State of New Jersey
Department of Health
Governor Mikie Sherrill · Lt. Governor Dr. Dale G. Caldwell
2018 Archive
- 09/21/2019 - Murphy Administration Awarded $30.6 Million To Fight Opioid Crisis
- 12/28/2018 - Public Health Alert: Potential Measles Exposure at Newark Liberty International Airport
- 12/28/2018 - New Jersey Department of Health Urges Residents Not to Consume Raw Milk Products Amid Pennsylvania Farm Investigation
- 12/17/2018 - NJ Department of Health Selects Six Businesses To Apply for Permits to Grow Medical Marijuana, Open Dispensaries
- 12/10/2018 - University Hospital Needs A Transformational Leader to Create a Vision, Culture Focused on Quality Improvement
- 12/07/2018 - State psychiatric hospitals in full compliance with accreditation agency
- 12/04/2018 - Department of Health Announces $250,000 Grant Opportunity to Integrate Health Care for Military, Veterans, and First Responders
- 12/03/2018 - New Jersey Department of Health Encourages Residents to Spread Joy, Not Germs this Holiday Season by Getting Vaccinated
- 11/30/2018 - Murphy Administration Works to End the AIDS Epidemic in New Jersey
- 11/27/2018 - Department of Health Reports Deaths of Two Premature Infants Associated With Bacterial Infection Outbreak in University Hospital NICU
- 11/23/2018 - Additional Exposures Associated with Ocean County Measles Outbreak
- 11/21/2018 - New Jersey Governor鈥檚 Advisory Council on End-of-Life Care Submits Recommendations to the Governor and Legislature
- 11/19/2018 - La Administraci贸n Murphy se compromete a brindar representaci贸n legal a los inmigrantes que enfrentan detenci贸n y deportaci贸n
- 11/19/2018 - Murphy Administration Delivers on Promise to Provide Legal Representation for Immigrants Facing Detention and Deportation
- 11/17/2018 - Wanaque Center Completes Separation of Patients
- 11/16/2018 - NJDOH confirms 11th Pediatric Death Of Wanaque Patient; Commissioner Requests MRC Volunteers to Speed Up Separation of Patients
- 11/15/2018 - 12th Case Identified in Ocean County Measles Outbreak
- 11/14/2018 - NJ Department of Health Takes Enforcement Action Against Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
- 11/14/2018 - Media Advisory: Health Commissioner Visits Jefferson Health to Promote Flu Vaccination of Healthcare Workers
- 11/14/2018 - Nearly $7 Million to Fund E-Cigarette Public Awareness Campaign, Student Education, Cessation Counseling
- 11/13/2018 - 5 Additional Cases Identified in Ocean County Measles Outbreak
- 11/13/2018 - New Jersey Observes U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week 2018
- 11/13/2018 - Department of Health鈥檚 Opioid Data Dashboard Becomes Newest Resource in Fight Against Addiction Epidemic
- 11/09/2018 - Media Advisory: NJ Department of Health Principal Deputy Commissioner Visits Rutgers University to Promote Flu Vaccination
- 11/07/2018 - 2 Additional Cases Identified in Ocean County Measles Outbreak
- 11/05/2018 - Total of 30 adenovirus cases at Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
- 11/05/2018 - Total of 5 Adenovirus Cases Confirmed at Voorhees Pediatric Facility
- 11/02/2018 - 4th Case Associated with Measles Outbreak in Ocean County
- 11/01/2018 - Murphy Administration Takes Action to Get More New Jerseyans Covered During Open Enrollment
- 11/01/2018 - Total of 28 adenovirus cases at Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
- 11/01/2018 - Measles Exposures Associated with 2 Additional Cases in Ocean County
- 10/31/2018 - NJ Department of Health confirms 10th death of Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation Resident
- 10/31/2018 - Department of Health Awaits CDC Lab Results of Adenovirus Outbreak at Voorhees Pediatric Facility
- 10/31/2018 - Total of 27 adenovirus cases at Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
- 10/31/2018 - El Gobernador Murphy anuncia campa帽a de concientizaci贸n 鈥楪et Covered New Jersey鈥� que promueve acceso a la cobertura de salud
- 10/31/2018 - Governor Murphy Announces Get Covered New Jersey Public Awareness Campaign to Promote Access to Health Coverage
- 10/30/2018 - Department of Health Releases Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation Inspection Report
- 10/29/2018 - Total of 26 adenovirus cases at Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
- 10/29/2018 - NJ Health Department to Deploy Infection Control Response Team to Pediatric Long-Term Care Facilities
