January 25, 2023

Drug Used for Sleep Disorders Is Linked to Higher Risk of Overdose in Teens, Young Adults.

Teens and young adults who are treated for sleep disorders with benzodiazepines such as Xanax – a medication commonly prescribed to treat anxiety and insomnia – may be at a higher risk of overdose, according to Rutgers researchers. 

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Effective Health Communication and Health Literacy: Understanding the Connection

January 26, 1pm ET

How are health communication and health literacy connected? How can you be more effective in providing health information to consumers, patients, clients, library patrons and your community? This one-hour webinar by the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) introduces the concepts of health literacy and health communication, outlines components of clear health communication and identifies online resources from NNLM, government agencies and other recognized resources for health literacy and health communication.

Expressions of Me: Asia

January 31, 11am ET

Clinical Academic Building Room 1302 125 Paterson Street New Brunswick

Funded by a grant from Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, the "Expressions of Me" multicultural series is designed to increase the sense of community at the medical school and RBHS through cultural fairs honoring different global regions, including artwork representing the region, culture or personality; spoken word; food tastings of regional cuisine; question-and-answer sessions; and discussions with a focus on enhancing and understanding diverse groups in our university community.

Sustainable Jersey Grants Program Cycle

New Jersey municipalities that are registered or certified in the Sustainable Jersey Program and have an appointed green team are eligible to apply for up to $20,000 in funding from the Sustainable Jersey Grants Program. With support from the PSEG Foundation, this funding cycle will advance local sustainability initiatives in municipalities and schools across the state. The PSEG Foundation's ongoing support of the Sustainable Jersey Grants Program is an excellent example of how public/private partnerships can encourage local grassroots efforts to improve the quality of life in New Jersey. The funding cycle will award: 

     Four (4) $20,000 project grants

     Eight (8) $10,000 project grants

     Twenty (20) $2,000 project or green team support grants 

     The first two sections of the grant application are due Friday, February 10, 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.