Source: NorthJersey.com A bill aimed at easing the shortage of mental health professionals in New Jersey passed the state Assembly unanimously on Thursday. Sponsored by Assemblywoman Michele Matsikoudis, A5311 would allow licensed counselors from other states to practice in New Jersey via telehealth without needing multiple licenses. “As the rates of depression, substance abuse, anxiety […]
Source: Cranbury Press A new support group that aims to help parents, grandparents and guardians whose child has struggled with substance abuse or addiction has been launched in central New Jersey. The “Parent Partnership” support group, which serves all of central New Jersey, meets in person every Monday at 7 p.m. in the basement of […]
Winter Blood Donor Drive: America’s Blood.org · Red Cross New Jersey Region: Rapid Pass Questionnaire · Donor App · Vitalant.org Blood donations are needed year-round to save lives, but the winter months are typically marked by busy holiday schedules, inclement weather and seasonal illness like the flu, which makes it difficult for blood donors to […]
Source: Associated Press A bill to end smoking in Atlantic City’s casinos that appeared headed for its first vote Thursday was delayed yet again when Democratic lawmakers said they did not have enough votes to advance it. They also said they would listen to alternatives proposed by the casino industry including enclosed smoking rooms in […]
Source: MSNBC Rite Aid Corp. is continuing to close South Jersey stores as part of an ongoing bankruptcy action. The pharmacy chain recently shuttered a store at Haddon Avenue and Marne Avenue in Haddonfield, and announced the planned closing of another on Main Street in Moorestown. The firm is looking to sell leases for the […]
Source: JerseyShoreOnline It was all hands on deck during the week before the holidays for the 170 Culinary Arts students at Brick Vo-tech, when all the students helped to prepare 3,000 meals for Ocean and Monmouth County families in need. “Feed the Need” has humble beginnings when some 25-to-30 years ago the culinary arts students […]