Press Releases
By TAPINTO
June 1, 2026
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Meet RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group provider, Edward A. Wingfield, MD, Interventional Cardiology.Dr. Wingfield places a strong emphasis on communicating clearly with his patients and advocating for them. Additionally, he ensures each patient and their family fully understand the diagnosis and ...
MILLBURN, NJ —Paper Mill Playhouse is bringing the flavor and energy of West Side Story to the table with a special theater-inspired dining experience at the F.M. Kirby Carriage House beginning May 28.Created to complement the iconic musical’s highly anticipated run, the limited-time pre-theatre ...
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan New Jersey (PPMNJ) is proud to announce the first round of culinary and beverage partners confirmed for In Good Taste! its reinvigorated community tasting experience benefiting reproductive health care across the region.Taking place on Wednesday, ...
West Orange, New Jersey, May 26, 2026 – Robert Pellechio, Senior Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer of RWJBarnabas Health, was honored as a recipient of the 2026 NJBIZ ICON award. This esteemed award given by a leader in statewide business news recognizes New Jersey leaders for their ...
As the need for grief support services continues to grow, Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss, recently welcomed 15 new community members to its team of over 150 volunteer facilitators. Led by Imagine staff members Abigail Priece and Kellie Saracino, these volunteers completed an intensive, ...
NEWARK, NJ (May 18, 2026) — Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of New Jersey, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, hosted its 12th Annual Women’s Health Day “Healthy Women, Healthy Families” at the Newark Airport Marriott Hotel on May 16, 2026. “At Newark Beth Israel Medical ...
Are YOU ready to hit the reset button for a healthier, more balanced life? The 31-Day RWJBarnabas Health Mental Wellness Challenge kicked off on May 1st on social media with a series of videos featuring Marie DiDario, DO, Chief Medical Officer for Behavioral Health at RWJBarnabas Health and member ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ, May 14, 2026 – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Somerset, an RWJBarnabas Health hospital, is partnering with three Downtown Somerville businesses to encourage women to get their annual mammograms this summer. Women who schedule their mammogram through Aug. 15 at the ...
Livingston, NJ – In recognition of Celiac Awareness Month, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, will host a Celiac Awareness Month Symposium on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. The hybrid event, presented by the Kogan Celiac Center at RWJBarnabas ...
NEWARK - Savor Newark, a culinary symposium, will serve as the city's official kickoff to the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Saturday, May 16, at the Cherry Blossom Welcome Center in Essex County's Branch Brook Park. Savor Newark 2026: The Culinary Cup – United at the Table Symposium, taking place from 9 ...
West Orange, NJ – Dr. Matthew B. McDonald III, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Children’s Specialized Hospital (CSH), part of the Children’s Health network at RWJBarnabas Health, was honored by the New Jersey Health Foundation and EJI Excellence in Medicine™ with this year’s ...
NEWARK - The Essex County Chapter of The Links, Incorporated (ECCL) celebrated its 40th anniversary with a “Polo & Pastels” gala hosting nearly 300 distinguished guests on April 19. Women were adorned in pastel cocktail dresses and lavish fascinators, while men were donned in seersucker suits, ...
SOUTH ORANGE – As clouds held back the rain, JESPY House proudly celebrated the groundbreaking of The Hub on the Cooperman Family Campus on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, marking an exciting and historic milestone in the organization’s mission to support young adults with Intellectual and Developmental ...
The Citizen Service today announced Rashawn Davis as executive director, charged with propelling its national expansion. Rashawn will lead a team dedicated to building an America where all are provided with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities to work with fellow citizens to better their ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Last year, nearly 400 runners, walkers, and advocates came together in South Orange for the first Rage Run: 5K for Reproductive Freedom and raised over $34,000 for reproductive health care. This year's race, taking place on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Grove Park in South Orange, ...
SOUTH ORANGE - JESPY House announces its anticipated Spring Gala 2026: The JESPY Journey. The annual fundraiser will take place on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 6:30pm at the historic Orange Lawn Tennis Club, which is located in South Orange, NJ.The evening will celebrate JESPY clients and their ...
Meet RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group Provider, Norma Milanes Roberts, MD, FACOG, Obstetrics & Gynecology/ Infertility. Dr. Robert’s philosophy of care is delivering care to her patients with kindness, compassion and consideration. Her approach includes combining the science of modern medical ...
SOUTH ORANGE - The New Jersey Association of Community Providers (NJACP) recently held its Annual Statewide Conference in Atlantic City. The event, titled ‘Meeting the Challenge, Seizing Opportunities, & Moving Forward’, brought together providers and professionals in the Intellectual and ...
New Brunswick, NJ—The Center for Discovery, Innovation and Development (CDID) at Children’s Specialized Hospital, part of the Children’s Health network at RWJBarnabas Health, is growing its partnership with BILLY Footwear with the launch of the BILLY Limitless 253 shoe, available now in adult ...
Grief is often a solitary journey, particularly for men who may feel societal pressure to "stay strong" in the face of loss. With this in mind, Imagine recently hosted its first-ever Men’s Retreat, providing a transformative weekend of connection for ten current Imagine participants at The Uplands ...
West Orange, NJ – Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, Jersey City Medical Center, Monmouth Medical Center, and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital have been named to Newsweek’s 2026 list of Best Maternity Care Hospitals. The annual list, presented by Newsweek and Statista, highlights the top ...
Testicular cancer is the most common cancer among men ages 15 to 35, yet it remains one of the least discussed. Despite high survival rates at all stages, especially when caught early, many cases are diagnosed later than they should be—often because men hesitate to speak up, seek care, or even ...
NEWARK, NJ - University Hospital Foundation raised more than $205,000 at its 5th Annual Toast & Tribute on April 16 at The Avenue A Club in Newark, fueling critical efforts to improve maternal health outcomes at University Hospital. The evening honored Lisa Gittens-Williams, MD, for her ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J. - Red Bull New York today unveiled its new RWJBarnabas Health Red Bulls Performance Center in Morris Township, New Jersey. The cutting-edge complex is the most innovative soccer training facility in North America and further positions the Club to attract and develop the best ...
West Orange, NJ – RWJBarnabas Health was recognized by Commerce Magazine and The Commerce & Industry Association of NJ (CIANJ) at the 2026 "Companies That Care" Awards Ceremony on April 16th, 2026 for its engagement in partnerships that improve New Jersey. The health system has collaborated ...
SOUTH ORANGE - In conjunction with Rabbi Matt Gewirtz of Temple B’Nai Jeshurun (Short Hills) and Father Brian Needles of Our Lady of Sorrows Church (South Orange), JESPY House recently hosted “Coffee and Conversation with JESPY House.” The interfaith breakfast brought together members of the ...
SOUTH ORANGE - In conjunction with Rabbi Matt Gewirtz of Temple B’Nai Jeshurun (Short Hills) and Father Brian Needles of Our Lady of Sorrows Church (South Orange), JESPY House recently hosted “Coffee and Conversation with JESPY House.” The interfaith breakfast brought together members of the ...
Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan New Jersey (PPMNJ) is bringing back a beloved culinary tradition—reimagined for a new era—with the launch of In Good Taste, an elevated tasting event set for Wednesday, June 10 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Women’s Club of Glen Ridge (219 Ridgewood Avenue).A ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, is proud to announce its 88th season of world-class shows to be presented during the theater’s 2026-2027 season in Millburn, New ...