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November 25, 2025

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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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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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex County is excited to announce the launch of its new History Guide, a free, interactive initiative designed to encourage residents and visitors to step into the County’s revolutionary story. The program encourages participants to explore historic landmarks, learn ...

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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 quality ...

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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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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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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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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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Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat for Humanity (GMM Habitat), a major builder and leading advocate for affordable housing in New Jersey, was recently recognized with the Outstanding Project Award for New Development by the Housing & Community Development Network of New Jersey (HCDNNJ) at ...

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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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Middlesex County’s REPLENISH will host its third annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot and 5K on Thanksgiving Day (Thurs, Nov. 27) from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.It is a family-friendly event that brings the community together to support the fight against food insecurity at Raritan Bay Waterfront Park in ...

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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, 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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Somerset - Assemblyman Joe Danielsen released the following statement: “Last night, voters in LD-17 and across the State made their voices heard. They have decisively voted for Democratic candidates up and down the ticket. Sending Mikie Sherrill to Trenton as Governor, and delivering the largest ...

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West Orange, N.J. – 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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Meet Peggy Su-Genyk, MD, Facial, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Assistant Professor of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group provider. Dr. Su-Genyk’s philosophy of care is to provide and deliver natural and ...

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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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 Crossroads Theatre Company (CTC) is pleased to announce the launch of its 47th season with, Lynn Nottage’s “Crumbs from the Table of Joy.”  The production begins previews on October 24 with an opening night benefit on October 29th and performances through November 23.   The play is directed by ...

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Somerset - A week and a half away from election day, and Assemblyman Joe Danielsen continues to build a diverse coalition in support of his re-election campaign. Emgage Action, an organization committed to supporting civil rights, minority rights, and religious freedom, and supporting Muslim ...

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Somerset - On October 17th, it was announced that the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA), has issued its 2025 General Election endorsements. In addition to endorsing Mikie Sherrill for Governor, the NJEA announced endorsements for the General Assembly, which included an endorsement of ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex College has joined the robust network of community colleges statewide offering New Jersey Film Academy (NJFA) courses and certifications. Students who are interested in pursuing a career in New Jersey’s evolving entertainment industry will have the opportunity to ...

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Energy drinks have gained popularity over the years, with new brands and seasonal flavors being introduced all the time. Despite their popularity, energy drinks are not recommended as part of a healthy diet.“We are overwhelmed with beverage options at grocery and convenience stores, making it ...

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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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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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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Students, faculty, staff, and community members gathered on Thursday for the unveiling of the Student Showcase art exhibit on Middlesex College’s Edison campus. The showcase features various student art selected by president Mark McCormick and the College’s Visual, ...

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Long Branch, NJ  - RWJBarnabas Health announced today that the New Jersey Department of Health has advanced the system's plans to build a 252-bed modern acute care hospital in Tinton Falls on the Vogel Medical Campus. This marks a key milestone in RWJBarnabas Health’s vision to transform health ...

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Somerset - As the general election campaign continues, Assemblyman Joe Danielsen continues to amass a coalition of support for his re-election campaign. The New Jersey Young Democrats have formally announced that they will support the Assemblyman’s campaign. This show of support is representative ...

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