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Red Bank Regional High School's Nohemi Morales of Red Bank Regional High School submitted "Rejected" to Rep. Chris Smith's annual art show. The work is done in color pencil.

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Comprehensive legislative package introduced in HouseSmith’s bill will strengthen federal support for combating Alzheimer’s disease
May 18, 2022
Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), co-founder and co-chair of the Congressional Alzheimer’s Task Force, joined Paul Tonko (D-NY) in introducing a package of bipartisan legislation aimed at strengthening federal support for research on Alzheimer’s disease and the development of treatments and potential cures. The comprehensive legislative package to combat the disease includes the Alzheimer’s Accountability and Investment Act (H.R. 7773)—which ensures a direct funding mechanism for researchers to effectiv... More

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On the Biden Administration’s plans to surrender U.S. sovereignty to the World Health Organization
May 18, 2022
Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Ranking Member of the House global health subcommittee, today issued the following statement on the Biden Administration’s plans to surrender U.S. sovereignty to the World Health Organization at the upcoming World Health Assembly: “The Biden Administration’s absurd proposal to surrender U.S. sovereignty to the corrupt World Health Organization (WHO) is an egregious breach of constitutional principle that will lead to less accountability and more misconduct by this probl... More

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On NJ Spotlight NewsSmith presses for new legislation to bolster U.S. baby formula supply amid alarming national shortage
May 18, 2022
Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) speaks with NJ Spotlight News Anchor Briana Vannozzi on the new legislation he co-sponsored aimed at bolstering the U.S. baby formula supply amid the alarming national shortage and strengthening its resilience to supply chain disruptions to prevent a future crisis. Click here or on the image below to watch the interview; or click here to read more about Smith’s efforts. More

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Catholic News Service article'Smith calls organ harvesting in China ‘a horror story’ at hearing on Hill'
May 17, 2022

By: Kurt Jensen | Catholic News Service U.S. Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., called forced organ harvesting in China “a horror story” that is affecting tens of thousands of individuals” of “various religions” who are killed there “for body parts, including skin.” On May 12, Smith, a Catholic, led a discussion of organ harvesting at an online hearing of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, which he co-chairs. The hearing was prompted by an April 4 article published in the American Journal of Transpl... More

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Patch article on VA Clinic Smith brought to Ocean Co.'VA Clinic In Toms River Heralded As Step To Fulfilling Promise To Vets'
May 17, 2022

TOMS RIVER, NJ — For years, veterans in Ocean County have been telling anyone who would listen that they needed better access to health care. They needed specialists. They needed mental health services. They needed parking. On Monday, all of those requests, and years of urging by state, local and federal officials culminated in the groundbreaking for the VA's new Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Toms River. Veterans groups and officials from around the area celebrated what VA officials call... More

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Post Recovery

COVID-19 patients can have lingering health issues that prevent full recovery, so-called "long-haul COVID." The following resources provide options for evaluation and treatment:

Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood has a Post-COVID Recovery Program that combines rehabilitation & outpatient services to help patients return to optimal health. Call 732-886-4849 or email mscrespiratory@rwjbh.org.
CentraState's Post-COVID Syndrome Treatment program in Freehold provides patients with individualized treatment plans that address symptoms and alleviate concerns about lasting effects on health. Call 732-637-6456.
Robert Wood Johnson's Post-COVID-19 Recovery Program in Hamilton and Howell helps COVID patients regain strength & functional abilities. Call 877-342-2795.