March 22, 2023

National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week

Participate in NDAFW and help share facts about drugs, alcohol, and addiction in your community. NDAFW is an annual, week-long health observance that inspires dialogue about the science of drug use and addiction among youth. 

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Record High in U.S. Put Off Medical Care Due to Cost in 2022

The percentage of Americans reporting they or a family member postponed medical treatment in 2022 due to cost rose 12 points in one year, to 38%, the highest in Gallup’s 22-year trend.

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Advancing an Anti-Racism Public Health Agenda: From Science to Practice

March 22, 12pm ET

Featured Speaker:

Torian Easterling, MD, MPH

Senior VP, Population & Community Health

Chief Strategic & Innovation Officer, One Brooklyn Health

Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School 

Prudential Program to Provide Micro-Grants to Local Individuals and Nonprofits

Prudential Financial has launched the Prudential Community Grants Program to support local, community-based projects that foster stability and growth, with $500,000 in total funding. By working with Newark residents and organizations, Prudential aims to support neighborhood-based solutions and highlight community vitality.

For the chosen grantees, Prudential will provide up to $2,500 for individuals and up to $5,000 for 501(c)(3) organizations or organizations with a fiscal sponsor. Additionally, intermediary organizations identified in each of the five wards will receive $10,000 in grants to support the program and provide technical assistance.

   Applications are due March 31, 2023. Learn more here.

Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School’s Department of Pediatrics has a website with multilingual resources about COVID-19 vaccines for children and young adults. Resources are available in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Tagalog, Hindi, and Korean, the top six languages spoken in New Jersey.

New Jersey COVID-19 Information Hub: The State of New Jersey has put together a list of resources about the COVID-19 virus including testing sites, signs and symptoms, and FAQs about social services. 

You can find community-based and local COVID-19 testing site locations and hours here.

Visit New Jersey’s COVID-19 Vaccine Registration site to pre-register for the vaccine. New Jersey's Covid-19 Vaccine Appointment Call Center can be reached at 855-568-0545.