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New pharmacy opens in downtown Washington Borough, ribbon cutting set for Nov. 28

WASHINGTON BOROUGH, N.J. (Warren County) — A new independently owned pharmacy has opened in downtown Washington Borough, with a grand opening planned for later this month. True Vine Pharmacy, located at 32 E. Washington Ave. (Route 57), has begun a soft opening, with a full opening expected by the end of November.

Warren County, NJ · 2d

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Sources allege major billing abuses at New Jersey senior care company

Medicaid is meant to help people who need medical care and daily support, especially older adults who cannot manage everything on their own. But a recent investigation has raised serious questions about how some senior care providers are using the program’s funding. A November 2026 investigation by The New...

New Jersey · 1d

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Crystal Run patients raise concerns over doctor departures and possible cuts to specialty services

Patients say they’re hearing about changes to psychiatry and orthopedic care at the Optum-owned practice. The company has not answered specific questions about the reported changes.

Orange County, NY · 8d

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New Jersey compounding pharmacy working to pick up where another has left off in Lehigh County

GREENWICH TWP., N.J.- A compounding pharmacy with operations in Warren County is working to get essential medicines back inside hospitals. In September, Quva Pharma announced it had acquired a range of medications from Central Admixture Pharmacy Services (CAPS), a B. Braun subsidiary that has exited the 503B compounding business. Quva,...

Lehigh County, PA · 6h

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St. Luke’s Completes 4-Year Emergency Room Expansion at Bethlehem Campus

St. Luke’s University Hospital in Bethlehem today announced the completion of its four-year, $17 million Emergency Room (ER) expansion and renovation project, which added over 5,000 square feet of space to the existing ER, creating new and refreshed spaces for adult and pediatric emergency care. The completed ER at...

Bethlehem, PA · 3d

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Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine receives $20M anonymous gift to launch wellbeing program

In one of the largest donations of its kind in New Jersey healthcare history, the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine announced Nov. 11 a transformational $20 million gift from an anonymous donor to establish a pioneering wellbeing program. This landmark donation will fund comprehensive wellness resources and support systems designed...

Hackensack, NJ · 2d

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Flu surge hits ERs early as N.J. cases nearly double in a week

The New Jersey Department of Health is reporting an increase in flu, COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses, with sick patients showing up in growing numbers to emergency rooms, doctor’s offices and hospitals across the state. “We are very busy right now,” said Dr. Christina Melchionne Miseo, pediatric emergency medicine...

New Jersey · 2d

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Pennington Borough Administrator Resigns as Council Addresses Utility Rates and Vehicle Purchases

Pennington Borough Administrator Gian-Paolo Caminiti has resigned from his position and is moving to a similar role in Peapack-Gladstone, Somerset County, Mayor James Davy announced at the Nov. 2 Borough Council meeting. Caminiti, a former Peapack-Gladstone councilman, has been appointed borough administrator and clerk in Peapack-Gladstone, where he is scheduled...

Pennington, NJ · 8h

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Flu Cases Surge Across New Jersey: Ocean County Announces Free Vaccine Clinics Through December

Flu season is getting off to an early start in New Jersey, and health officials are encouraging Ocean County residents to get vaccinated as influenza cases continue to climb across the state. The Ocean County Health Department is offering numerous flu vaccination clinics throughout November and December, making it easier...

Ocean County, NJ · 20h

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Martin Klein, shaper of senior care in New Jersey, retires after 55 years of service

Martin H. “Marty” Klein, who spent more than five decades leading one of South Jersey’s longstanding Jewish senior care institutions and helped establish New Jersey’s assisted living regulations, is retiring after 55 years of service. Klein, whose career began in 1970 at the Hebrew Old Age...

