Addiction Crisis Affects Growing Number of NJ Kids
Nearly a third of all child abuse and neglect investigations in New Jersey revealed caregiver’s substance use.
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Christie Announces Agreement with NY to Share Prescription Drug Data
The Prescription Monitoring Program will include data from New York state.
NJ Suicide Rate Up 13 Percent, Tied for Second Highest in U.S.
New Jersey’s suicide rate has since risen by 13 percent, now tied for second-highest, according to the CDC.
Seton Hall Medical School Aims to Change Future of Health Care
Dr. Bonita Stanton, one of the founding members of Seton Hall's medical school, says communities are where disease and health happens. Seton Hall's program will focus on getting students out into ...
Christie Visits Addiction Hotline Center
Christie talked about the importance of offering services to those affected by addiction.
Horizon Senior VP Defends Two Tiered OMNIA Health Plan
A package of bills would require Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield to disclose how hospitals and doctors are selected for Tier 1 status in its OMNIA plan and would ensure that hospitals serving low ...
Take Back Day Gets Unused Drugs Out of Medicine Cabinets
The Drug Enforcement Administration is partnering with New Jersey communities for its 11th National Drug Take Back Day April 30. Municipal police departments and area organizations will be collecting ...
New Jersey STD Rates on the Rise
STD rates are increasing in New Jersey, in part due to a change in funding that has caused many health centers to close, but also from a delay in young women being tested because of new ...
Christie Reflects on Narcan Program
Christie visited Hoboken University Medical Center to discuss NJ's Narcan program and drug addiction in the state.
Lawmakers Hear From Acting NJ Health Commissioner
Cathleen Bennett discussed a variety of topics, including the Zika virus, lead, tobacco, cancer research and addiction.
Research: More Followup Needed in Mental Health Care
A study shows 15 percent of the adult population in New Jersey has a mental illness.
Opioid Addiction Forum Focuses on Prevention, Over Prescribing, Treatment
Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey sponsored a forum to discuss opioid addiction.
Holy Name CEO: Facilities Outside U.S. Good for Patients, Doctors
Holy Name Medical Center has a satellite clinic in Haiti that has become popular with locals and even those in the U.S. seeking cheaper treatment options. CEO Michael Maron says that type of facility ...
Supportive Housing Association Director: NJ Needs More Affordable Housing
Supportive Housing Association Executive Director Gail Levinson says New Jersey needs more affordable housing options, particularly for the developmentally disabled.
Call for Mandate to Test All NJ Schools’ Drinking Water for Lead
Stakeholders are pushing to pass a mandate that will test all NJ schools’ drinking water for lead contamination.
