26. CarePlus NJ Awarded $600,000 Grant to Expand Trauma Treatment Center for Youth and Families in Northern NJ
Paramus, N.J. (October 10, 2023) – Care Plus NJ, Inc. (“CarePlus NJ”), a pioneer in integrated primary and behavioral health services for adults and children, announces it has been awarded a five-year grant totaling $600,000 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to expand their Community Treatment ...
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27. CarePlus NJ Awarded $500,000 Grant to Develop Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Program in Northern NJ
Paramus, N.J. (September 18, 2023) – Care Plus NJ, Inc. (“CarePlus NJ”), a pioneer in integrated primary and behavioral health services for adults and children, announces it has been awarded a five-year grant totaling $500,000 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to establish an Infant and ...
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28. NJ Sharing Network Hosts School Supplies Drive for Students in Paterson and Camden
(NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ) – NJ Sharing Network, the non-profit organization responsible for the recovery of donated organs and tissue for transplant in the Garden State, recently completed a successful Back-to-School Supplies Drive to benefit students in Paterson and Camden.
by post on 09/13/2023 07:54 pm - Story - 3,178 Hits

29. The Valley Hospital Earns National Recognition for Commitment to Providing High-Quality Stroke Care
... 5, 2023 – The Valley Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines? - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.
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30. Valley Health System Recognized as Adopter of HFMA’s Patient Financial Communications Best Practices
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, August 29, 2023 – Valley Health System has achieved recognition as an Adopter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association’s Patient Financial Communications Best Practices?.  As a Best Practices Adopter, Valley demonstrated that it follows nearly 100 best practices covering all aspects of financial interactions that take place in ...
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31. Valley’s Bariatric Surgery Center Receives Re-Accreditation
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, August 25, 2023 – The Valley Hospital’s Center for Bariatric Surgery and Weight-Loss Management has once again received full accreditation as a Comprehensive Center under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP?) for its commitment to providing metabolic and bariatric surgery patients with high-quality, ...
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32. COUNTY OPENS NEWLY RENOVATED SPORTS COURTS IN WOOD DALE COUNTY PARK
Upgrades include bringing Pickleball, the fastest growing sport in America to northern Bergen County
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33. Free “Unity in the Community” Event on July 29th to Feature Music, Food Trucks and Family Activities
Paramus, N.J. (July 24, 2023) – The Bergen County Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) will host its free “Unity in the Community” event on Sunday, July 29th, from 11 am – 4 pm at Overpeck County Park located at 199 Challenger Road in Ridgefield Park, N.J. Care Plus NJ, Inc.
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34. Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey Welcomes Three New Members and Three New Girl Scouts as Girl Representatives to Board of Directors
New members and representatives will enhance board’s focus on creating girl leaders who will make their communities and the world a better place
by post on 06/27/2023 05:33 pm - Story - 9,574 Hits

