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09/21/2019 - Murphy Administration Awarded $30.6 Million To Fight Opioid Crisis
12/28/2018 - Public Health Alert: Potential Measles Exposure at Newark Liberty International Airport
12/28/2018 - New Jersey Department of Health Urges Residents Not to Consume Raw Milk Products Amid Pennsylvania Farm Investigation
12/17/2018 - NJ Department of Health Selects Six Businesses To Apply for Permits to Grow Medical Marijuana, Open Dispensaries
12/10/2018 - University Hospital Needs A Transformational Leader to Create a Vision, Culture Focused on Quality Improvement
12/07/2018 - State psychiatric hospitals in full compliance with accreditation agency
12/04/2018 - Department of Health Announces $250,000 Grant Opportunity to Integrate Health Care for Military, Veterans, and First Responders
12/03/2018 - New Jersey Department of Health Encourages Residents to Spread Joy, Not Germs this Holiday Season by Getting Vaccinated
11/30/2018 - Murphy Administration Works to End the AIDS Epidemic in New Jersey
11/27/2018 - Department of Health Reports Deaths of Two Premature Infants Associated With Bacterial Infection Outbreak in University Hospital NICU
11/23/2018 - Additional Exposures Associated with Ocean County Measles Outbreak
11/21/2018 - New Jersey Governor’s Advisory Council on End-of-Life Care Submits Recommendations to the Governor and Legislature
11/19/2018 - La Administración Murphy se compromete a brindar representación legal a los inmigrantes que enfrentan detención y deportación
11/19/2018 - Murphy Administration Delivers on Promise to Provide Legal Representation for Immigrants Facing Detention and Deportation
11/17/2018 - Wanaque Center Completes Separation of Patients
11/16/2018 - NJDOH confirms 11th Pediatric Death Of Wanaque Patient; Commissioner Requests MRC Volunteers to Speed Up Separation of Patients
11/15/2018 - 12th Case Identified in Ocean County Measles Outbreak
11/14/2018 - NJ Department of Health Takes Enforcement Action Against Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
11/14/2018 - Media Advisory: Health Commissioner Visits Jefferson Health to Promote Flu Vaccination of Healthcare Workers
11/14/2018 - Nearly $7 Million to Fund E-Cigarette Public Awareness Campaign, Student Education, Cessation Counseling
11/13/2018 - 5 Additional Cases Identified in Ocean County Measles Outbreak
11/13/2018 - New Jersey Observes U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week 2018
11/13/2018 - Department of Health’s Opioid Data Dashboard Becomes Newest Resource in Fight Against Addiction Epidemic
11/09/2018 - Media Advisory: NJ Department of Health Principal Deputy Commissioner Visits Rutgers University to Promote Flu Vaccination
11/07/2018 - 2 Additional Cases Identified in Ocean County Measles Outbreak
11/05/2018 - Total of 30 adenovirus cases at Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
11/05/2018 - Total of 5 Adenovirus Cases Confirmed at Voorhees Pediatric Facility
11/02/2018 - 4th Case Associated with Measles Outbreak in Ocean County
11/01/2018 - Murphy Administration Takes Action to Get More New Jerseyans Covered During Open Enrollment
11/01/2018 - Total of 28 adenovirus cases at Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
11/01/2018 - Measles Exposures Associated with 2 Additional Cases in Ocean County
10/31/2018 - NJ Department of Health confirms 10th death of Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation Resident
10/31/2018 - Department of Health Awaits CDC Lab Results of Adenovirus Outbreak at Voorhees Pediatric Facility
10/31/2018 - Total of 27 adenovirus cases at Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
10/31/2018 - El Gobernador Murphy anuncia campaña de concientización ‘Get Covered New Jersey’ que promueve acceso a la cobertura de salud
10/31/2018 - Governor Murphy Announces Get Covered New Jersey Public Awareness Campaign to Promote Access to Health Coverage
10/30/2018 - Department of Health Releases Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation Inspection Report
10/29/2018 - Total of 26 adenovirus cases at Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
10/29/2018 - NJ Health Department to Deploy Infection Control Response Team to Pediatric Long-Term Care Facilities
