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Join legislators at a community forum on NJ’s opiate epidemic rescheduled for March 9.

Post author By Eloisa Hernandez-Ramos
Post date January 20, 2015

Posted on January 20, 2015

Senator Joseph Vitale and other key legislative leaders are coming together to address the tragic and growing opiate epidemic that is claiming the lives of so many promising youth and young adults. A package of legislation is moving quickly through the state Legislature. Key sponsors will be on hand to discuss these legislative measures and explore solutions to battle the debilitating disease of addiction in New Jersey.

The Community Forum on New Jersey’s Opiate Epidemic
March 9 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Thomas Edison State College, Prudence Hall
101 W. State Street, Trenton.

Be part of the solution.

Register online today.

This event is sponsored by New Jersey Citizen Action and the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency.

ACNJ responds to “Remember the poisoned children” editorial.

Post author By Eloisa Hernandez-Ramos
Post date January 17, 2015

Posted on January 17, 2015

In 2013, 1000 children were reported lead poisoned, yet because of lack of funding, few lead abatements occurred.

Read ACNJ’s letter to the editor.

ACNJ testifies on substance abuse bills.

Post author By Eloisa Hernandez-Ramos
Post date January 9, 2015

Posted on January 9, 2015

2014_acnj_substance_abuse_position — Download ACNJ’s position on substance abuse.

A package of bills to address New Jersey’s growing opiate epidemic aims to address the issue on several levels.

ACNJ supports this overall effort and is working with sponsors to ensure that certain provisions being adopted for adults are also extended to juveniles who suffer from substance abuse disorder.

Read a brief summary of the measures that ACNJ supports extension to juveniles.

Medical – Dental Collaborations: Working to Improve Oral Health Outcomes for Young Children

Post author By Eloisa Hernandez-Ramos
Post date January 9, 2015

Posted on January 9, 2015

Tooth decay is the leading chronic childhood disease in the United States, much more common than asthma or hay fever. And it is mostly preventable. Pain and related complications result in children missing school and falling behind in school and long term poor health outcomes.

New Jersey dental and medical providers and community organizations are making headway in improving the oral health for children, especially young children. ACNJ is part of this coalition that is focused on fostering collaboration among medical and dental providers, increasing oral health awareness among parents and financing preventive pediatric oral health.

Post author By Eloisa Hernandez-Ramos
Post date January 26, 2015

Posted on January 26, 2015

The New Jersey Dental Association will sponsor its annual Give Kids a Smile NJ day Friday, Feb. 6. Each February, New Jersey’s dental community comes together to ensure the delivery of care to thousands children under age 13 who otherwise may not be able to afford or access oral healthcare. Give Kids a Smile NJ has grown to be the largest, single-day program of its kind in the state.

For more information, visit the New Jersey Dental Association’s website at www.njda.org.

To sign up your child for GKAS, you must make an appointment at one of the participating GKAS locations in order for your child to be seen. View list of participating locations.