February 22, 2023

National Cancer Prevention Month

Join the American Association for Cancer Research in supporting research to prevent cancer.

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Time to Step Up and Fight Cancer in Africa

In this op-ed published on World Cancer Day by Health Policy Watch, Wilfred Ngwa and Richard Marlink of Rutgers Global Health Institute write that cancer is threatening sub-Saharan African populations to a degree that demands a large-scale response.

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Resilience to HIV-Related Stigma May Be Key to Ending the AIDS Epidemic

Failing to address the psychological trauma experienced by many older people living with HIV/AIDS will make it difficult, if not impossible, to end the epidemic, according to a Rutgers study.

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COVID-19 Testing Clinic in New Brunswick

February 28, 9am-1pm ET

The clinic will offer free, non-invasive nasal swab COVID-19 testing (rapid antigen and PCR; rapid antigen tests results are available within approximately 15 minutes). Rutgers Global Health Institute staff will be available to answer questions about COVID-19 and other health topics.

New Brunswick Performing Arts Center

11 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, NJ

Health Policy Research Scholars

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation 

Applications are open for the next cohort of Health Policy Research Scholars.

Are you a doctoral student who is passionate about influencing public policy to create healthier, more equitable communities? 

Health Policy Research Scholars is a leadership program for full-time doctoral students across diverse disciplines and backgrounds who center equity in their research. As an HPRS participant, you'll:

-Gain access to the tools, insights, and diversity of mentors needed to accelerate and distinguish your research.

-Receive an annual award of up to $30,000.

-Become a part of a tightly knit network of visionary change agents.

   Applications are due March 15, 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.