Press Releases
By RWJBARNABAS HEALTH
March 16, 2026
West Orange, NJ–RWJBarnabas Health has appointed Francis J. Giantomasi, Esq., as a new member of the RWJBarnabas Health Board of Trustees, effective immediately, while also posthumously honoring late Board Chair Marc Berson as Trustee Emeritus. Mr. Giantomasi has served as a member of the Board of ...
MILLBURN, NJ – March 10, 2026 – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, began rehearsals this week for 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical next up in Paper Mill’s 2025-2026 season. 1776 ...
The choices we make at the table influence not only how we feel today, but also our long-term health. When it comes to colorectal cancer, diet can play a critical role.March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight one of the most common, yet highly preventable, cancers worldwide.
Belleville, NJ — Nevaeh Verde Dispensary, Belleville’s premier cannabis destination, is celebrating its first anniversary with a community Cannaversary event on March 21, marking a major milestone for the locally owned business that has quickly become known for its elevated retail experience and ...
Essex County, NJ (March 10, 2026) - The Essex County (NJ) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated (ECCL) hosted its annual Black Family Wellness Day on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at North Star Academy, bringing together hundreds of students, parents, and family members for a dynamic morning dedicated to ...
West Orange, NJ—The New Jersey Department of Health and EMS for Children recently presented the Always Ready for Children Award to RWJBarnabas Health Mobile Health. This recognition is part of a national initiative aimed at reducing pediatric death and disability both in the prehospital settings ...
SOUTH ORANGE — The Crossing Guard Appreciation Breakfast, held March 4th, was a tremendous success and a true testament to the power of community collaboration. Hosted by Walk Bike Ride South Orange in partnership with JESPY House, and the Maplewood and South Orange Police Departments, the event ...
SOUTH ORANGE — The Crossing Guard Appreciation Breakfast, held March 4th, was a tremendous success and a true testament to the power of community collaboration. Hosted by Walk Bike Ride South Orange in partnership with JESPY House, and the Maplewood and South Orange Police Departments, the event ...
West Orange, NJ –RWJBarnabas Health has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 100 hospitals and health systems with great heart programs for the third consecutive year in 2025. The hospitals, health systems and institutes recognized on this list are distinguished for their excellence in heart ...
Newark, New Jersey. March 2, 2026. Asia J. Norton, Esq., a lifelong Newark resident, attorney, educator, and community advocate, officially announced today her candidacy for South Ward City Council Member in Newark, New Jersey. The announcement was held at her childhood church, Union Chapel AME ...
Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer, yet it remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. The difference often comes down to one simple but powerful factor: early detection.When caught in its earliest stages, colorectal cancer is highly ...
For most of his life, 82-year-old Michael Thorz had been extremely active. An avid skier, hiker and lifelong fitness enthusiast, you could always find him outdoors—from the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina to long days on the racquetball court. But over time, subtle leg pain grew more ...
SOUTH ORANGE - During Special Olympics’ Capitol Hill Day, held February 9–11, delegates from 47 states traveled to Washington, D.C. to advocate for critical federal support for Special Olympics programming. Now in its 22nd year, the annual event united athletes, program leaders, and Unified ...
MILLBURN, NJ – February 23, 2026 – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, is pleased to announce complete casting and the creative team for 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical next up in ...
West Orange, N.J. – Three RWJBarnabas Health hospitals – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Monmouth Medical Center, and Newark Beth Israel Medical Center have been named to Newsweek’s list of World’s Best Hospitals 2026. Monmouth Medical Center and Newark Beth Israel Medical Center have also ...
West Orange, New Jersey – Robert T. Adamson, PharmD, FASHP, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer of RWJBarnabas Health, was honored as one of just 135 hospital and health system CIOs to know nationwide by Becker’s Hospital Review. This is the second consecutive year that Dr.
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The Alpha Alpha Lambda Scholarship and Educational Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2026 Marion B. Frederick Scholarship, a $4,000 award distributed over four years to support a graduating Essex County high school senior pursuing a four-year baccalaureate ...
Imagine is proud to announce its selection as an Official Charity Partner of the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon, taking place on Sunday, November 1, 2026. The 2026 race marks the 50th anniversary of the iconic marathon, making this year’s event especially meaningful for runners and nonprofit ...
West Orange, New Jersey – Hussein Syed, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for RWJBarnabas Health, has been named to the 2026 C100 by CISOs Connect™, recognizing CISOs who are distinguished by their security expertise and their dedication to giving back to the profession through knowledge ...
Howell, NJ – RWJBarnabas Health raised the final steel beam of its new three-story, 67,000-square-foot Multi-Specialty Center on January 21, alongside joint venture partners New Jersey Imaging Network, Seaview Orthopaedics, and Family First Urgent Care.Construction is expected to be completed in ...
West Orange, NJ — Dr. Patricia Clark-Jeter, a West Orange resident and veteran educator with more than 30 years of experience serving students across Essex and Hudson Counties, is launching LEVEL UP! Summer Camp 2026 is a Math + Theater Arts Summer Enrichment Program designed to strengthen academic ...
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) New Jersey will host the 17th annual Neighborhood Achievement Awards on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Honorees include Senator Andy Kim (D NJ), Urban League CEO and President Vivian Cox Fraser, The NY Giants ...
West Orange, NJ, February 17, 2026 — RWJBarnabas Health, the largest, most comprehensive academic health care system in New Jersey, has appointed Odette Perriel, MS, as Senior Vice President, Support Services. In this role, Ms. Perriel will oversee support services functions across RWJBarnabas ...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEWARK, NJ — Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan New Jersey (PPMNJ) and Undead Voice recently celebrated a renewed partnership to expand access to affirming voice support for trans and gender-diverse people, at a time when gender-affirming care continues to be increasingly ...
NJ Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport to Give Keynote Address at NJCAHT Law Enforcement Conference The keynote address at the New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking (NJCAHT) Law Enforcement Conference will be given by Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport. This is the ...
West Orange, NJ – Nancy E. Holecek, MAS, MHA, BSN, RN, FNAP, Executive Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, RWJBarnabas Health, has been named by Press Ganey as Chief Nursing Officer of the Year. The award recognizes a leader who has empowered their nurses to shine, provided safe, ...
WEST ORANGE, N.J. – Two of RWJBarnabas Health’s hospitals — Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) in Livingston, and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset (RWJUH Somerset) in Somerville—have been named to Healthgrades annual list of America’s Best Hospitals for 2026. This is a ...
Meet RWJBarnabs Health Medical Group provider Howard L. Levitt, MD, Cardiology. Dr. Levitt’s goal is to provide patients with an accurate diagnosis and a clear understanding of all available treatment options. He believes compassionate communication and expert care help patients make confident ...
MILLBURN, NJ – February 5, 2026 – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, is pleased to bring the uplifting, Tony Award-winning musical Come From Away to audiences beginning this week. The ...
New Brunswick, NJ– Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, in partnership with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS), has earned The Joint Commission’s (TJC) Gold Seal of Approval® as a Comprehensive Cardiac Center (CCC) and the American Heart ...