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Here's how NJ residents can get a free PCR at-home …

WEBIn an effort to stem the rapid spread of COVID-19 this winter, the state Department of Health is offering free test kits shipped to residents with the promise of …

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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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Hackensack Meridian and St. Joseph's unveil new Totowa …

WEBThe 70,000-square-foot Cancer Center at Totowa is the latest partnership between St. Joseph's Health and Hackensack Meridian Health, allowing the former to …

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More NJ residents face array of chronic health conditions

WEBThe number of patients with illnesses classified as "major or extreme" increased by 21% between 2019 and 2022, a report last year showed. At the same time, …

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NJ long COVID sufferers fight for relief from stigmatized …

WEBNorthJersey.com. 0:00. 1:36. When Barbara Piascik came down with COVID-19 for the second time, in July 2022, she hoped her symptoms would fade away …

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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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North Jersey hospital first in the nation to get equity …

WEBHackensack University Medical Center is the first hospital in the nation to receive certification for its commitment to addressing these issues and improving health …

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NJ, Rowan-Virtua boost reproductive care for women with …

WEB0:04. 2:42. New Jersey announced a new initiative Monday, backed by a state grant, to help address the inequities often found in sexual and reproductive health care …

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NJ Supreme Court tosses $24M award against Valley …

WEB0:02. 0:51. A $24 million jury award to 11 neurosurgeons against Valley Hospital was thrown out by the state Supreme Court this week in a case that featured …

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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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NJ rule would boost patients' right for observer in exam room

WEBThe new rules by the State Board of Medical Examiners would require a physician to confirm that patients have read and understood that they have a right to a …

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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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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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NJ COVID vaccine rollout in Essex County had lots of 'waste'

WEBNorthJersey.com. 0:02. 1:34. Essex County's $40 million COVID vaccination program had so little oversight that it led to overpayment to vendors, public bidding …

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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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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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NJ launches new state-run marketplace for health insurance

WEBNorthJersey.com. 0:00. 1:48. A new state-run marketplace for New Jersey residents who buy their own health insurance — getcovered.nj.gov — goes live today, …

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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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Judith Persichilli NJ commissioner of health to retire

WEBJudith Persichilli, New Jersey's health commissioner and one of the most familiar faces in the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, will retire from her …

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Botox injections in NJ, other states, linked to harmful reactions

WEB1:18. A total of 19 people from New Jersey and eight other states have reported harmful reactions after receiving counterfeit or mishandled botulinum toxin …

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How Bergen County NJ deals with shortage of EMS crews

WEB1:40. BERGEN 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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ER doctor at Overlook Medical Center in Summit NJ surrenders …

WEB0:00. 0:55. An emergency room doctor will no longer be allowed to practice medicine in New Jersey after she agreed to relinquish her license due to allegations of …

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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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NJ news from Bergen, Passaic Bergen Record

WEBGet the latest news, information, sports, food, entertainment, real estate, video and opinion in Bergen, Passaic, Morris and Essex counties in NJ.

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NJ news NorthJersey.com Bergen Record

WEBGet the latest breaking news, politics, crime, education, community and police news in Bergen, Passaic, Morris and Essex counties in NJ.

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Passover’s bread of affliction is the balm of hope

WEBReuven R., an 88-year old Bergen Belsen survivor, is one of those people. He was a founder and builder of Kfar Maimon, a moshav near Gaza. After his village …

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Nutley NJ adopts plan to address school district's $7M deficit

WEBNicholas Katzban. NorthJersey.com. Nutley school officials adopted a corrective action plan on Wednesday night to right the district's finances after a $7 …

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Upper Saddle River monitors water levels ahead of mikveh opening

WEBThe 54-unit, two-story Mikveh Ohel Sarah at 79 Hillside Ave. in adjacent Airmont, New York, is scheduled to open in September, according to its website. At …

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