High schoolers get up-close look at open heart surgery
The lesson helps students decide whether they'll pursue a career in surgery or remain outside the operating room.
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School professionals discuss need for mental health services
New Jersey’s Governor’s Council on Mental Health Stigma gathered to recognize school-based professionals who’ve excelled at trying to promote a proactive approach to helping students with mental ...
How dance improves the lives of those with Parkinson’s disease
Dancing has been observed to be an effective and uplifting way of treating Parkinson's disease.
Colorectal cancer on the rise among adults in NJ under 50
Approximately 70 New Jersey residents under the age of 30 were diagnosed with the disease in 2015, which is three times the number of cases diagnosed a decade ago.
NJ lawmakers look to implement state-level individual mandate
Murphy is widely anticipated to sign both bills, but the impact on premiums probably won't be felt before 2019.
Cancer support offers hope, lifts spirits
Holy Name Medical Center launched its Cancer Support Community in 2016 with the goal of attracting more than just cancer survivors.
At-risk youth learn life skills at Monmouth County gym
Ringside Rescue empowers and educates kids and teens through mixed martial arts and boxing.
How to prepare autistic children for a life without limits
Newark Public Schools held an event marking Autism Awareness Month.
Addressing health disparities through community outreach
The United Way program trains peer leaders to go out into the community and educate people about their health.
NJ health commissioner pushes integration plan for mental and physical health services
New Jersey's new health commissioner, Shereef Elnahal, promotes his vision to transform the mental health system using the so-called single licensing plan approach to health care. The goal is to ...
Volunteers promote fire safety during Red Cross Month
New Jersey Red Cross volunteers work to fulfill the organization's goal of reducing fire-related deaths and injuries by 25 percent.
‘Breakfast After the Bell’ program helps feed kids in Paterson
Because of programs like Breakfast After the Bell, the Department of Agriculture says the number of students having breakfast at school in Paterson has increased.
Murphy unveils plan for expanding medical marijuana program
Murphy announced major changes to the state's medical marijuana system, including expanding covered conditions, increasing the number of dispensaries and allowing edibles.
Lead exposure remains a persistent problem for Newark’s kids
Despite Newark’s progress in reducing the number of children with elevated blood lead levels, kids in the city are twice as likely to have lead poisoning compared to children statewide.
HHS official: ‘Emphasis shouldn’t be on the death penalty’ for drug dealers
President Trump's three-point plan to combat the nation's opioid epidemic includes treatment, prevention and stiff penalties for traffickers -- up to and including the death penalty.
