Press Releases
By RWJBARNABAS HEALTH
June 17, 2025
West Orange, New Jersey – David Mebane, Esq., Executive Vice President and General Counsel, RWJBarnabas Health, was honored as a recipient of the 2025 NJBIZ ICON award. This esteemed award given by a leader in statewide business news recognizes New Jersey leaders for their notable success, ...
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Jersey Shore Orthopedics and Spine, a part of RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group and located in Toms River and Lakewood, is home to orthopedic providers specializing in total joint replacements, total joint revisions, spinal surgery, and upper extremity surgery, including sports injuries. Orthopedic ...
Newark, N.J.– In a groundbreaking move to address food insecurity and promote holistic health and wellness, RWJBarnabas Health, in collaboration with Newark-based farm-to-city social enterprise Urban Agriculture Cooperative (UAC), today announced the launch of Harvest: An RWJBarnabas Health Farm to ...
Many individuals, regardless of age or life circumstances, experience mental health challenges and may be uncertain of where to find help.Jennifer Huey, a science teacher at Toms River High School North, witnessed this firsthand during and after the COVID-19 pandemic when her loved ones and ...
Newark, NJ – RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute are pleased to announce the addition of new oncology specialty care and related services at University Hospital in Newark. The agreement is intended to promote the health and wellness of cancer patients in the greater Newark area, ...
As families gear up for a season of sunshine, travel and outdoor fun, one important item should be on every parent’s summer checklist: making sure your child is up to date on their vaccines. Routine childhood vaccines are a simple, proven way to help keep your child safe. Why Vaccines Are ...
TOMS RIVER, NJ - Led by Rylee Plitz, PGA Head Golf Professional at Eagle Ridge Golf Club (Lakewood) the New Jersey Golf Foundation (NJGF), the charitable arm of the New Jersey PGA Section, hosted the first-ever golf clinic at the RWJBarnabas Health Field of Dreams in Toms River, NJ on Wednesday, ...
West Orange, New Jersey – Nancy E. Holecek, MAS, MHA, BSN, RN, Executive Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer of RWJBarnabas Health, the largest, most comprehensive academic health care system in New Jersey, has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the 50 Most Influential Clinical ...
RWJUH Rahway, in conjunction with Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe, the Rahway City Council and Rahway Senior Services, hosted a Wellness Expo for the community at the Rahway Senior Center. The well-attended event included a wide array of health and medical services, education and information. ...
Hamilton, N.J.-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Hamilton, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, recently celebrated the opening of its new, 5,500 square foot, state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization laboratory (cath lab). The new cath lab features the latest technology to provide patients ...
New Brunswick, N.J.–With so many demands placed on women—whether at home, at work, or in their communities—it’s easy for personal health to take a backseat. Making your health a priority now and focusing on preventive care to lower the risk of certain cancers and other diseases can help ensure a ...
West Orange, NJ- RWJBarnabas Health, the largest academic health system in the state, has launched a focused ultrasound treatment program to help patients living with medication-refractory essential tremor and Parkinson’s Disease. The focused ultrasound platform is non-surgical and is delivered via ...
New Brunswick, N.J. – Brain tumors are complex conditions that affect the brain and spinal cord and require expert diagnosis and treatment. Jonathan H. Sherman, MD, FAANS, FCNS, FACS, Chief of Neurosurgical Oncology at Rutgers Cancer Institute and RWJBarnabas Health and Morana Vojnic, MD, MBA, ...
TOMS RIVER, NJ (May 29, 2025) – The Ocean County Bar Association has recognized the Ocean County YMCA with its prestigious Citizenship Award, presented during its annual Law Day celebration earlier this month, honoring the Y’s longstanding service to the community. “For more than 50 years, the ...
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When I am governor, there will be consequences for out-of-control kids causing riots.A serious message must be sent that this type of behavior will not be tolerated. Participating in a riot must be met with mandatory jail time.
“This isn’t about growing the government; it’s about giving people better choices and making care more affordable… We can’t afford to wait – it’s time for New Jersey to act.” Woodbury, NJ – With healthcare costs continuing to soar and federal leadership in gridlock, former Senate President Steve ...
New Brunswick, N.J. – Clinicians and scientists from RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute will share new findings and lead discussions at the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, showcasing advances from their cutting-edge cancer research program. The meeting ...
Tues. May 27 from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Open to the public for community members looking for a new career opportunityWed. May 28 from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm: Reserved for high school students, with 2400+ students spanning 80+ schools registered to attendMays Landing, NJ — The Associated Construction ...
(New Brunswick, NJ) – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Bariatric Surgery Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The certification cycle is ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ– RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute, the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, have proudly unveiled New Jersey’s first and only freestanding, fully comprehensive cancer hospital. The Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center in ...
(West Orange, NJ) - The Adult and Pediatric Epilepsy Treatment Centers at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH), Community Medical Center (CMC) and The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital (BMSCH) at RWJUH, all RWJBarnabas Health facilities, have been re-accredited for 2025-2027 by ...
Passengers at Newark Liberty International Airport faced a sixth day of delays due to FAA equipment issues and air traffic controller staffing shortages. Republican gubernatorial candidate State Senator Jon Bramnick released the following statement.“I am asking the Federal Aviation Administration ...
During an Assembly Budget committee hearing, it was revealed that the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission knew there were mounting issues with Real ID appointment demand outweighing availability. Today marks the deadline to have a Real ID or passport to fly domestically and New Jersey still has the ...
Center for Discovery, Innovation and Development at Children’s Specialized Hospital Launches New Inclusion Training Service Millburn, NJ – The Center for Discovery, Innovation and Development (CDID) at Children’s Specialized Hospital (CSH), a part of the Children’s Health network at RWJBarnabas ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Somerset, an RWJBarnabas Health hospital, dedicated its new Rapid Decision Unit today in honor of the Kalafer family, who has donated more than $3.5 million to the hospital over the past two decades. The 18-room Rapid Decision Unit ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits, has awarded seven RWJBarnabas Health hospitals with an “A” rating and five hospitals with a “B.” The “A”-rated hospitals include Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center ...
New Brunswick, NJ –The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital (BMSCH) at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH), part of the RWJBarnabas Health Children’s Health Network, opened its new Children's Same Day Services center, a modern outpatient facility designed to provide comfortable and ...
Woodbury, NJ - In a groundbreaking move to support New Jersey's senior citizens, Steve Sweeney has announced a bold plan to eliminate retirement income tax for individuals aged 65 and older with a household income of $250,000 or less. Additionally, Sweeney will cap the Stay NJ program at $250,000 ...