(AP Photo/Seth Wenig)‘With rising cases, COVID-19 continues to remain a significant public health priority,’ acting NJ health commissioner says
(AP Photo/Seth Wenig)‘With rising cases, COVID-19 continues to remain a significant public health priority,’ acting NJ health commissioner says
NJ Spotlight NewsAdvocates argue for prioritizing harm-reduction efforts
(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)New school year and seasonal viruses spur health officials to action

Interview: Department of Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli
(NJ Spotlight News)But experts worry about the future impact of climate change on public health

Interview: Judy Persichilli, NJ Department of Health commissioner
(AP Photo/John Locher, File)Though lessened, risks remain for elderly and those with limited immune systems, as well as others
(AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)Will insurance companies cover COVID-related care? Will low-income residents have to fend for themselves?

Affordability a key issue for business owners, annual NJBIA survey finds
(Sarah Blesener/The New York Times via AP, Pool)COVID-19 pandemic increased their workload, exposed big needs

Expert fears NJ may follow Europe, where there has been a ‘dramatic increase in severe illness’

Rutgers study says underage buyers bought on more than 40% of visits to stores

'We’re bleeding nurses, we are hemorrhaging nurses, nurses are leaving'
NJ Spotlight NewsLawyers for city say new law invalidates the closure effort

Lisa Garcia, new EPA regional administrator, outlines the priorities

Interview with Dr. Perry Halkitis, Dean of Rutgers University School of Public Health

Hospital staff share stories of what it was like to provide care during the spring coronavirus outbreak in New Jersey

Senior Correspondent Briana Vannozzi spoke to epidemiologist Sharon Abramowitz about how reopening too soon could lead to a coronavirus comeback.

Gov. Phil Murphy unveiled his six-point roadmap for reopening New Jersey for work, travel and recreation. It’s a whole-state approach that sets no deadlines and ...

We take a look back at the biggest health stories in New Jersey in 2019 -- from vaccinations, to vaping and the opioid epidemic.