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 ...
This Valentine’s Weekend, Halifax in Hoboken invites guests to skip the pressure of candlelit dinners and celebrate what truly matters: friendship. On Saturday and Sunday, February 14 and 15, Halifax hosts a Galentine’s Day–worthy brunch designed for lingering, laughing, and sharing — the perfect ...
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 ...
Legacy Place, Garden Communities' luxury multifamily community in East Brunswick, has reached another key milestone with the completion of Two Legacy Place, the property’s second mixed-use mid-rise apartment building fronting on Tices Lane. The first residences are leasing for late winter occupancy ...
This Valentine’s Day, Halifax in Hoboken invites couples and friends to celebrate with an intimate, pairing-forward dining experience that blends seasonal cuisine, thoughtful wine selections, and sweeping Manhattan views. Offered exclusively on Saturday, February 14, the evening features a ...
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 ...
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 ...
RWJBarnabas Health Primary & Specialty Care at Hoboken is accepting new patients. Located at 59 Newark Street in downtown Hoboken, our providers have extended its primary care hours to better serve you. Primary Care providers are now available for appointments Monday through Friday with ...
NordEst Saunas, a new premium sauna brand dedicated to bringing the authentic traditions of Estonian sauna culture and wellness to the United States, is proud to announce its official launch. A family-owned business founded by Sigmar Sikk, an Estonian expatriate with over a decade of experience in ...
BestDoc, healthcare technology company based in Manhasset, New York, announced the continued development of its all-in-one appointment scheduling and practice management platform designed to help medical practices improve efficiency, enhance patient experience, and support sustainable ...
Students across New Jersey are invited to participate in the AI Hackathon (IRL and Online), an exciting statewide event designed to give students hands-on experience building with artificial intelligence - whether they attend in person near Princeton or virtually from anywhere in the state.This ...
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.Dr. McDonald has long supported ...
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 ...
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 ...
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–January 8, 2026 – The Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter’s University Hospital has had a long-standing reputation for providing superior pediatric specialty care in Hudson County and recently established The Dr. Bipin Patel Pediatric Multispecialty Center at Hoboken University ...
BCB Bank is proud to announce the appointment of Dominic Sedicino as Senior Vice President and Head of Retail Banking. This hiring is in alignment with BCB’s commitment to fully supporting its retail customers and the Bank’s dedication to organizational excellence.In this position, Mr. Sedicino is ...
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 ...
West Orange, New Jersey -- 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 ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Commercial District Services LLC (CDS), a leading provider of management and outdoor operations for business improvement districts, is proud to announce the elevation of two key team members within the organization. Matt Christensen has been named Principal, District Operations ...
We are excited to announce that, Pediatric Surgery Services, through RWJBarnabas Health Children's Health network, are now available at Trinitas Regional Medical Center, 200 Williamson Street, Suite 320, Elizabeth, NJ 07202. Providers include: Jonathan Durell, MDVictoria Ko, MD Dr. Durell believes ...