Category Archives: Local News

State Health Officials Eye New Approach to Chronic Disease Prevention

NJ Spotlight published the following article on January 29, 2014. To read the full article, click here. STATE HEALTH OFFICIALS EYE NEW APPROACH TO CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION ANDREW KITCHENMAN | JANUARY 29, 2014 State officials aim to take a more comprehensive, unified approach to trying to reduce chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease, as part… Continue Reading

Trenton School Board Unanimously Approves $130 Million Plan for New High School

The Trenton Times published the following article on January 27, 2014. To read the full article, click here. Trenton school board unanimously approves $130 million dollar plan for new high school By Jenna Pizzi/The Times of Trenton  on January 27, 2014 at 10:41 PM, updated January 27, 2014 at 10:57 PM TRENTON — A state proposal to rebuild… Continue Reading

ACA Mandate Makes More Kids Eligible for Comprehensive Vision Care

NJ Spotlight published the following article on January 27, 2014. To read the full article, click here. ACA MANDATE MAKES MORE KIDS ELIGIBLE FOR COMPREHENSIVE VISION CARE MEIR RINDE | JANUARY 27, 2014 Vision problems in children can lead to serious difficulties in school and life, from poor reading comprehension and test scores to higher rates… Continue Reading

Mercer County Hospitals Saw Fewer Flue Patients this Year due to Weather and More Vaccinations

The Trenton Times published the following article on January 27, 2014. To read the full article, click here. Fewer flu patients at Mercer County hospitals this year due to weather, more vaccinations By Cristina Rojas/The Times of Trenton  on January 27, 2014 at 7:15 AM, updated January 27, 2014 at 10:29 AM Flu activity in New Jersey… Continue Reading

Novo Nordisk Commits $1 Million as Boys & Girls Club of Mercer Kicks Off Fundraising Campaign

The Trenton Times published the following article on January 25, 2014. To read the full article, click here. Novo Nordisk commits $1 million as Boys & Girls Club of Mercer kicks off fundraising campaign By Cristina Rojas/The Times of Trenton  on January 25, 2014 at 6:40 AM, updated January 25, 2014 at 6:50 AM PLAINSBORO — The Boys… Continue Reading