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NJ Health Care Advocates Call For Restoration Of Medicaid Funding

State residents and community leaders assembled for a roundtable discussion calling for the restoration of Medicaid following federal funding cuts.

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Life With Depression As A Person Of Color In New Jersey

Depression is a common mental disorder that can have serious ramifications. Approximately 14% of New Jersey residents have the disorder. This article presents a perspective from a New Jersey resident with depression as well as multiple experts.

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Cowboys Safety Alijah Clark Brings Mental Health Message Home To Camden

The Camden native's youth was marked by loss. Now he's using his NFL platform to make sure other young athletes don't suffer in silence.

Maternal Health Services Take Shape In Trenton, Once A Birthing Desert

State agency hosts transportation program, doula training; clinical services to follow

How BlackMenHeal Is Rewriting The Narrative On Black Men’s Mental Health

By offering free, culturally responsive therapy, this grassroots nonprofit is dismantling cost, stigma and systemic barriers to healing.

NJ Medicaid Cuts: Why Advocates Say Sherrill’s Budget Falls Short

Though Gov. Mikie Sherrill has a budget plan for 2027, local experts said it won’t be enough to alleviate the federal government’s cuts to Medicaid funding.

New Jersey City University Meets Mental Health Need With 24/7 Aid

One of nation's most ethnically diverse colleges caters services to students facing language barriers, cultural stigma

New Mobile Health Clinic Provides Equitable Care to Essex County

RWJBarnabas Health and Essex County are delivering aid directly to local residents with its new mobile pediatric unit, bridging gaps in health care access.

New Jersey Reports First Measles Case Of 2026 Involving Hudson County Resident

Announcement follows discussion about new funding for state’s immunization system