carolina School of Medicine attempted to update its curriculum to adopt social…
Roosevelt Care Centers Charged with Violating the Americans with Disabilities Act
NEWARK, N.J. – On Monday, the U.S. Attorney’s Office filed a lawsuit against Roosevelt Care Centers, alleging violation of Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The long-term care facility…
New Jersey mom thanks organ donor for second chance on life 20 years later
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – A New Jersey mom is thankful for the opportunity provided to her by an organ donor whose last action in life was to save the lives others. Robyn…
Ohio Health Department Releases Health Survey Results Following Toxic East Palestine Train Derailment
Ohio Health Department Releases Health Survey Results Following Toxic East Palestine Train Derailment Alexa Schwerha on March 21, 2023 Residents and first responders in an eastern Ohio town are reporting several health symptoms…
Trenton lawmakers seek $500,000 for menstruation health public awareness campaign
TRENTON, NJ – Lawmakers in Trenton are seeking $500,000 to implement a menstrual health public awareness campaign in New Jersey. On Thursday, a bill sponsored by Democrats Shanique Speight, Lisa Swain, and…
A dog’s (longer) life: How to cover health costs for aging pets
By Chris Taylor NEW YORK (Reuters) – Jean Elliott has adopted a number of senior dogs over the years, the most recent being Auggie, a 12-year-old Pekingese relinquished at a shelter. When…
New Jersey bill seeks to ban abortion after 20 weeks
TRENTON, NJ – A bill has been sponsored by New Jersey Republicans seeking to ban the abortion of fetuses after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Dubbed the “Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act”, the…
New Jersey lawmakers declare last week of May as period poverty week
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Senator Teresa Ruiz is seeking to memorialize period poverty in New Jersey by designating the last week in May to the struggles poor young women often face…
Canadian Health Org Recommends Breast, Cervix Cancer Screenings For Certain ‘Trans Women’
Canadian Health Org Recommends Breast, Cervix Cancer Screenings For Certain ‘Trans Women’ Laurel Duggan on March 14, 2023 The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) suggested that “trans women,” or biological males who identify…
14-year-old reported missing in the Bronx
BRONX, NY – Police are asking the public for assistance in locating a missing 14-year-old girl from the Bronx. According to police, Giana Brown was last seen leaving AECI Charter School on…
Penn State food behavior doc says eating healthy doesn’t have to mean spending more money on food
COLLEGE STATION, PA – A recent study conducted by WalletHub outlined the most overweight and obese states in America. That study could suggest that eating healthy is related to financial status as…
Three Tennessee cities are among the fattest in America
NASHVILLE, TN – When it comes to being overweight, one state tips the scales according to a new survey conducted by WalletHub. While McAllen, Texas was ranked the most overweight and obese…
Plastic bags, gas cars, gas stoves, New Jersey is now coming after your baby wipes
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey legislators and Governor Phil Murphy have already taken away your plastic straws and plastic bags. They said they would be coming for your gas cars and gas…
Lung transplant recipient says organ donor saved and transformer her life
MONTCLAIR, NJ – A 61-year-old Montclair woman has been given a second chance at life after receiving a double lung transplant seven years ago from a donor. Christine Williams, 61, credits her…
Twenty nurses decertified in New Jersey after feds uncover diploma fraud scheme
TRENTON, NJ – At least twenty nurses in New Jersey have been decertified by the state after being identified as part of a federal investigation into a fraudulent nursing diploma scheme based…
New Jersey governor announces zero percent loans for security upgrades at family planning centers
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has announced $5 million in state funding that will allow family planning centers and abortion clinics interest-free loans of up to $100,000 to upgrade…
O’Scanlon Bill to Increase Awareness About Women’s Health Issues Advances
Sen. O'Scanlon's bill that establishes a public awareness campaign to promote women's reproductive health was advanced by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.…
O’Scanlon: Murphy Should Explain Cuts in Municipal Aid & Delays in Assistance for Rising Health Care Costs that Will Drive Property Tax Increases
Sen. Declan O'Scanlon said Gov. Phil Murphy should explain cuts to municipal aid that appear in his budget proposal for next year, which will drive large property tax increases when paired with…
Colombia cabinet shuffle, health reform cause markets to wobble
By Nelson Bocanegra BOGOTA (Reuters) – The decision by Colombia’s leftist President Gustavo Petro to replace three ministers this week, as well as the forecast costs of a health reform making its…
University Researchers Allege Air Quality May Cause Health Problems After Toxic Ohio Train Derailment
University Researchers Allege Air Quality May Cause Health Problems After Toxic Ohio Train Derailment Alexa Schwerha on February 24, 2023 University researchers analyzed Environmental Protection Agency data to provide a third party…
Not enough data to support multiple annual COVID boosters, U.S. CDC advisers say
By Aditya Samal (Reuters) – There is not sufficient evidence to recommend more than one COVID-19 booster shot a year for older people and those with weakened immune systems, an expert advisory…
North Jersey doctor sold $1.28 million in illegal prescriptions
WARREN, NJ – A North Jersey Doctor admitted to using his license in order to prescribe and sell prescription medicine illegally. According to United States Attorney Philip R. Sellinger, a New Jersey…
Novartis to pay $30 million to health plans, consumers over Exforge antitrust claims
By Brendan Pierson (Reuters) – Swiss drugmaker Novartis AG has agreed to pay $30 million to settle claims by health plans and consumers that it schemed to delay the U.S. launch of…
Republicans And Democrats Have Very Different Views On What The Largest Threat To Public Health Is: POLL
Republicans And Democrats Have Very Different Views On What The Largest Threat To Public Health Is: POLL Mary Lou Masters on February 23, 2023 Republicans and Democrats across the nation have very…
Hundreds Of Students’ Mental Health Records Leaked Online After Dark Web Hack
Hundreds Of Students’ Mental Health Records Leaked Online After Dark Web Hack Reagan Reese on February 22, 2023 Hundreds of students’ mental health records were posted to a “dark web” site following…
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