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Gottheimer leads bipartisan NJ delegation request for NJDOH’s COVID-19 outbreak plan for long-term care facilities
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) Tuesday led a bipartisan group of New Jersey’s Congressional delegation to request…
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Several Northwest New Jersey healthcare facilities receive Antimicrobial Stewardship Recognition Awards
NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Department of Health Friday announced the recipients of the second annual New Jersey Antimicrobial…
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NJ Department of Health launches increased testing pilot at long-term care facilities
NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Department of Health Monday issued an Executive Directive requiring that facilities that receive BinaxNOW…
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NJ Health Department issues guidance for winter holidays, celebrations
NEW JERSEY – Limiting attendees at indoor gatherings, virtual or outdoor visits with Santa, and measures for choirs and parades…
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NJ Health Commissioner quarantines after employee tests positive for COVID-19
NEW JERSEY – New Jersey Health Commission Judith Persichilli will work from home and voluntarily quarantine through December 8 after…
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NJ Department of Health updates executive directive to allow for antigen testing, expand indoor visitation
NEW JERSEY – Long-term care facilities can use antigen testing and expand indoor visitation under an amended Executive Directive released Wednesday…
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New Jersey receives $7.1 million federal grant to address overdose epidemic
NEW JERSEY – As the state commemorated International Overdose Awareness Day on Monday, New Jersey was awarded $7.1 million in…
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New Jersey Department of Health releases COVID-19 recommendations for schools
NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) Thursday released COVID-19 Public Health Recommendations for Local Health Departments for…
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New Jersey Department of Health invests $32.3 million in local public health efforts
NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Department of Health Friday announced $32.3 million in federal funding will be awarded to…
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NJ Department of Health exempts doulas from hospital delivery support person limits during COVID-19
NEW JERSEY – Recognizing the role of doulas as an essential part of an expectant mother’s care team, the New…
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