Press Releases
By RWJBARNABAS HEALTH
September 3, 2025
As young adults prepare for college, Alexis LaPietra, DO, FACEP, Medical Director of the RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery (IFPR) and Director of Addiction Medicine for Emergency Services at RWJBarnabas Health, asks parents and young adults to pack naloxone among other first ...
Join us in welcoming Tamara J. Hagoel, DO, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology to RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group’s network of providers.Dr. Hagoel’s philosophy of care is to provide personalized and comprehensive care for children and their families navigating cancer and blood disorders. By building ...
Have you ever wondered what it takes to treat wastewater for over 943,000 industrial, commercial, and residential users in Middlesex County? Now’s your chance to find out! Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at how we protect public health and the environment every day. During this one-hour tour, ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.— Researchers from Rutgers Health and other institutions were awarded a grant for $2.8 million over the course of three years from the National Institutes of Health to improve implantable devices for epileptic patients. The grant will fund a program to develop the next generation ...
MILLBURN, NJ—August 27, 2025—Opportunity Project is thrilled to announce a significant donation from Tevogen Founder and CEO Dr. Ryan Saadi, which will support the organization’s work on behalf of individuals with brain injury. Dr. Saadi is donating 10,000 of his personal shares of common stock to ...
“Opioid overdoses are one of the leading preventable causes of death in the nation,” says Alexis LaPietra, DO, FACEP, Medical Director of the RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery (IFPR) and Director of Addiction Medicine for Emergency Services at RWJBarnabas Health. “With ...
West Orange, New Jersey – Amy Cotton, DNP, APRN, CPHQ, FAAN, Senior Vice President of Quality and Safety at RWJBarnabas Health, was honored as one of just 132 patient safety experts to know nationwide by Becker’s Hospital Review. The list recognizes patient safety leaders who are unwavering ...
Toms River, NJ – The RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery’s Toms River Communities That Care (CTC) initiative unveiled the Kindness Grows mural last week at Community Medical Center, honoring the power of positivity, the voices of local youth, and the community’s commitment to ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - The Middlesex College Foundation officially unveiled a refreshed new brand identity, including a logo and strategic focus, to reflect its legacy of empowering students and expanding education access. The new brand aligns strategically with Middlesex College’s broader branding ...
New Brunswick, NJ— In keeping with its commitment to bring the most advancement cancer treatments close to home for New Jersey residents, RWJBarnabas Health together with Rutgers Cancer Institute, the state’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, are now ...
West Orange, New Jersey–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 ...
Monmouth Medical Center’s Breastfeeding Wellness Center, a part of RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, hosted its 4th Annual World Breastfeeding Week Event on August 7, joining the global celebration to support and honor breastfeeding families. This year’s international theme was “Prioritize ...
As families prepare for a new school year filled with learning, activities, and new experiences, one important item should be on every parent’s back to school checklist: making sure your child is up to date on their vaccines. Routine childhood vaccines are a simple, proven way to help keep your ...
When a woman first learns she has to see a urogynecologist, she’ll undoubtedly have a lot of questions, starting with what a urogynecologist is. A urogynecologist is a medical professional specializing in urogynecology, the field where gynecology and urology intersect, and who can diagnose and ...
New Brunswick, NJ–Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Program Re-Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — On Wednesday, Aug. 13th, Middlesex County celebrated a major milestone in its Community, Innovation, and Opportunity (CIO) Strategic Investment Plan with a behind-the-scenes tour and ceremonial steel beam signing at Middlesex College.Joined by local, state, and federal ...
West Orange, New Jersey–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, New Jersey–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 ...
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 ...
West Orange, NJ, August 7, 2025 – 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 ...
August 6, 2025 -- 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 ...
West Orange, NJ, August 6, 2025 – 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 ...
West Orange, NJ (August 5, 2025)—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 ...
Meet RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group provider, Christina Herrero, MD, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Dr. Herrero believes that with every patient who walks through the door, there is an opportunity to learn, to build a relationship, and to ...
West Orange, New Jersey – 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Toilets are designed to handle just three things: human waste, toilet paper, and water. Unfortunately, many people treat their toilets like trash cans, flushing items that don’t break down and don’t belong. The result? Clogged pipes, damaged wastewater treatment plants, and expensive repairs for ...
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 ...