25 Years Later: 9/11 Health Crisis Is Still Impacting First Responders

A program at Rutgers has provided clinical and mental health services to more than 6,500 people exposed to toxins at Ground Zero.

NJ Water Utility Is Exposing People To Diarrhea Risk, Lawsuit Claims

Federal and state officials are suing the Passaic Valley Water Commission, which serves nearly 800,000 customers in North Jersey.

Union Pushes Newark To Finalize New Contract For Nurses

The nurses have been working without a contract for four years, spokespeople say.

Newark Seniors In Public Housing Are Facing Dementia Alone. Rutgers Wants To Tackle Rising Crisis

“This is an all-hands-on-deck, brain-health emergency in Newark.”

Essex County Prison Inmates Get Mental Health Care At Nearby Hospital

“We are taking a different approach – one that is rooted in compassion, collaboration and evidence-based care.”

‘Women’s Health Day’ At Newark Hospital Draws Hundreds Of Attendees

The panel included info about heart health, weight management, cancer care, behavioral health concerns and chronic disease management.

Breaking Boundaries in Uterine Fibroid Care

A Rutgers Health professor explains how a minimally invasive treatment improves recovery and quality of life

Frequent Exposure to Media on Real-World Gun Violence Is Linked to Mental Health Risks

Rutgers researchers find that absorbing real-world, firearm-related content can be tied to depression and distress

A Newark Native Leads the Charge for Women’s HIV Care

Erica Williams uses her roots in the community to break down barriers and provide a lifeline for women at the François-Xavier Bagnoud Center

Rutgers Leaders Are Recognized as Most Influential Health Care Leaders in New Jersey

Business journal NJBIZ’s list includes a chancellor, deans, institute & center directors, & the leader of the state’s poison control center

Expert Outlines Steps to Close Gaps in Black Maternal Health Care

In the U.S., Black women continue to experience disproportionately high maternal mortality rates

Newark Heart Health Summit: Free Screenings, CPR Training, Resource Fair

Attendees will receive tools, clinical insights and screenings to fight heart disease and foster long-term health equity in the community.

New Jersey and Rutgers Launch the First of Five Planned Crisis Centers, in Newark

The location in Newark marks a major expansion of the state’s behavioral health infrastructure

Funding Cuts Would Set Back Substance Abuse Recovery In NJ, Advocates Say

Integrity House is bracing for potential federal cuts to Medicaid – and looking to the Sherrill administration for help.

Vapes Replace Cigarettes as the Top Nicotine Threat to Young Children

Children’s exposure to conventional tobacco products has dropped by 43% while e-cigarette poisonings have reached record highs, according to

Rutgers School Of Nursing Celebrates 70th Anniversary

Rutgers School of Nursing is one of the largest nursing education programs in New Jersey.

$50M ‘Wellness Center’ In Newark’s South Ward Begins To Take Shape

“This is more than a wellness center – it’s the physical embodiment of what our community has demanded and deserves.”

Photographing Food Available Led to Parents Asking Why There is so Much Ultra-Processed and Fast Food

Rutgers Health researchers study a strategy for generating grassroots awareness of the prevalence and marketing of ultra-processed food

NJ Nurse Spent Her Life Caring For Patients, Rutgers Scholarship Honors Her Memory

The Jenna Lynn Wallace Memorial Scholarship will support students in the school’s nurse practitioner programs.

Free Dental Care For Children In Newark: ‘Give Kids A Smile’ Event Returns For 2026

A monthlong event that provides free, preventative dental care for uninsured children will return in Newark.

Minimum Wage Increases Linked To Safer Pregnancies, Rutgers Study Finds

A leading cause of maternal mortality goes down when the minimum wage for workers goes up, these New Jersey researchers say.

In Newark: Free Pap Smear Screenings For Women Aged 21 To 29

Women also will have access to free HIV, STI screening and free pregnancy screening, family planning counseling and PrEP services.

Free Pap Smear Screenings Offered in Newark in Recognition of Cervical Health Awareness Month

In recognition of Cervical Health Awareness Month, free Pap smear screenings for women aged 21 to 29 are being offered throughout January as

Glaucoma: The Silent Threat to Vision

A Rutgers Health expert emphasizes the importance of early detection

Possible Measles Exposure At Newark Airport Amid Holiday Travel: Health Officials

The non-NJ resident was in at least two terminals while infected with measles, officials said.

Serving Safety This Season

Food safety and holiday tips you need to know

Measles-Infected Traveler Visited Newark Airport, NJ Health Officials Issue Alert

Potentially infected travelers could develop symptoms as late as Nov. 9, health officials said.

New CEO Of University Hospital Has Worked With Obama, Biden Administrations

New Jersey's only public hospital will soon have a new president – and she’s a familiar face in the White House.

Health Fair In Newark Gets Boost From NJ Assemblywoman, Councilwoman

Attendees were offered on-site health screenings, wellness resources and access to medical professionals at no cost.

Newark Hospital Expands Its Emergency Department (Take A Peek Inside)

"When our emergency department was built, it was designed to accommodate just 50K visits per year. Today, we see well over 100K cases."

‘Health Village’ Festival Will Kick Off Three-City Tour In Newark

The festival will also include events in New Brunswick and Atlantic City.

Health Care Advocates Find Unity At Networking Event In Newark: 'All Of Us, Together'

Participants identified challenges and potential solutions involving health care, food insecurity and health in Black and brown communities.

Event In Newark Will Raise Awareness For National Minority Donor Awareness Month

As part of NJSN’s Back-to-School Drive, school supplies will be distributed to students in grades K-12 at the event.

Travelers Exposed To Measles At Newark Airport, NJ Officials Say (Here's Where, When)

Since the beginning of 2025, New Jersey has had a total of six confirmed cases of measles, health officials said.

University Hospital Kicks Off Major Expansion Project In Newark

University Hospital has begun the “long-awaited” redevelopment of its Newark health campus in partnership with Rutgers University.

Dentists On Wheels: New Mobile Clinic Hits The Streets In Newark

Services offered include routine cleanings, examinations, fillings, extractions, emergency dental treatment and preventive education.

​America's Poison Centers Warns Public About Dangers of Pink Cocaine

The national nonprofit organization describes the symptoms of overdosing on the mixture of drugs – and how to help those affected.

​Poison Centers Observe Increased Vitamin A Exposures in Children

Vitamin A is a key part of the treatment for measles, but it must be used carefully under medical supervision.

See What 'Grades' Newark Hospitals Got In New Leapfrog Rating

Three hospitals in Newark got their latest ratings from a watchdog agency.

Blood Transfusions In Ambulances: Newark Hospital Launches New Program

Hemorrhage remains the leading cause of preventable deaths in trauma cases, University Hospital says – this new program may help.

How Pet Therapy Helps Patients Manage Stress And Anxiety

At Banner Health facilities, sometimes a wet nose and wagging tail are exactly what the doctor ordered.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.