- 10/28/2018 - NJ Department of Health confirms 9th death of Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation Resident
- 10/27/2018 - NJ Department of Health confirms another case of Adenovirus at Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
- 10/26/2018 - Public Health Alert: Measles Exposure in Ocean County
- 10/26/2018 - Department of Health confirms 8th Death at Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
- 10/26/2018 - 10/26/18 Statement on adenovirus at Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
- 10/25/2018 - Department of Health Investigates A. baumannii Cases at University Hospital
- 10/25/2018 - 10/25/18 Statement on adenovirus at Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
- 10/24/2018 - NJ Department of Health Recognizes National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
- 10/24/2018 - 10/24/18 Statement on adenovirus at Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
- 10/23/2018 - Statement from Governor Phil Murphy on Adenovirus Outbreak at the Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
- 10/23/2018 - Statement on adenovirus at Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
- 10/22/2018 - Murphy Administration Doubles Patients Served by Medical Marijuana to 34,000
- 10/17/2018 - Media Advisory: NJ Department of Health Chief of Staff Receives Flu Vaccination
- 10/12/2018 - El Departamento de Salud de Nueva Jersey insta a los residentes a tomar medidas para prevenir la gripe
- 10/12/2018 - New Jersey Department of Health Urges Residents to Take Steps to Prevent the Flu
- 10/12/2018 - State Supports City Of Newark's Decision To Provide Water Filters To Residents With Lead Service Lines
- 10/12/2018 - New Jersey Medical Marijuana Dispensaries May Now Post Prices
- 10/11/2018 - Media Advisory: NJ Health Commissioner Receives Flu Vaccination
- 10/10/2018 - Media Advisory: Health Commissioner to Give Medicinal Marijuana Lecture in Camden County
- 10/09/2018 - New Jersey Honors EMS Award Recipients During National Conference
- 10/09/2018 - New Jersey Department of Health Recognizes National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- 10/04/2018 - New Jersey Receives $10.9 Million in Home Visiting Funding
- 10/03/2018 - Public Health Alert: Potential Measles Exposure at Newark Liberty International Airport
- 10/01/2018 - State Cancer Registry Commemorates 40 years
- 09/28/2018 - New Jersey Department of Health Awarded $8.5 Million CDC Grant For Prevention and Management of Diabetes, Heart Disease And Other Chronic Diseases
- 09/27/2018 - NJDEP: WITH WEST NILE VIRUS CASES AT RECORD LEVEL AND PERSISTENT WARMTH AND RAIN, STATE URGES RESIDENTS TO REDUCE MOSQUITO RISKS
- 09/27/2018 - NJDEP: WITH WEST NILE VIRUS CASES AT RECORD LEVEL AND PERSISTENT WARMTH AND RAIN, STATE URGES RESIDENTS TO REDUCE MOSQUITO RISKS
- 09/24/2018 - Murphy Administration Announces $4 Million for New Jersey Autism Center of Excellence
- 09/24/2018 - New Jersey West Nile virus cases reach record highs
- 09/21/2018 - Murphy Administration Awarded $30.6 Million To Fight Opioid Crisis
- 09/19/2018 - New Jersey Department of Health Recognizes Rural Health Weeks, Sept. 16-30
- 09/14/2018 - Media Advisory: Health Commissioner Dr. Elnahal Continues Medical Marijuana Lectures at 3 Medical Schools, Hospitals
- 09/11/2018 - New Jersey Hosts Fourth Annual Suicide Conference
- 09/06/2018 - Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers joins New Jersey Health Information Network
- 09/05/2018 - Department of Health Receives 146 Applications for Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
- 09/05/2018 - Media Advisory: NJ Health Commissioner Visits Monmouth County to Promote Tick-Borne Disease Awareness
- 09/04/2018 - Office of the Chief State Medical Examiner Joins NJ Department of Health
- 08/31/2018 - New Jersey Gets Ready During National Preparedness Month
- 08/30/2018 - Murphy Administration commemorates Overdose Awareness Day, Recovery Month
- 08/24/2018 - Media Advisory: NJ Health Commissioner Visits Adult Day Care Center to Speak about Adult Immunizations
- 08/24/2018 - State Psychiatric Hospitals Improving Under Gov. Murphy
- 08/17/2018 - La Administraci贸n de Murphy insta a los residentes a tomar precauciones contra los mosquitos para protegerse del virus del Nilo Occidental
- 08/16/2018 - Murphy Administration Urges Residents to Take Precautions Against Mosquitoes to Safeguard Against West Nile Virus
