The national nonprofit organization describes the symptoms of overdosing on the mixture of drugs – and how to help those affected.
Vitamin A is a key part of the treatment for measles, but it must be used carefully under medical supervision.
World TB Day 2025
The New Jersey Poison Control Center urges implementing poison safety practices at home during National Poison Prevention Week.
NJ Poison Control Center experts warn of unsafe use of portable gas generators and to check CO detector batteries with the time change.
New Jersey Poison Control Center experts warn too much acetaminophen can be toxic
World AIDS Day 2024
People with HIV are at higher risk for serious flu illness.
State's poison control center warns residents about carbon monoxide poisoning ahead of possible power outages from stormy weather.
The path to life-saving treatment starts with testing.
Bloomfield issued a boil water alert after E. coli was detected. The advisory has been lifted; here's what to know.
Dangerously high temperatures can affect your health.
New Jersey Poison Control Center provides safety tips to prevent accidental exposures and injuries during Memorial Day weekend.
Allergy medicines can cause side effects. The New Jersey Poison Control Center provides safety tips.
A milestone in public health and community safety.
National Poison Prevention Week 2024
Accidental overdose is a serious risk during “sniffle season”.
Carbon monoxide gas can build up quickly, poisoning people and pets
KinderSmile Foundation will be offering exams and dental cleaning to underserved kids at its New Jersey locations, including Bloomfield.
Gas generators and other fuel powered equipment produce toxic carbon monoxide gas
A Rutgers Poison Control expert discusses the health risks posed to children from this popular toy, which lawmakers are seeking to ban
Gas generators and other fuel powered equipment produce toxic carbon monoxide gas.
Beware of hidden holiday hazards.
World AIDS Day 35
KinderSmile Foundation: “Deep inequities” in dental care are plaguing kids across New Jersey – and the rest of the nation.
People with HIV are living longer, healthier lives. So much has changed in prevention, care, and treatment.
Services offered on Sept. 29 will include exams, x-rays, cleanings, fillings, preventative care, simple extractions, partials and dentures.
Mayor Michael Venezia and the Township of Bloomfield are encouraging residents to sign up for free lead testing of their home or apartment.
Bloomfield residents in need of affordable dental work may want to mark June 23 and July 28 down on their calendars.
Are you on Medicaid? Here’s an important message from the Township of Bloomfield Department of Health and Human Services.
Blink Fitness will be holding weekly weight room training sessions for women at all of its locations during Women’s History Month.
Some kids in Bloomfield have brighter smiles thanks to a free dental care event.
Essex County has stopped offering COVID-19 testing at the clinics. “Getting vaccinated is still the best defense,” an official said.
Bloomfield officials were on a call with the NJDEP, several other towns and three water utilities. See their update as of Friday.
How has Bloomfield been doing when it comes to coronavirus case and death totals? See updated local stats here.
Chronic hypertension is killing an increasing number of mothers across the United States, these health experts in New Jersey say.
Here's how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Essex County and across NJ.
See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Essex County and across NJ.
Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Essex County.
At Banner Health facilities, sometimes a wet nose and wagging tail are exactly what the doctor ordered.
Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.