Raynard Washington has Ph.D. in epidemiology and master’s degree in public health

‘Given the public health risks, action can be taken through executive order’

‘Now is the time to ensure that New Jersey will be guided by the best scientific evidence around immunization schedules and vaccine safety’

Health officials fear loss of public health workforce and investments

Department of Health and Human Services says it is pulling back $11B in public health funding, $350M from NJ

These departments have been left to struggle despite their importance to community well-being

NJ and other states should ‘hope for the best but proactively prepare for the worst’ from new DHHS leader

Some public health leaders express concerns about the institute’s focus

The focus in 2024 remained on reforms after sobering assessment of state’s COVID-19 response

Bills to strengthen public health advance, including controversial measure to curb health misinformation

State lawmakers argue for restoring adequate funding to local public health departments

Sen. Vin Gopal is leading a push for an extra $10M annually, ‘a drop in the bucket’

Urging state lawmakers to pass legislation that would enable Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for these programs

Critics say measure would erode independence of nascent institute

Countless residents endure debilitating illnesses stemming from the toxic cocktail we inhale daily