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Superstorm Sandy’s major impact on health in NJ

Flooding also makes it easy for some diseases to spread. Diarrheal illness contributes to four in 10 deaths following a major storm, the report notes, and indoor dampness and mold are linked to 20% of respiratory infections in the U.S. “Air-borne allergens, such as pollen and molds, are likely to cause greater allergy and … See more

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New effort to recharge NJ’s fragile public health system NJ …

WEBFirst created in 1966 and cut from the budget in 2010 by former Gov. Chris Christie, lawmakers are now calling for $10 million to be distributed through this program …

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NJ health system still underperforms for Black, Hispanic residents

WEBDisparities in New Jersey were above average at 61 points, with care ranked 36 for Black people and 97 for Asian. Care for Hispanic residents scored 38 points, …

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Major change in NJ health care licensing in offing NJ Spotlight …

WEBIn addition, Baston said the department is seeking an additional $540,000 in the coming fiscal year — out of the $1.3 billion Gov. Phil Murphy allocates to the Health …

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Will home visits by nurses improve maternal, infant health in NJ

WEBPotential for change. A new home visitation program aims to improve birth outcomes in New Jersey, where the maternal mortality rate is high, especially for Black …

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NJ law is aimed at speeding up prior authorization by insurance

WEBA new law that was passed in New Jersey this January aims to address those issues and speed up the process. Once it takes effect next year, health insurance …

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Health insurance for undocumented kids in NJ NJ Spotlight News

WEBNew Jersey officials estimate some 48,000 children were eligible but not enrolled in NJ FamilyCare, the state’s Medicaid program, including about 16,000 …

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Private hospital system leads major public health program in Newark

WEBBalpreet Grewal-Virk, senior vice president for community health at RWJBarnabas Health, is overseeing the project. The new state-funded work continues …

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NJDOH clashes with local health leaders on funding NJ Spotlight …

WEBNew Jersey has received more than $48 billion in federal pandemic-relief funds since 2021, according to data compiled by the state comptroller, and more than …

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Op-Ed: Protecting the progress of the Affordable Care Act

WEBHeather Howard (left) and Gillian Tisdale. The Affordable Care Act, commonly known as “Obamacare,” was enacted 14 years ago this week. This landmark …

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Major health initiative in Camden gets reassessed NJ Spotlight …

WEBThe Coalition was launched in 2002 to improve care for Camden area residents and now runs an award-winning national program designed to better serve …

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Affordable eating disorder treatment program NJ Spotlight News

WEBThe proportion of eating disorder-related emergency department visits among teenagers nearly doubled between 2019 and 2021, according to the most recent data …

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WIC clients in NJ to get home delivery, online shopping option

WEBThe state Department of Health is looking to add online shopping and home delivery options for clients of the federal Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for …

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NJ pairs more mental health specialists with police officers

WEBThe program pairs mental health specialists with the police officers. Launched over a year ago in Cumberland County, the program has been promising so …

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Community alignment is there for new mothers NJ Spotlight News

WEBCommunity alignment is all about connecting the dots between patients, health care providers and the overall community to improve health. While we are …

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Lawmakers push to expand Medicaid access for social workers

WEBTo help expand the pool of mental health care providers in New Jersey, the Legislature is considering a measure to enable all licensed clinical social workers to bill …

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Health officials raise red flag over finances of Hoboken hospital

WEBBetween the 2020 and 2022 fiscal years — the years for which the most recent information is available — Hoboken received roughly $33.2 million in state and …

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Memorial Sloan Kettering opens new Bergen County facility

WEBA tour of the 110,000 square foot facility included Memorial Sloan Kettering contributors Stewart and Bonnie Krentzman. The first stop: kiosks where patients can …

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Donald Payne's legacy includes policies prompted by own health …

WEBPayne had been hospitalized for weeks at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center after a “physical accident” at home on April 6. “During his treatment for this health issue, …

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DOH official Hathi to head up Oregon public health NJ Spotlight …

WEBDr. Sejal Hathi, who oversaw a broad portfolio as deputy commissioner for Public Health Services in New Jersey, was tapped earlier this month to lead the Oregon …

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New Water Tests Confirm PFAS Contamination in Bergen County

WEBIn October last year, tests on five wells in Suez’s Hackensack system — of which Bergenfield is a part — showed PFOA levels of between 11 and 16 ppt, according …

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NJ social-justice advocates fear possible tax, fee increases NJ

WEBFeb. 9, 2023: Cashiers process purchases at a Walmart Supercenter in North Bergen, N.J. With several state agencies and even state government itself facing …

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Newark youth out of school, no job almost double statewide rate

WEBThe report, conducted in partnership by the Newark Opportunity Youth Network and Measure of America, a project of the Social Science Research Council, …

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NJ’s 16,000 DACA recipients impacted by court decision NJ …

WEBMore than 16,000 DACA recipients live in New Jersey, with tens of thousands more eligible for the DACA program, according to the immigrant advocacy …

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Residents approve plans to end combined sewer overflows

WEBOther estimates for the Guttenberg plant ranged from $500,000 for a sanitary sewer separation project to $100,000 over five years for green infrastructure planter …

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