1. Veterans Day Story of Hope: Local Vietnam Veteran Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Lifesaving Heart Transplant
(Green Brook, NJ) – As we honor the brave men and women who served our country this Veterans Day, Joseph Doll, a Vietnam veteran from Green Brook, reflects on his own incredible journey - not only as a proud serviceman but as a heart transplant recipient who recently celebrated the ...
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2. Make a Difference for Local Seniors with Meals on Wheels North Jersey
Meals on Wheels North Jersey is on the lookout for dedicated volunteers to help deliver meals to homebound seniors in our community. For over 50 years, they have been providing nutritious hot and cold meals to older residents.
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3. The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County's Board of Managers Names Amie AbuRustum President
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; October 9, 2024) – The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County announces Amie AbuRustum of Tenafly has been named President of the Board of Managers.  AbuRustum, who previously served as First Vice President, has been an active member of The Chest's Board of Managers since ...
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4. Honoring a Legacy: Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine to Host Second Annual Bonita Stanton, M.D., Memorial 5K Run and Walk
Funds raised to support scholarships for the next generation of physicians Nutley, NJ – September 20, 2024 – Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine is pleased to host its second annual Bonita Stanton, M.D., Memorial 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, October 27 at Brookdale Park in Bloomfield.
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5. The Valley Hospital Dedicates New Family Care Center in Memory of Former Valley Physician Earl A. Wheaton, Jr., MD
PARAMUS, NJ, September 17, 2024 – The Valley Hospital recently celebrated the opening of the Earl A. Wheaton, Jr., MD Family Care Center in Ridgewood, named in honor of former Valley physician Dr. Earl Wheaton, Jr.
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6. Senator Cory Booker Celebrates Cynthia Lapidus of Children’s Aid and Family Services as an Angel in Adoption?
September 13, 2024 – (Paramus, NJ) - Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) celebrated Cynthia Lapidus from Scotch Plains, New Jersey as a 2024 Angels in Adoption? Honoree for her outstanding advocacy for adoption issues.
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7. Hangin’ By A Thread Hosts Event to Support the Families of Organ and Tissue Donors
(Lafayette, NJ) - Hangin’ By A Thread recently hosted a special event that brought together knitters and crocheters from throughout our area to support NJ Sharing Network’s Wrapped in Love program, which provides handmade shawls and lap blankets to the families of deceased organ and tissue donors as a tangible ...
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8. The Obituary and Funeral Arrangements of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.
Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. January 25, 1937 – August, 21, 2024 Bill Pascrell, Jr. was a husband, a father, a grandfather, a proud American, plain spoken New Jerseyan, a teacher, a veteran, a patriot, a local, state, and federal leader, and most of all a lifelong Patersonian. Each ...
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9. Englewood, NJ Student Named 2024 Bank of America Student Leader
New Jersey – Four of New Jersey’s top high school students have been named 2024 Student Leaders? by Bank of America (BofA). The students, all rising seniors, will have the opportunity to gain valuable workforce skills through an eight-week paid internship at a nonprofit organization in their immediate community, while earning competitive ...
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10. NJ Sharing Network Celebrates National Minority Donor Awareness Month by Honoring Multicultural Organ and Tissue Donors
(New Providence, NJ) - National Minority Donor Awareness Month, celebrated annually in August, honors the generosity of multicultural organ and tissue donors and their families. It also highlights the critical need for diverse communities to register as organ and tissue donors.
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11. TEDESCO, BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE APPLAUD LEGISLATORS FOR RESTORING FUNDING FOR NJ COMMUNITY COLLEGES
FY2025 Budget Includes Over $290 Million in Aid to Community Colleges (HACKENSACK, N.J.) – On Tuesday, June 28th, Governor Phil Murphy signed the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY2025) New Jersey state budget into law which restored $20 million in potential cuts to New Jersey community colleges.
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12. CarePlus NJ Named as “Health Care Hero” by NJBIZ for Steadfast Efforts to Make Mental Health Services Available for All
Paramus, N.J. (June 26, 2024) – Care Plus NJ, Inc. (“CarePlus”), a pioneer in integrated primary and behavioral health services for adults and children, has been recognized as one of NJBIZ’s Health Care Heroes.
