Press Releases
By RWJBARNABAS HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP
November 3, 2025
Meet RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group provider, Marla Guzman, MD, Pediatric Rheumatology. Dr. Guzman’s philosophy of care centers around providing compassionate, comprehensive, and family-centered healthcare that supports the well-being of every child. Board certified in pediatric rheumatology and ...
SOUTH ORANGE - For adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is more than a benefit. It’s a bridge to self-sufficiency. And when that bridge disappears, so much else is at risk of unraveling. Food insecurity brings ...
New Brunswick, N.J. – Invited guests were recently treated to a special experience when Joy Bauer, Nutrition and Health Expert on NBC’s Today Show, led the inaugural cooking demonstration, officially marking the opening of the state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen at the Jack & Sheryl Morris ...
Meeting the acute care needs of approximately 95,000 patients a year, the expanded Emergency Department at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center has undergone a remarkable transformation. The newly redesigned Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey Emergency Pavilion includes 10 new private exam rooms, a ...
Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss offers free peer support groups for children, teens, young adults and caregivers who are grieving the death of someone close to them. The staff at Imagine know that those who are grieving deserve to be in community with others who share that experience and be ...
Energy drinks have gained popularity over the years, with new brands and seasonal flavors being introduced all the time. Despite their popularity, energy drinks are not recommended as part of a healthy diet.“We are overwhelmed with beverage options at grocery and convenience stores, making it ...
West Orange, NJ — RWJBarnabas Health has opened a new orthopedic physician practice in Bergen County, staffed by three orthopedic surgeons from RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group. The new office, located in River Edge, offers patients in northern New Jersey greater access to world-class orthopedic ...
Halloween should be a night of fun, imagination, and community. But for many children — especially those with sensory challenges or developmental differences — the typical tricks and treats can become overwhelming. With a bit of planning and awareness, we can transform Halloween into a more ...
The Frederick B. Cohen, MD, Comprehensive Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in partnership with Rutgers Cancer Institute - the state's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center - brings a world class team of researchers and specialists to fight alongside ...
Comprehensive Breast Health at Jersey City Medical Center, a part of the RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, consists of one provider with locations in Hoboken and Jersey City.The oncology team is committed to a comprehensive patient-centered approach, focusing on compassion and shared ...
Radiation Oncology at Jersey City Medical Center, a part of the RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group and Rutgers Cancer Institute, the state’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, consists of two providers with one location in Jersey City. The oncology team is committed to providing a ...
Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss extends our heartfelt gratitude to the incredible sponsors of our annual Seasons of Hope Breakfast. Their generous support fuels our mission to ensure that no child grieves alone.We are proud to recognize our 2025 sponsors for their commitment to the ...
Across New Jersey, communities are facing rising energy costs, aging infrastructure, and environmental pressures that increasingly strain local budgets. While these challenges touch everyone – homeowners and renters, business owners, and public officials, it is often low-income communities that are ...
This year marks a truly special milestone for the Berkeley College Foundation (BCF) – 10 years of impact, scholarships, and student success. We invite you to join fellow alumni, friends, and supporters for a celebration you won’t want to miss!Celebrate 10 Years of ImpactBCF Scholarship Reception ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ – A 63-year-old woman from North Bergen is the first New Jersey resident—and one of the first in the nation—to receive and use the first FDA-cleared cuffless blood pressure patch as part of a pilot program aimed at transforming healthcare access and delivery in underserved ...
In this video, we learn about whole person care for our seniors at James and Sharon Maita Geriatric Institute at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center from Jennifer Demosthene, NP and team. When patients come to the James and Sharon Maita Geriatric Institute, they can expect whole person care. “We ...
WEEHAWKEN, NJ - Tickets are on sale now for NY Waterway’s “Shades of Autumn” Fall Foliage Tours, offering passengers unique on-water views of the spectacular fall scenery along the Hudson River. The weekend tours run now through November 2, with departures from the Midtown/West 39th Street and Port ...
SOUTH ORANGE — JESPY House appeared before the South Orange Planning Board on October 9, 2025, to provide testimony on The Hub, a centerpiece of its $26.5 million Go Big for JESPY campaign. The Go Big campaign is raising funds to build The Hub and The JESPY Center on The Cooperman Family Campus, ...
Oceanport, N.J.– RWJBarnabas Health cut the ribbon on a major expansion of one of the nation’s oldest and New Jersey’s longest-operating nursing school as part of its continuing commitment to excellence in nursing education and to educating and empowering the next generation of compassionate, ...
Millburn, NJ – On Monday, Sept. 15, Opportunity Project’s 17th Annual Golf Classic at the Brooklake Country Club in Florham Park raised over $306,000 –– the highest total in the event’s history. Proceeds help fund New Jersey’s first and only free-standing Clubhouse – a place where people who have ...
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ As part of its ongoing commitment to advancing community health and inclusive recreation, RWJBarnabas Health proudly served as the title sponsor of the inaugural Every Kick Counts FootGolf fundraiser, hosted by New Jersey Youth Soccer on Friday, July 11th at Bel-Aire Golf Course ...
New Brunswick, NJ- Children’s Specialized Hospital (CSH), a part of the Children’s Health network at RWJBarnabas Health, has been recognized on Newsweek’s list of the World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2026 in the field of Pediatrics for the fifth year in a row. This prestigious award is presented ...
West Orange, NJ – Hussein Syed, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for RWJBarnabas Health, was honored by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of just 53 hospital and health system CISOs and chief privacy officers to know, recognized for his dedication to optimizing health care through ...
West Orange, NJ – RWJBarnabas Health has announced that more than 100,000 patients have now benefited from a program initially launched in 2023 to help tear down barriers to care, reduce hospital readmissions, and improve overall health outcomes. The milestone coincides with the expansion of the ...
Award-winning Actor, Comedian, and Filmmaker Danny DeVito will return as host of the 17th Annual New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) Induction Ceremony on November 21, 2025, at The Rink @ The Arena at American Dream in East Rutherford. NJHOF will celebrate its newest class of Jersey legends just steps ...
West Orange, N.J– RWJBarnabas Health has been ranked among the nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals for 2025–2026 for Pediatric Urology by U.S. News & World Report for the third consecutive year. RWJBarnabas Health provides New Jersey’s largest network of pediatric care and the state’s only ...
West Orange, NJ– John W. Doll, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at RWJBarnabas Health, has been named among Becker’s Hospital Review’s Academic Medical Center COO to Know for 2025. The Becker’s list recognizes chief operating officers who lead academic medical centers and ...
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of New Jersey’s Centering Pregnancy® program is a unique model of prenatal care that takes place in a supportive group setting that brings together expectant parents with similar pregnancy due dates to support healthy pregnancies and ...
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT RANKS BERKELEY COLLEGEAMONG BEST REGIONAL COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES IN THE NORTHAND TOP PERFORMER ON SOCIAL MOBILITY Photo Caption: U.S. News & World Report has ranked Berkeley College among the Best Regional Colleges/Universities in the North in its 2026 edition of the ...
Urban League of Essex County Announces Election of New Board Members and OfficersNewark, NJ — September 29, 2025 — The Urban League of Essex County (ULEC), a major non-profit focused on economic and social advancement, announced the election of new members to its Board of Trustees and the ...