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The second State of New Jersey Oral Health Conference brings together a wide range of stakeholders dedicated to advancing oral health throughout the state. Centered on the theme “Oral Health: It’s Not Just About Teeth,” the event highlights the important connections between oral health and several key issues, including integrating oral health into primary care, advancing oral health equity, and improving patient outcomes. The venue for this year's conference is the Crowne Pla

This is the first in a series of town halls on the New York State Medicaid Community Health Worker Benefit on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, from 2:00-3:30pm. This 90‑minute virtual session will bring together Medicaid CHW billing providers, healthcare organizations, and community health workers for an overview of the NYS Medicaid CHW benefit. Jennifer Boutin Mane and Heather Jordan from the NYS Department of Health will present on CHW policy, followed by insights from Renée Whisk

In Collaboration with the New Jersey Department of Health and Rutgers Project ECHO. Community Health Workers (CHWs) are a critical and growing workforce committed to the health and well-being of their neighbors and play an important role in addressing barriers to care, including provider shortages. Through this series, each session will provide online education on key topics related to mental health, legal and community resources, healthcare access, and health literacy. The p

The New Jersey Department of Health, Office of Minority and Multicultural Health (OMMH) is pleased to announce the Request for Applications (RFA) for the Specific Populations Community Grant for organizations serving the Black and African American population. This funding opportunity supports community-based efforts to address health disparities and improve health outcomes across New Jersey. Please see key details below: Grant: Specific Populations Community Grant Letter of I