9 Cases Of Legionnaire's Disease Confirmed In Passaic County: NJ DOH

Health officials are investigating 9 cases of Legionnaire's Disease in several Passaic County communities, and 1 in Bergen County.

County Spraying For Mosquitoes In Wayne, Other Communities Wednesday

Passaic County's Mosquito Control Division will be out Wednesday evening in Wayne, West Milford, and the Garrett Mountain Reservation.

Passaic Co. Men's Health Fair: Screenings, Giveaways And More June 24

An event June 24 features health screenings for blood pressure and certain cancers, as well as giveaways and health advice for men and boys.

2 Of 3 Wayne Homes Have 'Potential' Risk Of Lead Exposure: State Data

Houses built before 1978, like two-thirds of those in Wayne, carry a higher chance of lead exposure without abatement.

Best Nursing Homes In Wayne: Here's How U.S. News Rates Them

Wayne has several nursing homes, but some are better than others, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Ditch The Vapes, Unused Medicine At Wayne Drug Take-Back Events

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is coming up. Here are some local dropoff sites.

Wayne Radiology Center Kicks Off Breast Cancer Screening Campaign

ImageCare wants to remind women older than 40 about the importance of an annual mammogram during October.

Sickle Cell Trait Testing Offered In Jersey City, Paterson And More

Testing will be available the entire month of September at select blood drives in honor of National Sickle Cell Awareness Month.

Omicron Boosters In Wayne: How To Get The New COVID Vaccine

The new shots are designed to better protect against the currently dominant COVID strains. They'll soon be available in Wayne.

Monkeypox Vaccine Clinic Opening Near Wayne: What To Know

Children younger than 8 may carry a greater risk of serious illness or death, New Jersey health officials said Thursday.

Long COVID Persists 2 Years After Infection: Saint Joseph's Research

More than half of patients in the study experienced at least 1 persistent symptom a year after COVID infection.

Overdose Awareness Candle Vigil To Take Place In Wayne

The night of remembrance and awareness will take place on International Overdose Awareness Day.

St. Joseph's Hospitals Update Visitor Hours As COVID Retreats

All non-COVID patients can have up to 2 visitors at a time. Here are the updated regulations.

Where Kids Under 5 Can Get The COVID Vaccine Around Wayne

COVID vaccines are now available for children as young as 6 months old. Here's where you can find them, or get on a waitlist.

Annual Wellness Challenge Begins June 20

The Ringwood Health Department and Atlantic Health System are teaming up for the free challenge.

Wayne's COVID Case Total More Than Doubled In May

Mayor Christopher P. Vergano reported 606 cases in the township last month, when New Jersey saw a springtime surge.

TikTok Has Paradoxical Mental-Health Effects: William Paterson Prof.

TikTok can serve as a form of social support, but prolonged use could lead to feeling isolated, according to the study.

St. Joseph's Hospitals Limit Visitors As Local COVID Cases Increase

NJ's number of COVID hospitalizations remains low compared to pandemic surges, but they continue to steadily increase.

Back To Masking In NJ? CDC May Recommend It Soon

The CDC currently recommends masking up indoors in much of the Northeast. Based on recent COVID trends, New Jersey could be next.

COVID Vaccine For NJ Tots May Be Close As Pfizer Readies Data For FDA

Pfizer hopes to submit information on its COVID-19 vaccine for the youngest kids by late May or early June.

17K COVID Cases In NJ In 1 Week As Fauci Declares Pandemic Phase Over

Infections continue to climb in NJ, but Dr. Anthony Fauci says the rise in at-home testing means a likely undercount for new COVID cases.

Unused Medicine? Where To Drop It Off Around Wayne

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday. Here's where you can properly dispose of prescription drugs around Wayne.

Free Hearing Screenings Offered At Local Health Departments

The Wayne Health Department and the Pompton Lakes Health Department are offering free screenings in May and June.

Health Department Offering Free Eye Screening

The Pompton Lakes and the Wayne Health Departments are offering free screenings in May and June.

4th COVID Vaccines May Be Closer, But Could Come At Cost For Some

Moderna and Pfizer submitted applications to the FDA for second boosters. But they come amid a developing national COVID funding crisis.

Konica Minolta Healthcare Highlights Exa Platform Features

The platform automates common clinical and administrative tasks.

New Variant Makes Up 18 Percent Of NJ COVID-19 Cases: State Data

CDC officials don't believe the strain will cause another COVID surge, but the subvariant continues to increase its presence in New Jersey.

Wayne's February COVID Case Total 'Much Better' As Omicron Wanes

The township reported 119 infections last month — significantly lower than January's total of 1,674 and December's tally of 2,130.

Wayne's COVID Testing Site At Old Macy's Closing After Thursday

The testing center opened in late December as the omicron waved surged. Since then, the virus's spread has tapered off.

2 Infant COVID Deaths Reported This Past Week In NJ

The development came as Pfizer faces roadblocks for approval on its COVID vaccines for children 6 months to 4 years old.

Wayne Nursing Home Consistently 1 Of NJ's Worst: Comptroller

The comptroller's office called for restrictions on Medicaid payments to 15 poorly rated nursing homes, including one in Wayne.

No More Mask Mandate In Wayne Schools Come March 7

The district also saw 'dramatic decreases' in cases among students and staff over the past several weeks, according to officials.

Schools Can Extend Mask Mandate, But NJ Requirement Ends In March

The state will allow individual school districts and daycare centers to maintain masking requirements after March 7.

NJ COVID Deaths High, But Hospitalizations Continue To Decline

The COVID death figures in hospitals "are still numbers we have not seen since last February," said Gov. Phil Murphy.

St. Joseph's Hospitals Loosen Visitor Restrictions

All non-COVID patients can have one visitor at a time. Here are the updated rules.

Free N95 Masks Not Yet Available In Wayne Pharmacies

Patch checked local pharmacies that the CDC said would offer government-provided N95s. None have received shipments of them yet.

16 In Wayne Died From COVID In January, Cases Down From December

Wayne Township reported 1,674 COVID-19 cases in the past month, according to Mayor Christopher P. Vergano.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Wayne Area

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Passaic County.

Ringwood Health Department To Host Heart Health Day

The free event is set for Feb. 12 at the Ringwood Ambulance Corps Building.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Wayne Area

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Passaic County and across NJ.