Press Releases
By JAIMEE CALI RWJBARNABAS HEALTH
July 29, 2024
EATONTOWN, NJ - The RWJBarnabas Health (RWJBH) Institute for Prevention and Recovery (IFPR) is excited to announce its Peer Recovery Program now provides 24/7 peer recovery support to patients at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Hamilton. As of the launch, IFPR’s Peer Recovery ...
For the past week, athletes have been experiencing the hottest Olympics ever in Paris. The importance of innovative heat-training techniques are essential for peak performance during the Summer Games. Dr. Jason Krystofiak, section chief of sports medicine at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ - RWJBarnabas Health - The Institute for Nursing Excellence hosted a systemwide “Mobile Experience Safety Summit” at its Livingston, NJ, location with Stryker, partners and a global leader in medical technologies. There were 6 cohorts throughout the day with a total of 90 RWJBarnabas ...
New Providence, NJ — TAPinto has added a new — and fun, we hope — feature to its local news and digital marketing platforms. TAPinto Games features three challenging puzzle games: Sudoku, a crossword puzzle, and a word search. All three are free and are updated daily. "We are excited to bring ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ, – RWJBarnabas Health is celebrating National You Only Live Once Day by sharing stories of patients who have been able to get back to doing what they enjoy following joint replacement or spine surgery, from golfing and swimming to dancing and gardening. The stories will be shared ...
Senator Andrew Zwicker, Assemblyman Roy Freiman, and Assemblywoman Mitchelle Drulis are pleased to announce that, through a collaborative effort between the legislative offices and the New Jersey Department of Transportation, work on the crucial Route 206 infrastructure project has immediately ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — RWJBarnabas Health, the largest, most comprehensive academic health system in New Jersey, is proud to announce that it has been named one of the 2024 Best Places to Work for People with Disabilities, achieving top scores on the 2024 Disability Equality Index®. The Disability ...
Toms River, NJ - Community Medical Center (CMC), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, was one of 39 national hospitals recently recognized by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) for notable achievement in emergency care for stroke treatment. The Toms River hospital was included in the ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ– Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, has again been named by U.S. News & World Report as a 2024-2025 Best Regional Hospital in New Jersey and is ranked #22 (tie) in the highly-competitive New York Metropolitan area. RWJUH ...
Elizabeth, NJ ---Trinitas Regional Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, has offered world-class expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of renal disease for more than 30 years. The New Point Renal Dialysis Center has relocated to the new Medical Arts Building, Suite 210, located at ...
SERV Behavioral Health System, Inc., an award-winning not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization celebrating its 50th anniversary of service to New Jerseyans, will sponsor its 32nd Annual Volley for SERV fundraiser on Thursday, July 25, at Cobblestone Creek Country Club in Lawrenceville. All ...
Elizabeth, NJ – RWJBarnabas Health, the largest, most comprehensive academic health care system in New Jersey, along with Rutgers Cancer Institute, the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, have named Gerardo Capo, MD, as the Medical Director of Trinitas ...
Hamilton Township, NJ – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton (RWJUH Hamilton) will host a blood drive on Thursday, August 1, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the hospital in the Roma Café Vending Area just outside the hospital cafeteria, located at 1 Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton, NJ ...
Lawrence, NJ -- The Lawrence Hopewell Trail Corporation has announced the winners of the 2024 photo contest. Many photos were submitted in two categories, Nature and People. The winner in the Nature Category is Samuel Vovsi of Princeton for his photo of the sun shining behind the Brearley Oak ...
Hamilton Township, NJ – On July 8 Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton (RWJUH Hamilton), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, announced the appointment of William F. DiStanislao as Vice President of Operations. In this role, William will serve as a key member of the hospital administration, ...
NEWARK, NJ - RWJBarnabas Health has announced that it was awarded a grant from the New Jersey Food Security Initiative (NJFSI) to support a first-of-its-kind program in New Jersey to embed Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Navigators in each of the system’s 12 acute care hospitals.
WEST ORANGE, NJ - With the summer here, RWJBarnabas Health is hosting several blood drives throughout July and August across its healthcare facilities to help reduce shortages already experienced at many of our facilities. Life-saving blood and platelet donations are given to patients in a wide ...
West Orange, NJ, July 1, 2024 – One outstanding mental health program and three dedicated health care team members from RWJBarnabas Health were recognized by NJBIZ as 2024 Healthcare Heroes, and were honored at a formal event on June 25 at The Palace at Somerset Park. The esteemed NJBIZ ...
Maternal health is a complex issue with serious consequences, and the United States has a particularly high maternal mortality rate, which reached its 50-year high in 2021. But a new approach is emerging that uses artistic expression to address mental health challenges and promote emotional ...
Basking Ridge, NJ – Greater Somerset County YMCA is devoted to nurturing the growth and development of young leaders and changemakers through various enriching programs. The Y’s initiatives are designed to foster leadership and personal growth and are offered year-round at participating ...
BELLEVILLE, NJ — Clara Maass Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, has appointed Jordan A. Solop, MBA, FACHE as Chief Operating Officer for Clara Maass Medical Center effective immediately. In this role, Mr. Solop will be responsible for operational leadership, direction and vision to ...
West Orange, NJ — Bill Arnold, President, RWJBarnabas Health Southern Region, and Chief Executive Officer for Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, today announced the appointment of three executive leaders to the system’s Central/Southern Region operational management teams. Patrick Delaney ...
Princeton, NJ –- A Northfield Bank Foundation grant is helping Housing Initiatives of Princeton (HIP) grow its successful Transitional Housing Program for Mercer County families in crisis. Parents and children who are homeless or fleeing hazardous, abusive, or overcrowded living situations ...
There’s no better time than summer to beat the heat in your favorite body of water—be it at the local swimming pool or the Jersey Shore. Before even putting a toe in the water, it’s important to be aware of the risks of drowning. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children under four, ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Bolstered by $6.3 million raised in donations, the Rutgers Board of Governors today approved the establishment of the William Hait Endowed Directorship at Rutgers Cancer Institute. Moving forward, the director of Rutgers Cancer Institute will be known as the William Hait ...
New Jersey — More than 100 communities in New Jersey are now without a local news source. With fewer journalism jobs available, students are finding it harder to pursue journalistic careers, which means fewer students being interested in journalism in high school and college. The Foundation ...
With the official start of summer just days away, bringing warmer temperatures and higher humidity, it’s crucial to understand the impact of heat on heart health. Heat waves are associated with an increase in hospitalizations and deaths from heart-related causes. According to the American Heart ...
As summer temperatures rise to the triple digits, so does the challenge of maintaining safe exercise routines. Dr. Jeffrey S. Lander, a board-certified cardiologist with RWJBarnabas Health who specializes in sports cardiology, emphasizes the importance of understanding how heat affects the heart ...
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Washington, D.C.— On June 13 Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision in FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine: “We should celebrate that the Supreme Court did not take this opportunity today to further restrict access to safe and ...