Christie joins NJ Devils to warn about the dangers of using illegal drugs
Christie says the message needs to go beyond "Just say no" to keep kids from using illegal drugs.
Health
How is a shortened ACA open enrollment period affecting NJ?
With the Affordable Care Act open enrollment period sliced in half, people are scrambling to get insured.
Experts predict longer, tougher flu season this year
Vanguard Medical Group President Dr. Robert Eidus says they’re expecting the flu season to peak around Christmas, and they’re expecting it to hit hard.
Christie honored for his fight against opioid addiction
Christie's efforts include increasing funding to expand drug courts, investing $200 million for prevention and recovery efforts with opioid abuse and signing a number of laws.
Holy Name Medical Center offers glimpse into life with dementia
The simulation helps caregivers empathize with those living with the disorder.
Report reveals NJ as 36th most obese state
An important factor in preventing obesity includes teaching healthy habits to children at a young age.
CVS/Aetna merger raises questions about the future of health care
The $69 billion deal for CVS to buy Aetna is expected to push the retailer further into health services.
Recent hurricanes cause pharma shortages nationwide
The effects of Hurricane Maria reach beyond Puerto Rico as pharmaceutical and medical supplies fall short of demand.
Rutgers Public Health dean talks barriers and breakthroughs on World AIDS Day
Dec. 1, 1988 was the first World AIDS Day, serving as an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV. Since then we've made great strides, but work remains.
Murphy vows to ‘push back’ against federal ACA repeal efforts
The governor-elect spoke at New Jersey Citizen Action’s ACA enrollment center in downtown Newark. It’s reporting unprecedented traffic this year, despite apparent efforts by the Trump ...
On opioids ‘no one has done more’ than Trump says Christie
The governor was at a press conference in Newark to celebrate the announcement from earlier this month that the feds had granted a waiver for New Jersey to allow federal funds to be made available to ...
Gottheimer speaks to small business owners about tax reform
Congressman Josh Gottheimer hosted a roundtable discussion on the Health Insurance Tax and other aspects of tax reform with small business owners.
Therapy dog lifts spirits at Children’s Specialized Hospital
The 20-month-old golden retriever is the first full-time hospital therapy dog in the state.
Hospital program encourages innovation from staff
Atlantic Health System hospitals cut waste through an idea sprung from an internal innovation initiative known as AHA.
Recently retired Virtua CEO reflects on the changing health care landscape
Rich Miller recently retired after 22 years leading the Virtua group of health care providers. He reflects on how the health care industry has changed and what lies ahead.