New Jersey · 1d

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Lauren Shields championed NY organ donations; how her mission lives on

Lauren Shields made her mark in her short life, becoming a champion for the cause of organ donations after getting the first of two transplants at age 8 and inspiring a New York state law to entice more donors. The Rockland County native was just 26 when she succumbed to illness in June . With persistence and good cheer in the face of her health struggles, she had by then built a legacy that included New York's "Lauren's Law" and her years of advocacy for organ and blood donations, which her own tale of survival made so poignant. Five months after her passing, Shields' crusade lives on in the form of a pending bill in Congress that would vastly expand the nation's outreach to potential donors. The goal is put that opportunity before as many people as possible to grow the ranks of those ready to make life-saving donations. What is the Lauren Shields Organ Donation Act? The bill, named the Lauren Shields Organ Donation Act, was introduced in October by Rep. Mike Lawler of Rockland County and Rep. Josh Gottheimer, who represents a neighboring New Jersey district. It would require all sorts of federal forms and applications that Americans

New York · 2d

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PPL settles wage theft suit with $162M for NY caregivers

A federal judge in Brooklyn approved a $162 million settlement for approximately 200,000 Medicaid home care workers who accused Public Partnerships LLC of underpayment, with payments scheduled to be distributed to eligible caregivers in early 2027.

New York · 1d

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PPL settles wage theft suit with $162M for NY caregivers

New York · 1d

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Medicaid is Changing: What You Need to Know Before 2027

As of Oct. 1, 2026, federally funded Medicaid has been limited to U.S. citizens, green card holders, and a few other groups. This excludes many lawfully present immigrants, including refugees and asylees without a green card. The change comes from the “One Big, Beautiful Bill.” More changes are coming in 2027. In New York City […] The post Medicaid is Changing: What You Need to Know Before 2027 appeared first on Documented .

New York · 14d

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Long Island family turns to CBS News New York Investigates for answers after mother's death

New York · 14d

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MetroPlusHealth Achieves Major Quality Milestones across Medicare, Medicaid, and Specialized Care Programs

From a 4-Star Medicare rating to New York State’s number one-ranked HIV Special Needs Plan, MetroPlusHealth continues to deliver outstanding outcomes for New Yorkers. MetroPlusHealth, New York City’s high-quality, affordable health plan, today announced a series of major quality achievements across its Medicare, Medicaid, HIV Special Needs Plan (HIV SNP), and Health and Recovery Plan (HARP) programs, underscoring its commitment to delivering high-quality, equitable care for New Yorkers. Together, these accomplishments highlight MetroPlusHealth’s continued success in improving member health outcomes, enhancing the member experience, and advancing health equity through its integrated partnership with NYC Health + Hospitals.

New York · 15d

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Healthcare workforce training programs receive state financial boost

ALBANY – Three Hudson Valley non-profit healthcare facilities have been selected to expand and enhance workforce training programs, each designed to address the unique healthcare workforce needs of their communities. Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, Sun River Health Inc., and White Plains Hospital Medical Center will receive grants from...

Suffern, NY · 17d

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Orange County Health Officials urge residents to get flu, COVID vaccines

ORANGE COUNTY- With respiratory illness season approaching, the Orange County Department of Health is encouraging residents to get their 2026-27 flu and COVID-19 vaccines before cases begin to rise. According to the New York State Department of Health, nearly 27,000 New Yorkers were hospitalized with the flu, and nearly 600...

Orange County, NY · 20d

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Federal Raids Target NYC Adult Daycare Centers in Medicaid Fraud Investigation

Federal agents raided adult daycare centers across New York City this week as part of a sweeping investigation into suspected Medicaid fraud involving services for older adults. The coordinated operation on Tuesday, October 20th, targeted locations in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Manhattan. Investigators from the FBI and other federal...

New York, NY · 22d

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Seven Maimonides Trustees Ask AG to Block Their Ouster From New Hospital Board

Seven trustees of Maimonides Medical Center are asking the state attorney general to block a recent decision that will oust them from the board once Maimonides becomes a part of the city’s public hospital system — a change they allege was based on their ongoing lawsuit against the merger.

New York, NY · 21d