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01/01/2014 - Christie Administration Reminds Residents to Prepare for Extreme Cold and Snow
12/19/2013 - Deck the Halls with Prevention and Safety
12/18/2013 - Photo Release
12/09/2013 - It’s Not Too Late to Vaccinate—Get Your Flu Vaccine Today
11/29/2013 - Activities Statewide Commemorate World AIDS Day
11/25/2013 - Empowering Patients in End-of-Life Care Decision Making
11/22/2013 - Charity Care Documented by NJ Hospitals Increased Slightly Last Year
11/21/2013 - La Administración Christie anuncia que brindará $882.000 a las agencias de la comunidad para la prevención de enfermedades crónicas
11/20/2013 - Garden State Dispensary Issued Final Permit To Operate as an Alternative Treatment Center
11/18/2013 - Patients in the NJ Medicinal Marijuana Program Can Now Register with a Third Alternative Treatment Center
11/15/2013 - Christie Administration Recognizes World Prematurity Day
11/14/2013 - Christie Administration Announces $882,000 To Help Community Agencies Prevent Chronic Disease [En Español]
11/12/2013 - Christie Administration Recognizes National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
10/24/2013 - Christie Administration Allocates $15.5 Million In Federal Funds For Health Initiatives For Sandy-Impacted Families And Communities
10/16/2013 - Administración Christie y la cadena de tiendas The Home Depot unen esfuerzos para promover el uso seguro de generadores de electricidad
10/11/2013 - Christie Administration Announces $3 Million In Federal Funds To Help New Jersey Health Departments Continue Sandy Recovery Efforts
10/10/2013 - Christie Administration Partners with The Home Depot To Promote Generator Safety [ En Español ]
10/09/2013 - Media Advisory - Christie Administration Urges Residents to Take Safety Measures When Using Portable Generators
10/04/2013 - Compassionate Care Foundation, Inc. Issued Final Permit to Operate as an Alternative Treatment Center
10/04/2013 - Christie Administration Encourages New Jersey Residents to Take Caution When Using Portable Generators
10/04/2013 - Christie Administration Announces Expansion Of Domestic Violence Services Following Superstorm Sandy
10/02/2013 - Test of Logos for media advisory
09/30/2013 - Christie Administration Announces $13.5 Million in Grants to Improve Pregnancy Outcomes for Women and Infants Eleven Community-Based Organizations in Thirteen Counties to Provide Enhanced Care and Decrease Premature Births
09/27/2013 - “BLOOD DRIVE TAILGATE” COMES TO METLIFE STADIUM
09/25/2013 - Christie Administration Encourages State Workers and School Employees and their Spouses or Partners to Participate in New Wellness Initiatives
09/19/2013 - National Cancer Registry Leader Joins Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and State Health Department
09/18/2013 - Christie Administration Co-Chairs New Jersey Super Community Blood Drive Event MEGA DRIVE at MetLife Stadium
09/16/2013 - Christie Administration Announces $10 million in Federal Social Services Block Grant Funds To Expand Services to Thousands of Vulnerable Families
09/06/2013 - Health Commissioner O’Dowd Visits Rutgers University Blood Drive
09/04/2013 - Christie Administration Provides Emergency Radios To County EMS Coordinators To Improve Preparedness
09/04/2013 - El Departamento de Salud de Nueva Jersey informa sobre la muerte de dos residentes ancianos a causa del virus del Nilo Occidental
09/03/2013 - New Jersey Department of Health Reports Two Deaths of Elderly Residents Who Tested Positive for West Nile Virus ( En Español )
09/03/2013 - Media Advisory - Health Commissioner O’Dowd to Visit Sea Bright to Distribute Emergency Radios to County EMS Coordinators
08/27/2013 - Deputy Health Commissioner Visits Newark Back-to-School Immunization Clinic
08/19/2013 - Primer caso del Virus del Nilo Occidental se confirma en Nueva Jersey
08/16/2013 - First Case Of West Nile Virus Confirmed In New Jersey ( En Español )
08/14/2013 - Health Commissioner O’Dowd to Visit Keansburg Health Center as Part of National Health Center Week
08/13/2013 - Primer caso del Virus del Nilo Occidental se confirma en Nueva Jersey
