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By TAPINTO
June 1, 2026
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MORRISTOWN, NJ – Highlighting the strength of its leadership team, Atlantic Health today announced the following updates to its senior executive structure:Maureen Schneider, PhD, MBA, RN, FACHE, Senior Vice President, Atlantic Health, will transition from President, Atlantic Health Chilton Medical ...
Atlantic Health is partnering with Garner Health Technology, Inc. on an innovative offering that improves affordability and timely access to high quality care by providing patients and employers with powerful analytics and insights to find a doctor and receive high-quality care at lower ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Three Atlantic Health medical centers received a top five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as part of the 2026 CMS Overall Hospital Star Quality Rating system, with all six medical centers earning four stars or higher. Atlantic Health Morristown ...
MORRISTOWN & SUMMIT, NJ – MAY 2026 — Atlantic Health recently became among the first in New Jersey to use the Phagenyx® System, a novel neuromodulation technology designed to improve swallowing safety and accelerate recovery for patients suffering from severe dysphagia (swallowing difficulty) ...
The Winston School of Short Hills Offers “Summer on the Hill” Day Camp for 2026Open to Winston families and the broader community, Summer on the Hill is a great way to keep your child ready for the fallThe Winston School of Short Hills, an independent school serving students grades 1-8 with ...
SUMMIT, NJ – MAY 2026 – Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center recently began performing a new procedure that helps reduce high blood pressure by calming overactive nerves near the kidneys.Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in November 2023, the Symplicity Spyral™ renal ...
Scotch Plains – Camp Yachad and the JCC of Central New Jersey are proud to share that Camp Director Shira Gladstone has been appointed to the American Camp Association, New York & New Jersey (ACA NY/NJ) Board of Directors.ACA NY/NJ’s mission is to preserve, promote, and enhance the quality of ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – MAY 6, 2026 – Five Atlantic Health medical centers earned top marks for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group in its Spring 2026 Hospital Safety Grades. Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Atlantic Health is recognizing its Soothing Paws volunteers in honor of National Therapy Animal Day, celebrating the human and canine teams who bring comfort to patients, visitors and hospital staff.The Soothing Paws program supports Atlantic Health’s healing culture by helping ...
On May 19, 2026 at 9am, The Winston School of Short Hills will be hosting an open house for prospective parents to learn more about Winston’s specialized program for students with language-based learning differences. The Winston School of Short Hills is a grades 1 through 8 school that specializes ...
April 1, 2026, Morristown, NJ – For an incredible 17th year, Atlantic Health has earned a spot on the national Great Place to Work® and Fortune’s list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For®,” ranking number 75. This honor underscores Atlantic Health’s commitment to fostering an exceptional ...
Atlantic Visiting Nurse, part of Atlantic Health, is the highest rated home health agency in New Jersey on U.S. News & World Report’s inaugural 2026 Best Home Health list. The list assesses close to eight thousand home health agencies on topics including quality of care and patient ...
Jewish Family Service of Central NJ proudly hosts the AmeriCorps Seniors Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), which engages adults age 55 and older in meaningful service opportunities that strengthen our community while allowing volunteers to share their skills, experience, and ...
Atlantic Health is home to four Castle Connolly Top Hospitals for 2026, including Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, one of only 38 Gold Standard Hospitals in the nation. The Top Hospitals list is an annual assessment of hospitals across the nation conducted by the health care research firm, ...
UNION, N.J. -- The Union County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade -- one of New Jersey’s largest to be held March 14 and this year dedicated to people with disabilities -- has mapped a more-inclusive environment, including a 2½-block quiet zone for those with sensory issues, ADA-compliant restrooms along ...
SUMMIT & MORRISTOWN, NJ – MARCH 2026 – Atlantic Health recently introduced new tools designed to detect cardiovascular disease in even the most often-overlooked blood vessels in the heart – an advancement that can help more people with chest pain syndromes to be treated.Now available at ...
Jewish Family Service of Central NJ proudly hosts the AmeriCorps Seniors Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), which engages adults age 55 and older in meaningful service opportunities that strengthen our community while allowing volunteers to share their skills, experience, and ...
On Sunday, February 22, just as a historic snowstorm was about to descend on Scotch Plains, the JCC of Central New Jersey (1391 Martine Ave., Scotch Plains) hosted its 6th annual Special Needs Resource Fair – one of the largest fairs of its kind in the state of New Jersey. The JCC is deeply ...
Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center and Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center have been named among the world’s best hospitals according to Newsweek for the eighth consecutive year. Both hospitals were also named “All-Time Champions” for earning a spot on the list every year the award ...
When your head hits the pillow at bedtime, does it race anxiously about unfinished business or tomorrow’s to-dos? You’re not alone—anxiety and sleep have a complicated relationship. That’s because an anxious brain makes it hard to fall and stay asleep, and a lack of sleep heightens anxiety. So how ...
Summit, NJ — The Overlook Auxiliary will host Art for Overlook on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 7:00 PM at Whisk and Willow in Millburn, raising funds to support behavioral health and the Healing Power of Art.This signature event will feature a whimsical “Alice in Wonderland” motif, live music ...
UNION, N.J. -- The Union County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Committee extends its warmest wishes for the Feb. 1 celebration of Ireland’s ancient cultural spring rituals that also mark the feast of Saint Bridget, one the nation’s three patron saints.Both the pagan spring fire festival of “Imbolc” and ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Atlantic Health is pleased to announce the arrival of Melissa Lozano, MD, MA as the new System Medical Director of Women’s Health. A board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and experienced physician leader, Dr. Lozano is dedicated to advancing high-quality, equitable care across ...
Three Atlantic Health medical centers have been named among America’s Best Hospitals for 2026, according to new research released by Healthgrades, a leading resource used by U.S. consumers when searching for a hospital or doctor.Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center and Atlantic Health Overlook ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, N.J. -- The Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee will install and honor Union native and current Scotch Plains resident Kerry Schardien-Ricci as its 2026 Parade Grand Marshal during the celebration of Mass on January 31, 2026, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic ...
Saturday, January 24, 20269:00–10:30 AM St. Patrick School Gym, Fr. Ed Hinds Parish Center45 Chatham Street, Chatham, NJJoin St. Patrick School for our Faith & Community Service Fair! Meet local nonprofits such as The John Taylor Babbitt Foundation, Grow It Green Morristown, Seeing Eye Puppy ...
Jewish Family Service of Central NJ proudly hosts the AmeriCorps Seniors Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), which engages adults age 55 and older in meaningful service opportunities that strengthen our community while allowing volunteers to share their skills, experience, and ...
UNION, NJ -- The Union County St. Patrick’s Day Committee and 2026 Parade Grand Marshal Kerry Schardien-Ricci have announced the dedication of this year's parade to People with Disabilities.Schardien-Ricci of Scotch Plains, an oncology social worker and long-time volunteer and summer director of ...
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