2012 Archive
- 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
- 12/17/2012 - Commissioner O’Dowd to Announce DCA Shelter Grant to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark
- 12/14/2012 - Health Commissioner O’Dowd Will Deliver Toys Donated by Department Staff To Patients in PSE&G Children’s Specialized Hospital in New Brunswick
- 12/03/2012 - New Jersey Department of Health Urges Residents to Get Flu Shots
- 11/30/2012 - World AIDS Day Marks 25th Anniversary
- 11/30/2012 - Christie Administration Encourages New Jersey Residents To Use Prescription Medicine Program
- 11/30/2012 - Christie Administration Encourages New Jersey Residents To Use Prescription Medicine Program
- 11/28/2012 - Christie Administration Recognizes National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
- 11/26/2012 - Christie Administration Urges Volunteers, Homeowners To Protect Themselves During Storm Clean Up
- 11/26/2012 - MEDIA ADVISORY --TUESDAY, NOV. 27 -- NJ’S TOP CARDIOLOGISTS AND STATE HEALTH OFFICIALS TO DISCUSS FUTURE OF CARDIAC SURGERY IN NJ
- 11/24/2012 - OSHA and EPA urge employers, workers, homeowners and others to protect themselves during flood cleanup
- 11/21/2012 - CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION ISSUES COOKING SAFETY TIPS FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
- 11/21/2012 - New Jersey Disaster Recovery Centers Will Be Closed On Thanksgiving Day
- 11/19/2012 - New Jersey Adds a Disaster Recovery Center in Long Branch, Monmouth County
- 11/19/2012 - New Jersey Adds a Disaster Recovery Center in Long Branch, Monmouth County
- 11/15/2012 - New Jersey Smokers: FREE Quitline Services Available for the Great American Smokeout
- 11/14/2012 - Christie Administration Announces That Department of Banking and Insurance Will Staff Mobile Offices Thursday to Provide Information and Take Consumers’ Complaints
- 11/09/2012 - Christie Administration Announces Food Assistance for Storm-Impacted Families Enrolled in SNAP
- 11/09/2012 - Health Commissioner Mary E. O’Dowd takes part in Roundtable at Jersey Shore University Medical Center to Discuss Response to Hurricane Sandy
- 11/08/2012 - Hurricane Recovery Volunteer Opportunities for Health Care Professionals
- 11/07/2012 - Christie Administration Offers Assistance to Public, Communities During Hurricane Recovery
- 11/07/2012 - Department of Health Commissioner O’Dowd and U.S. Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary Dr. Nicole Lurie to Visit Jersey Shore University Medical Center for Roundtable Briefing on Hurricane Sandy Response
- 11/07/2012 - El Departamento de Salud ofrece asistencia a la población y a las comunidades afectadas por el Huracán Sandy
- 11/04/2012 - Governor Chris Christie and First Lady Mary Pat Christie Announce Launch of Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund Website
- 11/04/2012 - Christie Administration Announces Hotlines, Resources Available To Help Manage Stress, Stay Healthy
- 11/03/2012 - Christie Administration Announces NJ Transit to Resume Service on Four Rail Lines Sunday Morning
- 11/02/2012 - Department of Health Updates WIC Clients on Available Services
- 11/02/2012 - Christie Administration Announces Pet Rescue Hotline for Residents Affected by Hurricane Sandy
- 11/02/2012 - Christie Administration Takes Action to Protect Storm-Impacted New Jersey Homeowners from Higher Insurance Deductibles
- 11/01/2012 - Christie Administration Announces Department of Health Hotline to Answer Questions About Food/Water Safety, Cleaning and Mold Removal
- 10/31/2012 - Christie Administration Advises Residents to Be Alert for Local Boil Water Advisories
- 10/30/2012 - Governor Chris Christie Announces Wednesday Closure of State Offices in the Aftermath of October Storm
- 10/30/2012 - Christie Administration Urges Residents to Be Aware of Food Safety Issues Following Storm
- 10/29/2012 - Governor Chris Christie Announces Tuesday Closure of State Offices as a Result of Hurricane Sandy’s Weather Conditions
- 10/29/2012 - Christie Administration Activates Volunteer Emergency Response Hotline Volunteers Asked to Call 1-800-JERSEY-7
- 10/28/2012 - Governor Chris Christie Announces Monday Closure of State Offices Ahead of Hurricane Sandy
- 10/28/2012 - Governor Chris Christie Announces Monday Closure of State Offices Ahead of Hurricane Sandy
- 10/28/2012 - Governor Chris Christie Announces Monday Closure of State Offices Ahead of Hurricane Sandy
