Press Releases
By RWJBARNABAS HEALTH
May 29, 2025
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, ...
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 ...
Princeton, NJ – Look at anything built out of natural stone, or pavers, or concrete and the first thought that comes to mind should be the permanence of that structure – here is something built to last.But in the real world that’s not always the case. Masonry construction – whether it’s patios, ...
New Brunswick, NJ – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital’s (RWJUH) Level I Trauma Center and RWJUH Blood Services will host a joint blood and platelet drive and Stop the Bleed training on Thursday, May 22, in recognition of May’s designation as National Trauma Awareness Month. RWJUH is an ...
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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 ...
Hamilton, NJ - Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Hamilton, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, honored Cassidy Ritter, BSN, RN, from the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU), as its 2025 Magnet Nurse of the Year. The award was presented during the hospital’s annual Nurse Excellence Awards ...
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 ...
During an Assembly Budget committee hearing, it was revealed that the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission knew there were mounting issues with Real ID appointment demand outweighing availability. Today marks the deadline to have a Real ID or passport to fly domestically and New Jersey still has the ...
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 have donated more than $3.5 million to the hospital over the past two decades. The 18-room Rapid Decision Unit ...
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 ...
Passengers at Newark Liberty International Airport faced a sixth day of delays due to FAA equipment issues and air traffic controller staffing shortages. Republican gubernatorial candidate State Senator Jon Bramnick released the following statement.“I am asking the Federal Aviation Administration ...
SERV Behavioral Health System, Inc., an award-winning, not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization that has proudly served New Jerseyans for over 50 years, is excited to announce its 33rd Annual Volley for SERV fundraiser, scheduled for Thursday, June 26, at Cobblestone Creek Country Club in ...
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 ...
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 ...
Princeton, NJ —On April 25, 2025, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman showed her support of arts education by attending a Young Audiences Arts for Learning (YA) performance at Bear Tavern Elementary School in Titusville. Over 200 students in grades 2 through 4 experienced cultural enrichment with ...
New Brunswick, NJ --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 ...
Hamilton Township, NJ – There were no caps or gowns, but the first graduates of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton’s (RWJUH Hamilton) Pulmonary Therapy Rehabilitation Program (Pulmonary Rehab) walked away with something much more important—improved lung function and quality of life.
The New Jersey cannabis community has something extra special to celebrate this 420. Sparkology, a new woman-owned recreational cannabis retail store, will officially open its doors in the Princeton Metro Area. And it’s all kicking off with a bang – dubbed the 420 Sparkfest.As the newest entrant to ...
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 ...
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 ...
Living with a disease or chronic condition, or experiencing grief and loss, can be incredibly isolating experiences, filled with physical, emotional, and psychological challenges. One of the most valuable resources for individuals navigating these hardships is support groups. These groups provide a ...
Mountainside, NJ--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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
West Orange, NJ – Mark E. Manigan, President and Chief Executive Officer of RWJBarnabas Health, the largest, most comprehensive academic health system in New Jersey, has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2025 list of Great Leaders in Healthcare. He appeared on the list in 2024 and 2023. The ...
New Brunswick, NJ–Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) has been officially recognized as an AGS CoCare®: HELP site by the American Geriatrics Society. RWJUH is the first hospital in New Jersey to achieve this recognition. AGS CoCare®: HELP Site Recognition is granted to institutions who ...