10/28/2018 - NJ Department of Health confirms 9th death of Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation Resident
10/27/2018 - NJ Department of Health confirms another case of Adenovirus at Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
10/26/2018 - Public Health Alert: Measles Exposure in Ocean County
10/26/2018 - Department of Health confirms 8th Death at Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
10/26/2018 - 10/26/18 Statement on adenovirus at Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
10/25/2018 - Department of Health Investigates A. baumannii Cases at University Hospital
10/25/2018 - 10/25/18 Statement on adenovirus at Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
10/24/2018 - NJ Department of Health Recognizes National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
10/24/2018 - 10/24/18 Statement on adenovirus at Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
10/23/2018 - Statement from Governor Phil Murphy on Adenovirus Outbreak at the Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
10/23/2018 - Statement on adenovirus at Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
10/22/2018 - Murphy Administration Doubles Patients Served by Medical Marijuana to 34,000
10/17/2018 - Media Advisory: NJ Department of Health Chief of Staff Receives Flu Vaccination
10/12/2018 - El Departamento de Salud de Nueva Jersey insta a los residentes a tomar medidas para prevenir la gripe
10/12/2018 - New Jersey Department of Health Urges Residents to Take Steps to Prevent the Flu
10/12/2018 - State Supports City Of Newark's Decision To Provide Water Filters To Residents With Lead Service Lines
10/12/2018 - New Jersey Medical Marijuana Dispensaries May Now Post Prices
10/11/2018 - Media Advisory: NJ Health Commissioner Receives Flu Vaccination
10/10/2018 - Media Advisory: Health Commissioner to Give Medicinal Marijuana Lecture in Camden County
10/09/2018 - New Jersey Honors EMS Award Recipients During National Conference
10/09/2018 - New Jersey Department of Health Recognizes National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
10/04/2018 - New Jersey Receives $10.9 Million in Home Visiting Funding
10/03/2018 - Public Health Alert: Potential Measles Exposure at Newark Liberty International Airport
10/01/2018 - State Cancer Registry Commemorates 40 years
09/28/2018 - New Jersey Department of Health Awarded $8.5 Million CDC Grant For Prevention and Management of Diabetes, Heart Disease And Other Chronic Diseases
09/27/2018 - NJDEP: WITH WEST NILE VIRUS CASES AT RECORD LEVEL AND PERSISTENT WARMTH AND RAIN, STATE URGES RESIDENTS TO REDUCE MOSQUITO RISKS
09/27/2018 - NJDEP: WITH WEST NILE VIRUS CASES AT RECORD LEVEL AND PERSISTENT WARMTH AND RAIN, STATE URGES RESIDENTS TO REDUCE MOSQUITO RISKS
09/24/2018 - Murphy Administration Announces $4 Million for New Jersey Autism Center of Excellence
09/24/2018 - New Jersey West Nile virus cases reach record highs
09/21/2018 - Murphy Administration Awarded $30.6 Million To Fight Opioid Crisis
09/19/2018 - New Jersey Department of Health Recognizes Rural Health Weeks, Sept. 16-30
09/14/2018 - Media Advisory: Health Commissioner Dr. Elnahal Continues Medical Marijuana Lectures at 3 Medical Schools, Hospitals
09/11/2018 - New Jersey Hosts Fourth Annual Suicide Conference
09/06/2018 - Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers joins New Jersey Health Information Network
09/05/2018 - Department of Health Receives 146 Applications for Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
09/05/2018 - Media Advisory: NJ Health Commissioner Visits Monmouth County to Promote Tick-Borne Disease Awareness
09/04/2018 - Office of the Chief State Medical Examiner Joins NJ Department of Health
08/31/2018 - New Jersey Gets Ready During National Preparedness Month
08/30/2018 - Murphy Administration commemorates Overdose Awareness Day, Recovery Month
08/24/2018 - Media Advisory: NJ Health Commissioner Visits Adult Day Care Center to Speak about Adult Immunizations
08/24/2018 - State Psychiatric Hospitals Improving Under Gov. Murphy
08/17/2018 - La Administración de Murphy insta a los residentes a tomar precauciones contra los mosquitos para protegerse del virus del Nilo Occidental
08/16/2018 - Murphy Administration Urges Residents to Take Precautions Against Mosquitoes to Safeguard Against West Nile Virus
