Press Releases
By RWJBARNABAS HEALTH
September 5, 2025
New Brunswick, NJ--When hospitalized patients struggle to breathe, doctors typically reach for their stethoscopes, but results from a Rutgers and RWJBarnabas Health clinical study in JAMA Network Open suggest they should diagnose the problem with portable ultrasounds instead.The study found initial ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Somerset, an RWJBarnabas Health hospital, has appointed Anthony Altobelli III, MD, as chief medical officer. In this role, Dr. Altobelli will oversee a number of departments and clinical staff at the 343-bed hospital, including ...
NEWARK, NJ — Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children's Hospital of New Jersey, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, hosted over 450 attendees from Newark and the greater Newark area at the Annual Ray Murphy Men's Health Night to date on September 4, 2025, at the Cedar Hill Country Club. “We are ...
After the less structured summer months, going back to school can be a stressful time for any student. When transitions like these are compounded by stressors like academic expectations, social media ideals and the pressure to fit in, young people may be at greater risk for developing an eating ...
As young adults prepare for college, Alexis LaPietra, DO, FACEP, Medical Director of the RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery (IFPR) and Director of Addiction Medicine for Emergency Services at RWJBarnabas Health, asks parents and young adults to pack naloxone among other first ...
Meet RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group provider, Elsie Jazmin Foglio, DO, Pediatric Gastroenterology. Dr. Foglio’s mission is to provide exceptional and compassionate care to children and adolescents with digestive system disorders. She is committed to accurately diagnosing and effectively managing ...
NJBIZ HONORS BERKELEY COLLEGE CAMPUS OPERATING OFFICERAMONG 2025 LEADING WOMEN IN BUSINESS Photo Caption: NJBIZ recognized Jennifer DeJesus, Campus Operating Officer, Berkeley College in Woodbridge, among its 2025 Leading Women in Business during a ceremony on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, in ...
iHEARTPODCASTS AND BERKELEY COLLEGESPOTLIGHT THE POWER OF EDUCATION WITHNEW PODCAST “TEACH ME SOMETHING,”HOSTED BY DJ PROSTYLE AND PENNY DELLAS New Podcast Shares Powerful First-Person Stories and Explores How EducationShapes Journeys, Opens Doors, and Transforms Lives Listen to “Teach Me ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.— Researchers from Rutgers Health and other institutions were awarded a grant for $2.8 million over the course of three years from the National Institutes of Health to improve implantable devices for epileptic patients. The grant will fund a program to develop the next generation ...
“Opioid overdoses are one of the leading preventable causes of death in the nation,” says Alexis LaPietra, DO, FACEP, Medical Director of the RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery (IFPR) and Director of Addiction Medicine for Emergency Services at RWJBarnabas Health. “With ...
MILLBURN, NJ—August 27, 2025—Opportunity Project is thrilled to announce a significant donation from Tevogen Founder and CEO Dr. Ryan Saadi, which will support the organization’s work on behalf of individuals with brain injury. Dr. Saadi is donating 10,000 of his personal shares of common stock to ...
CIANJ RECOGNIZES BERKELEY COLLEGE DIRECTOR, CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS, AMONG 2025 ENTERPRISING WOMEN IN COMMERCE Photo Caption (L to R): Lynn Stamatelatos, Director, Corporate and Community Relations, New Jersey, Berkeley College, accepts a 2025 Enterprising Women in Commerce Award from ...
BERKELEY COLLEGE HONORS PROGRAM PRESENTS SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUESTHROUGH ANNUAL RESEARCH SYMPOSIUMPhoto Caption: The Berkeley College Honors Program hosted its annual Honors Scholars Research Symposium poster presentation on August 6, 2025. Students researched and presented hotly debated social issues ...
In January of 2024, Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss opened a new center at 570 Broad Street in Newark in order to bring their free grief support group program for children, teens, young adults and caregivers to the Newark community. While the support group program continues to grow at ...
West Orange, New Jersey – Amy Cotton, DNP, APRN, CPHQ, FAAN, Senior Vice President of Quality and Safety at RWJBarnabas Health, was honored as one of just 132 patient safety experts to know nationwide by Becker’s Hospital Review. The list recognizes patient safety leaders who are unwavering ...
Toms River, NJ – The RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery’s Toms River Communities That Care (CTC) initiative unveiled the Kindness Grows mural last week at Community Medical Center, honoring the power of positivity, the voices of local youth, and the community’s commitment to ...
To help lift the spirits of patients and staff, and to highlight the importance of community outreach, Gotham FC soccer players visited RWJBarnabas Health Hospitals across the State of New Jersey on Wednesday, August 6. The professional soccer players delivered gifts, signed autographs, shared ...
New Brunswick, NJ— In keeping with its commitment to bring the most advancement cancer treatments close to home for New Jersey residents, RWJBarnabas Health together with Rutgers Cancer Institute, the state’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, are now ...
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 148 hospital and health system CIOs to know nationwide by Becker’s Hospital Review. The IT leaders featured on this year’s list are ...
August 18th, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SOCIAL JUSTICE FORCES TO CONVERGE ON NEW BRUNSWICK WEDNESDAYTO DEMAND JUSTICE FOR DEBORAH TERRELL68 YEAR OLD BLACK SENIOR KILLED BY POLICE IN A MENTAL CRISIS! On Wednesday, August 20th, social justice will converge at the New Brunswick City Council meeting to ...
Monmouth Medical Center’s Breastfeeding Wellness Center, a part of RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, hosted its 4th Annual World Breastfeeding Week Event on August 7, joining the global celebration to support and honor breastfeeding families. This year’s international theme was “Prioritize ...
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, consist of two providers with one location in Jersey City. The oncology team is committed to providing a ...
When a woman first learns she has to see a urogynecologist, she’ll undoubtedly have a lot of questions, starting with what a urogynecologist is. A urogynecologist is a medical professional specializing in urogynecology, the field where gynecology and urology intersect, and who can diagnose and ...
As families prepare for a new school year filled with learning, activities, and new experiences, one important item should be on every parent’s back to school checklist: making sure your child is up to date on their vaccines. Routine childhood vaccines are a simple, proven way to help keep your ...
New Brunswick, NJ–Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Program Re-Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that ...
West Orange, New Jersey–RWJBarnabas Health, the largest, most comprehensive academic health system in New Jersey, has once again been recognized as a leader in advancing workplace disability inclusion, earning a top score on the 2025 Disability Index® and being named a “2025 Best Place to Work for ...
Long Branch, N.J.–Monmouth Medical Center (MMC) and Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus (MMCSC), RWJBarnabas Health facilities, are 2 of 96 hospitals in the United States to be honored by the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) with their Lantern Award, which recognizes emergency departments ...
BERKELEY COLLEGE NURSE RECOGNITION CEREMONYCELEBRATES NEWEST HEALTHCARE HEROESPhoto Caption: Licensed Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (LPN to BSN) graduates celebrate their Nurse Recognition Ceremony at Berkeley College in Woodland Park, NJ, on Friday, August 8, 2025. Share the ...
BERKELEY COLLEGE EARNS NATIONAL RECOGNITIONFOR COMMITMENT TO FIRST-GENERATION STUDENT SUCCESS Photo Caption: Berkeley College has been selected as one of 60 new members of the FirstGen Forward Network for 2025-2026. Selected colleges and universities have demonstrated a strong commitment to ...
August 7, 2025 - When your child is diagnosed with celiac disease, your journey together takes an unexpected turn. Suddenly, everyday routines like family meals, school lunches and birthday parties come with a layer of concern. However, with knowledge and planning, celiac disease can become ...