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

WebThe site charges a $90 fee if you choose the "travel" option. Decline this option and the test kit is free. Scott Fallon has covered the COVID-19 pandemic since its onset in March 2020. To get

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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 beginning …

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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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NJ long COVID sufferers fight for relief from stigmatized …

WebNorthJersey.com. When Barbara Piascik came down with COVID-19 for the second time, in July 2022, she hoped her symptoms would fade away within a week — …

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NJ hospital safety grades rebound after COVID pandemic

Web0:00. 3:33. After receiving low grades for patient safety during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, New Jersey's hospitals have rebounded with the state leading …

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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 produced by the Leapfrog Group, an

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Best hospitals in NJ stumble in patient safety scores

WebNew Jersey's best hospitals have stumbled in the most recent patient safety scores, dropping in the past six months, at a time of staffing shortages, from first in the …

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Health care unions say no to vaccine mandates, but urge …

WebA growing number of New Jersey health care systems and long-term care companies have told their employees — more than 100,000 so far this week — to get …

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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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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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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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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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Bergen County health center permanently closing due to COVID

WebBergen County to permanently close Rockleigh nursing home in wake of COVID pandemic. Lindy Washburn. NorthJersey.com. 0:00. 1:13. The Bergen County …

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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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Here's how Valley Hospital will move everyone to new Paramus site

WebNorthJersey.com. At 6 a.m. on April 14, 2024, plastic sheets will be draped over the signs directing people to The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood and its emergency …

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North Jersey hospital first in the nation to get equity certification

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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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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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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How NJ makes it harder for parents to care for disabled kids

WebIn New Jersey, families of children with severe disabilities have two main options for their care: a group home system that many see as unsafe and understaffed − …

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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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Air quality in NJ has improved in recent years. Here's why

WebNew Jersey has an estimated 647,000 adults and 167,000 children with asthma. It also had one of the highest death tolls from asthma in 2021, the latest year for …

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new-era-begins-at-palisades-medical-center-as-part-of-hackensac…

Web202 beds; Includes The Harborage, a 245-bed nursing home and rehabilitation center; Non-profit; At 7600 River Road, North Bergen; 1,300 employees; …

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Maker of Tylenol, Band-Aids will have North Jersey global HQ

WebThe maker of Tylenol, Listerine, Neutrogena, Band-Aids and Benadryl plans a global headquarters in New Jersey with over 3,000 scientists and other employees over …

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Extreme heat in NJ at center of state action plan, feedback needed

WebHere is everything you need to know about the draft plan and how you can help. Extreme Heat Resilience Action Plan draft. In 2019, Murphy signed Executive …

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Family takes care of disabled loved one on their own: Video

WebJennifer Worley says her 31-year-old daughter with intellectual disabilities suffered abuse while staying in group homes. Now she lives in Newton.

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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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Earth Day 2024: What the annual day means for our environment, …

WebWhen is Earth Day 2024? Why we celebrate the day that's all about environmental awareness Earth Day started over 50 years ago, on April 22, 1970, and …

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NJ Rep. Donald Payne Jr. dies at 65

WebRep. Donald Payne Jr. died Wednesday, Gov. Phil Murphy reported. He has been hospitalized since suffering a heart attack from diabetes complications on April 6. A …

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FTC bans noncompete clauses. Here's what it means for NJ jobs

WebA Federal Reserve of Minneapolis study from 2021 found that one in 10 workers who earn less than $20 an hour are bound by noncompete agreements. “I think …

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Englewood NJ police officer cleared in Bernard Placide Jr. death

WebA grand jury declined to indict the Englewood police officer who shot and killed 22-year-old Bernard Placide Jr. during a struggle over the knife he had used to assault …

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