Press Releases
By MILLBURN IMMIGRATION INFORMATION GROUP
February 24, 2026
More than 100 residents participated in “ICE and Millburn,” a community webinar hosted by the Millburn Immigration Information Group (MIIG) focused on immigration enforcement, local policy, and residents’ legal rights.Mayor Frank Saccomandi opened the event, emphasizing its bipartisan foundation ...
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 ...
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 ...
When your head hits the pillow at bedtime, does it race anxiously about unfinished business or tomorrow’s to-dos? You’re not alone—anxiety and sleep have a complicated relationship. That’s because an anxious brain makes it hard to fall and stay asleep, and a lack of sleep heightens anxiety. So how ...
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 ...
New York, NY (February 2026) - Pleiades Gallery announces the opening of “Florals for Spring,” a kaleidoscopic digital art exhibition featuring the work of north NJ-, NY- and LBI- based artist Carol Nussbaum in March 2026.This show features the transformation of Nussbaum’s original floral ...
Christ Church in Short Hills invites the community to observe Ash Wednesday on February 18, 2026, with worship services throughout the day and the offering of Ashes-to-Go for those unable to attend a full service.Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a sacred season of reflection, repentance, ...
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 ...
Maplewood, NJ — Families are invited to attend the SOMA 2026 Camp Fair on Sunday, February 22, from 1:30 to 3:30 PM, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 240 Franklin Avenue, Maplewood. This free and open‑to‑the‑public event offers parents and caregivers a one‑stop opportunity to explore a variety of ...
MILLBURN, NJ – February 5, 2026 – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, is pleased to bring the uplifting, Tony Award-winning musical Come From Away to audiences beginning this week. The ...
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 ...
Essex Cardiovascular Associates, a part of RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, consists of two cardiologists who provide services in Millburn and Montclair, NJ. The practice offers testing, including EKGs, Holter and event monitoring, echocardiograms, exercise stress testing and PPM ...
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 ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Atlantic Health is pleased to announce the arrival of Melissa Lozano, MD, MA as the new System Medical Director of Women’s Health. A board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and experienced physician leader, Dr. Lozano is dedicated to advancing high-quality, equitable care across ...
Three Atlantic Health medical centers have been named among America’s Best Hospitals for 2026, according to new research released by Healthgrades, a leading resource used by U.S. consumers when searching for a hospital or doctor.Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center and Atlantic Health Overlook ...
The Millburn-Short Hills Democratic Committee is currently seeking Democrats interested in running for Millburn Township Committee in the 2026 election cycle."The Millburn-Short Hills Democratic Committee is proud to have successfully supported candidates who are committed to serving our ...
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 ...
Summit, NJ – January 22, 2026 — SAGE Eldercare is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to its Board of Trustees: Irene Loschert, Jeffrey Markovitz and Frank A. Robertazzi. They join current Board members Helen Griffith, Treasurer John Hoffman, Vice President Kathleen Lally and ...
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 ...
Saturday, January 24, 20269:00–10:30 AM St. Patrick School Gym, Fr. Ed Hinds Parish Center45 Chatham Street, Chatham, NJJoin St. Patrick School for our Faith & Community Service Fair! Meet local nonprofits such as The John Taylor Babbitt Foundation, Grow It Green Morristown, Seeing Eye Puppy ...
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 ...
Paper Mill PlayhouseBegins Rehearsals for ReimaginedCome From Away MILLBURN, NJ – JANUARY 13, 2026 – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, began rehearsals this week forCome From Away, ...
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 ...
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 ...