Press Releases
By RWJBARNABAS HEALTH
October 10, 2025
Millburn, NJ – On Monday, Sept. 15, Opportunity Project’s 17th Annual Golf Classic at the Brooklake Country Club in Florham Park raised over $306,000 –– the highest total in the event’s history. Proceeds help fund New Jersey’s first and only free-standing Clubhouse – a place where people who have ...
West Orange, NJ – Hussein Syed, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for RWJBarnabas Health, was honored by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of just 53 hospital and health system CISOs and chief privacy officers to know, recognized for his dedication to optimizing health care through ...
I have been a member of the Millburn-Short Hills Democratic Committee for many years. One of the many things I have learned from this experience is that you can nominate a candidate and vote for that candidate, but you cannot control what that candidate does once they take their seat in government.
MILLBURN, NJ – The Millburn-Short Hills Chinese Association (MSHCA) will host the Millburn BOE Candidate Forum this Saturday, October 11 at 7:30 p.m. online. Join the meeting by scanning the QR code on the image above. To better reflect the concerns and voices of our community, we have compiled 14 ...
Award-winning Actor, Comedian, and Filmmaker Danny DeVito will return as host of the 17th Annual New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) Induction Ceremony on November 21, 2025, at The Rink @ The Arena at American Dream in East Rutherford. NJHOF will celebrate its newest class of Jersey legends just steps ...
West Orange, NJ – RWJBarnabas Health has announced that more than 100,000 patients have now benefited from a program initially launched in 2023 to help tear down barriers to care, reduce hospital readmissions, and improve overall health outcomes. The milestone coincides with the expansion of the ...
West Orange, N.J– RWJBarnabas Health has been ranked among the nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals for 2025–2026 for Pediatric Urology by U.S. News & World Report for the third consecutive year. RWJBarnabas Health provides New Jersey’s largest network of pediatric care and the state’s only ...
Dear Millburn Residents,Two years ago, you gave Ben Stoller and me an overwhelming mandate. 67% of you voted for us and in doing so, you voted for change, for responsible leadership, and for a township government that puts residents first. Ben and I have delivered on that promise.Within four months ...
Dear Members of the Millburn Community, I developed a program aimed at addressing sexual violence through methods proven effective by scientific research. This initiative, known as The Men’s Program, specifically focused on engaging men on college campuses and in the military by treating them as ...
West Orange, NJ– John W. Doll, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at RWJBarnabas Health, has been named among Becker’s Hospital Review’s Academic Medical Center COO to Know for 2025. The Becker’s list recognizes chief operating officers who lead academic medical centers and ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Over 50 clergy, church members and civil rights activists associated with Building One New Jersey descended upon the renowned Paper Mill Playhouse on Thursday night to protest the lack of economic and racial diversity in Millburn public schools.Protests were sparked on August 21 when ...
Dear Friends and Neighbors,I have been a township resident for almost 40 years. I have volunteered at Deerfield and Christ Church Nursery Schools on the PTA and PTO, have been a scout leader, served on the Board of Friends of Millburn Library, was a Little League assistant coach and served on the ...
As a former Mayor and Township Committee member for 12 years, it is my pleasure to tell you why I would encourage all Millburn Township residents to vote for Annette Romano. Annette was born and raised in the Township. She has the pulse of the community. Her first question for any proposal brought ...
I moved to the Upper Wyoming section of Millburn in 2021 from neighboring South Orange-Maplewood (SOMA), to escape the deteriorating school district and quality of life there. And I love it here. Unfortunately, I have grown concerned that Millburn-Short Hills (MSH) could repeat some of the same ...
To the Editor and the Residents of Millburn TownshipMy name is Jorge Masropietro, and I am a proud resident of Millburn / Short Hills. Many years ago, I made the conscious choice to become a citizen of the United States. I did so because I believe in the promise of this country: a nation built on ...
The Pittenger family has resided in Millburn for over 150 years. I personally have lived in this fine town for over 74 years. My four children have all attended Millburn schools and have gone on to make good use of the great education. I care deeply about the future of this town. We are ...
I am writing to enthusiastically endorse Michael Cohen for re-election to the Millburn Township Committee. Michael and his running mate, Mayor Annette Romano, have demonstrated their strong commitment to act in the best interests of our community, and I urge you to vote for them on Tuesday, ...
I am pleased to endorse Kris Heinrichs and Jamie Serruto on the Vote for Millburn ticket for the 2025 Township Committee election. Kris and Jamie have demonstrated a commitment to serve the interests of our town, rather than follow the directives of political bosses or outside agendas.Not only have ...
To the residents of Millburn-Short Hills,We write to you today with deep concern following recent reports of Federal Immigration Enforcement (ICE) actions taking place in our community. Accounts of agents in tactical gear, with faces obscured, detaining residents in our neighborhoods have ...
West Orange, NJ – Mark E. Manigan, President and Chief Executive Officer of RWJBarnabas Health, the largest, most comprehensive academic health system in New Jersey, has been named to New Jersey Business Magazine’s 2025 Awards for Excellence list, powered by the New Jersey Business & Industry ...
MILLBURN, NJ – A pro-civil rights church-based organization will protest in front of Millburn’s Paper Mill Playhouse on Thursday night, during the first night of the theater’s presentation of Bull Durham. Protests were sparked when Millburn refused to register the son of a prominent Black minister.
New Brunswick, N.J.– More young women are being diagnosed with breast cancer in all racial and ethnic groups than in years past. While most people think of breast cancer as something that happens later in life, experts stress that younger women also need to be aware of their risks, symptoms, and ...
I enthusiastically endorse Jamie Serruto and Kris Heinrichs for Millburn Township Committee. Both Jamie and Kris have already demonstrated, at early stages of their lives, an extraordinary commitment to our community through years of hands-on service and leadership.Jamie, comes from multiple ...
As 33-year residents of Millburn-Short Hills, Eve and I wholeheartedly endorse Mayor Annette Romano and Deputy Mayor Michael Cohen for reelection to the Township Committee in November. As a former TC member and active resident, we’ve seen firsthand their real dedication to our township and how much ...
CHATHAM, NJ – When I was Mayor of Chatham Township, I made a concerted effort to increase the awareness of mental illness and suicide prevention. My interest in doing so stemmed from my early days on the Township Committee when I learned of a young father in town who died by suicide. Over the ...
At RWJBarnabas Health, we believe recovery isn’t just possible — it’s real. Two of our own from the Institute for Prevention and Recovery (IFPR), Amy F. and Patrick C., know this firsthand after dealing with their own addiction struggles a decade ago. Today, they’ve come full circle and are helping ...
West Orange, NJ – Bob Taylor, MBA, CMRP, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain, RWJBarnabas Health, was recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of just 64 health system supply chain leaders around the country who are successfully guiding their organizations through unprecedented supply chain ...
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness, share hope, and highlight the importance of mental health. RWJBarnabas Health's Behavioral Health and Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care are committed to helping communities recognize the signs of emotional distress ...
To the voters of Millburn Township, I am honored to write this testimonial in support of Jamie Serruto, a person I have known since he was a young man, close friends with my son. Over the years, I have witnessed Jamie’s growth, dedication and unfaltering commitment to public service, and I believe ...
To the Citizens and Electors of Millburn Township, NJ,I write to you today with enthusiasm and conviction to endorse Annette Romano and Michael Cohen in the 2025 Millburn Township Committee Election in Millburn. As someone who deeply cares about the future of our community — and who has observed ...