08/10/2018 - New Jersey Department of Health Celebrates National Health Center Week, Aug. 12-18
08/06/2018 - DOH, DOC Commissioners tout Medication-Assisted Treatment for inmates
08/03/2018 - PRESS ADVISORY: DOH, DOC commissioners hold roundtable on Medication-Assisted Treatment for inmates
08/01/2018 - NJ Department of Health Announces Awardees of Childhood Immunization Campaign
07/30/2018 - Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Authorizing Monitor for University Hospital
07/27/2018 - New Jersey Department of Health Joins in World Hepatitis Day July 28
07/26/2018 - Media Advisory: NJ Principal Deputy Commissioner Donates Blood Amid National Shortage
07/16/2018 - New Jersey Department of Health Proposes to Readopt with Amendments Rules Governing the Hepatitis Inoculation Fund: N.J.A.C. 8:57B
07/16/2018 - New Jersey Department of Health Proposes to Readopt with Amendments Rules Governing the Screening of Children for Elevated Blood Lead Levels: N.J.A.C. 8:51A
07/16/2018 - Murphy Administration Seeking Up to Six New Dispensaries To Expand Access to Medicinal Marijuana
07/12/2018 - Agencias de NJ reciben $ 4.7 millones para reducir la mortalidad de madres y bebes afroamericanos
07/11/2018 - NJ Agencies Awarded $4.7 Million to Improve Black Infant, Maternal Mortality
07/10/2018 - Media Advisory: Health Commissioner to Give Medicinal Marijuana Lectures at 2 NJ Hospitals
07/05/2018 - Media Advisory: NJ Health Commissioner Visits Animal Shelter to Encourage Pet Heat Safety
07/03/2018 - New Jersey Alerts Residents of Suspect Measles Exposure Associated with June Case
07/02/2018 - Medicinal Marijuana Program Grows by 10,000 Patients Since Start of Murphy Administration
07/02/2018 - June Charity Care, Graduate Medical Education Payments Authorized for Hospitals
06/26/2018 - Department of Health Encourages HIV Testing as part of National HIV Testing Day Observance
06/22/2018 - New Jersey Department of Health Warns Residents of Measles Case
06/18/2018 - NJ Department of Health Officials Encourage Residents to Avoid Dangers of Extreme Heat
06/18/2018 - NJ Department of Health Proposes Medical Marijuana Rule Changes to Implement Governor Murphy’s Executive Order 6
06/18/2018 - Harmony Foundation Issued Permit to Dispense Medical Marijuana in New Jersey
06/12/2018 - La tasa de suicidios de Nueva Jersey disminuye en un 13 por ciento
06/11/2018 - NJ Health and NJ Human Services commissioners to tour NJ suicide hotline call center
06/08/2018 - New Jersey’s suicide rate decreases by 13 percent
06/08/2018 - DOH celebrates LGBT Pride Month
06/01/2018 - El Departamento de Salud de Nueva Jersey alienta a los hombres a tomar medidas proactivas para estar más sanos y someterse a chequeos regulares
06/01/2018 - Media Advisory: DOH Hosts Opioid Summit to Share Best Practices to Combat Epidemic
06/01/2018 - NJ Department of Health Encourages Men to Take Proactive Steps To Be Healthier, Get Regular Checkups
05/25/2018 - Fire Safety and Health Officials Encourage Residents to Put Safety First at the Kickoff of Barbecue Season
05/24/2018 - NJ Health Commissioner Will Begin Series of Special Grand Rounds Lectures Tuesday
05/20/2018 - Murphy Administration Recognizes Dedication of New Jersey’s Emergency Medical Services Professionals
05/11/2018 - DOH Commemorates National Women’s Health Week
05/11/2018 - New Jersey Residents Exposed to Measles, Department of Health Urges Residents to Get Up-to-Date on Vaccinations
05/03/2018 - New Jersey’s 2nd Rural Health Symposium Features Community Innovation Awards
05/01/2018 - La Administración del gobernador Murphy anuncia que el Programa de Marihuana Medicinal de NJ atiende actualmente a 20,000 pacientes
05/01/2018 - Murphy Administration Announces NJ Medicinal Marijuana Program Now Serving 20,000 Patients
05/01/2018 - Media Advisory: New Jersey Department of Health hosts 2nd Rural Health Symposium
04/30/2018 - DOH Announces $4.3 million to Reduce Disparities in Birth Outcomes and Black Infant Mortality
04/25/2018 - Health Commissioner Dr. Shereef Elnahal Assembly Budget Committee Testimony
04/23/2018 - New Jersey Department of Health Recognizes National Infant Immunization Week April 21-28, 2018
04/19/2018 - Murphy Administration Provides $636 Million in Funding for New Jersey’s Hospitals
