Press Releases
By RWJBARNABAS HEALTH
April 14, 2025
New Brunswick, NJ-Colorectal and pancreatic adenocarcinoma incidence rates have risen the most among young adults over the past two decades suggesting the need for heightened awareness among clinicians for these diseases, according to an article published today in JAMA Network Open by Robert Wood ...
Affiliated with Community Medical Center, Ocean Vascular Institute is located at 67 Route 37 West, Riverwood I, Suite 200B, Toms River. Providers include:Issam Koleilat, MD, MPH, Vascular SurgeryRyan Meyer, MD, Vascular SurgeryAsad Choudhry, MD, MPH, Vascular SurgerySandra Waltimyer, APNDr.
As parents, understanding your child’s development is essential, especially when it comes to recognizing potential differences in communication, behavior, and social interactions. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that presents in various ways, and early detection can ...
Mountainside, NJ--Children's Specialized Hospital (CSH) Foundation is proud to announce that six-year-old Nikos Kaymakcian of Tinton Falls, NJ, has been selected as the 2025 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ New Jersey Champion. Nikos was born with spina bifida and has been defying all the odds ...
(New Brunswick, NJ) – More than 200 organ transplant recipients, donors, family members and their caregivers joined together at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) to celebrate National Organ Donor Month with a special program, “From Donation to Transformation: Celebrating the Gift of ...
A group of remarkable Girl Scouts recently attended the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in New York City, joining global leaders and advocates in discussions on gender equality and the advancement of women and girls’ rights.For months leading up to the trip, the girls ...
New Brunswick, N.J. – Compared to other types of cancer, testicular cancer is relatively rare. According to the National Cancer Institute, it accounts for less than 1 percent of all male cancers in the U.S. However, it’s the most common cancer among young men, primarily affecting those between the ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ – Deirdre A. Blaus, MHA has been named Chief Administrative Officer at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Somerset, an RWJBarnabas Health hospital. Blaus has led the hospital in an interim role since June.“In her nine years in various leadership roles at RWJUH Somerset, ...
West Orange, NJ – Mark E. Manigan, President and Chief Executive Officer of RWJBarnabas Health, the largest, most comprehensive academic health system in New Jersey, has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2025 list of Great Leaders in Healthcare. He appeared on the list in 2024 and 2023. The ...
New Brunswick –Obesity is a well-established risk factor for breast cancer, particularly in postmenopausal women. In fact, studies show that women with severe obesity (BMI 35+) face a 44 percent higher risk of dying from breast cancer. Excess body fat can lead to increased levels of estrogen and ...
New Brunswick, NJ–Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) has been officially recognized as an AGS CoCare®: HELP site by the American Geriatrics Society. RWJUH is the first hospital in New Jersey to achieve this recognition. AGS CoCare®: HELP Site Recognition is granted to institutions who ...
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ (March 31, 2025) – The Ocean County YMCA invites local families to Healthy Kids Day, a free and fun-filled event on April 12 that kicks off a summer season of active play, learning, and connection. The Y’s signature annual event is open to all and will feature a day of ...
Hop into Reynolds to get your little ones ready for Easter with adorable outfits, books, stuffed animals and more—plus enjoy 20% off your entire purchase! Don’t miss a sweet surprise for the kids. Refresh your own spring wardrobe in our ladies' boutique with 20% off your entire purchase and a ...
West Orange, NJ – Several RWJBarnabas Health emergency nurses received professional awards at this year’s New Jersey Emergency Nurses Association (NJENA) 46th Annual Emergency Care Conference. The awards celebrate excellence, leadership, and dedication in emergency nursing and were presented last ...
West Orange, N.J. – In honor of National Nutrition Month, RWJBarnabas Health announced that it is expanding its partnership with the Princeton-based nonprofit Share My Meals across the health system to help feed more New Jersey families struggling with hunger. RWJBarnabas Health launched a pilot ...
West Orange, N.J. – In honor of National Nutrition Month, RWJBarnabas Health announced that it is expanding its partnership with the Princeton-based nonprofit Share My Meals across the health system to help feed more New Jersey families struggling with hunger. RWJBarnabas Health launched a pilot ...
As spring approaches, many of us eagerly anticipate warmer weather, blooming flowers, and longer days. However, for millions of people, spring also marks the onset of hay fever, or seasonal allergic rhinitis. If you’re one of them, you know how disruptive symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, and ...
Jersey City, NJ - Jersey City Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health hospital recently welcomed Joseph P. Anton as the new Chief Operating Officer of Jersey City Medical Center. In his new role, Anton will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Medical Center, ensuring that the Medical Center ...
Somerville, NJ – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Somerset, an RWJBarnabas Health hospital, has expanded its breast cancer services with new technologies and medical experts to enhance its already exceptional offerings. Together with Rutgers Cancer Institute, the state’s only ...
New Brunswick, NJ -March 13, 2025-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS) were awarded a $2.4 million grant from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) to develop new technology to better manage patients presenting with ...
West Orange, NJ, March 11, 2025 – Lynda Markoe, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer of RWJBarnabas Health, has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s list of 99 Hospital and Health System CHROs and Chief People Officers to Know. The list honors executives that align human capital ...
Many people are often surprised to find out that when they are admitted to a hospital, their care is managed by a hospitalist. Along with your primary care physicians, specialists, and other clinicians, the hospitalist is vital to every hospitalized patient’s healthcare team. Maninder (Dolly) ...
Experience a transformative and inspiring day FOR women, and ABOUT women at the Let’s Talk Women’s Health & Wellness Symposium, Saturday, March 29, 9:00-5:00 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Author, cultural storyteller, empowerment speaker, and media personality Mikki Taylor will ...
West Orange, NJ, March 5, 2025 – Stephen O’Mahony, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Information Officer, and Nicole Martinez, Chief Nursing Information Officer of RWJBarnabas Health have been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 58 hospital and health system CMIOs and CNIOs to know list for ...
On Christmas Day of 2023, 42 year-old Brian Kaempf, of Linden, received a present in the form of three new, life-saving stents in his heart, the result of a procedure performed by interventional cardiologist, Dr. Delphine Tang. It is now a running joke between Dr. Tang and Brian about what next ...
When Theresa Ortenzio heard about the Ocean County YMCA summer camp, she knew it would be a perfect fit for her 7-year-old daughter. But the cost was a challenge—until she learned about the Y’s financial assistance program, funded through its Annual Campaign. “My daughter absolutely loved summer ...
(New Brunswick, NJ) - The Rutgers Health Cleft Clinic at RWJBarnabas Health, led by faculty from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS) and the Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital (BMSCH), has been approved by the American Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Association (ACPA). The ...
The New Jersey Devils and Official Healthcare Partner RWJBarnabas Health announced plans to host their annual blood drive in coordination with the American Red Cross on Saturday, March 15th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Prudential Center. All participating donors will receive a voucher for a Free ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Tackle Sickle Cell, Embrace Kids Foundation and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital will celebrate a successful decade of partnership by hosting the 12th Annual Tackle Sickle Cell community blood drive on Sunday, February 23 to address ongoing blood shortages and support ...
West Orange, NJ. - RWJBarnabas Health, the state’s largest academic healthcare system, announced today that it has received a second advanced comprehensive stroke program certification from The Joint Commission (TJC). Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) has earned its first Gold Seal of ...