N.J. should be more ‘pro’ about antibody treatments | Letters
Updated Jan 24, 2021;
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Hospitals are in danger of reaching capacity if the COVID-19 pandemic worsens. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved monoclonal antibodies as an early and very effective treatment, but far too few Americans and New Jerseyans are receiving this medication or are aware it exists.
The most vulnerable who qualify for the medical combination may avoid hospitalization by receiving this treatment. It must be more accessible for everyone. It will save lives.
President Joe Biden is finally in office and state Commissioner of Human Services Carole Johnson and Consumer Affairs Director Paul Rodríguez were appointed to critical positions in his administration. The president is committed to mask wearing and has declared a mission to distribute the vaccine swiftly. The New Jersey officials appointed to the Biden administration and Gov. Phil Murphy are at the forefront of t
Atlantic County Justice Facility named R. Scott Chavez Facility of the Year
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The NCCHC award honors ACJF’s joint partnership with John Brooks Recovery Center for its addiction and reentry services.
The NCCHC award honors ACJF’s joint partnership with JBRC. JBRC and the ACJF implemented the state’s first program to provide medication-assisted treatment to inmates,” said Michael Santillo, CEO of John Brooks Recovery Center. MAYS LANDING, N.J. (PRWEB) December 23, 2020 Many people in the recovery community feel strongly that medication-assisted treatment is the key to sobriety and removing barriers is the first step in long-term recovery. Leading the charge is John Brooks Recovery Center (JBRC) in partnership with the Atlantic County Justice Facility (ACJF) as they strive to break the cycle of crime and addiction.