08/09/2013 - Christie Administration Announces New Hospital Funding Initiative Approved By Federal Government
08/07/2013 - Compassionate Care Centers of America Foundation, Inc. Issued Permit to Grow Medicinal Marijuana
08/06/2013 - National Breastfeeding Month 2013 Focuses on Importance of Giving Mothers and Babies a Healthy Start
08/05/2013 - August is National Immunization Awareness Month
08/01/2013 - Patients & Caregivers in New Jersey’s Medicinal Marijuana Program Can Register with Egg Harbor ATC Beginning Monday
07/30/2013 - NJ Department of Health Joins Forces with the 2014 NY/NJ Super Bowl Host Committee to Promote Blood Donation Highlights Super Community Blood Drive Campaign
07/26/2013 - NY/NJ Super Bowl Host Committee & NJ Health Commissioner to Promote Blood Donation
07/26/2013 - Health Commissioner O’Dowd Celebrates National 50th Anniversary of Newborn Screening
07/23/2013 - Christie Administration Celebrates 50th Anniversary of National Newborn Screening Program
07/15/2013 - New Jersey’s First In Nation Statewide Screening Program Detects Critical Congenital Heart Defects and Other Conditions in First Nine Months
07/15/2013 - Take Steps to Stay Cool During Latest Round of High Temperatures
07/11/2013 - Department of Health Awards $1.5 Million Grant to Create the New Jersey Health Information Network
07/09/2013 - Christie Administration Awards $2.9 Million in Grants for Spinal Cord Research
07/08/2013 - Christie Administration Awards $3.8 Million in Grants for Traumatic Brain Injury Research
07/08/2013 - Christie Administration Awarded $9.4 Million CDC Grant For Prevention and Management Of Diabetes, Heart Disease and Other Chronic Diseases
07/05/2013 - Christie Administration Advises Residents to Take Steps to Stay Cool Under Excessive Heat Watch
07/03/2013 - Christie Administration Partners with Private Sector to Promote Children’s Water Safety Initiative
07/03/2013 - Christie Administration Promotes Summer Sun Safety - July is UV Safety Month
07/01/2013 - CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION PROVIDES GRILLING SAFETY & FOOD HANDLING TIPS IN ADVANCE OF THE JULY FOURTH HOLIDAY
06/28/2013 - Christie Administration Releases Annual Hospital Performance Report - Report Shows Improvements in Hospital Quality
06/28/2013 - Health Commissioner Releases Annual Hospital Performance Report
06/27/2013 - Christie Administration Announces $4.5 Million In Grants To Advance Autism Research, Treatment and Services
06/26/2013 - Christie Administration Recognizes June 27 as National HIV Testing Day
06/26/2013 - Commissioner to Visit Montclair State University, Announce Autism Grants
06/25/2013 - Media Advisory - Health Commissioner O’Dowd to Join Ocean County Health Department Outreach to Homeowners, Businesses Working on Recovery
06/21/2013 - Department of Health and Atlantic Health System to Convene Palliative and End-of-Life Care Roundtable
06/14/2013 - *Note: Letter to the Editor -- Emergency Preparedness is Essential
06/13/2013 - Public Health Alert -- Measles Exposures Related to Confirmed Case; DOH Urges Residents to Get Up-to-Date on Vaccinations
06/13/2013 - New Jersey Marks World Blood Donor Day By Launching Super Community Blood Drive Campaign
06/12/2013 - Aviso a los Medios - La Comisionada de Salud O'Dowd se une al Departamento de Salud del Condado de Ocean para trabajar en la recuperación de los dueños de viviendas y negocios
06/11/2013 - Media Advisory - Health Commissioner O’Dowd to Join Ocean County Health Department Outreach to Homeowners, Businesses Working on Recovery
06/06/2013 - Compassionate Care Foundation, Inc. Issued Permit to Grow Medicinal Marijuana
05/31/2013 - Christie Administration Promotes Readiness for Hurricane Season
05/30/2013 - START OF SUMMER SEASON BRINGS HEAT WAVE
05/29/2013 - UMDNJ Press Release - First Heat Wave of Season Puts Elderly at Risk
05/21/2013 - Christie Administration Celebrates EMS Week
05/21/2013 - Christie Administration Encourages New Jerseyans to Follow Safety Tips While Enjoying Outdoor Summer Activities
