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Union County recognizes Trinitas/RWJBarnabas for launching New Jersey's first Street Medicine program
Summary
At its June 25 agenda‑setting session the Board recognized Trinitas Regional Medical Center and RWJBarnabas Health for launching New Jersey’s first Street Medicine program in Elizabeth, a mobile effort to deliver hospital‑level care to people experiencing homelessness; county officials and program leaders highlighted grant funding and plans for cooling/warming stations.
Chairman Joseph C. Bodek welcomed representatives from Trinitas Regional Medical Center and RWJBarnabas Health and recognized the launch of New Jersey’s first Street Medicine program in Elizabeth, which the Board described as an effort to deliver hospital‑level care and supportive services directly to people experiencing homelessness.
Dr. Edward Egan and Dr. Nancy DeLegro thanked the Board for the recognition and described the program’s goals. Dr. DeLegro noted that "this program would not be possible without grant funding" and said the initiative also includes plans for community cooling and warming stations. County commissioners including Kimberly Palmieri‑Mouded and Lourdes M. Leon thanked the health system for its partnership and described the program as a resource that could be expanded in the future.
The recognition was listed among multiple laudatory resolutions and does not itself authorize county funding; Board members said they look forward to continued collaboration and to reviewing any future formal funding or contract actions at a subsequent meeting.
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