After Saving $6 Million on Employee Health Coverage: Next Step is Shopping the Joint Insurance Fund
By Mayor Daniel T. Rodrick As the Mayor of Toms River, I firmly believe in the importance of fiscal responsibility and transparency in governance. Today, I want to share an important step…
Measles Exposure Reported in Monmouth County: Here’s Where
A Monmouth County resident in New Jersey has tested positive for measles following an international trip, according to state health officials. The individual, whose symptoms began shortly after returning, is the only…
New Jersey Sisters Battling Stage 4 Colon Cancer Together
Two sisters from New Jersey, Eloisa Oquendo and Joyce Melo, are facing the devastating challenge of battling stage 4 colon cancer together. Eloisa, 40, was first diagnosed in February 2021 after experiencing…
Panel on Mental Health and Law Enforcement Conducted by Union County’s CIT
Absecon, NJ – The Union County Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) hosted Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Director of Community Outreach Shavonne Davis on Thursday for a panel discussion as part of their training…
Opposition Grows Against New Jersey Reproductive Health Travel Advisory Bill
Trenton, NJ — New Jersey Right to Life and the New Jersey Family Policy Center voiced strong opposition to Senate Bill 3663 during a Senate Health Committee hearing on Monday, October 7,…
NJ Bill to For Mental Health Care for the Deaf Advances
TRENTON, NJ – The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee has progressed legislation sponsored by Senator Linda Greenstein and Senate Majority Leader Teresa Ruiz. The bill seeks to establish the “Right to Mental…
New Jersey Bill Seeks to Restrict Uses for Newborn Baby DNA Samples Taken Without Notification of Parents
TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill introduced by Senator Raj Mukherji aims to restrict the use of DNA obtained from newborns and crime victims, placing limits on how genetic information can be…
Pennsylvania Chiropractor accused of misleading patients on insurance, lawsuit claims
Mechanicsburg — Attorney General Michelle Henry has filed a lawsuit against a chiropractor in Mechanicsburg, alleging he misled patients about their insurance coverage, leading many to make out-of-pocket payments. The lawsuit names…
New Jersey leads coalition to defend public health insurance access for migrant children
TRENTON, N.J. — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin is spearheading a coalition of 18 jurisdictions in support of a federal effort to expand health insurance access to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals…
Racism is a Public Health Crisis in New Jersey, According to Dem Lawmakers
TRENTON, N.J. — Senator Angela V. McKnight (D-Hudson) has introduced Senate Resolution No. 50, which formally declares racism as a public health crisis in New Jersey. The resolution, pre-filed for introduction in…
Former Wildwood mayor pleads guilty to health benefits fraud and tax violations
TRENTON, N.J. — Former Wildwood Mayor Peter J. Byron pleaded guilty to charges related to fraudulently participating in the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP) and failing to disclose outside employment and income,…
New Jersey Seeks to Raise Vape by Mail Age Limit to 21
TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill aims to strengthen New Jersey’s age restrictions on electronic smoking devices and tobacco products by prohibiting delivery of these items to individuals under the age of…
Two Pennsylvania hospital employees charged with taking inappropriate pictures of patients
GREENSBURG, Pa. — Greensburg City Police, working with the Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office, have charged two former hospital employees with taking and sharing inappropriate images and recordings of patients at Independence…
New Law Seeks to Ban Weight Loss Drugs for Teens in New Jersey, While Allowing Gender Transitioning Treatments
New Jersey is a state with a gender healthcare sanctuary state. An executive order introduced in 2023 by Governor Phil Murphy affirmed this designation. While the state allows for gender-transitioning drugs for…
New Jersey Wants to Strip Medical Licenses from Healthcare Workers Who Disagree with State Sponsored ‘Science’
If you disagree with a certain treatment, medicine, vaccine, or procedure, and speak publicly about it, you might be putting your career at risk in the future in New Jersey. A new…
Happy National Coffee Day & World Heart Day! Here Are the Best Coffee Houses in New Jersey
If there’s one thing New Jersey knows how to do right (besides pizza and bagels), it’s a great cup of coffee. Whether you’re in the mood for a simple black brew or…
New Jersey’s New Misinformation Law Targets Doctors Who Disagree with the “Science”
TRENTON, N.J. — If you are diagnosed with a condition or told to take a medicine or even a vaccine you are skeptical of, getting a second opinion could get harder in…
New Blood Donation Center Opens in Montvale
MONTVALE, N.J. — New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS) will open a new donor center in Montvale with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday. The event, scheduled for 11 a.m. at 36 Philips Parkway,…
Georgia Woman Cited as First Abortion Ban Death Died From Infection Caused by Rare Abortion Pill Complication, Reports
Amber Nicole Thurman’s tragic death underscores the risks faced by women under restrictive abortion laws — and in her case, a rare complication from a clinic-provided abortion pill. While the mainstream media…
Pope says Kamala Harris is the one who “kills children
VATICAN CITY – In a powerful and candid statement, Pope Francis referred to both U.S. presidential candidates as “anti-life,” urging voters to carefully consider their choice in the upcoming election. Speaking on…
Community garden opens in South Toms River to address food insecurity, improve health
SOUTH TOMS RIVER, N.J., – A new community garden aimed at combating food insecurity and improving health outcomes for local families opened today in South Toms River. The Sadie Vickers Community Garden,…