Press Releases
By RWJBARNABAS HEALTH
March 17, 2026
The fight against heart disease, the leading cause of death among women in the United States, demands immediate action and a shift in public perception. Despite its prevalence, there is a lingering misconception that heart disease is predominantly a concern for men. Spearheading efforts to bring ...
West Orange, NJ–RWJBarnabas Health has appointed Francis J. Giantomasi, Esq., as a new member of the RWJBarnabas Health Board of Trustees, effective immediately, while also posthumously honoring late Board Chair Marc Berson as Trustee Emeritus. Mr. Giantomasi has served as a member of the Board of ...
The choices we make at the table influence not only how we feel today, but also our long-term health. When it comes to colorectal cancer, diet can play a critical role.March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight one of the most common, yet highly preventable, cancers worldwide.
West Orange, NJ—The New Jersey Department of Health and EMS for Children recently presented the Always Ready for Children Award to RWJBarnabas Health Mobile Health. This recognition is part of a national initiative aimed at reducing pediatric death and disability both in the prehospital settings ...
Meet RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group provider Paul Jennings, DO, Colon & Rectal Surgery. Dr. Jennings believes in a thoughtful, individualized approach to patient care that balances surgical innovation with compassionate, evidence-based decision-making. Dr. Jennings works closely with each ...
Summer camp is just around the corner, and Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore is excited to welcome families to Camp Amity Acres in Waretown and Camp Sacajawea in Farmingdale for another unforgettable season of outdoor adventure, friendship, and fun.Whether your child loves climbing, swimming, ...
West Orange, NJ –RWJBarnabas Health has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 100 hospitals and health systems with great heart programs for the third consecutive year in 2025. The hospitals, health systems and institutes recognized on this list are distinguished for their excellence in heart ...
Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer, yet it remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. The difference often comes down to one simple but powerful factor: early detection.When caught in its earliest stages, colorectal cancer is highly ...
For most of his life, 82-year-old Michael Thorz had been extremely active. An avid skier, hiker and lifelong fitness enthusiast, you could always find him outdoors—from the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina to long days on the racquetball court. But over time, subtle leg pain grew more ...
West Orange, N.J. – Three RWJBarnabas Health hospitals – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Monmouth Medical Center, and Newark Beth Israel Medical Center have been named to Newsweek’s list of World’s Best Hospitals 2026. Monmouth Medical Center and Newark Beth Israel Medical Center have also ...
West Orange, New Jersey – Robert T. Adamson, PharmD, FASHP, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer of RWJBarnabas Health, was honored as one of just 135 hospital and health system CIOs to know nationwide by Becker’s Hospital Review. This is the second consecutive year that Dr.
West Orange, New Jersey – Hussein Syed, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for RWJBarnabas Health, has been named to the 2026 C100 by CISOs Connect™, recognizing CISOs who are distinguished by their security expertise and their dedication to giving back to the profession through knowledge ...
Howell, NJ – RWJBarnabas Health raised the final steel beam of its new three-story, 67,000-square-foot Multi-Specialty Center on January 21, alongside joint venture partners New Jersey Imaging Network, Seaview Orthopaedics, and Family First Urgent Care.Construction is expected to be completed in ...
Lakewood, N.J. – Georgian Court University is dedicating $19 million to modernize student and operational spaces across its historic Lakewood campus. The initiative, the largest facilities investment since the mid-2000s, will strengthen residential life, enhance academic spaces, and modernize ...
West Orange, NJ, February 17, 2026 — RWJBarnabas Health, the largest, most comprehensive academic health care system in New Jersey, has appointed Odette Perriel, MS, as Senior Vice President, Support Services. In this role, Ms. Perriel will oversee support services functions across RWJBarnabas ...
WEST ORANGE, N.J. – Two of RWJBarnabas Health’s hospitals — Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) in Livingston, and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset (RWJUH Somerset) in Somerville—have been named to Healthgrades annual list of America’s Best Hospitals for 2026. This is a ...
West Orange, NJ – Nancy E. Holecek, MAS, MHA, BSN, RN, FNAP, Executive Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, RWJBarnabas Health, has been named by Press Ganey as Chief Nursing Officer of the Year. The award recognizes a leader who has empowered their nurses to shine, provided safe, ...
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — The 22nd Northeast Grand Business Salon, presented by WOMENINBUSINESS.ORG, will be held at The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City, NJ. The event kicks off Friday, May 1st, from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM and continues Saturday, May 2nd, from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.The Salon is supported by the ...
BARNEGAT, NJ — WOMENINBUSINESS.ORG is proud to present the NJ PREMIERE CORDIAL, hosted at Sweet Jenny’s restaurant (688 East Bay Ave, Barnegat, NJ) on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM.The event is sponsored by PNC, TAPinto.net, and Sunset Bridge Consulting, with support from the New ...
New Brunswick, NJ– Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, in partnership with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS), has earned The Joint Commission’s (TJC) Gold Seal of Approval® as a Comprehensive Cardiac Center (CCC) and the American Heart ...
NEWARK, NJ— Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, has received a $578,100 grant from the Healthcare Foundation of NJ to accelerate delivery of more advanced stroke services. The grant will fund “Erasing Barriers to High Quality Comprehensive Stroke Care in Greater ...
Cancer prevention starts with one simple but powerful decision: prioritizing your health. Staying up to date on routine doctor appointments, recommended screenings, and prevention practices can save your life. The earlier cancer is detected, the sooner treatment can begin—often before symptoms even ...
West Orange, NJ – To further support its commitment to delivering a consistent and positive patient experience, RWJBarnabas Health has implemented standardized visiting hours across its acute-care hospitals effective February 2, 2026. Under the updated guidelines, general visiting hours for all ...
WEST ORANGE, N.J.– RWJBarnabas Health has opened a new, sophisticated operating room (OR) simulation lab for advanced nurse training and education at The Institute for Nursing Excellence, located at the Eisenhower Building in Livingston. The OR simulation lab is designed to replicate real-world OR ...
TOMS RIVER, NJ – For families trying to balance work schedules with a summer that feels meaningful for their children, the Ocean County YMCA day camp offers something hard to find: a place where kids can unplug, explore the great outdoors and grow into their best selves under the guidance of ...
HAMILTON, N.J. – RWJBarnabas Health today celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of a new Food Farmacy at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton (RWJUH Hamilton), marking another milestone in the health system’s ongoing efforts to address food insecurity and improve community ...
Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion for forced labor, commercial sex, or services. Every year, millions of individuals are trafficked worldwide, including right here in New Jersey. As one of the most densely populated and economically vibrant states, New Jersey serves ...
On New Year’s Day, the memory of 3-year-old Lilyanne “Lily” James of Waretown, New Jersey, was honored during the 2026 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, with a special floragraph tribute on OneLegacy’s Donate Life float — the world’s most visible campaign to inspire organ and tissue donation.
On New Year’s Day, the memory of 3-year-old Lilyanne “Lily” James of Waretown, New Jersey, was honored during the 2026 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, with a special floragraph tribute on OneLegacy’s Donate Life float — the world’s most visible campaign to inspire organ and tissue donation.
From the busy cold and flu season to winter sports injuries and slips on the ice, it can be difficult to determine whether a sudden health concern requires a trip to urgent care or the emergency department (ED). Understanding the different levels of care each provides can help you or your family ...