Emails reveal behind-the-scenes discussions about Princeton Care Center in its final month and mayor’s repeated concerns
“We are holding steady,” a state health official repeatedly told elected officials.
Municipality of Princeton ditches Corner House for mental health and addiction services, will outsource them to Catholic Charities
Corner House will still provide youth addiction prevention services.
Families want answers and action after abrupt closing of Princeton Care Center
Will there be an investigation? Families want to know and want to make sure this never happens at another nursing home in New Jersey.
Princeton nursing home owed more than 272K to medical supply company
The owners of the long-term care facility didn’t bother to respond to the lawsuit.
State issued corrective action plan, admissions freeze for Princeton Care Center in August due to deficiencies, staffing shortages
The facility did not have enough CNAs. State law mandates minimum staffing levels for long-term care facilities.
Mayor Mark Freda: Princeton Care Center situation was avoidable
The state was aware of Princeton Care Center’s financial problems but said it was not the state’s role to figure out a plan or warn residents and families.
Registration now open for the 2023 Full Moon Bike Ride
The family-friendly event takes place at Mercer Meadows.
Healing with music: Free dance classes being offered to Princeton area residents with Parkinson’s Disease
Princeton University Concerts and the American Repertory Ballet are teaming up to offer free dance classes to people with Parkinson’s Disease. The collaboration aims to explore the intersection of music, dance, and Parkinson’s Disease while serving residents in the region who have the disease. Starting on Monday, July 31, an instructor with the American Repertory…
Government | Health | Towns
Second public meeting about Community Park design project set for Thursday, June 8
The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the court room at the municipal building.
Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation donates $2.5 million to Penn Medicine Princeton to support new geriatric oncology program
The Penn Medicine Princeton Cancer Center in Plainsboro has received a $2.5 million grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation to help fund a new program for older adults with cancer. The hospital’s new geriatric oncology program will expand research opportunities and professional expertise in geriatrics while increasing outreach to seniors in the central New Jersey community….
N.J. governor signs legislation allowing pharmacists to dispense hormonal contraceptives without requiring a prescription
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy Friday signed legislation that allows pharmacists in the state to dispense self-administered hormonal contraceptives to patients without requiring a prescription. Patients are typically unable to access self-administered hormonal contraceptives, including contraceptive pills, patches, and rings, in New Jersey without first obtaining a prescription from a licensed healthcare provider. The bill…
Jan. 1 COVID-19 update: Hospitalizations continue to rise in New Jersey as transmission rate increases
COVID-19 data is provided by the New Jersey Department of Health and updated every weekday. Only hospitalizations are reported on weekends. The COVID case numbers listed are lower than actual cases due to the prevalence of at-home rapid testing now. As of Dec. 30, 2022, 2,742 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed in the state via…
An email, a suicide note, and a rapid response from the community and police lead to a Princeton High School student getting help
The student is safe and is receiving treatment.
Princeton Public Library to launch book discussions for mayor’s mental health and wellness campaign next month
The first book discussion will take place Sept. 21.
New Jersey expands income eligibility for prescription drug assistance for seniors and the disabled
The income limit for the programs has increased by $10,000.
Montgomery Township launches COVID-19 testing site as weekly cases break record again
The testing will be held weekdays next week also.
Health | Business | Nonprofits
St. Lawrence Rehabilitation Center and Morris Hall campus to be sold
St. Lawrence Rehabilitation recently celebrated its 50th anniversary.
YWCA Princeton’s Breast Cancer Resource Center kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The Beyond the Pink Art Show will be held virtually on Oct. 21.