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May 27
By: Swati Kumar, MD, Research Project Coordinator, Rutgers Institute for Health Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone for the body’s requirements. 5% of the […]
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May 27
The purpose of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is to raise awareness of the cultural, social, economic, and demographic processes contributing to elder abuse and neglect. WEAAD provides communities around […]
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May 27
The purpose of observing Alzheimer’s and Brain awareness every June is to raise awareness and show support for the millions of people living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. […]
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May 27
This month, we are featuring the New Brunswick Area NAACP! The NAACP was founded in 1909 and is the nation’s older and largest civil rights organization. The New Brunswick Branch […]
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May 27
The Health for All website is a tool to help you learn more about clinical trials and preventive services. Click here to check out the site: https://healthforallproject.org/ Doctors and scientists […]
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May 12
IFH celebrates AAPI Month with an exciting virtual presentation. We welcome Shailja Mathur, MS, MEd, RDN, Family and Community Health Sciences Educator and Community Liaison at South Asian Total Health […]
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May 1
By: Isabelle Malloy, Research Assistant, Rutgers Institute for Health May is Hepatitis Awareness Month and raises awareness of viral hepatitis while encouraging testing and vaccination. Hepatitis Awareness Month provides us […]
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May 1
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! AAPI Heritage Month highlights the diversity and achievements of the AAPI community. May was chosen to commemorate the first group […]
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April 29
By: Swati Kumar, MD, Research Coordinator, Rutgers Institute for Health Sleep disturbances and cognitive impairment are common in older adults. As people age, changes occur in sleep patterns such as […]
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May 10
IFH celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with an exciting virtual “Community Classroom” presentation on Tuesday, May 10 at 5:30pm. We welcome Shailja Mathur, MS, MEd, RDN, Family […]
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May 13
The New Brunswick Seniors and Research group is hosting “Senior Day” on Friday, May 13 from 9:30am-3:00pm at Rutgers Institute for Health, located at 112 Paterson Street in New Brunswick, […]
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March 29
By: Swati Kumar, MD, Research Coordinator, Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research In a study funded by National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, involving […]
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March 29
Bergen’s Promise and Jewish Family Service of Atlantic and Cape May Counties were recently selected as recipients of this year’s IFH Community-Academic Partnership Award. Each organization was awarded $10,000 for […]
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March 29
Congratulations to IFH’s community partner, Mariam Merced, on being honored with RISE Health’s Inaugural RISE Health Care Hero Award. Mariam is the Director of the Community Health Promotion Program at […]
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March 1
Article shared from National Institutes of Health Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion “Communities Blog” – March 11, 2021 By: Juanita Mcleod Often, words commonly used in a discussion of […]
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February 24
By: Swati Kumar, MD, Research Coordinator, Rutgers Institute for Health The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a high prevalence of mental health issues in teenagers in the United States. As […]
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February 24
By: Joseph Mansonet, Research Assistant, Rutgers Institute for Health March 1st marks the beginning of National Nutrition Month! National Nutrition Month, established by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, is […]
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February 24
For more than 40 years, New Brunswick Tomorrow (NBT) has worked with community partners in addressing issues that matter the most to all New Brunswick residents. NBT is a non-profit […]
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February 24
Testing COVID-19 testing is available to everyone in New Jersey. You do not need insurance to get tested and there are many free options. Check out COVID-19 resources on our website […]
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February 16
Alternate COVID-19 Testing Order 4 free rapid COVID-19 tests shipped to your home: https://special.usps.com/testkits Search for a testing site in your area: https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/testing#test-sites New Brunswick Area COVID-19 Testing Locations (as […]
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January 31, 2022
COVID-19 testing is available to everyone in New Jersey. You do not need insurance to get tested and there are many free options. There are two types of COVID-19 diagnostic […]
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January 31, 2022
Have you enjoyed the holidays a little too much? Embarking on a new journey to fitness and health? Now is the perfect month to get that heart in check. The […]
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January 31, 2022
Looking for ways to keep those New Year’s Resolutions? Look no further, we have 5 tips here to maintain those new habits: 1. Have a game plan: Outline how you […]
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December 22, 2021
The National Institute of Aging recommends at least 30 minutes of exercise a day. Despite the challenges that colder weather may pose to your normal routine, it is important to stay […]
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December 22, 2021
According to the newest Data Spotlight, 40,000 people reported losing a grand total of $148 million in gift cards to scammers during the first nine months of 2021. A scam […]
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December 22, 2021
Minor ingredient changes can reduce the fat and sugar content in your favorite holiday dishes! Cranberries are a natural superfood due to their high nutrient and antioxidant content. Use fresh […]
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December 22, 2021
Learn about what the community engagement team has been involved in this year, and how our work has impacted communities across the state. We look forward to new and continued […]
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December 22, 2021
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November 24, 2021
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November-December 2021
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September-October 2021
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Q3 2021
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