Press Releases
By RWJBARNABAS HEALTH
June 13, 2025
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 ...
Maplewood, NJ – In a historic and culture-defining collaboration, Noiré Dispensary proudly announces it is one of the first cannabis dispensary in New Jersey to launch the Happy Eddie brand—a premium cannabis line founded by entrepreneur, TV personality, and cannabis advocate Eddie Osefo.To mark ...
MILLBURN, NJ - Paper Mill Playhouse’s production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, plays for three more weeks (through Sunday, June 29) at Paper Mill Playhouse (22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ).Based on one of the world’s most beloved stories and the enchanting Disney animated film, The Little ...
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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Hamilton, N.J.-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Hamilton, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, recently celebrated the opening of its new, 5,500 square foot, state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization laboratory (cath lab). The new cath lab features the latest technology to provide patients ...
New Brunswick, N.J.–With so many demands placed on women—whether at home, at work, or in their communities—it’s easy for personal health to take a backseat. Making your health a priority now and focusing on preventive care to lower the risk of certain cancers and other diseases can help ensure a ...
RWJUH Rahway, in conjunction with Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe, the Rahway City Council and Rahway Senior Services, hosted a Wellness Expo for the community at the Rahway Senior Center. The well-attended event included a wide array of health and medical services, education and information. ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Cheers erupted and applause echoed across the site of The JESPY Center on the Cooperman Family Campus as an exhilarated crowd gathered — shovels in hand and joy on their faces—united by a powerful message: adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) are vital ...
IntroMany kids across the country are having a hard time with math. Some can’t keep up in class, and others get confused by even simple math problems. One reason this happens is that a lot of people say things like, 'Math is too hard.' You may have heard friends, parents, or even teachers say it.
West Orange, NJ- RWJBarnabas Health, the largest academic health system in the state, has launched a focused ultrasound treatment program to help patients living with medication-refractory essential tremor and Parkinson’s Disease. The focused ultrasound platform is non-surgical and is delivered via ...
Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. invites the public to attend the 2025 Essex County Free SummerMusic Concert Series. The free Concert Series brings a diverse group of musicians and entertainers to perform at locations throughout the historic Essex County Park System and provides ...
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 ...
New Brunswick, N.J. – Brain tumors are complex conditions that affect the brain and spinal cord and require expert diagnosis and treatment. Jonathan H. Sherman, MD, FAANS, FCNS, FACS, Chief of Neurosurgical Oncology at Rutgers Cancer Institute and RWJBarnabas Health and Morana Vojnic, MD, MBA, ...
MIlBURN, NJ - The final production of Paper Mill’s 2024-2025 season, The Little Mermaid, begins performances this Thursday, May 29 ahead of a Sunday, June 1 opening night at Paper Mill Playhouse (22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ), in a run continuing through Sunday, June 29. Directed and ...
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New Brunswick, N.J. – Clinicians and scientists from RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute will share new findings and lead discussions at the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, showcasing advances from their cutting-edge cancer research program. The meeting ...
BERKELEY COLLEGE HONORS MORE THAN 1,200 GRADUATES,INCLUDING FIRST MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING GRADUATE,DURING 2025 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY AT PRUDENTIAL CENTER President Recinos: Creativity and the Human Experience Drive Meaningful Change Photo Captions: (Left) Diane Recinos, EdD, President of ...
Debbie first walked through JESPY House’s doors in 1988. Since then, she’s learned to live independently, become an artist, and found a job she loves. Like thousands of New Jersey adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), Debbie thrives thanks to Medicaid-funded services that ...
South Orange – Community partnership between JESPY House and the South Essex Fire Department was recently on full display. Prior to the demolition of several JESPY properties on Prospect Street in South Orange, the South Essex Fire Department made a request to use the vacant JESPY buildings to ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Mark S. Hoebee (Producing Artistic Director) and Michael Stotts (Executive Director) are pleased to present a private industry presentation of the Richard Rodgers Award-winning musical Perpetual Sunshine & the Ghost Girls on Monday, May 19. Featuring an original through-composed ...
Tues. May 27 from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Open to the public for community members looking for a new career opportunityWed. May 28 from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm: Reserved for high school students, with 2400+ students spanning 80+ schools registered to attendNewark, NJ — The Associated Construction Contractors ...
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(New Brunswick, NJ) – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Bariatric Surgery Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The certification cycle is ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ– RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute, the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, have proudly unveiled New Jersey’s first and only freestanding, fully comprehensive cancer hospital. The Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center in ...
(West Orange, NJ) - The Adult and Pediatric Epilepsy Treatment Centers at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH), Community Medical Center (CMC) and The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital (BMSCH) at RWJUH, all RWJBarnabas Health facilities, have been re-accredited for 2025-2027 by ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director and Michael Stotts, Executive Director) will present a private reading of the new musical Bull Durham, previously announced to open the theater’s upcoming 2025-2026 season, on Friday, May 16 in New York City.Bull ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Somerset, an RWJBarnabas Health hospital, dedicated its new Rapid Decision Unit today in honor of the Kalafer family, who has donated more than $3.5 million to the hospital over the past two decades. The 18-room Rapid Decision Unit ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Mark S. Hoebee (Producing Artistic Director) and Michael Stotts (Executive Director) are proud to announce that, following a national search, Paul Brewster McGinley has joined Paper Mill Playhouse as the theater’s new Director of Education. Educational programming represents the ...
South Orange - Laughter and creativity filled the air at JESPY House on Saturday, May 3rd, as a Brownie troop from Summit spent the afternoon crafting, connecting, and sharing sweet treats with JESPY clients. The Girl Scouts joined JESPY clients for an afternoon of painting 3D tulips and creating ...