NJ joined group to ‘uphold scientific integrity in public health.’ How does it work?

The timing of the northeast collaborative seeks to fill what many see as a vacuum left in the wake of changes at the federal CDC.

By: Lilo H. Stainton

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: February 24, 2026

Words: 933

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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New Jersey is among a growing number of states nationwide that have chosen to form regional collaboratives to share public health expertise and resources in the wake of changes at the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which has traditionally provided these services.

What is the Northeast Public Health Collaborative?

New Jersey last year teamed up with northeast states and cities as the Northeast Public Health …

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