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COMMUNITY UPDATE

We hold out hope that Dulce is alive or via the Bridgeton Police Department coverage. Link to FULL story: njspotlight. lasting impacts on individuals, families
(as we have no evidence of her demise) at bpd.tips as well. com/2021/09/9-11-covid-19-pandemic- and communities.
and want the public to know that this share-public-health-commonalities-strug- Both 9/11 and the COVID-19 pan-
case will remain open until such time Like 9/11, COVID-19’s gles-mental-health/ demic have led people to view the
as we locate Dulce and determine those responders—firefighters and emergency
responsible for her disappearance. Toll Set To Shape a The coronavirus struck nearly 20 medical personnel then, and nurses,
We encourage our community part- Generation years after the terror attacks in the doctors and other caregivers today—as
ners to assist law enforcement by pro- United States on 9/11 and in a drasti- heroes, a term experts acknowledge can
viding any information that they feel may By Lilo H. Stainton, Health Care cally different manner: slowly at first and be good and bad. Sometimes the “hero”
be helpful. Information can be provided Writer, September 13, 2021 essentially invisible, a far cry from the label can prevent these responders from
anonymously to the Cumberland County This story is being republished under explosions after airliners slammed into seeking help for their own mental health
Prosecutor’s Office by visiting ccpo.tips a special NJ News Commons content- Manhattan’s Twin Towers with the scene or substance abuse issues, clinicians said,
sharing agreement related to COVID-19 immediately beamed worldwide. and those who endured 9/11 may find it
But the two crises—which will likely even harder to handle with the pandemic
Cumberland County Health Department Offering shape generations of New Jerseyans— stress of today.
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics share certain commonalities when it “If you are dealing already with men-
comes to public health. Both disasters tal health issues, anything pre-existing,
prompted unprecedented levels of anxi- you don’t bode well if there is some
The Cumberland County • Those in active treatment with ety and depression, especially for those kind of major trauma,” explained Jodi
Department of Health is announc- high-dose corticosteroids or other intimately involved in the response, Streich, mental health director for the
ing its COVID-19 vaccination clinic drugs that may suppress the immune experts note, and are likely to have long- World Trade Center Clinical Center of
schedule for the month of September. system.
These clinics will offer the Moderna If you are unsure if you should get Bridgeton Church Vet Home Residents May
and Johnson & Johnson vaccine for an additional dose now, contact your
18 years and older as well as the Pfizer primary care provider to discuss your Providing Brown-Bag Opt for 60-Day Leave
vaccine for anyone over the age of 12. medical information. There is currently Sunday Lunches Without Losing Spot
The clinics will be held on Wednesdays no additional dose available for those Bethany Grace Community Church Under a group of bills signed last
and Fridays in both Millville and who received the Johnson & Johnson is handing out free brown-bag lunches week by Gov. Phil Murphy, residents
Bridgeton. The health department will one-dose vaccine. with sandwiches and holding a weekly of New Jersey’s three veterans homes,
also be offering COVID-19 vaccinations Those who are looking to receive non-perishable food pantry program including the Veterans Memorial
at events being held throughout the an additional dose must schedule an on Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Home Vineland, would be able to leave
community. appointment. The health department During the same time, the church the facility in times of public emergen-
In addition, the health department will not accept walk-ins for third doses.
is offering an additional third dose for To schedule an additional dose will also be offering showers, toiletries, cy, including health emergencies.
Any resident can be cared for else-
and clean-undergarments to indi-
individuals who are immunocompro- appointment with the Cumberland viduals experiencing homelessness. where by loved ones for 60 days with-
mised. The CDC recommends that County Department of Health, visit Lunches and food will be supplied on a out giving up their rights to their place
individuals who are moderately to cumberlandcountynjvaccination.org. first-come/first-serve basis. Masks are at the veterans home.
severely immunocompromised (those When scheduling your appointment, required and social distancing proce- COVID fatalities were very high last
with a weakened immune system) it’s important to click on the vaccine dures are in effect. year at the Menlo Park and Paramus
should receive a third dose of either the appointment that states MODERNA If you’d like to donate food for this locations, but significantly lower at
Moderna or Pfizer vaccine. Individuals BOOSTER. If you were vaccinated by program, donations are accepted every Vineland. Some high level supervisors
must wait at least 28 days after their the Cumberland County Department Thursday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m, and were dismissed and some are being
second dose before they get their third of Health previously, you can use the every Sunday after Sunday Service. All investigated for the failure to protect
dose. These individuals include: same e-mail address to register. No non-perishable foods are accepted. patients at the northern New Jersey
• Those who are receiving active appointment is necessary for first and
For a list of the most-needed items,
cancer treatment second doses. All COVID-19 vaccines go to faithinactioncentral.com. To get facilities.
Some families have sued the state
• Those who have received an organ are effective, safe, and free. No insur- involved or volunteer, contact Nick at for gross negligence, claiming masks
transplant or are taking medicine to ance is necessary. 1-855-818-3810, ext. 707 or by e-mail to and other protective equipment were
suppress their immune system Information on booster doses for nick@bethanyinbridgeton.com not shared and infected people were
• Those who received a stem cell the general population will be released
Bethany Grace is a non-denomi-
transplant within two years or are tak- when more information becomes avail- national Christian church. The web- not kept apart from those with COVID.
NJ Assembly members Vincent
ing medicine to suppress their immune able from the New Jersey Department site is bethanyinbridgeton.com and Mazzeo and John Armato (both D-2),
system of Health. the location is 31 N. Pearl Street in Atlantic Co. and Annette Chaparro
• Those with an advanced or For more information and to see the Bridgeton. (D-33), Hudson Co, sponsored the bills.
untreated HIV infection full September clinic schedule, visit
facebook.com/CCDOH or ccdoh.org. —Mickey Brandt —Mickey Brandt