Department of Health

Appointments for a handful of "pop up" style clinics are being handled at the local level to best connect with hard hit members of the population, according to the governor's office.

The restaurant had been issued three violations between August and October, before a padlock was placed on the doors Monday.

A pair of Somerset County swim teammates are "making waves" with a petition for the state to reopen community pools. But what will that even look like in 2020?

The CDC now is investigating nearly 100 cases of such illness among patients who had been vaping.

Dr. Darwin Hayes' priorities include a comprehensive oral health plan, a surveillance system to track outcomes and integrating oral care into primary care.

A rapid expansion of New Jersey's medical marijuana program may go beyond what lawmakers envision in bill one vote from reaching Gov. Phil Murphy’s desk.

New Jersey current has six medical marijuana ATCs, with six more now seeking permits. The state Health Department says 90 will be needed in three years.

The Senate couldn't muster the votes by the deadline to block it, so the shift of behavioral healthcare to the Department of Health can move forward.

Gov. Chris Christie vetoed a $7 million increase in spending on smoking cessation, while the higher smoking age could lead to demand among 19- and 20-year-olds.

NJ may start requiring EMS providers to report each encounter with a patient, so officials can track, analyze and improve response to medical emergencies.