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Press Releases

July 1, 2025

West Orange, NJ–The New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA) recognized the RWJBarnabas Health Maternal Health Peer Recovery Program for its Excellence in Patient Experience at the 2025 Best at the Beach Awards. Suzanne Spernal, DNP, APN-BC, RNC-OB, C-ONQS, Senior Vice President, Women’s Health; ...

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Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Rahway and The Gateway YMCA Host Free Six-Week Diabetes Class for Blood Sugar ControlRobert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway, in partnership with The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch, is please to offer a FREE, six-week program designed to ...

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RWJBarnabas Health Primary Care at Marlboro, located at 45 County Road 520, Suite 104, Englishtown, offers expanded primary care services and continued commitment to exceptional care. Affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, our Medical Group physicians offer an array of healthcare ...

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West Orange, New Jersey – Today, RWJBarnabas Health announced the appointment of Susan C. Reinhard, PhD, RN, FAAN as the new Chair of the RWJBarnabas Health Board of Trustees, effective July 1. Dr. Reinhard will be the first woman and the first nurse to hold this position for the health system.A ...

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Congratulations to Noah Lynch, Clinical Care Technician in the Emergency Department at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway (RWJUH Rahway).  Noah was recently announced as the 2025 Petal Award Winner at RWJUH Rahway during its annual celebration of the hospital’s nursing assistants and ...

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 RWJBarnabas Health and the New Jersey Devils are teaming up for the 9th Annual RWJBarnabas Health Running with the Devils 5K Run & Walk while offering both live and virtual formats in 2025. The live 5K Run & Wellness Walk will take place on Sunday, November 2nd at Essex County’s South ...

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Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office Launches Internship Program for College StudentsCollege students interested in a career in law enforcement now have an exciting new opportunity to gain real-world experience, thanks to a new internship program launched by the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office.The ...

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We are excited to announce an impactful partnership between Greater Somerset County YMCA and The Uncommon Thread (TUT). This collaboration represents a shared commitment to fostering inclusion, diversity, and support for families of children with autism. It also mirrors a broader movement reshaping ...

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New Brunswick, NJ – The Chronic Illness Management Program at Children’s Specialized Hospital, part of the Children’s Health network at RWJBarnabas Health, was named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s list of 51 hospitals and health systems with exceptional diabetes and endocrinology programs, joining ...

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Elizabeth, NJ – RWJBarnabas Health Trinitas School of Nursing proudly celebrated its 174th graduating class at St. Michael’s Church in Cranford, NJ. The Class of 2025, consisting of 76 nursing students, each received a diploma from the School of Nursing and an Associate in Science degree from Union ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute, New Jersey’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center officially opened the doors of the 12-story, 520,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center — the state’s only ...

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LONG BRANCH, NJ– Monmouth Medical Center (MMC), an RWJBarnabas Health hospital, recently celebrated the 80th anniversary of its Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program – the oldest orthopaedic surgery residency program in New Jersey - as it bid farewell to its class of 2025 earlier this month. Chief ...

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CareSparc Community Connections Hosts Breakfast Focusing on Health Equity, Access, and PolicyNearly 100 Healthcare, Political and Community Leaders Gather to Discuss & Plan Health-Related Priorities for 2025-2026 Newark, NJ – June 21, 2025 - Led by a message from Senator Cory Booker, along with ...

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As New Jersey braces for its first summer heat wave of the year, emergency departments like those at RWJBarnabas Health are preparing for an influx of preventable visits. “When heatwaves are in full force, we see patients coming in and experiencing dehydration and heat exhaustion,” says Schubert ...

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Play and leisure reached exciting new heights today as Albatross, the world’s largest indoor-themed mini-putting and luxury bowling destination, officially opened its doors in Edison, NJ.  The highly-anticipated grand opening celebration took place today, drawing a crowd that included Edison Mayor ...

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To quote Coco Chanel: “Women have always been the strong ones of the world.” Despite being the strongest, it’s equally important that women know how their health changes over time and how to take care of their bodies—no matter what stage of life they’re in. Checklists like these help women navigate ...

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West Orange, New Jersey – David Mebane, Esq., Executive Vice President and General Counsel, RWJBarnabas Health, was honored as a recipient of the 2025 NJBIZ ICON award. This esteemed award given by a leader in statewide business news recognizes New Jersey leaders for their notable success, ...

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The Middlesex County Improvement Authority (MCIA) will implement an Automatic Side Load (ASL) service starting on August 1, 2025, for single-stream, curbside recycling. Each participating municipality and all its residents will receive 95-gallon wheeled carts with lids to replace the blue barrels ...

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EDISON, NJ  – Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute has announced the graduates of its prestigious Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program and subspecialty fellowship programs.The highly ranked residency program trains physicians from around the nation who ...

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West Orange, New Jersey – Nancy E. Holecek, MAS, MHA, BSN, RN, Executive Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer of RWJBarnabas Health, the largest, most comprehensive academic health care system in New Jersey, has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the 50 Most Influential Clinical ...

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Many individuals, regardless of age or life circumstances, experience mental health challenges and may be uncertain of where to find help.Jennifer Huey, a science teacher at Toms River High School North, witnessed this firsthand during and after the COVID-19 pandemic when her loved ones and ...

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As families gear up for a season of sunshine, travel and outdoor fun, one important item should be on every parent’s summer checklist: making sure your child is up to date on their vaccines. Routine childhood vaccines are a simple, proven way to help keep your child safe. Why Vaccines Are ...

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Join us in welcoming Robert E. Noh, MD, Urology, to RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group’s network of providers. Dr. Noh’s philosophy of care involves treating every patient as if they are his family, with the same time, dedication, and respect. He never forgets that a patient is a person and when they ...

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Newark, N.J.– In a groundbreaking move to address food insecurity and promote holistic health and wellness, RWJBarnabas Health, in collaboration with Newark-based farm-to-city social enterprise Urban Agriculture Cooperative (UAC), today announced the launch of Harvest: An RWJBarnabas Health Farm to ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – On a gorgeous sunny day in East Brunswick, a day perfect for a game of golf, Middlesex County breathed new life into the Tamarack Golf course in East Brunswick. Tamarack is one of the township's - and the county's - many hidden gems, which runs the full length of Fresh Ponds ...

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Newark, NJ – RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute are pleased to announce the addition of new oncology specialty care and related services at University Hospital in Newark. The agreement is intended to promote the health and wellness of cancer patients in the greater Newark area, ...

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We would like to hear from you!Please fill out our TAPinto 2025 Reader Survey.Your feedback is important to us and helps us improve the quality of your reader experience. Click here to take the survey. You can also get to the survey through the QR code below.The survey closes on June 20, 2025.Thank ...

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NEW JERSEY - Do you think you’ll be dancing at your 100th birthday party? You could be. Life isn't about how long we live, but how well we live. It's about having the energy to enjoy experiences like travel, hobbies and time with loved ones.“You don’t want to just live long; you want to live ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Chief Frank LoSacco of the East Brunswick Police Department has been elected Fourth Vice President of the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP), positioning him on a path to become State President in June 2029. As per the association’s leadership structure, ...

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