- 08/10/2018 - New Jersey Department of Health Celebrates National Health Center Week, Aug. 12-18
- 08/06/2018 - DOH, DOC Commissioners tout Medication-Assisted Treatment for inmates
- 08/03/2018 - PRESS ADVISORY: DOH, DOC commissioners hold roundtable on Medication-Assisted Treatment for inmates
- 08/01/2018 - NJ Department of Health Announces Awardees of Childhood Immunization Campaign
- 07/30/2018 - Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Authorizing Monitor for University Hospital
- 07/27/2018 - New Jersey Department of Health Joins in World Hepatitis Day July 28
- 07/26/2018 - Media Advisory: NJ Principal Deputy Commissioner Donates Blood Amid National Shortage
- 07/16/2018 - New Jersey Department of Health Proposes to Readopt with Amendments Rules Governing the Hepatitis Inoculation Fund: N.J.A.C. 8:57B
- 07/16/2018 - New Jersey Department of Health Proposes to Readopt with Amendments Rules Governing the Screening of Children for Elevated Blood Lead Levels: N.J.A.C. 8:51A
- 07/16/2018 - Murphy Administration Seeking Up to Six New Dispensaries To Expand Access to Medicinal Marijuana
- 07/12/2018 - Agencias de NJ reciben $ 4.7 millones para reducir la mortalidad de madres y bebes afroamericanos
- 07/11/2018 - NJ Agencies Awarded $4.7 Million to Improve Black Infant, Maternal Mortality
- 07/10/2018 - Media Advisory: Health Commissioner to Give Medicinal Marijuana Lectures at 2 NJ Hospitals
- 07/05/2018 - Media Advisory: NJ Health Commissioner Visits Animal Shelter to Encourage Pet Heat Safety
- 07/03/2018 - New Jersey Alerts Residents of Suspect Measles Exposure Associated with June Case
- 07/02/2018 - Medicinal Marijuana Program Grows by 10,000 Patients Since Start of Murphy Administration
- 07/02/2018 - June Charity Care, Graduate Medical Education Payments Authorized for Hospitals
- 06/26/2018 - Department of Health Encourages HIV Testing as part of National HIV Testing Day Observance
- 06/22/2018 - New Jersey Department of Health Warns Residents of Measles Case
- 06/18/2018 - NJ Department of Health Officials Encourage Residents to Avoid Dangers of Extreme Heat
- 06/18/2018 - NJ Department of Health Proposes Medical Marijuana Rule Changes to Implement Governor Murphy鈥檚 Executive Order 6
- 06/18/2018 - Harmony Foundation Issued Permit to Dispense Medical Marijuana in New Jersey
- 06/12/2018 - La tasa de suicidios de Nueva Jersey disminuye en un 13 por ciento
- 06/11/2018 - NJ Health and NJ Human Services commissioners to tour NJ suicide hotline call center
- 06/08/2018 - New Jersey鈥檚 suicide rate decreases by 13 percent
- 06/08/2018 - DOH celebrates LGBT Pride Month
- 06/01/2018 - El Departamento de Salud de Nueva Jersey alienta a los hombres a tomar medidas proactivas para estar m谩s sanos y someterse a chequeos regulares
- 06/01/2018 - Media Advisory: DOH Hosts Opioid Summit to Share Best Practices to Combat Epidemic
- 06/01/2018 - NJ Department of Health Encourages Men to Take Proactive Steps To Be Healthier, Get Regular Checkups
- 05/25/2018 - Fire Safety and Health Officials Encourage Residents to Put Safety First at the Kickoff of Barbecue Season
- 05/24/2018 - NJ Health Commissioner Will Begin Series of Special Grand Rounds Lectures Tuesday
- 05/20/2018 - Murphy Administration Recognizes Dedication of New Jersey鈥檚 Emergency Medical Services Professionals
- 05/11/2018 - DOH Commemorates National Women鈥檚 Health Week
- 05/11/2018 - New Jersey Residents Exposed to Measles, Department of Health Urges Residents to Get Up-to-Date on Vaccinations
- 05/03/2018 - New Jersey鈥檚 2nd Rural Health Symposium Features Community Innovation Awards
- 05/01/2018 - La Administraci贸n del gobernador Murphy anuncia que el Programa de Marihuana Medicinal de NJ atiende actualmente a 20,000 pacientes
- 05/01/2018 - Murphy Administration Announces NJ Medicinal Marijuana Program Now Serving 20,000 Patients
- 05/01/2018 - Media Advisory: New Jersey Department of Health hosts 2nd Rural Health Symposium
- 04/30/2018 - DOH Announces $4.3 million to Reduce Disparities in Birth Outcomes and Black Infant Mortality
- 04/25/2018 - Health Commissioner Dr. Shereef Elnahal Assembly Budget Committee Testimony
- 04/23/2018 - New Jersey Department of Health Recognizes National Infant Immunization Week April 21-28, 2018
- 04/19/2018 - Murphy Administration Provides $636 Million in Funding for New Jersey鈥檚 Hospitals
