AtlantiCare, UNITE-HERE Local 54 recognized former New Jersey Senator William L. Gormley as AtlantiCare renamed it's HealthPlex in Atlantic City the William L. Gormley AtlantiCare HealthPlex.

New Jersey Commisioner of Health and Senior Services Heather Howard was among those who commended the former senator for his commitment to creating better access to health care, including a Special Care Center in the HealthPlex that hels Local 54 participants manage chronic health conditions.

Democratic Leader Wants Healthy Debate on Issues Vital to All New Jerseyans

GREENWALD:  REFORMING HEALTH INSURANCE MARKET KEY TO IMPROVING ACCESS FOR NEW JERSEYANS

(TRENTON) - After a bipartisan news conference unveiling an ambitious plan to reform and expand New Jersey's health insurance market, Assembly Budget Committee Chairman Louis D. Greenwald (D-Camden) released the following statement:

COHEN:  UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE VITAL TO NEW JERSEY'S CONTINUED HEALTH

Assembly Sponsor Hails Bold, Collaborative Process

(TRENTON) - After a late morning news conference unveiling an ambitious multiphase plan to reform New Jersey's health insurance industry and provide universal access to healthcare, Assemblyman Neil M. Cohen (D-Union), a forceful advocate of healthcare issues in the General Assembly and a prime sponsor of the measure, released the following statement:

VITALE-CONIGLIO BILL TO REQUIRE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES TO ADOPT VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAMS SIGNED INTO LAW

TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senators Joseph F. Vitale and Joseph Coniglio which will require the establishment of violence prevention programs in health care facilities in order to protect workers from violence was signed into law by Governor Corzine today.

VITALE-BUONO BILL TO CREATE STATEWIDE HEALTHCARE IT NETWORK APPROVED

TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senators Joseph F. Vitale and Barbara Buono which would establish a Statewide health information technology plan was approved by the Senate today by a vote of 35-0.

State Senator Ellen Karcher (D-Monmouth, Mercer), Vice-Chair of the Senate Health and Senior Services Committee, issued the following statement regarding President Bush’s veto of legislation expanding the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).

Team Allen: “An Affordable New Jersey Means Affordable Healthcare”

Candidates pledge to lower costs and expand access to coverage 

WEINBERG MEASURE TO BRING MORE HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS TO URBAN AND RURAL TOWNS

TRENTON - Legislation sponsored by Senator Loretta Weinberg to expand the State's partial loan reimbursement program to include additional primary care practitioners who practice in underserved areas was approved by the Senate Education Committee today.