Press Releases
By KRISTA DIDZBALIS MEDIA RELATIONS RWJ
October 18, 2024
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - The Rutgers Board of Governors has appointed Steven K. Libutti, MD, FACS, as the inaugural William N. Hait Director of Rutgers Cancer Institute, a position named in honor of the institute’s founding director. The William N. Hait Endowed Directorship at Rutgers Cancer Institute ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The Rotary Club of Somerville-Bridgewater is hosting a Halloween celebration at Central Jersey Regional Airport on Sunday, Oct. 27 from noon-3 p.m.The entire family can come together in a heated hangar that provides parents with the opportunity to enjoy watching their children ...
Shiv’s Third Eye, a non-profit organization in New Jersey, is calling all young creative minds and compassionate hearts from across the state to participate in the 2024 “MindSpeak” Youth Mental Health Awareness Essay Competition, which offers young changemakers in middle school (Grades 6-8) and ...
Halloween can be a magical time for children. With creative costumes, spooky soundtracks, and dramatic decorations, the annual Fall holiday is a wonderland for many young imaginations. But for those with sensory processing disorder or on the autism spectrum, especially those who experience hyper or ...
RWJBarnabas Health Medical leadership and the team along with local government officials recently celebrated their new location in Union City during a ribbon-cutting event. Formerly Sanitas Medical Center of NJ, RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group now assumes its three locations in Belleville, ...
Shiv’s Third Eye, a non-profit organization in New Jersey, is calling all young creative minds and compassionate hearts from across the state to participate in the 2024 “MindSpeak” Youth Mental Health Awareness Essay Competition, which offers young changemakers in middle school (Grades 6-8) and ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - Numerous RWJBarnabas Health facilities were named among the nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals for 2024 – 2025 by U.S. News & World Report. A health system-wide ranking of #35 (tie) nationally for urology is inclusive of The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital at Robert ...
NEW JERSEY - Common shoulder injuries can disrupt everyday activities, often causing pain and limiting mobility. Amish A. Naik, MD, PhD, an orthopedic surgeon with RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group who specializes in the treatment of the hand and upper extremities, emphasizes the importance of early ...
HILLSBOROIGH, NJ – Greater Somerset County YMCA joined Welcoming America, other organizations, and YMCAs across the country to celebrate Welcoming Week, Sept, 13-22. Each year, Welcoming Week elevates the growing movement of communities that fully embrace new Americans and their contributions to ...
NEW JERSEY- National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated annually from mid-September to mid-October, honors Hispanic Americans' rich history, culture, and contributions to the United States. It’s a time for reflection, recognition, and celebration of Hispanic individuals' impact across all ...
The Rotary Club of Hillsborough, NJ and Autism Healthcare Collaborative(AHC), formerly Autism Think Tank, joined together on Saturday, Aug. 17 to host a memorable Family Fun Day designed for children and adults with special needs. Hosted by the Hillsborough Rotary Fair, the event featured a fun ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ– Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Somerset, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, now offers advanced cardiac diagnostic imaging for the early detection of heart disease and the evaluation of heart damage following a heart attack.The Cardiac PET/CT (Positron Emission ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Four RWJBarnabas Health facilities have achieved the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke GoldPlus quality achievement award for their commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ —Cardiologists at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) recently completed their 1000th WATCHMAN FLX™ procedure for patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib), making it the largest program in New Jersey and New York and the first to hit this milestone. CBMC has been offering this ...
TRENTON, NJ – After months of uncertainty and delays, construction on Route. 206 in Hillsborough is underway again, thanks to the tireless advocacy of Assembly members Roy Freiman and Mitchelle Drulis. The Assembly members recently toured the construction area with officials from the New Jersey ...
New this year and beginning in October, New Jersey American Water customers with unknown water service line material will receive a letter with helpful information about how to identify and report the material of the line that brings water into their homes. It’s part of New Jersey American Water’s ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ— RWJBarnabas Health, the largest, most comprehensive academic health care system in New Jersey has appointed Dwight McBee, MBA, BSN, RN, CPXP as Chief Patient Experience Officer. In this new role, McBee will be responsible for the advancement and integration of patient experience ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - Community in Crisis (CiC) is thrilled to announce the return of its 2nd annual Harm Reduction Conference, bringing together leading voices in Harm Reduction and addiction recovery. Scheduled for Oct. 1 from 6-8 p.m. with networking strting at 5 p.m., the event will take place at ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ, – Devin Alexander, renowned chef from NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” and cookbook author, will be the keynote speaker for Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Somerset’s annual Breast Cancer Awareness Symposium, “Balancing Hormones and Losing BIG with Devin Alexander,” on ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Balpreet Grewal-Virk, RWJBarnabas Health Senior Vice President, Community Health, has been honored as a recipient of the 2024 NJBIZ Leading Women in Business award, which recognizes women who have made a significant impact on New Jersey. The honorees will be celebrated at an event ...
RARITAN, NJ — NJ Cannabis Certified (NJCC) in partnership with Valley Wellness dispensary is excited to announce the launch of new cannabis education sessions beginning Sept. 23 in collaboration with multiple colleges across New Jersey. As the State’s cannabis industry continues to expand, these ...
Over the past decade and a half, The Learning Cooperatives (TLC) has been a forerunner in self-directed learning and an educational home for teens who want more independence, flexibility, and time to spend on what interests them most. Our centers are truly unique in that teens and their families ...
Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) has been all over the news lately. It is a mosquito-transmitted disease that has a surprisingly high mortality rate when it infects humans. However, EEE cases in humans are extremely rare and, with proper preparation, can be avoided. Here is what you need to ...
Motherhood brings a multitude of unexpected challenges, regardless of the stage of life one’s child is in. First-time moms find themselves learning something new every day, which can be exciting and rewarding but can also often feel overwhelming. Among the very first and most significant challenges ...
Motherhood brings a multitude of unexpected challenges, regardless of the stage of life one’s child is in. First-time moms find themselves learning something new every day, which can be exciting and rewarding but can also often feel overwhelming. Among the very first and most significant challenges ...
Alzheimer’s New Jersey®, the first line of local support for New Jersey residents affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia is hosting its annual Walk to Fight Alzheimer’s®” at Duke Island Park, Bridgewater on Saturday, September 21, 2024. There will be music, entertainment, ...
Breastfeeding is often hailed as the gold standard for infant nutrition, with numerous health organizations recommending it as the ideal way to nourish newborns. The benefits, such as providing essential nutrients, strengthening the immune system, fostering mother-child bonding, and supporting food ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Rutgers Cancer Institute, the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, together with RWJBarnabas Health, has treated its 200th patient with CAR T-cell therapy, a type of immunotherapy that uses a patient’s own immune cells to fight ...
Christian Nurturing Center Preschool, located in Hillsborough, is now accepting registration for limited spaces for 3 to 5 year old children. We are a part-time program that meets 9 a.m.-1 p.m. daily. Call today (908-369-5215) to schedule a tour and meet our staff. For more information, go to ...
The Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra invites talented student musicians to join the orchestra for the 2024-2025 Season. The GPYO rehearses on Monday nights at the historic Westminster Choir College campus in downtown Princeton. The GPYO consists of five ensembles including the introductory ...