Press Releases
By RWJBARNABAS HEALTH
August 15, 2025
WEST ORANGE, NJ–RWJBarnabas Health, the largest, most comprehensive academic health system in New Jersey, has once again been recognized as a leader in advancing workplace disability inclusion, earning a top score on the 2025 Disability Index® and being named a “2025 Best Place to Work for ...
LONG BRANCH, N.J.–Monmouth Medical Center (MMC) and Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus (MMCSC), RWJBarnabas Health facilities, are 2 of 96 hospitals in the United States to be honored by the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) with their Lantern Award, which recognizes emergency departments ...
WEST ORANGE–Robert T. Adamson, PharmD, FASHP, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer of RWJBarnabas Health, was honored as one of just 148 hospital and health system CIOs to know nationwide by Becker’s Hospital Review. The IT leaders featured on this year’s list are driving ...
August 7, 2025 - When your child is diagnosed with celiac disease, your journey together takes an unexpected turn. Suddenly, everyday routines like family meals, school lunches and birthday parties come with a layer of concern. However, with knowledge and planning, celiac disease can become ...
RUMSON, NJ -- Nearly 1,000 guests gathered in celebration and support of Monmouth Medical Center at the 30th annual Power of Pink fundraiser, held July 17th to benefit cancer care services at the new Vogel Medical Campus in Tinton Falls. This sold-out event to date has raised close to $1.5 million, ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – RWJBarnabas Health, the largest, most comprehensive academic health care system in New Jersey, is honored to be included among Newsweek and Plant‑A Insights Group’s “America’s Greatest Workplaces 2025.” RWJBarnabas Health’s placement on this year’s list highlights its ongoing ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Three RWJBarnabas Health executives were recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as 2025 Women Hospital Presidents and CEOs to Know. This list highlights the female hospital presidents and CEOs around the country who are expanding access to care, spearheading new initiatives, and ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ —RWJBarnabas Health, New Jersey’s largest academic health system, announced that five of their stroke centers have earned American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) 2025 Get With The Guidelines® achievement awards. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital ...
WEEHAWKEN, NJ -- NY Waterway, which operates the largest ferry fleet between New Jersey and New York, and Big City Tourism have launched a new combination ticket that includes 50% reduced-price, round-trip ferry service from New Jersey to Midtown W39th St (Pier 79) and Big City Tourism’s 60-Minute ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Dwight McBee, MBA, BSN, RN, CPXP, Chief Experience Officer of RWJBarnabas Health, was recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of just 57 hospital and health system chief experience officers around the country who are making a meaningful impact on the patient experience at ...
New Brunswick, NJ–Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification for Hip Fracture from The Joint Commission (TJC) by demonstrating continuous compliance with its ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Frank Pipas, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of RWJBarnabas Health, was again recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of 189 CFOs around the country who are helming financial functions for health systems and hospitals throughout the U.S., and are key to ...
WEST ORANGE, N.J. –RWJBarnabas Health hospitals are again recognized for quality of care and reputation by experts nationwide in the 2025-26 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals edition for adult healthcare services. Two RWJBarnabas Health hospitals earned recognition as Best Regional ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ–RWJBarnabas Health announced that it is providing $1.5 million to the Newark Asset Building Coalition (NABC), led by United Way of Greater Newark, to support its efforts to address poverty in New Jersey’s largest city and reduce the number of residents who struggle to meet their ...
West Orange, New Jersey – David Mebane, Esq., Executive Vice President and General Counsel, RWJBarnabas Health, was honored again this year with inclusion on the 2025 NJBIZ Law Power List. This esteemed, annual list, compiled by a leader in statewide business news, recognizes New Jersey legal ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - part of the Children’s Health network at RWJBarnabas Health, is thrilled to share that its Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Fellowship Programs have achieved accreditation with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Commission on Accreditation in ...
JERSEY CITY, N.J., July 15, 2025 — The collaboration between RWJBarnabas Health and SciTech Scity represents a new model for health innovation ecosystems, where clinical excellence meets entrepreneurial ingenuity in a real-world testbed. By embedding pilot programs within a premier academic health ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – RWJBarnabas Health is proud to announce it has been awarded Accreditation with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP®). This prestigious designation recognizes the health system’s nurse residency program ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Two RWJBarnabas Health programs and six dedicated health care team members were recognized by NJBIZ as 2025 Healthcare Heroes, and were honored at a formal event on June 24 at The Palace at Somerset Park.The esteemed NJBIZ Healthcare Heroes list recognizes excellence, promotes ...
The reverification of Jersey City Medical Center’s Level II Trauma Center is far more than just a certification—it is a promise to the community that high-quality, life-saving care will always be available. For Hudson County, this means specialized trauma care tailored to the community’s needs, ...
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RWJBarnabas Health is thrilled to celebrate the completion of more than 50,000 concussion and cardiac screenings by The Matthew J. Morahan III Health Assessment Center for Athletes (MJM). “We are profoundly grateful to the Morahan family for their extraordinary vision and generosity to create this ...
MILLBURN, NJ– The Center for Discovery, Innovation and Development (CDID) at Children’s Specialized Hospital (CSH), part of the Children’s Health network at RWJBarnabas Health, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with FeedUp™ Feeding Solution, a first-of-its-kind device designed to give ...
RAHWAY - Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Rahway is hosting a Blood Drive this coming Tuesday, July 15, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the hospital in Conference Room 1. Please consider donating blood this summer as the supply is low, and the need is critical. Parking is free, ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) recently named several RWJBarnabas Health emergency departments to its Emergency Quality Network (E-QUAL) Honor Roll, recognizing them for excellence in providing emergency care for stroke, venous thromboembolism (VTE), or opioid ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Connie Greene, Senior Vice President for the RWJBarnabas HealthInstitute for Prevention and Recovery (IFPR), was honored by the New Jersey Association of Mental Health and Addiction Agencies with the Lifetime Achievement in Transformational Leadership Award. This recognition ...
West Orange, NJ – Robert Pellechio, Senior Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer of RWJBarnabas Health, has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s list of 75 Hospital and Health System Chief Pharmacy Officers to Know for 2025. The list honors Chief Pharmacy Officers who are helping to create ...
West Orange, New Jersey – RWJBarnabas Health, the largest, most comprehensive academic health care system in New Jersey, is pleased to announce the appointment of Hilary Nierenberg, RN, ANP, MS, MPH, FACHE, as the new Senior Vice President of the Heart and Vascular Service Line. In this role, ...
WEST ORANGE–The New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA) recognized the RWJBarnabas Health Maternal Health Peer Recovery Program for its Excellence in Patient Experience at the 2025 Best at the Beach Awards. Suzanne Spernal, DNP, APN-BC, RNC-OB, C-ONQS, Senior Vice President, Women’s Health; Connie ...
RAHWAY - Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Rahway and The Gateway YMCA Host Free Six-Week Diabetes Class for Blood Sugar ControlRobert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway, in partnership with The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch, is please to offer a FREE, six-week program ...