- 10/28/2012 - Governor Chris Christie Announces Monday Closure of State Offices Ahead of Hurricane Sandy
- 10/23/2012 - Governor Christie Announces $19.5 Million in State Funding to 54 Organizations Statewide for Vital Care, Treatment and Prevention of HIV/AIDS
- 10/15/2012 - Department of Health Issues Permit to Operate to Greenleaf Compassion Center
- 10/15/2012 - New Jersey Health Commissioner to Provide Update on the New Jersey Medicinal Marijuana Program
- 10/13/2012 - NJ Reports Four New Probable Cases of Fungal Meningitis Associated With Potentially Contaminated Steroid Medication
- 10/13/2012 - New Jersey reporta cuatro nuevos casos de meningitis micĂłtica asociada a medicamento de esteroide potencialmente contaminado
- 10/12/2012 - New Jersey reportĂł dos casos adicionales de meningitis asociada a medicamento de esteroide potencialmente contaminado
- 10/12/2012 - NJ Reports Two Additional Cases Associated With Potentially Contaminated Steroid Medication
- 10/11/2012 - NJ ReportĂł segundo caso de meningitis asociada a medicamento de esteroide potencialmente contaminado
- 10/10/2012 - NJ Reports Second Case of Meningitis Associated With Potentially Contaminated Steroid Medication
- 10/09/2012 - NJ Reports First Case Associated With Potentially Contaminated Steroid Medication
- 10/05/2012 - Department of Health Releases Report on Syringe Exchange Demonstration Program
- 10/05/2012 - Meningitis Outbreak Potentially Associated With Recalled Epidural Steroid Injection
- 10/05/2012 - Meningitis Outbreak Potentially Associated With Recalled Epidural Steroid Injection at Outpatient Health Care Centers
- 10/04/2012 - Administración Christie firma compromiso para reducir nacimientos prematuros Tiene como meta reducir en 8 por ciento los nacimientos prematuros brindando a más bebés una vida inicial más saludable
- 10/04/2012 - Christie Administration Gains Federal Approval for Medicaid Reforms to Bring More Compassionate Care to Most Vulnerable New Jerseyans
- 10/03/2012 - Christie Administration Signs Pledge to Reduce Premature Births
- 10/02/2012 - Governor Chris Christie Continues to Protect Most Vulnerable with $12 Million in Funding for Life Saving Early Cancer Detection Program
- 10/01/2012 - Governor Christie Announces $50 Million in Funding For New Jersey's Community Health Centers
- 09/27/2012 - Medicinal Marijuana Update
- 09/25/2012 - Summer Workplace Blood Drive Campaign Generates Increase in Blood Donations
- 09/14/2012 - Christie Administration Recognizes National Newborn Screening Awareness Month
- 09/14/2012 - Health Commissioner Recommends New Jersey Residents to Stay Prepared -- September is National Emergency Preparedness Month--
- 09/11/2012 - NJ DOH Commissioner Mary O'Dowd Applauds NJIT and NJ-HITEC on Encouraging Students to Get "Health IT" Connected
- 09/07/2012 - DOH Releases Public Health Assessment of The Former Penick Corporation/Penco of Lyndhurst Site
- 09/07/2012 - New Jersey Continues Efforts to Fight West Nile Virus Amid Increased Cases and First Death
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08/30/2012 - Christie Administration Officials Urge Residents
To Take Precautions Against Mosquitoes to Safeguard Against West Nile Virus - 08/13/2012 - Patient Registry Now Open for New Jersey’s Medicinal Marijuana Program
- 08/13/2012 - August is National Immunization Awareness Month
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08/06/2012 - New Jersey’s Community Health Centers Strengthen
The Health Care Safety Net - By Health Commissioner, Mary E. O'Dowd -
08/01/2012 - Breastfeeding Rates Improving in New Jersey
Department of Health Highlights Breastfeeding Week, Month -
08/01/2012 - Breastfeeding Rates Improving in New Jersey
Department of Health Highlights Breastfeeding Week, Month - 07/27/2012 - First West Nile Virus Case Confirmed Residents Should Protect Themselves Against Mosquito Bites
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07/27/2012 - Deputy Commissioner Visits Southern Jersey Family Medical Center in Salem
To Highlight Record $50 million to Health Centers in FY 2013 Budget - 07/27/2012 - Saturday is World Hepatitis Day
- 07/23/2012 - Nursing Home Staffing Level Report to Improve Transparency, Empower Consumers
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07/23/2012 - Deputy Commissioner Visits Community Health Center in West NY To Highlight
