Press Releases
By RWJBARNABAS HEALTH
March 5, 2026
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 ...
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 ...
Princeton, NJ – Princeton nonprofit organization, 101: Fund, is looking forward to their annual fundraising event!The 101: Fund’s annual spring fundraising event, College Throwback Night 2026, is back for a third consecutive year! College Throwback Night 2026 will take place on Saturday, March 7, ...
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.
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 ...
Basking Ridge, NJ – As a single parent of two children, ages 8 and 10, Shantasia knows how critical dependable childcare is to keep her family stable. With the rising cost of living and children too young to stay home alone, maintaining consistent, reliable after-school care is essential for her ...
The Bryn Mawr-Wellesley Book Sale is a nonprofit organization that sells donated books to raise money for college scholarships. One hundred percent of its profits go directly to supporting local students. It will be held at Stuart Country Day School, 1200 Stuart Road, Princeton, NJ on March ...
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 ...
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 ...
Plainsboro, NJ — Two new physician-led specialty care initiatives at Merwick Care & Rehabilitation Center launched this winter as a direct response to regional healthcare demand. The Plainsboro skilled nursing center, located across Plainsboro Road from the Princeton Penn Medical Center, now ...
Trenton, NJ -- Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey welcomes guest conductor Kenneth T. Bean for a chamber orchestra program on Sunday, March 1, that spotlights the rich dialogue between winds and strings — now enhanced by a live visual-art element with live painting by Kathleen Hurley Liao.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 ...
Cancer prevention starts with one simple but powerful decision: prioritizing your health. Staying up to date on routine doctor appointments, recommended screenings, and prevention practices can save your life. The earlier cancer is detected, the sooner treatment can begin—often before symptoms even ...
NEWARK, NJ— Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, has received a $578,100 grant from the Healthcare Foundation of NJ to accelerate delivery of more advanced stroke services. The grant will fund “Erasing Barriers to High Quality Comprehensive Stroke Care in Greater ...
WEST ORANGE, N.J.– RWJBarnabas Health has opened a new, sophisticated operating room (OR) simulation lab for advanced nurse training and education at The Institute for Nursing Excellence, located at the Eisenhower Building in Livingston. The OR simulation lab is designed to replicate real-world OR ...
Princeton, NJ – The Rev. Margaret Ernst, a United Church of Christ ordained minister and community organizer, will lead a workshop on Rising Voices: Resisting White Christian Nationalism at Christ Congregation, 50 Walnut Lane at the intersection with Houghton Lane from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on ...
West Orange, NJ – To further support its commitment to delivering a consistent and positive patient experience, RWJBarnabas Health has implemented standardized visiting hours across its acute-care hospitals effective February 2, 2026. Under the updated guidelines, general visiting hours for all ...
HAMILTON, N.J. – RWJBarnabas Health today celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of a new Food Farmacy at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton (RWJUH Hamilton), marking another milestone in the health system’s ongoing efforts to address food insecurity and improve community ...
Princeton, NJ — Families across New Jersey and beyond now have a new place to turn after a dementia diagnosis. The Dementia Center, founded by Fiona Van Dyck, Esq., and Sheli Monacchio, Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer and pioneer of the Dementia Concierge ™, has opened its ...
Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion for forced labor, commercial sex, or services. Every year, millions of individuals are trafficked worldwide, including right here in New Jersey. As one of the most densely populated and economically vibrant states, New Jersey serves ...
Skillman, NJ — A statewide group of 175+ students ranging from middle school through postgraduates convened on Saturday, January 24, for an AI Hackathon at the Montgomery Innovation Hub, focused on developing innovative solutions to one of New Jersey's most urgent challenges: affordability.The ...
Heading Off Winter Heart Attacks “Winter weather brings more than cold temperatures. It brings an increased risk to heart health. Each year, we see a noticeable rise in emergency room visits during the winter months, particularly following severe weather events when activities like shoveling snow ...
Enjoy the Snow Without an ER VisitJanuary 22, 2026 - Heavy winter storms create perfect conditions for outdoor fun, but they can also lead to a rise in emergency room visits from preventable injuries and cold exposure. From frostbite to sledding and ice-skating injuries, many winter-related ...
From the busy cold and flu season to winter sports injuries and slips on the ice, it can be difficult to determine whether a sudden health concern requires a trip to urgent care or the emergency department (ED). Understanding the different levels of care each provides can help you or your family ...
Students across New Jersey are invited to participate in the AI Hackathon (IRL and Online), an exciting statewide event designed to give students hands-on experience building with artificial intelligence - whether they attend in person near Princeton or virtually from anywhere in the state.This ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ—With the tristate area blood supplies reaching critical levels, RWJBarnabas Health is launching a series of blood drives across New Jersey to replenish dwindling reserves, mitigate shortages, and meet patient demand. Although blood supplies generally run lower at the beginning of ...