- 04/18/2018 - NJ Medicinal Marijuana Program Now Accessible on Mobile Platforms
- 04/17/2018 - April is Autism Awareness Month
- 04/16/2018 - Department of Health Proposes to Readopt, with Amendments, the Cancer Registry Rules at N.J.A.C. 8:57A
- 04/16/2018 - Department of Health Recognizes National Healthcare Decisions Day:
- 04/13/2018 - La bacteria E. Coli enferma al menos a 35 personas en 11 estados; la lechuga romana picada identificada como la fuente de contaminaci贸n
- 04/13/2018 - DOH Lanza una Campa帽a de Concientizaci贸n para Reducir la Exposici贸n Infantil a los Opioides
- 04/13/2018 - E.Coli sickens at least 35 people in 11 states; chopped romaine lettuce identified as source
- 04/11/2018 - DMHAS Assistant Commissioner Honored by Mental Health and Addiction Agencies
- 04/09/2018 - DOH Launches Awareness Campaign to Reduce Infant Exposure to Opioids
- 04/05/2018 - DOH Inicia el Mes Nacional de la Salud de las Minor铆as
- 04/03/2018 - New Jersey Picked by NGA to Develop Public Health Preparedness, Response Strategies
- 04/03/2018 - DOH Kicks off Minority Health Month with New Funding to Decrease Disparities
- 04/02/2018 - Dr. Shereef Elnahal Sworn in by Governor Murphy as 21st Health Commissioner
- 03/27/2018 - Murphy Administration Expands Patient Access to Medical Marijuana, Lowers Fees For Patients and Caregivers
- 03/23/2018 - El Departamento de Salud de Nueva Jersey reconoce el 24 de marzo como el D铆a Mundial de la Tuberculosis
- 03/23/2018 - New Jersey Department of Health Recognizes March 24 as World TB Day
- 03/19/2018 - Media Advisory: Deputy Commissioner Visits Trinitas Regional Medical Center to Promote Flu Vaccination
- 03/16/2018 - Alerta de Salud P煤blica: Posible Contagio de Sarampi贸n en el Aeropuerto Internacional Newark Liberty
- 03/14/2018 - Public Health Alert: Potential Measles Exposure at Newark Liberty International Airport
- 03/08/2018 - Acting Commissioner Nominee Shereef Elnahal, M.D., M.B.A. Senate Judiciary Committee Testimony
- 03/06/2018 - Murphy Administration Committed to Reduce Childhood Lead Exposure
- 02/22/2018 - La prueba del laboratorio del Departamento de Salud de Nueva Jersey confirma el virus de la influenza en el ni帽o del Condado de Union
- 02/21/2018 - NJ Department of Health Lab Test Confirms Influenza in Union County Child
- 02/16/2018 - New Jersey Department of Health Promotes Flu Vaccination
- 02/15/2018 - Media Advisory: Acting Health Commissioner Promotes Flu Vaccination of Healthcare Workers
- 02/13/2018 - 2 掳 Informe de Muerte Pedi谩trica por Gripe del Departamento de Salud de Nueva Jersey
- 02/13/2018 - 2nd Pediatric Flu Death Reported to NJ Department of Health
- 02/07/2018 - El 7 de febrero es el D铆a Nacional de Concientizaci贸n de la comunidad Afroamericana sobre el VIH / SIDA
- 02/05/2018 - February 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
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02/01/2018 - The Department of Health Recognizes American Heart Month
And National Wear Red Day - 01/31/2018 - Media Advisory: NJ Department of Health Chief of Staff Receives Flu Vaccination
- 01/31/2018 - NJ Principal Deputy Commissioner Health Receives Flu Vaccination
- 01/29/2018 - Media Advisory: NJ Principal Deputy Health Commissioner Receives Flu Vaccination
- 01/25/2018 - New Commissioner, Leadership Team Join DOH
- 01/24/2018 - El 23 de enero es el D铆a de la Concientizaci贸n sobre la Salud Materna en Nueva Jersey
- 01/23/2018 - Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Mandating Review of New Jersey's Medical Marijuana Policy
- 01/23/2018 - January 23rd is Maternal Health Awareness Day in New Jersey
- 01/17/2018 - Alerta de Salud P煤blica: Posible Exposici贸n al Sarampi贸n en el Aeropuerto Internacional Newark Liberty
- 01/16/2018 - El Departamento de Salud de NJ Emite Recomendaciones de Salud P煤blica a Pacientes de M茅dicos con Licencia Revocada
- 01/12/2018 - Public Health Alert: Potential Measles Exposure at Newark Liberty International Airport
- 01/12/2018 - NJ Department of Health Issues Public Health Recommendations to Patients of Physician with Revoked License
- 01/10/2018 - New Jersey Department of Health Urges Residents to Test Their Homes for Radon
- 01/05/2018 - New Jersey Health Department Calls for Blood Donations During National Blood Donor Month
- 01/02/2018 - Governor Christie Announces More Than $35 Million Awarded To Fight Opioid Crisis