Get vaccinated for monkeypox (hMPXV) if you're eligible. Vaccines are available through community partners across New Jersey.
Microbiologist Emanuel Goldman explains why fomites are unlikely to get you sick this fall
Two foundations are teaming up to raise money for a mobile unit that will provide breast cancer screenings in Essex County.
Many households in New Jersey have a similar experience during the morning rush — at any minute, things can go wrong.
In the early stages of the COVID pandemic, many thought a viral threat was lurking on every surface. It wasn’t, a New Jersey professor says.
At the Center for Virus-Host-Innate Immunity at Rutgers, Ricardo Rajsbaum is turning the tables on the war against viruses
The SHWV health festival will also include health screenings, maternal child health resources and wellness workshops.
Recognize Common Summer Hazards
A test under development by a Rutgers professor could have applications for humans and dogs, too
The federal government expands its contract with Scott Parrott at Rutgers School of Health Professions
The disease has symptoms similar to smallpox, but milder. Monkeypox is rarely fatal, the CDC says.
A $3.6 million grant will help an estimated 133 students get hands on experience at mobile health care units in New Jersey's largest city.
Students who are nonbinary, female or in their second year of college are most affected by academic stress, a Rutgers study finds
Feeling Sick – Get Medical Help
Saint Michael’s Medical Center was the only hospital in New Jersey to make the 2022 Fortune/Merative “100 Top Hospitals” list.
Mental health. Aging issues. Cancer. See other top health concerns as reported in a county survey.
Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning can cause sudden illness and death
National HIV Testing Day
After 31 days, the nurse/tech strike at Saint Michael’s Medical Center in Newark is over. Here’s what they won – and why they were striking.
Some alternatives may put your baby's health at serious risk.
Only 40 patients nationwide have lived more than 14 years with the device. Mayra Rodriguez is among them.
Cars Are Considered Heavy Machinery – Driving While High Is Illegal
The test, which uses “molecular beacon” technology, will be made freely available to other labs
The dedicated geriatric unit at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center has 24 private rooms. It’s outfitted for the unique needs of seniors.
Integrity House offers substance use disorder treatment programs in Kearny, Newark, Secaucus, Toms River, Morris Plains and Paramus.
Rutgers study could shed light on disease spread, development of resistance
The new facility has three exam rooms and will provide mental health care, substance abuse services, pediatrics and prenatal services.
Levounis is professor and chair of the Department of Psychiatry and associate dean for professional development at Rutgers NJ Medical School
It’s the fourth-consecutive recognition for the busy Newark hospital, which is one of the nation’s top heart transplant centers.
National LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Week
Rutgers study of New Jersey nurses shows combined effect of COVID-19 fears and discrimination disproportionately impacts nonwhite workers
A new operating room at University Hospital will help patients survive the critical “golden hour” of a serious injury, officials said.
National Poison Prevention Week 2022
Walk-ins are welcome; no appointment is necessary. All three vaccine types will be available.
Two years ago, University Hospital was so overwhelmed with COVID-19 cases that a U.S. Army medical team was sent to help it cope.
Dramatic Increase in Youth Self-Harm Attempts
A Rutgers expert discusses the rise of fentanyl deaths nationwide—and how they can be averted
A team of 25 military support staff have been lending a hand at University Hospital during the omicron surge.
How has Newark been doing when it comes to coronavirus case and death totals? See updated local stats here.
A Rutgers study finds patients who repeatedly tested negative but had COVID-19 clinical signs were likely to have COVID-19