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Here is how NJ ranked in new report

WEBOther key takeaways for NJ: • 24% increase in homicides from 3.4 to 4.2 deaths per 100,000 population between 2018-2019 and 2020-2021.• 13% increase in …

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Norovirus 2024: Stomach bug makes it's way to NJ

WEB0:26. A contagious stomach virus circulating in the Northeast has been on a steady rise since November — and it's made its way to New Jersey. While there are …

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NJ health care: Starkly different results for Black, white patients

WEBThe mortality rate for Black infants is three times higher than it is for white infants. Black residents are 31% more likely to die from colorectal cancer and 25% more …

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NJ hospitals under pressure with 3 circulating …

WEBAmanda Oglesby is an Ocean County native who covers Brick, Barnegat and Lacey townships as well as the environment. She has worked for the Press for more than a decade. Reach her at …

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DataUniverse NJ Public Employees

WEBSearch the salaries of NJ public employees at the local, county, state and school levels, brought to you by DataUniverse and the Asbury Park Press.

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Community Medical Center, Toms River, NJ becomes teaching …

WEBCommunity Medical Center, an acute-care hospital with 592 beds and 2,500 employees, will have a total of 27 residents in internal medicine, emergency medicine …

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Mortality rates of Black NJ patients more than twice than of whites

WEBThe Commonwealth Fund, a New York-based health research group, examined racial disparities in each state by looking at 24 health indicators, from …

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Complete Care to take over several NJ nursing homes Jan. 1

WEBAsbury Park Press. 0:00. 2:55. Complete Care will take over the management of a majority of Hackensack Meridian Health's nursing homes beginning …

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Affordable Care Act signup: What you need to know about NJ …

WEBHere's what you should know. 2. Higher premiums. The Affordable Care Act took effect in 2010 in a bid to bring runaway health care costs in line with overall …

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Healthy states 2024 according to Forbes Advisor new study

WEBBetween 2025 and 2060, more Americans (39% more) will have diabetes, hypertension (27% more) and obesity (18% more), according to the Journal of the …

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Monmouth Medical, Bayshore Medical, Riverview Medical safety …

WEB“Since the Leapfrog Group introduced hospital safety grades in 2012, Monmouth Medical Center, a teaching hospital providing complex medical care, has …

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Despite federal rule, hospital price lists still shrouded in secrecy

WEB0:04. 2:08. Hospitals have been required to make publicly available prices of services and items since January 2021. The goal: give consumers and employers more …

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Toms River woman thriving a year after her lung transplant

WEBOver 4,000 people on the waiting list. Some hospitals will not perform a lung transplant surgery on patients over 65, but Corcione went to Temple University Hospital …

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NJ legal weed: Which towns now allow dispensaries, other …

WEBIn February 2021, Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law a marijuana legalization bill package that came with a six-month deadline.According to the legal weed laws, …

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Hackensack Meridian child care centers to stay open, parents …

WEBHackensack Meridian Health will look for solutions to keep its on-site child care centers open, its chief executive officer told employees Thursday, in a sign that the …

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NJ dispensary prices: The cheapest legal weed is $23 at Brute's Roots

WEBBrute's Roots was selling an eighth-ounce of small buds of its Goodfather strain for just $23, $13 cheaper than the next best option — all the way up in Bergen …

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Hackensack Meridian on-site child care centers closing end …

WEB0:00. 0:36. Hackensack Meridian Health plans to close its on-site child care centers at its hospitals at the end of September, the company told parents, saying that …

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Daytime Drinking: What Time is Too Early for New Jersey

WEBNew Jerseyans are among the earliest drinkers in the United States, with the average resident feeling comfortable grabbing a drink by 2:43 pm. However, a survey by …

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Living in NJ: Here are the best counties to live in, per report

WEBNo. 5 Middlesex. In nightlife, health/fitness, public schools, outdoor activities and family-friendliness, Middlesex earned an A from Niche. It's the fifth-best county for …

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This NJ town made it official:: You must use a bathroom to urinate …

WEBThe new ordinance, adopted by the Township Council earlier this month, exacts a fine between $5 and $500, according to the state Public Health Nuisance …

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Asbury Park Press NJ Jersey Shore & New Jersey News

WEBThe home page for Monmouth County and Ocean County, NJ: breaking and in-depth local news, sports, obituaries, databases, events, classifieds and more.

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Meridian Health workers still not getting paid properly after …

WEB0:00. 1:18. Hackensack Meridian Health workers on Friday received errors in their paychecks for the second consecutive pay period, leaving them frustrated and …

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Ground beef recall 2024: What You Need to Know (and throw away)

WEBConsumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to …

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Red Bank's Lunch Break reopens at expanded facility

WEBThe nonprofit Lunch Break reopens at 121 Drs. James Parker Blvd. It provides wraparound services, including hot meals, life skills and a community.

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The number of migrants seeking asylum dropped off in New …

WEBOfficials say 23 buses have dropped off more than 1,000 migrants in New Jersey. Since New Year's Eve, the number of migrants arriving at NJ Transit rail …

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Long Branch assisted-living apartments coming next to train station

WEBLONG BRANCH - A former red brick medical building on Third Avenue will be converted to an assisted-living facility with 154 residential rental apartments and ground …

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New Jersey businesses: 10 startup companies to receive grants

WEB10 NJ start-up businesses receive $3.6 million in state grants. Here they are: Ten new businesses, made up of 30 entrepreneurs, will receive $3.6 million in grants …

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Asbury Park schools cut 26 jobs, some permanently, after NJ aid cuts

WEBThe Asbury Park School District will eliminate 26 positions in total as part of the tentative 2024-2025 budget.

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420 events near me: Zen Leaf, Mudd Brothers, Popeyes take part

WEBThe current deals for April 19 to 21 include: Friday: 30% off featured brands, 20% off storewide Saturday: 35% off featured brands, 20% off storewide, gift with …

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Top high schools in New Jersey: US News and World Report 2024

WEBThe U.S. News rankings include data on nearly 25,000 public high schools in 50 states and the District of Columbia.

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