Five large-scale photographic portraits of people impacted by mental illness will be displayed along Newark Penn Station’s Track One.
The New Jersey Department of Health’s measles alert is the fourth at Newark Airport this year.
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
"Swallowing liquid nitrogen can be life-threatening,“ says Diane Calello, MD, NJ Poison Control Center Executive and Medical Director
This is a serious issue. No matter the scenario, it is unsafe to pick and eat mushrooms found in the wild.
The State Board of Medical Examiners has revoked the licenses of five doctors, including two that practiced in Essex County.
Sunburn, unsafe swimming and sweltering temperatures are not the only concerns when heading to the pool on a bright summer day.
NJ Gov. Phil Murphy plans to fix a hospital that routinely gets 'D' or 'F' grades every year in an independent analysis. Here's how.
NJ’s largest public hospital has put the brakes on a plan to transfer pediatric services to a privately owned medical center, reports say.
“To be clear, our pediatric program is a vital University Hospital service and we are not closing it,” a spokesperson said.
Meteorologists call for longest NJ heat wave in recent years.
HIV has moved from a fatal disease to a manageable, chronic illness. We can reduce new infections by encouraging early detection (testing).
NJ Poison Control warns allergy medicines can contribute to drug-impaired driving/drugged driving
Jerry Sorell appreciates other music from Springsteen to opera.
The Department of Health alert isn’t the only recent measles-related warning to involve travelers passing through Newark Airport.
Several Essex County hospitals received ratings that ranged from “A” to “F.” Do you agree with the Leapfrog's assessments for Newark?
A Poison Control Center expert at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School discusses the health implications of legalized recreational marijuana
Women have been highly impacted by HIV and AIDS in the U.S. as well as in New Jersey
ACNJ: Newark children are suffering from a higher than average lead poisoning rate. Some neighborhoods are more affected than others.
New Jersey celebrates 56th annual National Poison Prevention Week
A young child from Brussels with a confirmed case of the “highly contagious disease” passed through Newark Airport, DOH officials said.
Warning! New Jersey Poison Control experts urge the public to heed this warning for the next storm heading our way midweek.
Smoking hookah can put smokers and those around them at risk for carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. CO is a deadly gas that gives no warning.
The state's poison control center braces for an uptick in poison exposures/injuries during the storm.
Wilfredo Caraballo, a public advocate, attorney and former state assemblyman, will serve a two-year term on the Clara Maass hospital board.
Saint Michael's Medical Center’s new upgrade is the latest in a $21 million series of improvements, part of a deal with its new owners.
A Rockaway Township resident walked into Newark Beth Israel Medical Center a year after her life-saving surgery to fulfill a promise.
The source of the alert, an Indiana University student, flew through Newark Airport and may have exposed other travelers, officials say.
Don’t be fooled - it's called the "Silent Killer" for a reason.
Mishaps and injuries often occur right under our noses especially during the hectic holiday season. Be aware of common holiday hazards.
The Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholders honored the group for helping nurses to improve healthcare in black communities.
Clinicians are on the front line of detecting opioid addiction – but need to be better trained on treatment solutions
Newark residents seeking flu shots must present proof of residency at the site offering the service.
Rutgers trauma physicians are training the public to stop blood loss – and save lives – during emergencies
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ teams with Greater Newark Conservancy to promote nutrition and wellness.
Rutgers researchers are at the forefront of examining concussions’ effect on female athletes
Rutgers partners with community-based organizations to improve Newark’s health outcomes and eliminate health disparities
Goal is to increase awareness of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in three areas: Domestic Violence, Urban Impact & Military Adjustment.
A pharmaceutical corporation has settled allegations that it paid kickbacks to doctors so they would prescribe its fentanyl-based drug.
The RWJBarnabas Health system, which includes the Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, diverted 53,588 pounds of medical waste.