Rutgers team awarded $7.4M grant for Alzheimer’s research
The new federal funding will continue a study of the disease among African Americans, who are more than twice as likely to develop the condition than white Americans.
Hackensack Meridian earns high praise for cardiac care
Five of the network's facilities earned the HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence from the American College of Cardiology – the only hospitals in the state to do so this year.
RWJUH nurses strike heats up as union rejects latest offer
Additionally, a judge issued a temporary restraining order requested by Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital management regarding the picket line outside of the New Brunswick facility.
NJ now requires large employer health plans to provide abortion coverage
According to a report from the state, the mandate “will not increase premiums in any material way,” and any that do occur could be mitigated by savings from a reduction in pregnancy care, including prenatal visits, delivery and postnatal visits.
Quest Diagnostics working to reduce health disparities across US
“Through our work with Americares, we are able to provide more access to testing services for people who need them, which we hope will provide better health outcomes," said Quest for Health Equity Senior Director and Leader Michael Floyd.
New talks yield no deal as nurses strike continues at RWJUH
After meeting for the first in nearly four weeks, the stalemate between more than 1,700 workers and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital persists.
Cooperman Barnabas tops off $225M cancer center
"This is what the future of cancer care looks like in the Garden State and beyond," said Dr. Michael Scoppetuolo, medical director of the cancer center at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.
RWJBarnabas expands women’s health care in Ocean County
Community Medical Center has opened the CMC Women’s Health Center at 368 Lakehurst Road in Toms River.
Johnson & Johnson unveils new look
Along with the revamped brand and visual identity, the New Brunswick-based health care giant also said it will eventually rename its Janssen pharmaceutical segment.
New state rankings give New Jerseyans something to smile about
The Garden State has landed toward the top of a WalletHub happiness index, which examines factors such as depression rate, income growth, unemployment rate and more.
Jefferson Health names leader for 3 NJ hospitals
Jefferson President Dr. Baligh Yehia described Aaron Chang as "a talented leader whose expertise will help guide the delivery of Jefferson Health’s world-class health care in New Jersey."
Bond Vet adds latest NJ location in Montclair
The pet care provider that offers telehealth visits for your four-legged friends is expanding its Garden State footprint.