05/21/2013 - Media Advisory - Commissioner of Health Mary E. O’Dowd to Host Mold Presentation for Residents/Business Owners of Union Beach
05/20/2013 - Enfrentar el problema del moho en los hogares es una parte importante de la recuperación segura
05/16/2013 - Christie Administration Recognizes National Nursing Home Week During May 12 -18
05/14/2013 - Christie Administration Recognizes May as National Hepatitis Awareness Month
05/13/2013 - Christie Administration Promotes Food Allergy Awareness
05/13/2013 - New York/New Jersey Super Bowl Host Committee Kicks Off “Super Community Blood Drive” Campaign to Raise Awareness About the Critical Need for Blood Donations in New York and New Jersey
05/13/2013 - Christie Administration Celebrates National Women’s Health Week
05/09/2013 - Addressing Mold in Homes is an Important Part of Recovering Safely
05/07/2013 - Christie Administration Officials Encourage Residents to Remove Standing Water on Property to Reduce Mosquito Population
04/30/2013 - Christie Administration Encourages Residents to Take Steps to Reduce Risk of Lyme Disease
04/24/2013 - Give the Gift of Life By Becoming a an Organ Donor
04/22/2013 - Christie Administration Recognizes Medical Laboratory Professionals Week: April 21-27, 2013
04/22/2013 - Christie Administration Marks
National Infant Immunization Week: April 20-27
04/19/2013 - Media Advisory – Photo/Interview Opportunity
04/15/2013 - Christie Administration Issues Mold Guidance for New Jersey Residents Recovering From Superstorm Sandy
04/15/2013 - Christie Administration Recognizes National Healthcare Decisions Day April 16
04/12/2013 - El Departamento de Salud otorga subsidio de US$112,000 dólares para reducir la obesidad en comunidades minoritarias
04/12/2013 - Health Department Awards $112,000 To Reduce Obesity in Minority Communities ( En Español )
04/12/2013 - New Jersey Municipalities Continue to Adopt Smoke-free Air Ordinances to Protect Public Health
04/11/2013 - Media Advisory-Deputy Health Commissioner To Announce Grants to Reduce Obesity in Minority Communities
04/08/2013 - Governor Christie Designates April as Donate Life Month
04/04/2013 - Christie Administration Recognizes National Public Health Week: April 1 - 7
04/02/2013 - El Gobernador Christie designa abril como el Mes de Concientización del Autismo
04/02/2013 - La Administración Christie designa el mes de abril como el Mes Nacional de la Salud de las Minorías: Se han organizado 150 actividades en torno al tema ¡Equidad de la Salud para Todos...La prevención si funciona!
04/02/2013 - Governor Christie Designates April as Autism Awareness Month ( En Español )
03/28/2013 - Christie Administration Marks April as National Minority Health Month with a Series of 150 Events ( En Español )
03/26/2013 - Plan to Spring Clean for the Easter Holiday?
03/22/2013 - State Board of Pharmacy, Med Prep Enter Voluntary Agreement, Extending Halt to Pharmacy’s Operations Following Recall
03/22/2013 - Christie Administration Recognizes March 24 as World TB Day
03/19/2013 - Beware of the Dangers of Unintentional Poisoning
03/16/2013 - In Agreement with State Pharmacy Board, Monmouth County Pharmacy Temporarily Halts Operations Following Recall of Intravenous Products
03/15/2013 - Public Health Alert -- Measles Exposures Related to New Suspect Case;
03/14/2013 - Aviso de Alerta de Salud Pública – Riesgo de contagio por sarampión ante la aparición de nuevo caso de esa enfermedad. El Departamento de Salud insta a la población a ponerse al día con las vacunas
03/14/2013 - Public Health Alert -- Measles Exposures Related to New Suspect Case; DOH Urges Residents to Get Up-to-Date on Vaccinations (En Español )
03/13/2013 - PHOTO RELEASE: Commissioner Highlights $1.6 million Increase in Newborn Screening Program
03/12/2013 - Media Advisory - Health Commissioner to Address Maternal and Child Health Advocates
03/12/2013 - Media Advisory - Commissioner of Health Mary E. O'Dowd to Tour Monmouth Medical Center/Speak with Resident Physicians
03/08/2013 - Public Health Alert -- Measles Exposures Related to Suspect Case; DOH Urges Residents to Get Up-to-Date on Vaccinations
