Press Releases
By RISHI SHAH
May 27, 2025
Edison, NJ — In a powerful demonstration of civic leadership and youth service, Mayor Sam Joshi formally recognized “500 Smiles: Edison Edition” with an official proclamation on May 22, 2025. The initiative, launched by high school senior Rishi Shah, aims to combat senior isolation, promote ...
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 ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - Join the Middlesex County 4-H Youth Development Program and embrace the spring season at the 2025 Spring Fest on Sunday, June 8, from 10 am–2 pm. This fun event invites families and friends to the 4-H Center for a day filled with engaging activities and entertainment for all ...
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 attendEdison, NJ — The Associated Construction Contractors ...
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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex College held its 58th Commencement ceremony on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Jersey Mike’s Arena at the Rutgers University campus in Piscataway.The individuals who comprise the Middlesex College Class of 2025 are diverse in age, background, accomplishments, and future ...
(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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
EDISON, NJ - Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center has expanded its comprehensive cancer care services with the opening of a newly renovated, four-story facility at 80 James Street in Edison, NJ. This $14 million investment enhances access to advanced cancer treatment, providing ...
On May 1, the six finalists of the 2025 Edison Youth Poet Laureate (YPL) Contest performed at its Award Ceremony held at Muse Academy in Edison. Nitya Wahi, the First Place Winner, won the title of the 2025-2026 Edison Youth Poet Laureate; Alexander Poon (the Second Place Runner-up) and Srinidhi ...
BCB Bank is proud to welcome Gus Penaranda, former Executive Director of the New Jersey Pride Chamber of Commerce (NJPCC), as its new Business Development Officer, overseeing operations in the Hudson County region. Mr. Penaranda brings with him a wealth of experience and an expansive network ...
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 ...
New Brunswick, N.J.--After a national search, RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute, the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, have appointed H. John Pounardjian, MBA as Chief Financial and Administrative Officer and Deputy Director for ...
NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kris Kolluri and advocates for individuals with disabilities thanked Senator Patrick Diegnan and Assemblyman Robert Karabinchak during a press conference at NJ TRANSIT headquarters on April 21 for their sponsorship of a new law that expands and modernizes paratransit ...
EDISON, NJ – Women who experience traumatic brain injuries face distinct challenges and barriers to recovery because of anatomic, hormonal, socioeconomic, and cultural differences as compared to men.Dr. Christine Greiss, D.O., director of the Center for Brain Injuries at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation ...
NEW JERSEY - Picture this: you've spent hours preparing a delicious meal for your guests, only to have the celebration derailed by food poisoning. It's a host's worst nightmare, but one that's easily preventable. This guide provides essential food safety tips to ensure the success of your next ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship is one of the most competitive scholarships for the nation’s top community college students seeking their bachelor’s degree at a four-year institution. Each Jack Kent Cooke Scholar is granted financial ...
WHAT: 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 throughout May ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex County is providing voters in New Jersey with many easy and accessible ways to cast their vote in the 2025 Primary Election on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Those options include mailing ballots through the United States Postal Service (USPS) or dropping a ballot in any ...
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 ...
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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 ...
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) New Jersey is proud to announce the 2025 New Jersey Neighborhood Achievement Awards (NJNAA) will take place on Friday, April 25, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. This annual event celebrates individuals and ...
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 ...
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 ...