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Here's how NJ residents can get a free PCR at-home COVID test kit

WEBThe site charges a $90 fee if you choose the "travel" option. Decline this option and the test kit is free. Scott Fallon has covered the COVID-19 pandemic since its …

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Where to get Pfizer COVID booster shots in New Jersey

WEBRiteAid began offering Pfizer boosters to walk-in customers on Friday at all of its 129 stores in New Jersey. Appointments can also be made at its website …

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NJ hospitals: Bergen New Bridge earns an A for safety

WEB0:00. 2:36. Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus was one of 30 New Jersey hospitals to earn a top grade in the semiannual hospital safety ratings …

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COVID tests: Bergen County opens three new sites

WEB1:10. Bergen County and Bergen New Bridge Medical Center have added new COVID-19 testing sites to meet a sharp rise in demand due to holiday gatherings …

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Best hospitals in NJ stumble in patient safety scores

WEBNew Jersey's best hospitals have stumbled in the most recent patient safety scores, dropping in the past six months, at a time of staffing shortages, from first in the …

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NJ long COVID sufferers fight for relief from stigmatized disease

WEBNorthJersey.com. When Barbara Piascik came down with COVID-19 for the second time, in July 2022, she hoped her symptoms would fade away within a week — …

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Kids in crisis: NJ hospitals see rise in mental health emergencies

WEBNJ Connect for Recovery: 855-652-3737. New Jersey Hope and Healing: 866-202-4357. Scott Fallon has covered the COVID-19 pandemic since its onset in …

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Health care unions say no to vaccine mandates, but urge vaccination

WEBNJ health care unions say yes to COVID vaccines, but call mandating them a step too far. A growing number of New Jersey health care systems and long-term care …

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Air quality in NJ has improved in recent years. Here's why

WEB0:55. New Jersey's air quality has gradually improved in recent years due in large part to better tailpipe emission controls and the closing of coal-fired power plants in …

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New mental health hotline number 988 will open soon for NJ

WEBGene Myers. NorthJersey.com. 0:00. 2:20. New Jersey residents experiencing a mental health crisis will soon be able to reach a help hotline by dialing …

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Nurses at North Jersey nursing home seek to unionize

WEBMore than 40 nurses are petitioning federal officials to unionize at a 245-bed nursing home along the Hudson River in North Jersey, saying they want to push for …

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Century of care: These North Jersey hospitals have a rich history

WEBThe nurses’ home was occupied by 1916, and a new six-story, all-brick hospital came in 1923 at a cost of $870,000. Total capacity hit 250. The X-ray room was …

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Making health care more affordable in NJ

WEBIn a survey of 1,100 New Jersey adults, nearly half delayed or skipped care due to cost, and more than four in five worried about affording health care costs in the …

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Here's how Valley Hospital will move everyone to new Paramus site

WEBNorthJersey.com. At 6 a.m. on April 14, 2024, plastic sheets will be draped over the signs directing people to The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood and its emergency …

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Rockland County polio case poses low risk in NJ

WEB1:50. The announcement this week that a 20-year-old Rockland County resident has been diagnosed with polio, the first known case of the virus in the United …

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Hackensack Meridian and Englewood Health continue fight for …

WEBHackensack Meridian Health has not given up its fight to acquire Englewood Health, despite a federal court order earlier this month. The health system said on …

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How Bergen County NJ deals with shortage of EMS crews

WEBBERGEN COUNTY — The need for the recently created county-run emergency medical services is obvious, officials said, as crews answer more than 450 …

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Bergen County health center permanently closing due to COVID

WEBBergen County to permanently close Rockleigh nursing home in wake of COVID pandemic. Lindy Washburn. NorthJersey.com. 0:00. 1:13. The Bergen County …

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Two NJ hospitals continue to divert patients after cyberattack

WEBNorthJersey.com. Two North Jersey hospitals continued to divert patients from their emergency departments Tuesday after they were hit with a cyberattack that …

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Lead poisoning in children is most risky in these NJ towns

WEBThe percentage of children younger than 6 with elevated levels of lead in their blood dropped from 2.5% to 1.9% over five years from July 2017 through June …

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Hackensack Meridian Health NJ to sell most of nursing homes

WEBThe agreement affects 11 of Hackensack Meridian's 14 long-term care facilities, with approximately 1,630 beds and 2,100 employees, a spokesman for the …

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6 things to know about Bergen Regional Medical Center

WEBLargest in New Jersey. 6. It is now the state's largest hospital -- and one of the largest public health hospitals in the nation. Bergen Regional Medical Center has an …

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How NJ makes it harder for parents to care for disabled kids

WEBUnder New Jersey rules, people who want to hire their own caregivers will be reimbursed by the state for up to $25 an hour per aide, while group home agencies can …

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This Alcohol Awareness Month, let’s redefine recovery for women

WEBThe increasing visibility and normalization of non-alcoholic beverage options in bars and restaurants is a testament to the shifting attitudes toward alcohol and …

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WEB202 beds; Includes The Harborage, a 245-bed nursing home and rehabilitation center; Non-profit; At 7600 River Road, North Bergen; 1,300 employees; …

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How IVF concerns can impact mental health

WEBNavigating financial uncertainty, in addition to infertility, can have a severe impact on an individual's mental health. IVF treatment can be mentally, emotionally and …

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How to prevent tick bites as prime NJ season approaches

WEBExamine clothing and pets. Tumble dry clothes in a dryer on high heat to kill ticks after coming indoors. Take a shower. Showering within two hours of being outside …

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NJ Rep. Donald Payne Jr. dies at 65

WEBRep. Donald Payne Jr., Newark native and longtime 10th District congressman, dies at 65. Rep. Donald Payne Jr. died Wednesday, Gov. Phil Murphy …

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Extreme heat in NJ at center of state action plan, feedback needed

WEBHere is everything you need to know about the draft plan and how you can help. Extreme Heat Resilience Action Plan draft. In 2019, Murphy signed Executive …

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North Jersey's newest business openings in Morris, Bergen, Essex

WEBLoopwell, Montclair. The first of its kind, Loopwell in Montclair is an in-person well-being club designed to connect people to purpose and well-being, holistic health …

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NJ wedding industry expects to be booming this spring

WEBThe cost of saying “I do” has skyrocketed since the pandemic. An average wedding in the U.S. this year costs $33,000, up from $29,000 in 2023, according to …

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