Health & Wellness

SAN ANTONIO, TX - If you recently purchased hand sanitizer from any of the Walmart stores in New Jersey, you should immediately check the brand as it may be part of a nationwide recall for a potentially lethal ingredient.  

The 4e Brands North America recently announced a voluntary recall of 10 bottle sizes of Blumen hand sanitizer due to the potential presence of ...

HOBOKEN, NJ - It's been an eventful few months at Hoboken University Medical Center (HUMC). As the COVID-19 pandemic raged throughout our region, the future of the hospital is left up in the air amidst contentious negotiations. On Sunday, a bomb threat was called into the facility—which turned out to be false.

Through it all, medical professionals have managed to do their jobs ...

HOBOKEN, NJ - As indoor health clubs reopened, yoga posed some specific questions about whether the practice fell under the same rule. After consultation with the State, Hoboken officials have announced that both yoga and pilates offer flexibility.

"Previously, our legal counsel, Office of Emergency Management and Health Department interpreted the Governor’s Executive Order 157 ...

HOBOKEN, NJ - In an effort to help fill the urgent need for blood and platelet donors to meet the needs of patient care, Vitalant is holding a blood drive in Hoboken. The Hoboken Community Blood Drive will take place Wednesday, July 22 at the Multi Service Center (124 Grand Street) from noon - 6pm. Donors must have an appointment to donate, and must wear a mask. Click here to sign ...

HOBOKEN, NJ - Officials announced a dozen new cases of COVID-19 in Hoboken on Tuesday, primarily among younger adults.

According to Mayor Ravi Bhalla, there were four new cases discovered on July 9, four new cases discovered on July 10 and four new cases discovered on July 11. The city of nearly 55,000 has had a total of 634 confirmed cases since the outbreak began, with a total of 29 ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – It was taking all of Antonio Calcado’s considerable strength and stamina to safeguard Rutgers as it faced an unprecedented emergency. This was March, COVID-19 was emerging as a deadly threat and how to mitigate its spread had consumed nearly every moment of his work week. He left the office on Friday looking forward to some relaxation.

Less than 48 hours later, ...

JERSEY CITY, NJ - Hoboken residents seeking COVID-19 testing should head to Jersey City through the end of this week, according to City officials. The Riverside Medical Group testing facility at 14th & Jefferson Streets will take a hiatus starting Wednesday, July 8 through Monday.

"We are greatly appreciative to Riverside for continuing to offer testing to the Hoboken public, ...

HOBOKEN, NJ - Officials are expressing concern over potential COVID-19 transmission via holiday weekend parties as Independence Day approaches.

At the mouth of the Hudson River, Hudson County is often a destination for those looking to take in fireworks displays over New York City and Jersey City. This year, those displays have been suspended, and Mayor Ravi Bhalla wants to ensure that Hoboken ...

SILVER SPRING, MD – The FDA has published an advisory warning consumers against useingany hand sanitizer manufactured by Mexico based Eskbiochem SA deCV due to the potential presence of methanol. “Methanol is not an acceptable ingredient for hand sanitizers and should not be used due to its toxic effects,” read the advisory.

An increased awareness for hand ...

HOBOKEN, NJ- Offering a reminder that the Coronavirus pandemic is not over, the Hoboken Health Department has reported eleven new confirmed cases of COVID-19.

According to Mayor Ravi Bhalla, seven cases were reported on Saturday, two Sunday, and two on Monday. Hoboken has a total of 583 total, known cases. No new fatalities have been recorded, keeping the city's number at 30. The ...