Acetaminophen Overdose Alert

New Jersey Poison Control Center experts warn too much acetaminophen can be toxic

Winter Walking Club In Livingston Is Free, Open To Adults

Need a friend to walk with? The Livingston Health Department will hold a free Walking Club this winter for people 18 and up.

​Sustain and Accelerate HIV Progress

World AIDS Day 2024

Livingston Epilepsy Center Taking Part In National Clinical Trial

“We are hopeful for a positive outcome of these trials and believe they represent a beacon of progress.”

Got Back Pain In Livingston? Learn To Manage It At Free Event

A free presentation about managing back pain will take place in Livingston on Oct. 23. Registration is required.

In Livingston: Learn About Medicare At Free, Public Workshop

Need some help signing up for Medicare in Livingston? Mark down Oct. 15 on your calendar.

Flu Vaccines Are Important for People with HIV

People with HIV are at higher risk for serious flu illness.

Find A Walking Buddy In Livingston: Free Club Begins This Fall

The Livingston Health Department will launch a Walking Club in September. Here’s what to know if you plan to go.

Vaccines And Immunizations In Livingston: Town Releases 2024 Guide

Catch up with information about school immunizations, COVID and flu vaccines, and shots that travelers may need to get before a vacation.

Medical Alert Systems In Livingston (What To Know)

People who have diabetes, heart conditions, dementia, seizure disorders and other conditions may benefit from one of these devices.

Got High Blood Pressure? Livingston To Hold Free Screening Clinic

The Livingston Health Department is offering a free blood pressure screening clinic for local residents on Aug. 21.

Free Skin Cancer Screening In Livingston: Local Events

A free skin cancer screening clinic will take place in Livingston on July 31. Appointments are required.

​Portable Generators Can Cause Deadly CO to Build Up Quickly in Homes

State's poison control center warns residents about carbon monoxide poisoning ahead of possible power outages from stormy weather.

In Livingston: Learn About Varicose Veins At Workshop

The Livingston Health Department will offer a presentation on varicose veins and other vein conditions on July 18.

National HIV Testing Day

The path to life-saving treatment starts with testing.

Livingston Hospital Gets $30M Donation For New Cancer Center

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center received a $30 million gift to help launch a new center and fight the deadly disease.

Got GERD? Livingston Workshop Will Offer Free Info For Residents

Livingston Township: About 15% to 30% of the U.S. population suffers from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Get Your Blood Pressure Screened For Free In Livingston

The Livingston Health Department will hold a free blood pressure screening event for local residents on June 26.

In Livingston: Consultants Will Give Free ‘Sleep Assessments’

A specialist will be on hand to offer tips on how you can sleep better at this Livingston event.

New Jersey Heat Wave

Dangerously high temperatures can affect your health.

Livingston Hospital Lands On ‘Best Maternity Care’ List: Newsweek

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston delivers about 6,300 babies per year, administrators say.

​Be Aware of Hidden Summer Dangers Before Celebrating This Weekend

​New Jersey Poison Control Center provides safety tips to prevent accidental exposures and injuries during Memorial Day weekend.

Can Allergy Medicines Be Dangerous?

Allergy medicines can cause side effects. The New Jersey Poison Control Center provides safety tips.

NJ Expert Cheers New Federal Staffing Minimums For Nursing Homes

“It may surprise many to learn that ‘nursing’ homes often fail to have a registered nurse on premises at many hours of the day or night.”

NJ Harm Reduction Programs Combat Opioid Crisis and HIV

A milestone in public health and community safety.

When the Unexpected Happens, We’re Here for You

National Poison Prevention Week 2024

‘Strollin’ Through The Colon’: Cancer Awareness Event In Livingston

A Livingston hospital will let guests take a walk through a giant inflatable replica of a human colon to raise awareness about cancer.

Always Check Medicine Labels for Active Ingredients

Accidental overdose is a serious risk during “sniffle season”.

Check Your Carbon Monoxide Detectors During Intense Winter Storm

Carbon monoxide gas can build up quickly, poisoning people and pets

Hidden Storm Hazard: Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Tonight

Gas generators and other fuel powered equipment produce toxic carbon monoxide gas

Child Health Risk: Why NJ & the Federal Govt. Seek to Ban Water Beads

A Rutgers Poison Control expert discusses the health risks posed to children from this popular toy, which lawmakers are seeking to ban

Nurses At Livingston Hospital Agree To 3-Year Work Contract

A Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center administrator said the new contract is a “fair and equitable resolution” with the nurses’ union.

Mom Donates Kidney To Teen Daughter In North Jersey

An inherited gene mutation has caused health struggles for Kaitlin, 15. She recently had a kidney transplant at a hospital in Livingston.

Life-Saving Information: CO Poisoning is a Serious Risk During Outages

Gas generators and other fuel powered equipment produce toxic carbon monoxide gas.

Keep the Holidays Merry and Bright

Beware of hidden holiday hazards.

Essex County: Get Help With Medicare Questions During Open Enrollment

Do you have questions about Medicare benefits, claims, and supplement policies such as Medigap and Medicare Advantage​? Here's a hotline.

Remember and Commit

World AIDS Day 35

Special Hotline To Help Livingston With Medicare Open Enrollment

Do you have questions about Medicare benefits, claims, and supplement policies such as Medigap and Medicare Advantage​? Here's a hotline.

Prepare Thanksgiving Dinner Without Worry

Make food safety your first ingredient.

Masks Required Again At St. Barnabas Hospitals, Including Livingston

See the updated visitor policy at the New Jersey group of hospitals, and current COVID case numbers, here.