Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration announced Friday that New Jersey will continue to recommend the hepatitis B vaccination for all newborns at birth even though a panel appointed by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and aligned with his views voted to change the policy. Acting state Department of Health Commissioner Jeffrey A. Brown issued an executive directive continuing to recommend all newborns in New Jersey receive one dose

On Wednesday, November 19, 2025 the CDC website made several false claims about a connection between vaccines and autism, echoing rhetoric from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has a lengthy history of disparaging vaccines and linking them to autism. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revised its website to contradict the long-settled scientific conclusion that vaccines do not cause autism, shocking career scientists,

Join us on Saturday, November 8th, from 1:00-5:00 p.m at Ryan's Retail for Merchantville's 2025 Health Fair. As a of the NJ Mayors Wellness Campaign's designee as an Up and Coming Healthy Town, Mayor Brennan, encourages all residents to participate in this community health initiative event. There will be demonstrations on: Chair Massage; Relaxation/Healthy Care Techniques; and, Healthy Habits. Local providers will offer Health/Wellness Coaching;

Each year, more than 2.3 million women worldwide are diagnosed with breast cancer, including over 370,000 in the United States alone. Despite decades of progress, far too many women are still diagnosed after the disease has already taken hold, including many with no family history or known risk factors. A revolutionary new platform is poised to change that. The FDA has granted De Novo authorization to Clairity Breast, the first-ever

Help save a life! There's a critical need for blood donors right now and currently an emergency need for Type O blood. The Red Cross will reward you by sending you a Fandango Movie Ticket by email - a value of up to $15 ticket price and fees - when you donate blood, platelets, or AB Elite plasma between July 15-31 *terms apply*. Merchantville is hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday, July 28, from 2:00-7:00 p.m.

Get your mind and body in shape this summer! These classes are FREE and take place at Cooper River Park on the Vista Deck - corner of North Park Drive and Cuthbert Blvd. Bring your own mat! You must register first to participate. Upcoming Classes: Mindful Monday Yoga: July 21st, July 28th; Tuesday Zumba: July 22nd, July 29th; Wednesday Morning Yoga: July 23rd, July 30th; Thursday Afternoon Yoga: July 31st; and,