Press Releases
By PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF METROPOLITAN NEW JERSEY
April 15, 2026
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan New Jersey (PPMNJ) is reaffirming its commitment to residents of Hudson County by ensuring access to essential sexual and reproductive health care through its Virtual Health Center and transportation assistance programs.While PPMNJ does not ...
New Brunswick, NJ–Christian Hinrichs, MD, Co-Director of the Duncan and Nancy MacMillan Cancer Immunology and Metabolism Center of Excellence and Chief of the Section of Cancer Immunotherapy, RWJBarnabas Health, has been awarded a four-year, $800,000 translational research grant from the V ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — The Brunswick School proudly announces a meaningful civic and environmental milestone led by its 1st and 2nd grade students. Following months of in-depth study on bats and their critical role in supporting healthy ecosystems, students successfully presented and received unanimous ...
Several graduate programs at Kean University were recognized in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings, reflecting the quality of the University’s graduate education across disciplines.The newly released rankings included Kean among the best Education schools and ...
Rahway, NJ–Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Rahway, an RWJBarnabas Health hospital, has appointed Kenneth Janowski, DO, CPE, as Chief Medical Officer. In this role, Dr. Janowski will lead clinical operations and oversee the hospital’s medical staff to ensure the delivery of quality, ...
(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 ...
Lou DiChiaro, a longtime baseball coach from Fair Lawn, and Larry Thomas, an octogenarian and Guinness World Record-holding skydiver, have one thing in common: they don't let their heart conditions keep them from doing what they love.They also both sought care at RWJBarnabas Health, where their ...
Orthopedic surgery is known as a male-dominated industry; according to the Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, women make up less than 10% of practicing orthopedic surgeons, even as female enrollment in medical school increases. Orthopedic surgeons Jaclyn Jankowski, DO, Nicole Lopez, MD, ...
WEEHAWKEN, NJ —The New York International Auto Show returns to the Jacob Javits Center this Spring, and NY Waterway ferries are the fastest, easiest, and most reliable way to get there from New Jersey. The Auto Show and NY Waterway are partnering to offer reduced-price admission for ferry riders as ...
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death in the United States, but the good news is that many heart issues can be prevented through simple, proactive lifestyle changes. Preventative heart health focuses on reducing heart disease risk before symptoms arise, helping people live ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Somerset, an RWJBarnabas Health hospital, has achieved Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) – the nation’s most prestigious nursing honor - for the fourth consecutive time.
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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 ...
The Living Room Bar at W Hoboken invites guests to an interactive evening of creativity and cocktails with a hands-on candle making experience. Set in the hotel’s stylish lounge, this intimate class blends craft and mixology in a lively social setting. RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE.Guests create a custom ...
NEWARK, NJ — The Museum of Makers + Innovators (MOMI) is thrilled to announce MOMI Maker Day, a vibrant celebration of hands-on, joyful learning taking place on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Hosted in the Ballroom at Newark Symphony Hall, this free event invites families to spend the day playing, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Halifax Restaurant in Hoboken will host a special four-course Duckhorn Vineyards wine pairing dinner on Thursday, March 12, bringing together seasonal cuisine and acclaimed Napa Valley wines for an intimate evening of food, wine, and conversation.Created by Executive Chef Seadon Shouse, the menu ...
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 ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ -Town Physical Therapy, a leading provider of personalized physical therapy and rehabilitative care in New Jersey, proudly announces the opening of its newest clinic in Jersey City, New Jersey. This marks the sixth location in the Town Physical Therapy network, reflecting continued ...
UNION, NJ - Ireland’s first female president, Mary Robinson, will be a keynote speaker at Kean University’s 18th Annual Human Rights Conference on Friday, March 27. Centered on the theme of Sustainability in Action, the conference will explore the intersection of human rights and sustainability, ...
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 ...
Join us in welcoming, Maria A. Qureshi, MD, Cardiology, to RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group’s network of providers!Dr. Qureshi’s philosophy of care is rooted in a patient-centered approach that prioritizes collaboration at every stage of the patient's journey. She believes that each person deserves ...