The federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will support Rutgers University’s Opioid Workforce Expansion program.

The combined organization has more than 1,400 providers, over 6,400 employees and nearly 200 locations in New Jersey and New York.

With the Garden State opening, the human milk depot now boasts 28 outlets in nine states throughout the Northeast.

Twenty-four community health centers operate 135 sites in the state, providing preventive and primary health care services to nearly 600,000 residents.

“CHCC is the first and only recipient in the State of New Jersey to be recognized with the Gold distinction for skilled nursing since the award’s inception two decades ago. Only one other New Jersey recipient shares the Gold recognition for assisted living with us," said Douglas Struyk, president and chief executive officer, in a statement. "This award is a true affirmation of CHCC’s commitment to excellence and quality on behalf of all those entrusted in our care."

Mayor Ras Baraka's office said late Tuesday that follow up test results provided on Aug. 9 show a small sample of water filters provided to the City of Newark may not be removing lead to levels expected by city, state and federal officials.

Infobip, a global cloud communications company for businesses, is partnering with Asbury Park-based GoMo Health, an international population health management company that specializes in virtual care coordination in multiple therapeutic areas including maternal child health.

The milestone expansion marks the first inpatient unit created by the home care provider.

The new role combines existing leadership positions within the company’s human resources function to unify all HR professionals under a single function head.

The Atlantic Health System's open-gym facility is able to treat a wide variety of physical and developmental concerns ranging from smaller injuries, like sprained ankles, to ongoing mobility therapy for conditions including cerebral palsy, genetic disorders and muscular dystrophy.

Stockton University collaborated with the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office to analyze information for a better understanding of the county’s opioid overdose statistics.

New Jersey’s pharmaceutical and biotech industries have changed in recent years, but the sector remains strong and the state continues to attract new businesses.