Record $50 million to Health Centers in FY 2013 Budget -
07/20/2012 - NJ Receives $5.2 million to Support HIV/AIDS Drug Assistance
and Insurance Continuation Programs -
07/19/2012 - Health Commissioner Visits Monmouth Family Health Center
Highlights Increased Funding to Health Centers in the FY13 Budget -
07/18/2012 - Health Assessment of Mansfield Trail Dump Superfund Site Found
Well Water Filtering Systems Protect Health -
07/16/2012 - El Programa Piloto del Departamento de Salud tiene el objetivo para examinar más niños para
el envenenamiento por plomo -
07/12/2012 - DOH Pilot Aims to Screen More Children for Lead Poisoning
Portable Testing Device Gives Families Results in 3 Minutes - 07/10/2012 - Health Commissioner Attends Motor Vehicle Commission Employee Blood Drive
- 07/09/2012 - Excessive Heat Warning for New Jersey
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07/02/2012 - Monmouth County Boil Water Advisory Lifted;
MANDATORY Outdoor Water Ban Continues - 06/30/2012 - Boil Water Advisory in 22 Monmouth County towns
- 06/29/2012 - Pre-Holiday Time Period Brings Excessive Heat Warning
- 06/28/2012 - First Lady, Health Commissioner Announce Autism Center of Excellence, Research Site $3.7 Million in Grants Support Christie Administration’s Commitment to Individuals with Autism and Their Families
- 06/28/2012 - 27 de junio es el DĂa Nacional de la Prueba del VIH
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06/27/2012 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie, Health Commissioner
To Visit Montclair State University, Announce Autism Center of Excellence, Research Site - 06/26/2012 - June 27 is National HIV Testing Day
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06/25/2012 - Indoor Tests of Monmouth County Courthouse for Wide Range of Chemicals
Within Normal Ranges Courthouse to Reopen to Staff, Public Tuesday - 06/20/2012 - Start Of Summer Brings Excessive Heat Warning
- 06/15/2012 - DHSS Recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
- 06/14/2012 - Health and Senior Services Commissioner Tours South Jersey Healthcare Elmer Hospital Highlights Increased Hospital Funding and Baby-Friendly Designation
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06/13/2012 - Commissioner Mary E. O’Dowd and Commissioner Allison Blake
Talk Summer Safety With Fourth Grade Students at Raritan Bay Area YMCA - 06/13/2012 - Health and Senior Services Commissioner To Tour South Jersey Healthcare Elmer Hospital Highlights Increased Hospital Funding and Baby-Friendly Designation
- 06/11/2012 - Media Advisory: Stay Safe this Summer! 120 Fourth Grade Students to Watch Safety Demonstrations
- 06/11/2012 - DHSS Recognizes National Men’s Health Week
- 06/01/2012 - DHSS Celebrates the 25th Annual National Cancer Survivors Day
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05/31/2012 - Creative Partnership of DHSS and New Jersey Employers
Launch Summer Campaign to Increase Blood Donation, Alleviate Shortage - 05/30/2012 - MEDIA ADVISORY: Health and Business Leaders to Join Health and Senior Services Commissioner on Conference Call to Announce 2012 New Jersey Summer Blood Drive Campaign
- 05/30/2012 - NJ Emergency Management Officials Tout Hurricane Preparedness Planning
- 05/29/2012 - DHSS Urges Residents to Avoid Dangers of Extreme Heat
- 05/25/2012 - DHSS and DCF Commissioners to Highlight NJ Home Visitation Program
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05/24/2012 - NJ's Aging & Disability Resource Connection Now Statewide
Enhanced Delivery System for Long Term Services and Supports in 21 Counties -
05/23/2012 - MEDIA ADVISORY NJ’s Aging & Disability Resource Connection Goes Statewide Enhanced
Delivery System for Long Term Services and Supports in 21 Counties - 05/23/2012 - New Jersey Public Health and Environmental Laboratory Receives Gold Standard Award
- 05/18/2012 - Get Tested for Hepatitis as part of National Hepatitis Testing Day
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05/14/2012 - DHSS and NJ Interagency Council on Osteoporosis Honor
Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Volunteers and Professionals - 05/09/2012 - May is National Asthma Awareness Month
- 05/03/2012 - DHSS Releases Health Assessment for Pohatcong Valley for Public Comment
- 04/24/2012 - New Jersey Marks National Infant Immunization Week Immunization. Power to Protect.
