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State Health Planning Board schedules hearing on Heights University Hospital closure application
April 21, 2026
A public hearing has been scheduled by state officials regarding plans to close Heights University Hospital in Jersey City. Residents can attend in person or virtually and submit comments until April 22. The Department of Health encourages community participation.
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New Jersey Health Department detects measles in wastewater and issues preventive advisory
March 25, 2026
The New Jersey Department of Health detected wild-type measles virus in a recent Essex County wastewater sample but reports no clinical cases among residents so far. Officials urge vaccination ahead of upcoming travel seasons.
Read more →New Jersey Health Department detects measles in Essex County wastewater sample
March 25, 2026
The New Jersey Department of Health detected wild-type measles virus in an Essex County wastewater sample collected on March 20 but reports no current clinical cases among residents. Officials urge vaccination as a precaution while further testing continues.
Read more →New Jersey Department of Health marks World TB Day and highlights local efforts
March 23, 2026
The New Jersey Department of Health marked World TB Day on March 24 by highlighting ongoing efforts against tuberculosis statewide. Officials reported decreased case numbers over recent decades but stressed continued vigilance amid global challenges.
Read more →New Jersey Department of Health marks World Tuberculosis Day on March 24
March 23, 2026
The New Jersey Department of Health recognized World Tuberculosis Day on March 24 to highlight ongoing efforts against TB statewide. Officials noted both progress made over decades and continued risks posed by this curable but persistent disease.
Read more →Dr. Raynard E. Washington delivers testimony to Senate Judiciary Committee on health priorities
March 11, 2026
Dr. Raynard E. Washington testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee about his nomination as New Jersey Health Commissioner. He discussed personal motivations, department responsibilities, current challenges like Medicaid cuts and disease threats, and stressed collaboration for better public health outcomes.
Read more →Dr. Raynard E. Washington testifies before Senate Judiciary Committee on March 12
March 11, 2026
Dr. Raynard E. Washington appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding his nomination as New Jersey's Health Commissioner. In his testimony, he discussed personal motivations, professional experience in public health crises, current departmental priorities—including maternal mortality disparities—and looming federal funding challenges.
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States sue Trump Administration over removal of key vaccines from childhood schedule
March 3, 2026
Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport has joined a coalition of 15 states in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration’s recent changes to the nation’s childhood immunization policy.
Read more →Heights University Hospital delays emergency department closure amid regulatory concerns
March 2, 2026
Hudson Regional Health (HRH) has notified the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) that it will delay the planned closure of Heights University Hospital’s emergency department in Jersey City by two weeks.
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