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NJ EMS Task Force begins transfer, tracking of vaccines through partnership with the NJ Department of Health
NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey EMS Task Force, which has been part of the state’s response to the COVID-19…
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NJ Department of Health issues updated long-term care directive allowing for expanded activities and services
NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) Wednesday released a new directive to long-term care facilities to…
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NJ Department of Health partners with NJ Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics on approaches to improve screening rates for lead
NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Department of Health Monday announced a partnership with the New Jersey Chapter of the…
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New Jersey Department of Health releases updated COVID-19 school recommendations
NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) Wednesday released updated COVID-19 K-12 operational guidance for local health departments…
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NJDOH investigates Legionnaires’ cluster in Union County
UNION COUNY, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is investigating a cluster of Legionnaires’ disease cases in…
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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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