Press Releases
By NAMI NJ
October 23, 2025
North Brunswick, NJ – The National Alliance on Mental Illness of New Jersey (NAMI NJ) will host its Hope for the Future Gala Fundraiser this fall, a landmark event celebrating four decades of dedicated service to individuals and families affected by mental illness. The gala fundraiser will be held ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Princeton, NJ — Cabaret artist and Princeton resident Diana Sheehan will lead a discussion about the life and work of the great American lyricist, Lorenz Hart, following the 7 o'clock showing of Richard Linklater's film Blue Moon on Tuesday, October 28th at the Princeton Garden Theatre at 160 ...
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 ...
Hamilton Township, NJ - Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, recently welcomed 145 community members for an engaging and informative Fall Health Fair dedicated to promoting wellness, education, and connection among adults aged sixty-five and older.The ...
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 ...
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, September 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Princeton, NJ -- This September Princeton didn’t just welcome students back to school. The district also welcomed two new electric school buses to its fleet. These buses are currently assigned to routes that transport students to and from Community Park Elementary School and Littlebrook Elementary ...
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 ...
New Brunswick, N.J.– More young women are being diagnosed with breast cancer in all racial and ethnic groups than in years past. While most people think of breast cancer as something that happens later in life, experts stress that younger women also need to be aware of their risks, symptoms, and ...
Hamilton Township, NJ – This October, the Young Professionals Group and Development Committee of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton (RWJUH Hamilton), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, will hold its 2nd Annual Paint the Town Pink campaign on October 1, in observance of Breast Cancer ...
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 New Jersey Business Magazine’s 2025 Awards for Excellence list, powered by the New Jersey Business & Industry ...
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness, share hope, and highlight the importance of mental health. RWJBarnabas Health's Behavioral Health and Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care are committed to helping communities recognize the signs of emotional distress ...
West Orange, NJ – Bob Taylor, MBA, CMRP, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain, RWJBarnabas Health, was recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of just 64 health system supply chain leaders around the country who are successfully guiding their organizations through unprecedented supply chain ...
At RWJBarnabas Health, we believe recovery isn’t just possible — it’s real. Two of our own from the Institute for Prevention and Recovery (IFPR), Amy F. and Patrick C., know this firsthand after dealing with their own addiction struggles a decade ago. Today, they’ve come full circle and are helping ...
The American Heart Association and community members in Tri-County, Northern, and Central New Jersey will gather for the Greater New Jersey Heart Walk, a family-friendly event featuring Hands-Only CPR education, survivor celebrations and a 5k route. The Greater New Jersey Heart Walk includes three ...
Prostate Cancer Awareness and Screening: Insights from RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer InstituteProstate cancer is the most common cancer (after skin cancer) and the second leading cause of cancer death among American men. In 2025, the American Cancer Society (ACS) projects an estimated ...
Princeton, NJ – All 6 Princeton public schools have met the requirements to achieve Sustainable Jersey for Schools bronze certification, bringing the total number of certified schools across New Jersey to 370. These schools are recognized as leaders in sustainability, providing exceptional learning ...
New Brunswick, NJ—Ovarian cancer has been dubbed the “silent killer” since it's easy for women to attribute its symptoms—bloating, feeling full quickly, mild pelvic pain—to just what goes with being a woman. For this reason, many women are diagnosed too late, when treatment options are limited ...
Old Bridge, NJ – RWJBarnabas Health officially marked the opening of RWJBarnabas Health at Old Bridge with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for this brand-new, multi-specialty ambulatory care facility, set to open its doors on September 29. The investment in Old Bridge is part of a larger, systemwide ...
New Brunswick, NJ – Bill Arnold, Chief Executive Officer of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s list of Academic Medical Center CEOs to Know for the third consecutive year. The list recognizes executives from ...
New Brunswick, NJ–The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital (BMSCH) at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital has been recognized as a top performer in the 2025 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Ranking by Vizient, Inc. BMSCH, part of the Children’s Health network of RWJBaranabas ...