Press Releases
By RWJBARNABAS HEALTH
February 17, 2026
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 – 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 ...
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, ...
Somerville, NJ — Downtown Somerville is glowing brighter than ever with the launch of a new Candlelight Concert series, a cultural collaboration that has already proven to be a major success for the community. The inaugural concert, held at the historic United Reformed Church, completely sold out, ...
Somerville, NJ — February 6, 2026— The Downtown Somerville Alliance (DSA) is pleased to announce the release of two new Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for Spring 2026, focused on enhancing the cleanliness and beauty of Downtown Somerville.The RFPs seek qualified vendors for:Cleaning and Event ...
Somerville, NJ —January 6, 2026 — The Downtown Somerville Alliance (DSA) announced today that it has collected all 22 public benches along Main Street for refurbishment, marking an early milestone in its 2026 Infrastructure and Beautification Program.The benches are being professionally restored by ...
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 ...
SKILLMAN, NJ — A statewide group of 175+ students ranging from middle school through postgraduates convened on Saturday, January 24th for an AI Hackathon at the Montgomery Innovation Hub, focused on developing innovative solutions to one of New Jersey's most urgent challenges: affordability.The ...
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 ...
New Brunswick, NJ – Matthew B. McDonald III, MD, president and chief executive officer of Children’s Specialized Hospital, part of the Children’s Health network at RWJBarnabas Health, has been named chair of the board of trustees for Special Olympics New Jersey.Dr. McDonald has long supported ...
New Brunswick, NJ– After a national search, RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute, the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, have appointed Kathie-Ann Joseph, MD, MPH, FACS as Chief of Breast Surgery and Co-Director of the multidisciplinary breast ...
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 ...
With the holidays over and the new year ahead, many people will be participating in Dry January—a month without alcohol or other substances. Stopping substance use of any kind, including alcohol, can be a challenge. Alexis LaPietra, DO, FACEP, Medical Director of the RWJBarnabas Health Institute ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Matthew B. McDonald III, MD, president and chief executive officer of Children’s Specialized Hospital, part of the Children’s Health network at RWJBarnabas Health, has been named chair of the board of trustees for Special Olympics New Jersey.McDonald has long supported Special ...
With the holidays over and the new year ahead, many people will be participating in Dry January—a month without alcohol or other substances. Stopping substance use of any kind, including alcohol, can be a challenge. Alexis LaPietra, DO, FACEP, Medical Director of the RWJBarnabas Health Institute ...
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 ...
HARRISON, NJ – Red Bull New York announced today a partnership agreement with RWJBarnabas Health whereas the health system will be the naming rights partner of the club’s new state-of-the-art performance center. This partnership makes RWJBarnabas Health the Official Hometown Healthcare System and ...
RWJBarnabas Health facilities wrapped up the holiday season with celebrations in honor of Three Kings Day (El Dia de los Reyes Magos). Newark City Councilman-at-Large Luis A. Quintana toured Clara Maass Medical Center as well as Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of New ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - After a national search, RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute, the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, have appointed Kathie-Ann Joseph, MD, MPH, FACS as Chief of Breast Surgery and Co-Director of the multidisciplinary ...
At 71, Gene Richardson was a brick mason who was used to staying busy, but that all changed in late 2023, when he passed out at work.“He collapsed on the job because his blood count was so low,” recalls his caregiver, Thomasina. “His hemoglobin was around five. We knew something was very wrong.”And ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - For the second time in two years, Mark E. Manigan, President and Chief Executive Officer of RWJBarnabas Health, has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s annual list of CEO Influencers to Know. The list honors outstanding hospital and health system CEOs who hold singularly ...
ID Care organized a volunteer night at their Hillsborough office to ring in the new year. The event aimed to support their annual toy and food drive, benefiting RWJ’s Children’s Hospital Bristol Myers Squibb in New Brunswick, along with a local food bank.The medical office team members came ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- RWJBarnabas Health and Englewood Health have signed a Definitive Agreement whereby Englewood will become a part of RWJBarnabas Health. This new relationship will enhance health care services for residents in Bergen, Hudson and Passaic counties, and the surrounding communities. ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ–Medicor Cardiology, a partner practice of RWJBarnabas Health, has made a $1 million commitment to Somerset Health Care Foundation, the fundraising arm of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Somerset. The gift will support cardiology services at the RWJBarnabas Health ...