Press Releases
By RWJBARNABAS HEALTH
December 9, 2025
West Orange, N.J. – This year, yet another RWJBarnabas Health maternity hospital has been added to U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 list of Best Hospitals for Maternity Care - marking seven added to the ranks of High Performing.U.S. News & World Report is the global authority in hospital ...
The RWJBarnabas Health Rutgers Neurosurgery team offers an array of health care services including intraoperative MRI-based, image-guided surgical technology, endoscopic surgery for pituitary tumors and other conditions, minimally invasive spinal surgery, microsurgical treatment of brain aneurysms, ...
West Orange, NJ – RWJBarnabas Health is teaming up with New Jersey Devils superstar Jack Hughes in a multi-year partnership encouraging residents of New Jersey and the surrounding region to prioritize their health care needs. Hughes will serve as a Brand Ambassador for RWJBarnabas Health, 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 been designated a National Rare Disease Center of Excellence by the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD). RWJUH ...
West Orange, New Jersey–Mark E. Manigan, President and Chief Executive Officer, and George Helmy, Executive Vice President, Chief External Affairs and Policy Officer of RWJBarnabas Health, the largest, most comprehensive academic health care system in New Jersey, have been recognized as 2026 Power ...
The holiday season is often portrayed as joyful, but many people experience a noticeable shift in their mood as the celebrations approach. These feelings, commonly called the holiday blues, refer to short-term periods of sadness, stress, or emotional fatigue that can arise during this time of ...
West Orange, NJ--RWJBarnabas Health was recognized for its continued leadership and excellence in advancing digital health, as The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) announced the results of its 2025 Digital Health Most Wired Survey this week.In the survey, RWJBarnabas ...
NEWARK, N.J.– RWJBarnabas Health’s holiday season of giving – to fight food insecurity and support New Jersey families in need – is underway. With recent disruptions to federal SNAP benefits still impacting many families, RWJBarnabas Health is distributing over 37.6 tons (75,230 lbs.) of fresh ...
West Orange, NJ–RWJBarnabas Health, together with Rutgers Cancer Institute, has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs list for 2025, for the third consecutive year. The list honors heath systems that have earned national recognition ...
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and RWJBarnabas Health, in tandem with its Children’s Specialized Hospital and team of pediatric endocrinologists, is helping children with Type 1 or 2 diabetes and their families understand, manage, and live with this chronic condition that affects 352,000 ...
Achieving a Leapfrog A for the 9th consecutive time underscores RWJUH Rahway's commitment as a High Reliability Organization (HRO).Through the concerted effort of RWJUH Rahway's physicians, nurses, staff, volunteers and leadership, patients and families benefit from the highest level of quality ...
RWJBarnabas Health Named a 2025 NJBIZ Business of the Year Finalist West Orange, New Jersey, November 19, 2025 – RWJBarnabas Health, the largest, most comprehensive academic health care system in New Jersey, has been recognized as one of four 2025 Business of the Yearfinalists by NJBIZ, in the ...
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Emma’s family always worried she would find herself near a body of water and not be able to get out safely. Now she’s a confident swimmer full of respect for the water. She is just one of more than 50 children with autism and other disabilities who learned vital, life-saving ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton (RWJUH Hamilton), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, unveiled its new Helistop on Thursday, November 13. “Our system is home to the largest and oldest mobile health operation,” said Mark E. Manigan, President and Chief Executive Officer ...
On November 20, Great American Smokeout Day, millions of Americans will take the first step in their nicotine and tobacco quit journey. Are you thinking of quitting smoking or vaping? Before you stop smoking or vaping, take the time and make a plan. “On average, most individuals will attempt to ...
Lorraine Ricciardi’s decision to attend a stroke education event in her community ended up being one of the most important ones she ever made. Just five months later, what she and her husband learned from RWJBarnabas Health’s Stroke Team from Community Medical Center (CMC) saved her life. For the ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits, awarded RWJBarnabas Health’s twelve hospitals high marks for patient safety in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades. The system continues to demonstrate strong ...
West Orange, NJ—The Pediatric Celiac Disease Center at RWJBarnabas Health announced it has been recognized by the Society for the Study of Celiac Disease (SSCD) through its Celiac Disease Unit Recognition Program for its commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to children with ...
Ocean Vascular Institute, an RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group practice, is now accepting new patients. Affiliated with Community Medical Center, the practice is located at 67 Route 37 West, Riverwood I, Suite 200B, Toms River. Providers include:Issam Koleilat, MD, MPH, Vascular SurgeryRyan Meyer, ...
WEST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY – November 5, 2025… The 9th Annual RWJBarnabas Health Running with the Devils 5K Run & Walk, hosted on Sunday, November 2nd at the South Mountain Recreation Complex in West Orange, enjoyed record setting numbers as more than 2,600 people ran, walked, skated and ...
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) and Monmouth Medical Center, both RWJBarnabas Health facilities, have been recognized on Newsweek’s list of America's Best-in-State Hospitals 2026. In New Jersey, RWJUH ranked third and Monmouth Medical Center ranked ninth. This prestigious award is ...
Researchers from Rutgers Cancer Institute, New Jersey’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI) - designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, and RWJBarnabas Health, along with colleagues from the National Cancer Institute, a center of the National Institutes of Health, announced findings from two ...
West Orange, N.J. – As the nation faces disruptions to federal food assistance benefits, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), RWJBarnabas Health today reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to combatting food insecurity in New Jersey by providing $1 million to support 14 local ...
New Brunswick, N.J. – Invited guests were recently treated to a special experience when Joy Bauer, Nutrition and Health Expert on NBC’s Today Show, led the inaugural cooking demonstration, officially marking the opening of the state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen at the Jack & Sheryl Morris ...
Andrew “Andy” Silverstein— former Chairman, Treasurer, and longtime Board member of the Commerce and Industry Association of NJ (CIANJ)—passed away on October 17, 2025, at the age of 77, after a brief illness.Andy was a Certified Public Accountant and a dedicated partner at Dorfman Abrams Music ...
Halloween should be a night of fun, imagination, and community. But for many children — especially those with sensory challenges or developmental differences — the typical tricks and treats can become overwhelming. With a bit of planning and awareness, we can transform Halloween into a more ...
Energy drinks have gained popularity over the years, with new brands and seasonal flavors being introduced all the time. Despite their popularity, energy drinks are not recommended as part of a healthy diet.“We are overwhelmed with beverage options at grocery and convenience stores, making it ...
West Orange, NJ — RWJBarnabas Health has opened a new orthopedic physician practice in Bergen County, staffed by three orthopedic surgeons from RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group. The new office, located in River Edge, offers patients in northern New Jersey greater access to world-class orthopedic ...
Long Branch, NJ - RWJBarnabas Health announced today that the New Jersey Department of Health has advanced the system's plans to build a 252-bed modern acute care hospital in Tinton Falls on the Vogel Medical Campus. This marks a key milestone in RWJBarnabas Health’s vision to transform health ...
Breast Surgery Toms River, a part of RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group and affiliated with Community Medical Center, is a high-volume practice led by Sumy Chang, MD, FACS, Director of Breast Surgery, Community Medical Center.Dr. Chang and the team pride themselves on delivering the highest quality ...