Press Releases
West Orange, New Jersey, June 4, 2026 – Amy Cotton, DNP, APRN, CPHQ, FAAN, Senior Vice President of Quality and Safety at RWJBarnabas Health, was honored as one of just 145 patient safety experts to know nationwide by Becker’s Hospital Review. The list recognizes patient safety leaders with an ...
EDISON, NJ – The Piscataway-based McCovic Foundation has announced Freedom to Play: Inclusive World Cup Experience, an exciting soccer activation coming to the NAACP Metuchen-Edison-Piscataway Juneteenth Freedom Experience 2026 through a partnership with the New York Cosmos.Supported through the ...
Senator Patrick Diegnan’s legislation prohibiting the intentional obstruction of license plates and banning devices designed to conceal or alter plate identification unanimously passed the Senate Transportation Committee today.The bill establishes clear penalties for motorists who purposefully ...
Senator Patrick Diegnan’s legislation requiring the Commissioner of Education to recommend uniform dates for spring break in school districts across New Jersey passed the Senate Education Committee on June 1.Currently, individual school districts determine their own spring break schedules, ...
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RWJBarnabas Health Primary Care at Marlboro, an RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group practice, offers expanded primary care services and continued commitment to exceptional care. Our providers offer an array of health care services including physicals, vaccines, health screenings, preventative care and ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Students, families, teachers and staff from schools across Middlesex County continue to make a major impact in the fight against food insecurity through their ongoing support of REPLENISH.During the 2025–2026 school year, 106 schools – including many in Carteret and Woodbridge – ...
Senator Patrick Diegnan’s legislation making it easier for businesses and property owners to add van-accessible handicapped parking spaces to existing parking lots and structures without facing unnecessary municipal approval requirements unanimously passed the senate today.The bill prohibits ...
West Orange, New Jersey, May 26, 2026 – Robert Pellechio, Senior Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer of RWJBarnabas Health, was honored as a recipient of the 2026 NJBIZ ICON award. This esteemed award given by a leader in statewide business news recognizes New Jersey leaders for their ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex County launched a new public awareness campaign, “Be a Hero Against Fraud,” to educate residents on how to recognize, avoid, and report scams and fraudulent activity targeting individuals, families, seniors, and businesses. As fraud schemes continue to evolve ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Lauded for their perseverance and resilience, 73 Middlesex College nursing students received their program pins May 18 at a heartfelt and emotional pinning ceremony on campus. This year’s class is the largest nursing cohort since 2019. “Nursing is hard, because you care for ...
Are YOU ready to hit the reset button for a healthier, more balanced life? The 31-Day RWJBarnabas Health Mental Wellness Challenge kicked off on May 1st on social media with a series of videos featuring Marie DiDario, DO, Chief Medical Officer for Behavioral Health at RWJBarnabas Health and member ...
Legislation building upon Senator Patrick Diegnan’s ongoing efforts to expand life-saving emergency equipment and procedures at schools statewide unanimously passed the Senate Higher Education Committee today.The bill, which Diegnan joined Senator James Beach in sponsoring, requires colleges and ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ, May 14, 2026 – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Somerset, an RWJBarnabas Health hospital, is partnering with three Downtown Somerville businesses to encourage women to get their annual mammograms this summer. Women who schedule their mammogram through Aug. 15 at the ...
Livingston, NJ – In recognition of Celiac Awareness Month, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, will host a Celiac Awareness Month Symposium on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. The hybrid event, presented by the Kogan Celiac Center at RWJBarnabas ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - Join the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office for a FREE Car Seat Safety Clinic, where certified child passenger safety technicians will inspect car seats and demonstrate how to install them properly, provide hands-on education on the proper use of car seats and boosters, and ...
West Orange, NJ – Dr. Matthew B. McDonald III, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Children’s Specialized Hospital (CSH), part of the Children’s Health network at RWJBarnabas Health, was honored by the New Jersey Health Foundation and EJI Excellence in Medicine™ with this year’s ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex County is providing voters in New Jersey with many easy and accessible ways to cast their vote in the 2026 Primary Election on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Those options include mailing ballots through the United States Postal Service (USPS) or dropping a ballot in any of ...
On April 30, the six finalists of the 2026 Edison Youth Poet Laureate (YPL) Contest performed at its Award Ceremony held at Muse Academy in Edison. Nitya Wahi (John P. Stevens High School), the First Place Winner, won the title of the 2026-2027 Edison Youth Poet Laureate. Niral Parmar (Edison ...
New Brunswick, NJ—The Center for Discovery, Innovation and Development (CDID) at Children’s Specialized Hospital, part of the Children’s Health network at RWJBarnabas Health, is growing its partnership with BILLY Footwear with the launch of the BILLY Limitless 253 shoe, available now in adult ...
Women entrepreneurs across the Tri-State area are creating one of the most transformational business events of the year where powerful networking opportunities occur and deep learning happens so that your business succeeds and thrives in troubled times. The 2026 Women’s Success Summit: SHIFT-The ...
PERTH AMBOY, NJ — Families looking for safe, reliable, and engaging childcare now have a trusted option. Belonging Child Care Education Center is officially enrolling for both its full-time childcare program and its 2026 Summer Camp.Spots are limited, and early enrollment is encouraged.Now ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – In recognition of National Volunteer Month this April, Middlesex County is spotlighting a wide range of volunteer opportunities that support County programs and services. With volunteer opportunities available year-round, residents are encouraged to get involved and make a ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Once again, the Middlesex College Quo Vadis newspaper staff made their mark at the 2025-2026 New Jersey Press Association (NJPA) College Newspaper Contest, earning 17 awards including six first-place honors.The contest has 10 individual categories – three online and two ...
Testicular cancer is the most common cancer among men ages 15 to 35, yet it remains one of the least discussed. Despite high survival rates at all stages, especially when caught early, many cases are diagnosed later than they should be—often because men hesitate to speak up, seek care, or even ...
West Orange, NJ – Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, Jersey City Medical Center, Monmouth Medical Center, and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital have been named to Newsweek’s 2026 list of Best Maternity Care Hospitals. The annual list, presented by Newsweek and Statista, highlights the top ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J. - Red Bull New York today unveiled its new RWJBarnabas Health Red Bulls Performance Center in Morris Township, New Jersey. The cutting-edge complex is the most innovative soccer training facility in North America and further positions the Club to attract and develop the best ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – In recognition of April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office issued a ceremonial resolution reaffirming the County’s commitment to protecting children, strengthening families, and advancing community-wide prevention efforts. The ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - In celebration of Older Americans Month, the Middlesex County Office of Aging and Disabled Services invites residents who are turning 90 years old or older this year to attend the County’s annual 90+ Birthday Celebration and Luncheon. These special celebrations will be held ...
West Orange, NJ – RWJBarnabas Health was recognized by Commerce Magazine and The Commerce & Industry Association of NJ (CIANJ) at the 2026 "Companies That Care" Awards Ceremony on April 16th, 2026 for its engagement in partnerships that improve New Jersey. The health system has collaborated ...