By DENNIS CARROLL
It seems that in a time of crisis, those that give the most are often asked to give even more. Such is the case with the nurses of the Wayne Education Association. Our intrepid nurses went beyond what most would dare to ask over this past year. They have covid-tested and contact-traced morning, noon and night and kept track of students and staff quarantining. These warrior-nurses have ministered ...
By CONAN WARD
If you own a small business, you typically don’t get a lot of recognition – so you may be pleased to learn that March 29 is National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day. You might not necessarily think of your business as a “Mom and Pop” operation, but it certainly contributes to the well-being of your family now, and possibly to that of future generations, too – if you ...
By PASSAIC VALLEY WATER COMMISSION
(Clifton, N.J. – March 29, 2021) – After more than 3 decades, Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) Executive Director Joe Bella has announced his retirement. He leaves PVWC on March 31, ending a career that began in 1984. He took over as Executive Director in 1994 and his legacy will live on as a pioneer throughout the water industry.
PVWC is New Jersey’s ...
By DR. SOPHIE MORSE
Can vitamin D effectively treat colorectal cancer that has spread in the body? The answer is, we don’t know, but preliminary research has shown some promise.
Atlantic Health System is part of a nationwide phase 3 study on vitamin D’s impact in treating patients with stage 4 colorectal cancer. It will involve more than 1,000 patients enrolled through the spring of 2022. Participants ...
By TAPINTO WAYNE STAFF
April 8, 2021PATERSON, NJ – Passaic County officials have announced joint effort with St. Joseph's University Medical Center, in partnership with FEMA, to administer COVID-19 vaccines to currently under vaccinated populations, specifically in Passaic City, Paterson and Prospect Park.
“We’re actively seeking every opportunity to help our residents get vaccinated and increase ...
By JOHN MOONEY
April 8, 2021TRENTON, NJ -- Gov. Phil Murphy reported progress in getting shots into arms as he presented a vaccine update during his press briefing Wednesday. He said that the state has administered 4,892,598 total doses and that 1,896,442 New Jersey residents are now fully vaccinated.
"We are now 40% to our initial goal of 4.7 million individuals fully vaccinated by June 30th," ...
By ROB SEMAN
April 8, 2021MORRISTOWN, NJ – APRIL 2, 2021 – In a breakthrough that will give better insight into how and where COVID-19 variants are spreading within New Jersey, Atlantic Health System is among the first hospitals in the region to be able to rapidly screen for key viral variants.
The organization will begin surveillance testing for Covid-19 variants for population health using internally ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced daytime lane closures will be necessary this week on Route 46 westbound between Route 23 and Passaic Avenue/CR 613 as the Route 46 at Passaic Avenue to Willowbrook Mall project advances between Fairfield, Essex County and Wayne, Passaic County.
Beginning at 8 a.m. Tuesday, April 6 until 3:30 ...
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LBI Region, NJ - With the world reopening, plans are being made to safely gather, celebrate and make milestones memorable. As schedules become busier, it is important to get a closer look at who can provide you ...
By JOSEPH S. ROTH
April 8, 2021Springtime has now brought us a renewed spirit and hope as we look forward to the months ahead when we will begin to see each other again in person for community events and activities. Throughout the month of April, we are celebrating National Donate Life Month! This is our time to encourage family, friends and neighbors to register as organ and tissue donors and to honor those who have given the ...
