Press Releases
By LESLIE T. BENSLEY
March 24, 2026
Morristown, NJ — 3/24/26 — The public is invited to step back in time during this year's special sesquicentennial Spring Encampment Weekend, taking place April 18–19, 2026, at Jockey Hollow, part of Morristown National Historical Park.This free, family-friendly event offers an immersive look into ...
West Orange, NJ – Andy Anderson, MD, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical and Quality Officer of RWJBarnabas Health, has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 252 hospital and health system chief medical officers to know 2026 list. The list honors exceptional chief medical officers serving ...
New Brunswick, NJ-The Pediatric Trauma Center at The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital (BMSCH) at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) has been verified as a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS COT). RWJUH is the only ...
West Orange, NJ – The Institute for Nursing Excellence at RWJBarnabas Health has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 93 Hospital and Health System Simulation and Education Programs to Know list for 2026.The list celebrates hospitals and health systems with exceptional simulation and education ...
The fight against heart disease, the leading cause of death among women in the United States, demands immediate action and a shift in public perception. Despite its prevalence, there is a lingering misconception that heart disease is predominantly a concern for men. Spearheading efforts to bring ...
West Orange, NJ–RWJBarnabas Health has appointed Francis J. Giantomasi, Esq., as a new member of the RWJBarnabas Health Board of Trustees, effective immediately, while also posthumously honoring late Board Chair Marc Berson as Trustee Emeritus. Mr. Giantomasi has served as a member of the Board of ...
The choices we make at the table influence not only how we feel today, but also our long-term health. When it comes to colorectal cancer, diet can play a critical role.March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight one of the most common, yet highly preventable, cancers worldwide.
West Orange, NJ—The New Jersey Department of Health and EMS for Children recently presented the Always Ready for Children Award to RWJBarnabas Health Mobile Health. This recognition is part of a national initiative aimed at reducing pediatric death and disability both in the prehospital settings ...
Homemade dishes, authentic brews, live music, and more. Chimney Rock Inn, with locations in Bridgewater, Flemington, and Whippany, is kicking off its annual St. Patrick’s celebration, “The Sham-Rock,” now through March 17.Guests can enjoy a classic, home-cooked Irish menu featuring favorites such ...
West Orange, NJ –RWJBarnabas Health has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 100 hospitals and health systems with great heart programs for the third consecutive year in 2025. The hospitals, health systems and institutes recognized on this list are distinguished for their excellence in heart ...
Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer, yet it remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. The difference often comes down to one simple but powerful factor: early detection.When caught in its earliest stages, colorectal cancer is highly ...
For most of his life, 82-year-old Michael Thorz had been extremely active. An avid skier, hiker and lifelong fitness enthusiast, you could always find him outdoors—from the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina to long days on the racquetball court. But over time, subtle leg pain grew more ...
West Orange, N.J. – Three RWJBarnabas Health hospitals – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Monmouth Medical Center, and Newark Beth Israel Medical Center have been named to Newsweek’s list of World’s Best Hospitals 2026. Monmouth Medical Center and Newark Beth Israel Medical Center have also ...
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 135 hospital and health system CIOs to know nationwide by Becker’s Hospital Review. This is the second consecutive year that Dr.
West Orange, New Jersey – Hussein Syed, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for RWJBarnabas Health, has been named to the 2026 C100 by CISOs Connect™, recognizing CISOs who are distinguished by their security expertise and their dedication to giving back to the profession through knowledge ...
Howell, NJ – RWJBarnabas Health raised the final steel beam of its new three-story, 67,000-square-foot Multi-Specialty Center on January 21, alongside joint venture partners New Jersey Imaging Network, Seaview Orthopaedics, and Family First Urgent Care.Construction is expected to be completed in ...
West Orange, NJ, February 17, 2026 — RWJBarnabas Health, the largest, most comprehensive academic health care system in New Jersey, has appointed Odette Perriel, MS, as Senior Vice President, Support Services. In this role, Ms. Perriel will oversee support services functions across RWJBarnabas ...
West Orange, NJ – Nancy E. Holecek, MAS, MHA, BSN, RN, FNAP, Executive Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, RWJBarnabas Health, has been named by Press Ganey as Chief Nursing Officer of the Year. The award recognizes a leader who has empowered their nurses to shine, provided safe, ...
WEST ORANGE, N.J. – Two of RWJBarnabas Health’s hospitals — Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) in Livingston, and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset (RWJUH Somerset) in Somerville—have been named to Healthgrades annual list of America’s Best Hospitals for 2026. This is a ...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Morristown, NJ – [February 2, 2026] – Friends of Jockey Hollow (FOJH) is excited to announce the hiring of Greg Socha, who begins his tenure with the organization on February 2, 2026, as its Deputy Director. Greg will collaborate closely with Executive Director Leslie ...
New Brunswick, NJ– Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, in partnership with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS), has earned The Joint Commission’s (TJC) Gold Seal of Approval® as a Comprehensive Cardiac Center (CCC) and the American Heart ...
Cancer prevention starts with one simple but powerful decision: prioritizing your health. Staying up to date on routine doctor appointments, recommended screenings, and prevention practices can save your life. The earlier cancer is detected, the sooner treatment can begin—often before symptoms even ...
NEWARK, NJ— Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, has received a $578,100 grant from the Healthcare Foundation of NJ to accelerate delivery of more advanced stroke services. The grant will fund “Erasing Barriers to High Quality Comprehensive Stroke Care in Greater ...
WEST ORANGE, N.J.– RWJBarnabas Health has opened a new, sophisticated operating room (OR) simulation lab for advanced nurse training and education at The Institute for Nursing Excellence, located at the Eisenhower Building in Livingston. The OR simulation lab is designed to replicate real-world OR ...
West Orange, NJ – To further support its commitment to delivering a consistent and positive patient experience, RWJBarnabas Health has implemented standardized visiting hours across its acute-care hospitals effective February 2, 2026. Under the updated guidelines, general visiting hours for all ...
HAMILTON, N.J. – RWJBarnabas Health today celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of a new Food Farmacy at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton (RWJUH Hamilton), marking another milestone in the health system’s ongoing efforts to address food insecurity and improve community ...
Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion for forced labor, commercial sex, or services. Every year, millions of individuals are trafficked worldwide, including right here in New Jersey. As one of the most densely populated and economically vibrant states, New Jersey serves ...
From the busy cold and flu season to winter sports injuries and slips on the ice, it can be difficult to determine whether a sudden health concern requires a trip to urgent care or the emergency department (ED). Understanding the different levels of care each provides can help you or your family ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ—With the tristate area blood supplies reaching critical levels, RWJBarnabas Health is launching a series of blood drives across New Jersey to replenish dwindling reserves, mitigate shortages, and meet patient demand. Although blood supplies generally run lower at the beginning of ...
Each year in the United States, an estimated 13,360 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer, and about 4,320 women die from the disease. Although cervical cancer rates have steadily declined thanks to screening and vaccination, January’s Cervical Health Awareness Month underscores the continued ...