NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, July 10 (TNSres) -- Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey issued the following news: The thyroid, a key part of the endocrine system, is a small gland at the base of your neck that produces a hormone essential for controlling your body's metabolism. Thyroid nodules, or growths on the thyroid, are very common, and present in about half of the population. Most of these nodules are benign (non-cancerous). However, even benign nodules may cause symptoms such as pressure   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 12 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania issued the following news release: The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania, Legal Services of New Jersey, and the Transnational Legal Clinic at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School have filed a federal complaint with the Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties over inhumane conditions at the Moshannon Valley Processing Center, a facility run by Immi  more

WESTFIELD, New Jersey, July 9 -- The Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers issued the following news release: The Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers (CHART) announced today that Scott Steilen, President and CEO of Sea Island, has been honored with its 2024 Commitment to People Award. This prestigious accolade recognizes Scott's exceptional dedication to the development and well-being of his team members within the hospitality industry. "Scott Steilen's leadership has not only elevated  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, July 13 -- Cooper University Health Care issued the following news release: Cooper University Health Care has been named on Newsweek's list of America's Best Maternity Hospitals 2024, marking its third consecutive year on the list. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. "We are deeply honored by this acknowledgment, which highlights Cooper's dedication to perinatal safety and our   more

WOODBRIDGE, New Jersey, July 11 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: Damning New Jersey state records uncovered by PETA reveal that nearly 100 animals have died at SeaQuest Woodbridge in the past five years--including two Asian water monitors, a panther chameleon, and two sloths. The facility, located in the Woodbridge Center mall, was urged by state officials this year to end all public interactions with regulated wildlife for 120 days after an outb  more

BRISTOL, Pennsylvania, July 10 -- The Delaware Riverkeeper Network issued the following news release: NY, NJ, DE - Today, the Delaware Riverkeeper Network sent notices of intent to sue for the illegal killing of Atlantic Sturgeon to three states: New York, New Jersey, and Delaware. According to the 60-day notices, which are required by federal law before the organization can actually file their litigation, Atlantic Sturgeon are being killed in high and unaccounted for numbers without required p  more

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, New Jersey, July 13 -- The Food and Water Watch issued the following news release: * * * Proposes Unnecessary Capital Improvements That Customers Will Pay For * * * The Gloucester Township Council voted July 8 to accept a bid of $143 million to sell its sewer system even though the deal calls for spending millions of dollars on unnecessary capital work that will drive sewer bills up for no reason. The council also took the action despite being made aware of a "fatal flaw  more

MONTVALE, New Jersey, July 10 -- The Institute of Management Accountants issued the following news release: Montvale, N.J. and Novi, Mich. - IMA (Institute of Management Accountants), the association of accountants and financial professionals in business, and GPM; Global (Green Project Management), the leading organization in sustainable project management, have entered into a collaborative partnership agreement. Under the new collaboration, the two organizations will work together to strength  more

VINELAND, New Jersey, July 11 -- Inspira Health, a health care provider, delivering continuum of primary, acute and advanced care services, issued the following news release: * * * The building will offer a state-of-the-art satellite emergency department and first-of-its-kind in the region Single Occupancy Short Term Care inpatient behavioral health program. A new EMS station is also planned for next door. * * * WOODBURY, NJ (July 10, 2024) - Inspira Health unveiled its two-story pavilion an  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, July 9 -- The NAFA Fleet Management Association issued the following news release: Edison, N.J. (July 8, 2024) - In the evolving landscape of fleet management, effective and well-structured policies are critical to ensuring compliance, efficiency and overall success. To address these needs, NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA), the vehicle fleet industry's largest membership association, announces the development of a Fleet Policy Workshop event for fleet professional  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 12 -- The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement on July 11, 2024: * * * Last year there was great pride when New Jersey climbed 23 places, earning the distinction as the most improved state for doing business on CNBC's Top States for Business list. That's why it is disappointing that New Jersey is moving in the wrong direction, falling from No. 19 to No. 25 in 2024. We placed second to last in business friendliness, we have one of the highest c  more

NEW YORK, July 13 -- The Orthodox Union, also known as Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, issued the following news release on July 12, 2024: * * * Professional Development Opportunities Highlight the OU's Commitment to Nurture Future Community Leaders * * * Approximately 50 early career professionals from across the Orthodox Union's departments recently united at American Dream Meadowlands mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey, for the OU's inaugural Early Career Professionals  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, July 12 -- Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey issued the following news: * * * Dr. Capo is the first Hispanic medical director for Trinitas Regional Medical Center * * * Elizabeth, NJ (July 11, 2024) - RWJBarnabas Health, the largest, most comprehensive academic health care system in New Jersey, along with Rutgers Cancer Institute, the state's only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, have named Gerardo Capo, MD, as the Medical Dire  more

MAHWAH, New Jersey, July 11 -- The Andrew Goodman Foundation issued the following news release on July 10, 2024: * * * The virtual event will be held on July 31 and August 1, 2024, and is free to the public * * * The Andrew Goodman Foundation (AGF) will host its 9th National Civic Leadership Training Summit (NCLTS) on July 31 and August 1, 2024, on Zoom. The theme, '64-'24: The 60th Anniversary of Freedom Summer, reflects a milestone in the history of civil rights and voting advocacy and is   more