04/18/2018 - NJ Medicinal Marijuana Program Now Accessible on Mobile Platforms
04/17/2018 - April is Autism Awareness Month
04/16/2018 - Department of Health Proposes to Readopt, with Amendments, the Cancer Registry Rules at N.J.A.C. 8:57A
04/16/2018 - Department of Health Recognizes National Healthcare Decisions Day:
04/13/2018 - La bacteria E. Coli enferma al menos a 35 personas en 11 estados; la lechuga romana picada identificada como la fuente de contaminación
04/13/2018 - DOH Lanza una Campaña de Concientización para Reducir la Exposición Infantil a los Opioides
04/13/2018 - E.Coli sickens at least 35 people in 11 states; chopped romaine lettuce identified as source
04/11/2018 - DMHAS Assistant Commissioner Honored by Mental Health and Addiction Agencies
04/09/2018 - DOH Launches Awareness Campaign to Reduce Infant Exposure to Opioids
04/05/2018 - DOH Inicia el Mes Nacional de la Salud de las Minorías
04/03/2018 - New Jersey Picked by NGA to Develop Public Health Preparedness, Response Strategies
04/03/2018 - DOH Kicks off Minority Health Month with New Funding to Decrease Disparities
04/02/2018 - Dr. Shereef Elnahal Sworn in by Governor Murphy as 21st Health Commissioner
03/27/2018 - Murphy Administration Expands Patient Access to Medical Marijuana, Lowers Fees For Patients and Caregivers
03/23/2018 - El Departamento de Salud de Nueva Jersey reconoce el 24 de marzo como el Día Mundial de la Tuberculosis
03/23/2018 - New Jersey Department of Health Recognizes March 24 as World TB Day
03/19/2018 - Media Advisory: Deputy Commissioner Visits Trinitas Regional Medical Center to Promote Flu Vaccination
03/16/2018 - Alerta de Salud Pública: Posible Contagio de Sarampión en el Aeropuerto Internacional Newark Liberty
03/14/2018 - Public Health Alert: Potential Measles Exposure at Newark Liberty International Airport
03/08/2018 - Acting Commissioner Nominee Shereef Elnahal, M.D., M.B.A. Senate Judiciary Committee Testimony
03/06/2018 - Murphy Administration Committed to Reduce Childhood Lead Exposure
02/22/2018 - La prueba del laboratorio del Departamento de Salud de Nueva Jersey confirma el virus de la influenza en el niño del Condado de Union
02/21/2018 - NJ Department of Health Lab Test Confirms Influenza in Union County Child
02/16/2018 - New Jersey Department of Health Promotes Flu Vaccination
02/15/2018 - Media Advisory: Acting Health Commissioner Promotes Flu Vaccination of Healthcare Workers
02/13/2018 - 2 ° Informe de Muerte Pediátrica por Gripe del Departamento de Salud de Nueva Jersey
02/13/2018 - 2nd Pediatric Flu Death Reported to NJ Department of Health
02/07/2018 - El 7 de febrero es el Día Nacional de Concientización de la comunidad Afroamericana sobre el VIH / SIDA
02/05/2018 - February 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
02/01/2018 - The Department of Health Recognizes American Heart Month
And National Wear Red Day
01/31/2018 - Media Advisory: NJ Department of Health Chief of Staff Receives Flu Vaccination
01/31/2018 - NJ Principal Deputy Commissioner Health Receives Flu Vaccination
01/29/2018 - Media Advisory: NJ Principal Deputy Health Commissioner Receives Flu Vaccination
01/25/2018 - New Commissioner, Leadership Team Join DOH
01/24/2018 - El 23 de enero es el Día de la Concientización sobre la Salud Materna en Nueva Jersey
01/23/2018 - Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Mandating Review of New Jersey's Medical Marijuana Policy
01/23/2018 - January 23rd is Maternal Health Awareness Day in New Jersey
01/17/2018 - Alerta de Salud Pública: Posible Exposición al Sarampión en el Aeropuerto Internacional Newark Liberty
01/16/2018 - El Departamento de Salud de NJ Emite Recomendaciones de Salud Pública a Pacientes de Médicos con Licencia Revocada
01/12/2018 - Public Health Alert: Potential Measles Exposure at Newark Liberty International Airport
01/12/2018 - NJ Department of Health Issues Public Health Recommendations to Patients of Physician with Revoked License
01/10/2018 - New Jersey Department of Health Urges Residents to Test Their Homes for Radon
01/05/2018 - New Jersey Health Department Calls for Blood Donations During National Blood Donor Month
01/02/2018 - Governor Christie Announces More Than $35 Million Awarded To Fight Opioid Crisis