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The Nicholson Foundation’s Executive Director Launches Personal Twitter Account
The Nicholson Foundation's Executive Director, Dr. Arturo Brito, has created a personal account on the social networking site Twitter. He will be sharing his thoughts on health and early childhood issues in New Jersey and beyond.
Learn More: Follow @DrArturoNJAdvocates for Children of New Jersey Releases First-Ever Babies Count Report
On July 30, Advocates for Children of New Jersey released its Babies Count report – the group’s first-ever look at data on the health and well-being of infants and toddlers in NJ. The report reveals that many of our state's youngest residents face daunting challenges that threaten their potential to thrive.
Learn More: Read the ReportNJ Community Health Workers Begin Visits for Asthma In-Home Intervention Pilot Project
On June 14, a group of 11 community health workers (CHWs) were certified as part of the Nicholson-funded Asthma In-Home Intervention Pilot Project. The CHWs will now begin conducting home visits to approximately 480 high-cost asthma patients between the ages of 2-17 who are enrolled in Medicaid.
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