Maplewood, NJ|News|
9-Year-Old Kidney Donor Saved This Maplewood Teacher’s Life
It was the “greatest gift anyone can receive,” she says.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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Mid Hudson Valley, NY|News|
1 Hudson Valley Hospital Ranks In Top 250 Nationally In New Report
See which hospital in the Hudson Valley region made Healthgrades' list of America's Best Hospital for 2026.
Jeff Edwards, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Winter Storms Bring Warnings About Heart Attack Risk Of Shoveling Snow
Shoveling snow is one of the most strenuous activities that can strain the heart — and healthy people need to be aware of the risks, too.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
9 CA Hospitals Ranked In Top 1% Nationally In New Report
The 2026 America's Best Hospitals awards from Healthgrades is a three-tiered ranking of the top 50, 100 and 250 hospitals.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Three Village, NY|News|
2 Long Island Hospitals Rank In Top 250 Nationally In New Report
Long Island Hospitals Among Top 250 In U.S., New Ranking Shows
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island, RI|News|
1 RI Hospital Ranked In Top 5% Nationally In New Report
See which Rhode Island hospital made the cut.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Essex County 'Homeless Connect Day' Will Return For 2026: Food, Haircuts, Social Services
Dozens of community groups and nonprofits will be offering a hand-up to people experiencing homelessness on Jan. 28.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|News|
2 NYC Hospitals Ranked In Top 1% Nationally In New Report
See which hospitals across the five boroughs made Healthgrades' list of America's Best Hospitals for 2026.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
2 New Jersey Hospitals Ranked In Top 1% Nationally In New Report
See which hospitals across the Garden State made Healthgrades’ list of America’s Best Hospitals for 2026:
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Across Pennsylvania, PA|News|
7 PA Hospitals Ranked In Top 1% Nationally In New Report
Pennsylvania was among the best-represented states in the nation on the ranking. Details:
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
Connecticut Hospital Ranked In Top 1% Nationally In New Report
A total of six Connecticut hospitals were ranked in the top 250, with one in the top 50. Here is the full list.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Blood Drive Will Honor Memory Of Nutley Business Owner
Keith Jaret passed away due to liver disease in 2018. His memory continues to be honored in the township.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Alameda, CA|News|
Measles At 33-Year High: See Risk Level In Alameda County
Large swaths of the U.S. are at an increased risk of contracting the highly contagious disease, according to a new study.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
Measles At 33-Year High: See Risk Level In SF County
Large swaths of the U.S. are at an increased risk of contracting the highly contagious disease, according to a new study.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Measles At 33-Year High: Map Shows Risk By County
Researchers say new predictive map complements existing surveillance methods, which may have incomplete data and exclude vulnerable groups.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
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.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Merrick, NY|News|
Hofstra Med Students Train In Opioid-Alternative Pain Treatment
The treatment, known as a femoral nerve block, acts as a local anaesthetic and can serve as an alternative to opioid painkillers.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|News|
Celebrated Actress Gina Gershon To Discuss Her Memoir At Westport Library's VersoFest 2026
Gershon will discuss her book during a conversation with journalist, author and Westport resident Alisyn Camerota.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|News|
Book Selected For Fairfield's 'One Book One Town' Community Reading Initiative
The book was an Oprah’s Book Club selection.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Wayland, MA|News|
'We're Life Techs': Wayland Gym Opens Permanent Location
Curtis Williams opened Life Techs after 15 years in the fitness industry.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
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