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Valley Health departments team up for heart health
The Women’s Services and Cardiology divisions are joining forces to ensure patients diagnosed with hypertension, gestational hypertension or severe preeclampsia receive follow-up care and education.
Data can help providers assess and adjust to tackle cardiac care
Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death for men and women in both the U.S. as well as the Garden State. And according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cardiovascular diseases account for $216 billion in health care system costs.
Testing for marijuana use remains a fraught issue for NJ employers
Companies are trying to find the middle ground between attracting and retaining a qualified workforce with potential safety risks and liabilities.
ER visits on the rise for cannabis-related conditions among children
Between 2020 and 2022, hospitals nationwide saw a surge in the number of kids who consumed toxic levels of the substance or smoked enough marijuana to require medical care, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
AI making inroads into the banking industry
Some financial institutions have already embraced artificial intelligence, while others are studying it. But bankers generally agree that it's the next big thing in their field.
NJ bankers remain optimistic amid stormy seas
The failure earlier this year of two California financial institutions seemed to cast a pall over the entire sector, which was already facing myriad issues. But Garden State leaders say they've weathered similar conditions before.
Whatever happened to the public bank?
In November 2019, Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order creating a group tasked with developing a plan for the institution. Since then, New Jersey bankers say they’ve heard crickets from Trenton. But Murphy has hinted that the idea is still alive and kicking.
Virtua Health hits the road to care for South Jersey communities
In addition to its brick-and-mortar locations, the health care provider is meeting residents' needs through its fleet of mobile health vehicles.
One-stop shop for health care, groceries is ‘game changer’
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus and Inserra Supermarkets have teamed up to open CareRite Now centers in Shoprite stores.
Health care in New Jersey reaches beyond hospitals’ four walls
Initiatives to reach out into Garden State communities are proliferating around the state, especially at some of its largest systems.
Location, infrastructure boost NJ’s biotech, life sciences industries
Insiders say it’s no surprise that life science and biotech companies are attracted to New Jersey. “From incubators to stand alone laboratory space at research parks and hubs, you’ll find the support you need here, along with world-class research universities, medical schools and some of the best hospitals in the country,” according to Choose New Jersey.
VC providers keep funds flowing in NJ
It’s been a tough year for life sciences startups. Still, some New Jersey-based venture capital funds are optimistic about opportunities in the early-stage segment.
