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Press Releases

May 6, 2025

Center for Discovery, Innovation and Development at Children’s Specialized Hospital Launches New Inclusion Training Service Millburn, NJ  – The Center for Discovery, Innovation and Development (CDID) at Children’s Specialized Hospital (CSH), a part of the Children’s Health network at RWJBarnabas ...

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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 ...

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BERKELEY COLLEGE NURSE PINNING CEREMONYHONORS 22 RISING HEALTHCARE HEROESPhoto Caption: (Left) Licensed Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (LPN to BSN) graduates and (right) Practical Nurse graduates celebrate their nurse pinning ceremony at Berkeley College in Woodland Park, NJ, on ...

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Bridges Outreach, Inc., the leading Region 2 provider for the state’s Bringing Veterans Home initiative, is pleased to announce Retired U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Angela Indardeo as the new Director of Veteran Services. “We are thrilled to be the Region 2 provider for Bringing Veterans Home, a ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ – The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits, has awarded seven RWJBarnabas Health hospitals with an “A” rating and five hospitals with a “B.” The “A”-rated hospitals include Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center ...

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New Brunswick, NJ –The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital (BMSCH) at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH), part of the RWJBarnabas Health Children’s Health Network, opened its new Children's Same Day Services center, a modern outpatient facility designed to provide comfortable and ...

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BERKELEY COLLEGE STUDENT LEADER NAMED TOALL IN STUDENT VOTING HONOR ROLL Photo Caption (L to R): Berkeley College students Evelyn Alvarez, Monserrat “Monse” Miranda, Mary Dixon, Jimil Smith, and Monica Suero; and Aarti Patel, Associate, Office of Government Relations, Berkeley College, arrive at ...

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BCB Bank is proud to welcome Gus Penaranda, former Executive Director of the New Jersey Pride Chamber of Commerce (NJPCC), as its new Business Development Officer, overseeing operations in the Hudson County region.  Mr. Penaranda brings with him a wealth of experience and an expansive network ...

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MILLBURN, NJ – April 29, 2025 – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, is pleased to announce nominations for the 30th annual Rising Star Awards for Excellence in High School Musical ...

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Feury Image Group, Newark's leader in managed uniform programs and promotional products, announced its latest business relationship with LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware, (LANJ&D) the respected network of nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the quality of care and life for ...

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NEWARK - The best of the best. The top of the top.The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals of New Jersey (NABIP NJ) – a statewide trade association of health insurance professionals – is receiving top national recognition, achieving “Platinum Certification.”NABIP NJ was ...

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Performances Begin Thursday, May 29Opening Sunday, June 1Through Sunday, June 29www.papermill.orgMILLBURN, NJ – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, is pleased to announce casting and ...

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Bridges Outreach is thrilled to announce its upcoming fundraiser, Dueling Pianos, an unforgettable evening of music, community, and giving back, taking place on Friday, May 9 at 6:30 PM at the beautiful Canoe Brook Country Club in Summit, NJ.This lively and interactive musical experience will ...

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New Brunswick, N.J.--After a national search, RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute, the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, have appointed H. John Pounardjian, MBA as Chief Financial and Administrative Officer and Deputy Director for ...

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NEWARK, NJ – To fund lifesaving research, prevent lung disease and support people living with lung disease and lung cancer, the American Lung Association in New Jersey is hosting the 13th annual Fight For Air Climb New Jersey at the Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison on Sunday, April 27 ...

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Registration is now open for Paper Mill Playhouse’s spring and summer Theater Schools ad Players Camps.The playhouse’s Spring Mini Sessions will offer six weeks of group classes or private lessons for individuals ages five and up. Classes will run weekly beginning April 21.According to a ...

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Since the passage of New Jersey’s Grief Bill S3330, the staff at Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss have been hard at work ensuring that New Jersey schools have a curriculum to offer students created in partnership with the nation’s experts on childhood bereavement. Imagine staff have partnered ...

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LIVINGSTON, NJ – The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges is proud to participate in the Five Days of Action, scheduled for April 21-25, 2025. This important week-long campaign aims to raise awareness and inspire adults to take action to protect children from sexual abuse. The Y will share statistics ...

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News Release For immediate releaseMedia Contact: H. MuhammedTel: 973 703 3262 April 2, 2025Exciting News: Prodigal Sons and Daughters Behavioral HealthCare Services, referred to as “PSDBHS”, having the fiduciary responsibility of the Silver Stars Multimedia Complex And Learning Center has agreed to ...

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New Brunswick, NJ-Colorectal and pancreatic adenocarcinoma incidence rates have risen the most among young adults over the past two decades suggesting the need for heightened awareness among clinicians for these diseases, according to an article published today in JAMA Network Open by Robert Wood ...

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For years, Robert Reardon, 66, enjoyed living by the Jersey Shore with Jeanne, his partner of 25 years, but he knew he was headed for the biggest challenge of his life.  He was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis, COPD, and emphysema-- his lung disease had stolen his breath. Robert needed 24/7 ...

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As parents, understanding your child’s development is essential, especially when it comes to recognizing potential differences in communication, behavior, and social interactions. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that presents in various ways, and early detection can ...

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Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss offers free peer support groups for children, teens, young adults and their caregivers who are grieving a loss due to death. Currently, they’re running over 50 support groups on 7 Nights of Support in Mountainside, Newark and virtually. Each group is ...

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South Orange, NJ — In a moving demonstration of community unity and self-advocacy, JESPY House hosted a postcard-writing event on April 3, 2025, drawing clients, families, and local residents together to oppose proposed federal cuts to Medicaid. Held at Judi House, a JESPY program space in South ...

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Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) New Jersey is proud to announce the 2025 New Jersey Neighborhood Achievement Awards (NJNAA) will take place on Friday, April 25, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. This annual event celebrates individuals and ...

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South Orange, NJ — In a moving demonstration of community unity and self-advocacy, JESPY House hosted a postcard-writing event on April 3, 2025, drawing clients, families, and local residents together to oppose proposed federal cuts to Medicaid. Held at Judi House, a JESPY program space in South ...

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Mountainside --Children's Specialized Hospital (CSH) Foundation is proud to announce that six-year-old Nikos Kaymakcian of Tinton Falls, NJ, has been selected as the 2025 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ New Jersey Champion. Nikos was born with spina bifida and has been defying all the odds ...

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(New Brunswick, NJ) – More than 200 organ transplant recipients, donors, family members and their caregivers joined together at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) to celebrate National Organ Donor Month with a special program, “From Donation to Transformation: Celebrating the Gift of ...

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New Brunswick, N.J. – Compared to other types of cancer, testicular cancer is relatively rare. According to the National Cancer Institute, it accounts for less than 1 percent of all male cancers in the U.S. However, it’s the most common cancer among young men, primarily affecting those between the ...

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SOMERVILLE, NJ – Deirdre A. Blaus, MHA has been named Chief Administrative Officer at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Somerset, an RWJBarnabas Health hospital. Blaus has led the hospital in an interim role since June.“In her nine years in various leadership roles at RWJUH Somerset, ...

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