Newark center offers hope for victims of domestic violence
Shani Baraka Women’s Resource Center provides counseling, mental health services and job training.
Health
Legislature hears concerns over Christie’s plan to reorganize mental health services
Mental Health organizations argue that the timing is not right for this kind of drastic shift.
Cooling centers across the Garden State
As the summer heats up, find an escape at one of these cooling centers across the Garden State.
Christie visit to homeless shelter highlights new anti-opioid program
Christie visited Homeless Solutions, the largest homeless program in Morris County, to hear stories of addiction.
Complaint cites hundreds of violations in subsidized housing complex
Enforcement officials inspected the Garden Spires apartments in Newark and cited hundreds of violations.
Gene therapy one step closer to FDA approval
An FDA panel unanimously recommended approval of a cancer treatment for patients who
Menendez speaks out against Medicaid cuts in new GOP health care plan
The Senate is trying its hand at a another version of a bill to replace Obamacare.
Health care advocate: new GOP bill ‘even more problematic’
Linda Schwimmer, president and CEO of the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute, says proposed changes in the individual market make the new Senate GOP bill problematic.
Governor proposes reorganization of mental health services for better integration of care
The goal of combining the two departments is to better treat the behavioral and physical health of patients.
Advocates and critics await Christie’s decision on Paid Family Leave reform bill
A bill is sitting on Gov. Christie’s desk that would enhance coverage of New Jersey’s Paid Family Leave law.
Footprint scanning technology aims to keep newborns safe
A new electronic system captures an infant’s footprint, replacing the traditional ink and paper imprint.
Navy veteran launches nonprofit to help service members with PTSD
Michael Dowens launched the nonprofit Unbroken Warriors to help veterans pay for PTSD treatment.
State shifts to fee for service reimbursements for mental health providers
Mental health providers say under the new payment system there's a looming crisis in care.
CDC recommends retesting Newark kids for lead after skewed results
The issue affects kids who got the test tube version of the blood lead test.
MacArthur discusses heroin task force, dismisses CBO score
MacArthur discusses how the federal government can help the opioid epidemic.
