Press Releases
By PETER HAIGNEY RWJUH PUBLIC RELATIONS
October 16, 2024
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, is among the first in the region to offer Leqembi to patients diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer’s Disease. Approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2023, Leqembi is a ...
Long Branch and Tinton Falls, N.J.– October 15, 2024 –Monmouth Medical Center (MMC), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, raised the final beam at the Specialty and Cancer Care Pavilion at the Vogel Medical Campus on October 8, marking a significant milestone in the system’s commitment to bring care ...
Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity (NOHFH) honored Community Medical Center (CMC) as an Outstanding Community Partner during their annual gala on October 10 at the Bay Head Yacht Club. For 25 years, NOHFH has been dedicated to revitalizing neighborhoods, constructing and repairing homes, and ...
I’d like to commend the Chairwoman for having the guts to stand up for Curtis Bashaw in light of the recent attacks from political gadfly Mike Crispi. Crispi’s attacks against our party’s nominee for Senate just weeks before Election Day provide the latest evidence that Crispi cares not about our ...
Halloween can be a magical time for children. With creative costumes, spooky soundtracks, and dramatic decorations, the annual Fall holiday is a wonderland for many young imaginations. But for those with sensory processing disorder or on the autism spectrum, especially those who experience hyper or ...
RWJBarnabas Health Medical leadership and the team along with local government officials recently celebrated their new location in Union City during a ribbon-cutting event. Formerly Sanitas Medical Center of NJ, RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group now assumes its three locations in Belleville, ...
Advancing from an associate’s to a bachelor’s degree program will now be much easier under a new Dual Admissions Agreement signed by Georgian Court University (GCU) and Ocean County College (OCC). The agreement takes effect during the fall 2024 semester and offers OCC students the opportunity to ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - Numerous RWJBarnabas Health facilities were named among the nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals for 2024 – 2025 by U.S. News & World Report. A health system-wide ranking of #35 (tie) nationally for urology is inclusive of The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital at Robert ...
NEW JERSEY - Common shoulder injuries can disrupt everyday activities, often causing pain and limiting mobility. Amish A. Naik, MD, PhD, an orthopedic surgeon with RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group who specializes in the treatment of the hand and upper extremities, emphasizes the importance of early ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — RWJBarnabas Health has deployed two new, minimally invasive technologies to aid neurosurgeons treating patients with epilepsy, movement disorders and other neurological conditions. The ClearPoint Navigation System and ROSA ONE® Brain system enhance the precision and efficacy of ...
NEW JERSEY- National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated annually from mid-September to mid-October, honors Hispanic Americans' rich history, culture, and contributions to the United States. It’s a time for reflection, recognition, and celebration of Hispanic individuals' impact across all ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Readers have a new way to experience TAPinto's news and digital marketing platforms.You can now listen to local news in your town, in addition to reading it. It's an option to help anyone on the go, and improves accessibility and inclusivity for people with vision impairments ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ —Cardiologists at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) recently completed their 1000th WATCHMAN FLX™ procedure for patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib), making it the largest program in New Jersey and New York and the first to hit this milestone. CBMC has been offering this ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Four RWJBarnabas Health facilities have achieved the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke GoldPlus quality achievement award for their commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, ...
NEWARK, NJ - Treating painful, chronic medical conditions requires a comprehensive approach to pain management. The RWJBarnabas Health (RWJBH) Institute for Prevention and Recovery (IFPR) is excited to announce its Emergency Department Alternatives to Opioids (ED-ALT) program at Newark Beth Israel ...
WEST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY - RWJBarnabas Health and the New Jersey Devils are teaming up for the 8th Annual RWJBarnabas Health Running with the Devils 5K Run & Walk while offering both live and virtual formats in 2024. The live 5K Run & Wellness Walk will take place on Sunday, November 3rd at ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ— RWJBarnabas Health, the largest, most comprehensive academic health care system in New Jersey has appointed Dwight McBee, MBA, BSN, RN, CPXP as Chief Patient Experience Officer. In this new role, Mr. McBee will be responsible for the advancement and integration of patient ...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 PRESS CONTACT Media@safernj.org NJ Coalition Against Human Trafficking to Offer Free Training for Volunteers Leading to an Outreach to Hotels, Motels and Casinos in Atlantic City The New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking (NJCAHT) in ...
West Orange, N.J. —RWJBarnabas Health and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center have both been named to the 2024 Forbes Magazine List of America’s Best Employers By State. Nearly 1,300 employers nationwide were recognized.RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey's largest, most comprehensive academic health ...
The Murphy Administration today highlighted the Residential Energy Assistance Payment (REAP) initiative, which will provide financial relief to thousands of eligible households, further advancing the Administration’s efforts to improve affordability across the Garden State. During the September ...
Motherhood brings a multitude of unexpected challenges, regardless of the stage of life one’s child is in. First-time moms find themselves learning something new every day, which can be exciting and rewarding but can also often feel overwhelming. Among the very first and most significant challenges ...
You may have heard of ‘robotic surgery’ for orthopedic procedures, but what does that actually mean? What are the benefits? Dr. Christopher Passariello, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon at Community Medical Center (CMC) and a member of the RWJBarnabas Health medical group, answered questions about robotic ...
Breastfeeding is often hailed as the gold standard for infant nutrition, with numerous health organizations recommending it as the ideal way to nourish newborns. The benefits, such as providing essential nutrients, strengthening the immune system, fostering mother-child bonding, and supporting food ...
Community Medical Center (CMC), an RWJBarnabas Health hospital, recently achieved reaccreditation from the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery. This accreditation recognizes CMC’s commitment and high standard of delivery of quality patient care and safety.
Considering weight loss surgery? Not sure where to start? Dr. Michael Jaronczyk, MD, FACS, an RWJBarnabas Health medical group board-certified general surgeon and part of the weight loss surgery program at Community Medical Center and Monmouth Medical Center, discussed weight loss surgery basics ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Cancer programs at several RWJBarnabas Health facilities, in partnership with Rutgers Cancer Institute, the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, were recently granted Three-Year Accreditation from the American College of Surgeons ...
Georgian Court University (GCU) has been named a new member of the FirstGen Forward Network for its demonstrated commitment to improving experiences and advancing success for first-generation college students. The university is one of only 80 new members selected for 2024-25 to join FirstGen ...
FARMINGDALE, NJ (August 1, 2024) – Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore announce 27 Girl Scouts who have earned the highest and most prestigious award in Girl Scouting: The Girl Scout Gold Award. At a ceremony on June 13th, Girl Scouts and their families gathered to receive the Gold Award pin and ...
Community Medical Center (CMC), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, is proud to announce Jessica Ruzow, MBA has joined the hospital as their Assistant Vice President for Business Development. In this role, she will focus on key hospital service lines, working with medical staff members to grow their ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ - RWJBarnabas Health - The Institute for Nursing Excellence hosted a systemwide “Mobile Experience Safety Summit” at its Livingston, NJ, location with Stryker, partners and a global leader in medical technologies. There were 6 cohorts throughout the day with a total of 90 RWJBarnabas ...