35. County, Bergen New Bridge Celebrates Pride
(Paramus, NJ)  – On Tuesday, June 20th, the County of Bergen and Bergen New Bridge Medical Center hosted their second jointly-hosted annual Pride Celebration and Flag Raising Ceremony in partnership with the Bergen County LGBTQ Advisory Committee and Buddies of New Jersey.
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36. Feds Award Bergen $4.5 Million to Grow Agriculture Education
PARAMUS, N.J. – The federal government has awarded Bergen Community College a five-year, $4.5 million grant to help contribute to the growth of future food, agriculture, natural resources and human sciences (FANH) professionals.
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37. Former CarePlus NJ CEO and Behavioral Health Icon Joe Masciandaro Honored for Lifetime of Service at CarePlus NJ’s 25th Annual Courage Awards Gala
Paramus, N.J. (June 12, 2023) – Care Plus NJ, Inc. (“CarePlus”), a pioneer in integrated primary and behavioral health services for adults and children, announces founder and former President / CEO Joe Masciandaro was honored for his lifetime of contributions to the organization at their 25th Annual Courage Awards Gala ...
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38. NEW YORK WATERWAY ENHANCES MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVES FOR EMPLOYEES
In support of Mental Health Awareness Month,NY Waterway focuses on ensuring resources for all its employees As part of its ongoing commitment to its employees, and in support of Mental Health Awareness Month, New York Waterway encourages staff members to take advantage of a wide range of offerings designed ...
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39. The Valley Hospital Once Again Earns an “A” for Patient Safety
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, May 3, 2023 – The Valley Hospital is proud to have been recognized with an “A” grade for patient safety for the 20th time following the release of The Leapfrog Group‘s Spring 2023 Hospital Safety Grade.
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40. The Valley Hospital Ranked Among Money’s 25 Best Hospitals for Pediatrics
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, April 28, 2023 – The Valley Hospital has been ranked as one of only 25 hospitals in the United States on Money.com’s Best Hospitals for Pediatrics list. Money.com, in partnership with The Leapfrog Group, announced the Best Hospitals for Pediatrics list in March 2023. The 25 hospitals that ...
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41. CarePlus NJ Awarded $120,000 Grant to Establish Substance Use and Mental Health Gambling Disorder Program in Northern NJ
Paramus, N.J. (April 3, 2023) – Care Plus NJ, Inc. (“CarePlus NJ”), a pioneer in integrated primary and behavioral health services for adults and children, announces it has been awarded a one-year grant totaling $120,000 from the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) to establish a substance use ...
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42. New Jerseyans Encouraged to Register as Organ and Tissue Donors During National Donate Life Month
NJ Sharing Network Honors Local Donor Heroes and Transplant Recipients to Raise Awareness
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43. CarePlus Foundation to Host Educational Conference for Healthcare Professionals on LGBTQ+ Inclusion and Gender Affirming Care
Ryan Sallans, Renowned Transgender Speaker, Author and Advocate, to Provide Keynote Address 
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44. CarePlus NJ Announces 2023 Workshop Lineup for Social Workers and Professional Counselors
Virtual and in-person workshops qualify for continuing education hours
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45. BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF PATERSON AND PASSAIC RECEIVES $35,000 DONATION FROM KOHL’S A COMMUNITY WITH HEART PROGRAM
Kohl’s gifts $5 million to nonprofits nationwide, including a grant of $35,000 for health and wellness of Paterson and Passaic families.
by post on 01/06/2023 04:15 am - Story - 5,749 Hits

46. Pediatric Patient Makes Wish to Donate Technology Back to Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital with Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley
Hackensack, NJ – December 27, 2022 – On Monday, December 19, during a private presentation, Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley honored the wish of 15-year-old Shannon of Rockland County (NY), who elected to use her wish to give back to pediatric patients at Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health at Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s ...
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47. New Jersey American Water employees and union members donate more than 275 toys to The Salvation Army New Jersey Division
Short Hills, NJ – The conference room at New Jersey American Water’s Short Hills operating center was full of wrapping paper, toys and cheer as employees gathered to wrap presents for children in need this holiday season.
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48. CarePlus NJ Announces Next Generation of Leadership
Joe Masciandaro, pioneer in integrated behavioral health care, to retire Brigitte Johnson, Esq. appointed President/CEO effective January 2, 2023
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49. Kean University Chosen to Pilot New College Admissions Tool
UNION, N.J. — Kean University is one of 14 colleges and universities across the country taking part in a pilot program for college admissions that helps level the playing field for prospective students, especially minority and first-generation students.
by post on 11/24/2022 02:05 pm - Story - 8,548 Hits

50. The Valley Hospital Once Again Earns an “A” for Patient Safety
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, Wednesday, November 16, 2022 – The Valley Hospital is proud to have been recognized with an “A” grade for patient safety for the 19th time with the release of The Leapfrog Group‘s Fall 2022 Hospital Safety Grade. This national distinction celebrates Valley’s achievements in protecting hospital patients from ...
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