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The Green Apple Rx Food FARMacy program run by the medical center serves Hudson County by addressing food insecurity and nutritional counseling . The program screened over 1,200 prime care patients for food insecurity , distributed over 3,000 food bags to community members and provided nutritional counseling to nearly 200 clients .
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Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ
In its “ all-hands-on-deck ” efforts to overcome the pandemic , Horizon implemented no-cost coverage for in-network COVID- 19 diagnosis and treatment , expanded access and eliminated out-of-pocket costs for telemedicine and donated $ 2.5 million for 500,000 N95 masks and 81,000 face shields , as well $ 2 million for the state ’ s pandemic relief fund .
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For three years Optimum has partnered with the Coalition to Back Black Businesses to support black-owned businesses as they recover from the pandemic and chart a path forward . Optimum provided $ 300,000 in funding , as well as mentoring and volunteering assistance in all phases of their operations .
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center The medical center has been on the front lines of the pandemic leading the way with healthcare , testing , vaccinations and education . With the support of the Army Corps of Engineers two care facilities were built on the grounds to expand access to therapeutic services , as well as booster shots and more .
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Mikula Contracting
Mikula helped do extensive renovations to the home of former Marine Victor Almanzar , after he and his family discovered mold and water damage in the basement of their new home in West Orange . The work was featured in the NBC show George to the Rescue .
Monmouth Medical Center
The Live Well Center at Monmouth Medical Center partners with Soldier On in Tinton Falls to bring health programs to veterans . One project included a series of programs teaching veterans how to prepare nutritional meals using fresh produce that was donated .
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