1. The Valley Hospital First in New Jersey to Treat Cardiac Ablation Procedure Using Holographic Guidance Platform
PARAMUS, NJ, July 18, 2024 – The Valley Hospital is pleased to announce the treatment of the first patient in New Jersey, and one of the first patients in the United States, whose procedure was guided using a new FDA-cleared holographic cardiac ablation visualization platform known as CommandEP manufactured by ...
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2. 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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3. The Valley Hospital Now Provides Full Suite of Novel Atrial Fibrillation Treatment Technologies
PARAMUS, NJ, July 2, 2024 – The Valley Hospital is pleased to expand its ablation techniques for patients diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib) and is now offering the Farapulse? Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) System, manufactured by Boston Scientific. The Farapulse System uses pulsed electrical fields, rather than thermal ablation, similar ...
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4. Transplant Growth Collaboration in New Jersey Drives Progress and Innovation in Organ Donation and Transplantation
Transplant Centers and Hospitals from Throughout the U.S. Came Together to Share Best Practices to Save More Lives
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5. Biden-Harris Administration Awards $955,697 to Expand Housing Counseling for Underserved Communities in New Jersey
Vice President Harris and Acting Secretary Todman announced the funding to help bridge the racial homeownership gap and foster the next generation of homeowners. 
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6. Transplant Growth Collaboration is Coming to New Jersey on May 31
Transplant Centers and Hospitals from Throughout the U.S. Come Together to Share Ideas and Best Practices to Save More Lives Through Organ Donation and Transplantation
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7. NJ Sharing Network’s 5K Celebration of Life in Ocean Grove United Thousands to Support Organ and Tissue Donation
(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) – On Saturday, May 18, 2024, thousands of people joined together on the Ocean Pathway in Ocean Grove to show their support for organ and tissue donation during NJ Sharing Network’s 5K Celebration of Life Walk and USATF Certified Race.
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8. Bergen Honored for Building a Sustainable Future
PARAMUS, N.J. – Announced to coincide with Earth Day, the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ) has recognized Bergen Community College for its commitment to stewardship with the “Environmental Leader” award. The organization presented awards to 22 businesses, colleges and nonprofits at an April 19 breakfast event. Bergen ...
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9. NJPAC and Rutgers University–Newark jointly launch Teaching Artist Certificate program
First educational partnership between a performing arts center and research university March 27, 2024 – Newark, NJ –New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) and  Rutgers University–Newark School of Arts and Sciences (SASN) announce a new  Teaching Artist certificate program to provide practical skills and an understanding of  sound business ...
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10. Felician University’s Dr. Samira Ziaei Promotes Research in STEM at Liberty Science Center
... the auspices of the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, held a panel discussion at the Liberty Science Center about the many career pathways available in the Life Sciences Industry. High School and College students from the surrounding area were invited and enthusiastically participated in the evening’s Q&A ...
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11. The Valley Hospital First In New Jersey to Treat Patients Using Novel Atrial Fibrillation Treatment
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, February 16, 2024 – The Valley Hospital is pleased to announce treatment of the first patient in New Jersey, and one of the first in the United States, with a new, outpatient, FDA-approved approach that uses pulsed electrical fields, rather than thermal ablation, for patients with atrial fibrillation ...
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12. NJ4S Bergen Announces Assessment and Intervention-Based Mental Health Services Available to Bergen County Public Schools
The “Tier 3” services will be available to students in Grades 6-12, their families, and school staff Paramus, N.J. (January 31, 2023) – NJ4S Bergen, a comprehensive mental wellness program for students and families led by Children’s Aid and Family Services (CAFS), has announced their Tier 3 mental health ...
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13. Bergen Grads Gain B.A. Pathway at Thomas Edison
PARAMUS, N.J – Bergen Community College and Thomas Edison State University (TESU) have established an articulation agreement that makes the pathway to a baccalaureate degree easier for Bergen graduates.
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14. Tree Time: $250k Planting Grant Promotes Sustainability
PARAMUS, N.J – Bergen Community College has secured a $250,000 state grant to renew its main campus tree population decimated by a changing climate, disease and invasive insects. The College secured the grant through the “Trees for Schools” program administered through the Sustainability Institute at the College of the New ...
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15. CarePlus NJ Awarded $8M in Federal Grant Funding to Transform Bergen and Essex County Community Behavioral Health Systems, Address Disparities and Increase Access to Integrated Care
Expands Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic services for LGBTQ+, Black, Hispanic, and low-income populations Paramus, N.J. (November 8, 2023) – Care Plus NJ, Inc. (“CarePlus NJ”), a pioneer in integrated primary and behavioral health services for adults and children, announced it has been awarded two federal grants over 4 ...
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16. Paramus Public Schools Faculty Participates in Professional Development Day
November 8, 2023: Paramus, NJ – While Paramus Public Schools were closed on Tuesday, Nov. 7 for Election Day, faculty and staff members seized the opportunity to engage in learning and expand their knowledge during a district-wide Professional Development (PD) Day.
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17. 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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18. BERKELEY COLLEGE ANNOUNCES OPPORTUNITY GRANT FOR QUALIFIED NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS TO EARN A DEGREE DEBT-FREE
Qualified New Jersey residents can enroll in a full-time Associate’s degree program without incurring any loans for tuition and fees, through the Berkeley College Opportunity Grant. Students who meet the requirements can enroll for the fall 2023 semester, which begins on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. 
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19. COUNTY FOOD SECURITY TASK FORCE IMPROVING CONNECTIONS BETWEEN PANTRIES AND SERVICE PROVIDERS THROUGH TECHNOLOGY
Rolling out innovative client management software to pantries across Bergen County
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20. The Valley Hospital Among First to Participate in Impella ECP Pivotal Trial
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, May 1, 2023 – The Valley Hospital is one of the first sites in the Impella ECP Pivotal Trial sponsored by Abiomed, part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech.
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21. Honors Students Stacking Awards
PARAMUS, N.J. – Five current and alumni members of Bergen Community College’s Alpha Epsilon Phi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa - the honor society of two-year colleges - have secured awards during the spring semester. From scholarships to leadership positions and even a publishing credit, each of the students has ...
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22. Bergen Prepares Workforce for Cannabis Careers
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College has launched multiple programs that will provide students with the opportunity to gain a foothold in the burgeoning cannabis industry. Financial research firm Morningstar, Inc. pegs cannabis as a $10 billion industry in the U.S. with the potential to rise exponentially in the coming ...
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23. Bergen Students Secure Accolades for Academic VP
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College Vice President of Academic Affairs Brock Fisher, Ph.D., has earned the “Distinguished College Administrator” award from Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society of two-year colleges. Students from Bergen’s award-winning Alpha Epsilon Phi chapter nominated Fisher for the honor.
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24. Oradell Engineers Award College $15k for Diversity Initiatives
PARAMUS, N.J. – The Oradell office of POWER Engineers and the company’s charitable foundation have awarded Bergen Community College a $15,000 grant to support student diversity initiatives in science, technology, engineering and mathematics education.
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25. Community College Trustees Recognize Bergen Student
PARAMUS, N.J. – During the Association of Community College Trustees annual Leadership Congress event last month, the organization recognized students who secured major national awards this year, including Bergen Community College student Kim Gastelu.
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