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Press Releases

December 2, 2025

Once a manufacturing powerhouse known as The Beehive of Industry, Harrison, NJ has been reborn as a dynamic, walkable community teeming with new lifestyle conveniences and services.  Triggering this rebirth is the Riverbend District, a 35-acre neighborhood next to the 25,000-seat Sports Illustrated ...

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WEEHAWKEN, NJ -  NY Waterway, which operates the largest ferry fleet between New Jersey and New York, announced that during this holiday season, kids will be able to once again ride free on all NY Waterway ferry routes between New Jersey and Manhattan through Sunday, January 4. A maximum of two ...

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The holiday season is often portrayed as joyful, but many people experience a noticeable shift in their mood as the celebrations approach. These feelings, commonly called the holiday blues, refer to short-term periods of sadness, stress, or emotional fatigue that can arise during this time of ...

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November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and RWJBarnabas Health, in tandem with its Children’s Specialized Hospital and team of pediatric endocrinologists, is helping children with Type 1 or 2 diabetes and their families understand, manage, and live with this chronic condition that affects 352,000 ...

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NEWARK, N.J.– RWJBarnabas Health’s holiday season of giving – to fight food insecurity and support New Jersey families in need – is underway. With recent disruptions to federal SNAP benefits still impacting many families, RWJBarnabas Health is distributing over 37.6 tons (75,230 lbs.) of fresh ...

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RAHWAY - Achieving a Leapfrog A for the 9th consecutive time underscores RWJUH Rahway's commitment as a High Reliability Organization (HRO).Through the concerted effort of RWJUH Rahway's physicians, nurses, staff, volunteers and leadership, patients and families benefit from the highest level of ...

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West Orange, NJ–RWJBarnabas Health, together with Rutgers Cancer Institute, has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs list for 2025, for the third consecutive year. The list honors heath systems that have earned national recognition ...

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West Orange, NJ--RWJBarnabas Health was recognized for its continued leadership and excellence in advancing digital health, as The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) announced the results of its 2025 Digital Health Most Wired Survey this week.In the survey, RWJBarnabas ...

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BAYONNE - The team of pulmonary experts in Bayonne, a part of RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, consists of three providers and an extraordinary support team for its patients' pulmonary and sleep issues. The practice prides itself on its team approach with a personal touch while providing ...

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 RWJBarnabas Health Named a 2025 NJBIZ Business of the Year Finalist West Orange, New Jersey, November 19, 2025 – RWJBarnabas Health, the largest, most comprehensive academic health care system in New Jersey, has been recognized as one of four 2025 Business of the Yearfinalists by NJBIZ, in the ...

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HAMILTON, NJ - Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton (RWJUH Hamilton), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, unveiled its new Helistop on Thursday, November 13. “Our system is home to the largest and oldest mobile health operation,” said Mark E. Manigan, President and Chief Executive Officer ...

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On November 20, Great American Smokeout Day, millions of Americans will take the first step in their nicotine and tobacco quit journey. Are you thinking of quitting smoking or vaping? Before you stop smoking or vaping, take the time and make a plan. “On average, most individuals will attempt to ...

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Lorraine Ricciardi’s decision to attend a stroke education event in her community ended up being one of the most important ones she ever made.  Just five months later, what she and her husband learned from RWJBarnabas Health’s Stroke Team from Community Medical Center (CMC) saved her life.  For the ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ - The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits, awarded RWJBarnabas Health’s twelve hospitals high marks for patient safety in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades. The system continues to demonstrate strong ...

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West Orange, NJ—The Pediatric Celiac Disease Center at RWJBarnabas Health announced it has been recognized by the Society for the Study of Celiac Disease (SSCD) through its Celiac Disease Unit Recognition Program for its commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to children with ...

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NEW JERSEY - 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 2025 “MindSpeak” Youth Mental Health Awareness Essay Competition which offers young changemakers in middle school (Grades ...

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Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) and Monmouth Medical Center, both RWJBarnabas Health facilities, have been recognized on Newsweek’s list of America's Best-in-State Hospitals 2026. In New Jersey, RWJUH ranked third and Monmouth Medical Center ranked ninth. This prestigious award is ...

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Researchers from Rutgers Cancer Institute, New Jersey’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI) - designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, and RWJBarnabas Health, along with colleagues from the National Cancer Institute, a center of the National Institutes of Health, announced findings from two ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ – As the nation faces disruptions to federal food assistance benefits, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), RWJBarnabas Health today reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to combatting food insecurity in New Jersey by providing $1 million to support 14 local ...

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WEST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY – November 5, 2025… The 9th Annual RWJBarnabas Health Running with the Devils 5K Run & Walk, hosted on Sunday, November 2nd at the South Mountain Recreation Complex in West Orange, enjoyed record setting numbers as more than 2,600 people ran, walked, skated and ...

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Meet RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group provider, Marla Guzman, MD, Pediatric Rheumatology. Dr. Guzman’s philosophy of care centers around providing compassionate, comprehensive, and family-centered healthcare that supports the well-being of every child. Board certified in pediatric rheumatology and ...

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Traffic jams and canceled trains. They’re seemingly unavoidable pitfalls of commuting from New Jersey to New York. But there are less congested routes to Manhattan if you don’t mind cruising on the water.Ferry commuting options are expanding in New Jersey. There are currently eight cities and towns ...

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A scenic 6.24 square-mile township located less than 20 miles from New York City has become a preferred choice for renters seeking luxury Bergen County apartments. Offering a blend of high energy living and the peacefulness of a suburban setting, Teaneck, NJ has made a name for itself with ...

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New Brunswick, N.J. – Invited guests were recently treated to a special experience when Joy Bauer, Nutrition and Health Expert on NBC’s Today Show, led the inaugural cooking demonstration, officially marking the opening of the state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen at the Jack & Sheryl Morris ...

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Halloween should be a night of fun, imagination, and community. But for many children — especially those with sensory challenges or developmental differences — the typical tricks and treats can become overwhelming. With a bit of planning and awareness, we can transform Halloween into a more ...

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West Orange, NJ — RWJBarnabas Health has opened a new orthopedic physician practice in Bergen County, staffed by three orthopedic surgeons from RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group. The new office, located in River Edge, offers patients in northern New Jersey greater access to world-class orthopedic ...

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JERSEY CITY, NJ – Jersey City Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health hospital raised a record-breaking total of $402,665 from its 28th Annual Golf Classic. The sold-out event, held on Monday, October 6, at the Liberty National Golf Course in Jersey City, brought together hospital employees, business ...

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Comprehensive Breast Health at Jersey City Medical Center, a part of the RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, consists of one provider with locations in Hoboken and Jersey City.The oncology team is committed to a comprehensive patient-centered approach, focusing on compassion and shared ...

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Radiation Oncology at Jersey City Medical Center, a part of the RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group and Rutgers Cancer Institute, the state’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, consists of two providers with one location in Jersey City. The oncology team is committed to providing a ...

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WEEHAWKEN, NJ - Tickets are on sale now for NY Waterway’s “Shades of Autumn” Fall Foliage Tours, offering passengers unique on-water views of the spectacular fall scenery along the Hudson River. The weekend tours run now through November 2, with departures from the Midtown/West 39th Street and Port ...

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