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13. Local High School Students Awarded Scholarships for Advocacy and Support of Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Seven New Jersey high school students were awarded scholarships from the Sharing Network Foundation for their passion and dedication to raising awareness of organ and tissue donation and transplantation. The 2024 graduates were presented with their scholarship awards at NJ Sharing Network’s headquarters in New Providence. ...
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14. Toni Modak, Vice President of Valley Home Care and Hospice, Recognized as Member of the Year by Home Care Association of New Jersey
PARAMUS, NJ, June 13, 2024 – Valley Home Care and Hospice is proud to announce Toni Modak, Vice President of Valley Home Care and Hospice, was recognized as the Carol J. Kientz Member of the Year at the Home Care Association of New Jersey (HCHANJ) 2024 Annual Conference. The conference ...
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15. Summer Vacation has Arrived! Let’s Support our Children’s Mental Health
School is out, and summer is here! While for many kids, this is an exciting time, for others, the change in the routine and lack of structure can negatively affect their mental health. Without the daily support of teachers, friends, and counselors, it can be easy to miss signs that ...
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16. BERGEN COUNTY APPROVES ADDITIONAL $3 MILLION IN OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS
Hackensack, NJ — The Bergen County Board of Commissioners, in partnership with County Executive Jim Tedesco, is pleased to announce the approval of an additional $3,005,819.81 from the National Opioid Trust Fund to be included in the county's 2024 budget.
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17. Valley Health System CEO Receives New Jersey Hospital Association Lifetime Achievement Award
PARAMUS, NJ, June 3, 2024 – Valley Health System is proud to announce that Audrey Meyers, Chief Executive Officer of Valley Health System, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA), in recognition of her 44 years of service to Valley.
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18. Longevity Veterinary Center Extends Hours to Midnight for Emergency Pet Care
Whippany, NJ. – Longevity Veterinary Center, NJ’s premier integrative veterinary center, is pleased to announce extended hours for emergency pet care services. Effective immediately, the veterinary center will remain open until midnight every night to ensure pets receive timely attention and treatment during urgent and emergency situations.
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19. Valley Welcomes New Director of General Outpatient Pediatrics for Valley Medical Group
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, May 13, 2024 – Valley Health System is pleased to announce the appointment of Shivani Shah, MD, to the position of Director of General Outpatient Pediatrics for Valley Medical Group.
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20. Burlington Resident Destiny Charles Celebrates 9-Year Kidney Transplant Anniversary
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Destiny Charles recently celebrated her 9-year anniversary since receiving a lifesaving kidney transplant. Her journey from battling a kidney disorder as a teenager to becoming an ICU nurse at Cooper University Hospital is a story of hope and resilience.
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21. The Valley Hospital Earns an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
PARAMUS, NJ, May 2, 2024 – The Valley Hospital is proud to have been recognized with an “A” grade for patient safety for the 22nd time, following the release of The Leapfrog Group‘s Spring 2024 Hospital Safety Grade. This national distinction celebrates Valley’s achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable ...
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22. NJ Sharing Network Names Catherine M. DeAppolonio of Scotch Plains as General Counsel and Government Affairs
(NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ) – NJ Sharing Network, the federally designated non-profit organization focused on saving and enhancing lives through the recovery of donated organs and tissue in the Garden State, has appointed Catherine M. DeAppolonio as General Counsel and Government Affairs.
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23. Allendale Senior Living Earns A Place for Mom Honor
Bergen County, N.J., Enhanced Senior Living Community Receives Best of Senior Living Award
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24. The Valley Hospital Has Moved from Ridgewood to Its New Home in Paramus
Paramus, NJ, April 14, 2024 – The Valley Hospital has officially moved from Ridgewood, New Jersey, to Paramus, New Jersey. The hospital, now located at 4 Valley Health Plaza in Paramus, is now open to provide acute and emergency care to the community.
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25. CarePlus NJ Awarded Two Grants for Early Psychosis Treatment Programs Based in Bergen and Morris Counties
Paramus, N.J. (March XX, 2024) - Care Plus NJ, Inc. (“CarePlus NJ”), a pioneer in integrated primary and behavioral health services for adults and children, announces they have been awarded two grants to implement Coordinated Specialty Care & Community Integration Services (CSC & CI) for Early Serious Mental Illness (ESMI) ...
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