The Amboy Guardian

Press Release NEW JERSEY: In an effort to encourage and make it easier for more residents to enroll in NJ FamilyCare, a bill sponsored by Senator Joe Vitale and Assembly Democrats Yvonne Lopez, Daniel Benson and Gordon Johnson to eliminate premiums and waiting periods, as well as enhance outreach efforts for the program, was signed […]

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PERTH AMBOY – The City of Perth Amboy, in conjunction with Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy, is providing vaccines for community members 12 and older at the Perth Amboy Train Station on Saturday, May 22nd. Children (ages 12-18) will be transported to Raritan Bay Medical Center to receive the Pfiizer vaccine. LOCATION: […]

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TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOUR EYES SO THEY CAN TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOU. Vision is critical to daily living. It affects our quality of life – how we learn, communicate and work. We put our eyes through stressful situations every day – from poor lighting to strenuous work; from air pollution to potential infections. […]

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PERTH AMBOY, NJ – Effective April 14, 2021, the City of Perth Amboy has launched a dedicated phone number and online registration for city residents only, ages 18 and older, to register for a COVID-19 vaccination appointment. PROTECT YOURSELF. GET VACCINATED. Register today! CALL or go ONLINE to the City of  Perth Amboy’s Vaccine Appointment […]

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Throughout March, Vitalant offering multiple donation locations, events MONTVALE, NJ (Feb. 25, 2021) – Due to the ongoing, nationwide surge in COVID-19 infections, there continues to be an urgent need for all types of whole blood and convalescent plasma. In response, the nonprofit, blood-collection organization Vitalant is urging donors to make an appointment at one […]

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Do you have questions about getting tested for COVID-19, contact tracing, traveling to or from the State of New Jersey, or even finding a new job? The State of New Jersey offers up-to-date information, resources, and guidance at our COVID-19 Information Hub. Over One Million Doses Administered in New Jersey As of this week, more than […]

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Paper published in BMC Infectious Diseases documents association between hydroxychloroquine exposure and reduced hospitalization rates in mildly symptomatic outpatients with COVID-19

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Do you have questions about getting tested for COVID-19, contact tracing, traveling to or from the State of New Jersey, or even finding a new job? The State of New Jersey offers up-to-date information, resources, and guidance at our COVID-19 Information Hub. Enroll in Health Insurance Today The enrollment window for GetCoveredNJ, our state-based health insurance […]

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Do you have questions about getting tested for COVID-19, contact tracing, traveling to or from the State of New Jersey, or even finding a new job? The State of New Jersey offers up-to-date information, resources, and guidance at our COVID-19 Information Hub. Vaccine Rollout Continues Many New Jerseyans are eligible for vaccines – however, vaccination appointment […]

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1/7/2021 EDISON, NJ – Hackensack Meridian Health, the largest and most integrated health network in New Jersey, today announced that it is now offering COVID-19 vaccinations to New Jersey’s dedicated first responders including fire, police and EMS personnel. The decision follows Gov. Murphy’s announcement on January 5 that the State of New Jersey is moving into phase […]

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Distinguished Fundraiser and Leader Joins Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation Press Release 12/21/20 OLD BRIDGE, NJ – Hackensack Meridian Health is proud to announce that Melissa Magyar has joined as executive director of Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center Foundation. “Melissa brings an impressive fundraising background to her role at Raritan Bay Medical Center Foundation,” says […]

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1/5/2021 MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ– Middlesex County began administering and dispensing the preventative COVID-19 vaccine, developed by Moderna –approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency use to Phase 1a recipients. The County will continue these vaccinations on Wednesday, January 6 from 10 am to 12 pm, and contingent upon supply, reopen on Friday, […]

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Press Release, NEW BRUNSWICK – The NJ Department of Health through the City of New Brunswick is offering COVID-19 testing at Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen’s Unity Square at 81 Remsen Avenue in New Brunswick. The testing will be offered on Tuesdays throughout December from 10AM to 2PM and will be free of charge. Those […]

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Current COVID-19 Cases Represent 2% of all Hospitalizations in Northern New Jersey Press Release 12/7/20, NORTH BERGEN, NJ – Hackensack Meridian Palisades Medical Center and its dedicated physicians, nurses and staff are safely and effectively providing high-quality, compassionate care. Given the rampant community spread of COVID-19 in New Jersey, following is an update for patients […]

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Do you have questions about getting tested for COVID-19, contact tracing, traveling to or from the State of New Jersey, or even finding a new job? The State of New Jersey offers up-to-date information, resources, and guidance at our COVID-19 Information Hub. Limits Lowered on Indoor and Outdoor Gatherings To prevent the spread of COVID-19, New […]

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