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Jersey City’s public health backbone is under siege—nearly 35% budget cuts threaten vital services for 300,000 residents. With slashed funds, staff are overworked, key roles unfilled, and programs strained. Yet, the department’s director insists prevention remains their mission: stopping outbreaks, lead poisoning, and health crises before they explode. In a race against the clock, they’re hunting grants, reorganizing, and even exploring food truck zones and regional animal control to stay afloat. Their goal? Keep the city healthy and equitable, even as resources shrink.

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