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04/23/2012 - Governor Christie Signs Legislation to Raise Awareness
of the Importance of Lifesaving Organ Donation - 04/20/2012 - Christie Administration Furthers Commitment to New Jersey's Hospitals by Awarding $30 Million to 8 Health Care Facilities Funds to Stabilize Access to Critical Health Care Services
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04/16/2012 - Greenleaf Compassion Center Issued Permit to Grow Medicinal Marijuana
List of Participating Physicians Posted on DHSS Website - 04/13/2012 - DHSS Recognizes National Health Care Decisions Day
- 04/12/2012 - Christie Administration Recognizes April as National Autism Awareness Month
- 04/04/2012 - New Jersey Receives $9.4 Million Federal Grant to Strengthen and Expand Home Visiting Services for Women and Families
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03/30/2012 - Health Equity Summit Highlights Month-Long Series of Events
For National and State Minority and Multicultural Health Month -
03/21/2012 - Christie Administration Announces $8.1 Million in Grants
for Care and Treatment of New Jerseyans Living with HIV/AIDS -
03/20/2012 - DHSS Commissioner to Visit Henry J. Austin Health Center
To Announce Grants to Support Those Living with HIV/AIDS -
03/20/2012 - Health and Senior Services Commissioner Highlights
Cancer Screening Program for Low-income New Jersey Residents
Governor’s Proposed Budget Preserves Funding for Screening and Education Program - 03/19/2012 - Health and Senior Services Commissioner Highlights Cancer Screening Program for Low-income New Jersey Residents Meet with Cancer Survivors
- 03/19/2012 - Performance Report Shows Hospital Quality Continues to Rise Expanded Report Gives Consumers More Information in New Areas
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03/19/2012 - Department of Health and Senior Services Proposes Amendments to Certificate of Need
Rules N.J.A.C. 8:33 - 03/09/2012 - Medicare Counseling Program Marks 25th Anniversary Honors Volunteers
- 03/05/2012 - Governor Christie Builds on Commitment to New Jersey’s Hospitals
- 03/02/2012 - Voluntary Contributions to State’s Income Tax Check Off Program Help Support Public Health
- 03/02/2012 - Voluntary Contributions to State’s Income Tax Check Off Program Help Support Public Health
- 02/28/2012 - Get ĐÇżŐÎŢĎŢ´«Ă˝app to Prevent Disease
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02/23/2012 - New Jersey Identifies 2 Illnesses Related to Consumption of Raw Milk
DHSS Reminds Residents of Health Risks of Drinking Raw Milk - 02/16/2012 - DHSS Reminds Residents to Take Precautions to Avoid Norovirus Infections
- 02/10/2012 - Health and Senior Services Commissioner Announces Innovative Partnership To Improve Quality in Assisted Living Residences
- 02/09/2012 - NJ Department of Health and Senior Services and Health Care Association Collaborative To Be Launched First of its kind program will examine quality in assisted living residences
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02/07/2012 - DHSS Observes Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
And Encourages All New Jerseyans to “Know Your Status” - 02/02/2012 - Department of Health and Senior Services and University Medical Center at Princeton Convene End-of-Life Roundtable Announces New Jersey Hospital Association to Develop New Standardized POLST Form
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02/01/2012 - DHSS Ambulatory Surgery Center Inspection Reports Now Available Online Expanded Website Provides Information
to Empower More Informed Decision-Making by Health Care Consumers - 02/01/2012 - DHSS Ambulatory Surgery Center Inspection Reports Now Available Online Expanded Website Provides Information to Empower More Informed Decision-Making by Health Care Consumers
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01/09/2012 - State Health Commissioner, NJHA President Attend Hospital Blood Drive
Call for More Donations, More Workplace Blood Drives - 01/06/2012 - Revised - Media Advisory: NJ's Critical Blood Shortage