03/06/2013 - Christie Administration Recognizes Patient Safety Awareness Week
03/01/2013 - Governor Christie Continues Commitment to New Jersey Hospitals with Nearly $1 Billion in Funding
03/01/2013 - Health Commissioner O’Dowd to Release Hospital-Specific Funding Data
02/20/2013 - Commissioner O’Dowd and Steering Committee to Unveil New Jersey’s POLST Form
02/20/2013 - Commissioner O’Dowd and Steering Committee to Unveil New Jersey’s POLST Form
02/19/2013 - La Comisionada de Salud felicita a agencia de salud materno-infantil por brindar un inicio de vida saludable a los recién nacidos
02/19/2013 - Health Commissioner to Tour Jersey City Medical Center to View Renovation Following Hurricane Sandy
02/19/2013 - La Comisionada de Salud felicita a agencia de salud materno-infantil por brindar un inicio de vida saludable a los recién nacidos
02/15/2013 - Health Commissioner Congratulates Maternal Child Health Agency On Efforts To Give Babies a Strong Start in Life
(En Español )
02/15/2013 - The Department of Health Urges Residents Engaged in Repair and Rebuilding Effort to Take Precautions
02/14/2013 - La Administración Christie insta a tomar medidas de protección personal a quienes hagan labores de limpieza y reparación causadas por el huracán Sandy
02/14/2013 - Christie Administration Recognizes National Donor Day
02/14/2013 - Christie Administration Recognizes National Donor Day
02/13/2013 - Christie Administration Reminds Everyone Involved in Sandy Cleanup and Repair to Take Steps to Protect Themselves
( En Español )
02/11/2013 - Interactive Websites Test Flu Readiness of New Jersey Residents and Businesses
02/11/2013 - Governor’s Executive Action Directs State Comptroller to Conduct Independent Review of Contracts, Transparency Measures Over Expenditures
02/08/2013 - Christie Administration Reminds Residents to Prepare for Winter Storm
02/05/2013 - Christie Administration Recognizes National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
01/31/2013 - Commissioner O’Dowd Encourages New Jersey to Wear Red for Women's Heart Health
01/30/2013 - Acting Governor Kim Guadagno Announces $350 Million in Major Improvement Work to Begin on Route 72 Manahawkin Bay Causeway
01/30/2013 - Departamento de Salud insta a los residentes de Nueva Jersey a tomar precauciones para evitar el contagio con el norovirus
01/30/2013 - Department of Health Reminds Residents To Take Precautions to Avoid Norovirus [En Español ]
01/28/2013 - Health Commissioner Commends Local Health Officers for Vital Support Efforts During Sandy
01/23/2013 - January is National Blood Donor Month
01/23/2013 - Christie Administration Urges Residents to Take Steps to Protect Their Health during Extreme Cold Weather
01/16/2013 - High Levels of Flu Activity Statewide
Department Recommends Vaccination against Flu
01/16/2013 - Protect yourself this influenza season with a flu vaccination
01/16/2013 - High Levels of Flu Activity Statewide Department Recommends Vaccination against Flu
01/16/2013 - Protect yourself this influenza season with a flu vaccination
01/16/2013 - Department Awards $90,000 to Five Organizations to Fight Chronic Disease in Minority Communities
01/14/2013 - El Departamento de Salud de Nueva Jersey insta a los residentes a tomar 3 medidas para combatir la gripe
01/14/2013 - New Jersey Department of Health Urges Residents to “Take 3” Actions to Fight the Flu [En Español ]
01/03/2013 - La Administración del Gobernador Christie le pide a los residentes de Nueva Jersey a utilizar el programa de emergencia de asistencia de medicamentos
01/03/2013 - Christie Administration Encourages New Jersey Residents to Use Prescription Medicine Program ( En Español )
12/20/2012 - Christie Administration Awards $1 Million Grant To Create a South Jersey Health Information Organization
12/18/2012 - Christie Administration Announces $94,000 Shelter Support Grant To Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese in Newark
04/08/2012 - Governor Christie Designates April as Donate Life Month
10/a/1310 - Christie Administration Partners with The Home Depot To Promote Generator Safety
30/a/1305 - START OF SUMMER SEASON BRINGS HEAT WAVE