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Press Releases

March 11, 2025

West Orange, NJ, March 11, 2025 – Lynda Markoe, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer of RWJBarnabas Health, has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s list of 99 Hospital and Health System CHROs and Chief People Officers to Know. The list honors executives that align human capital ...

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Mendham, NJ – March 10, 2025 – Tri-County Scholarship Fund (TCSF) is proud to recognize Gladys Vonglahn, Founder & CEO of Gladys’ Cleaning Service, as an honoree at the 12th Annual Women of Achievement Luncheon. This event to be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club ...

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Trinitas Regional Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, has teamed up with Elizabeth Public Library to offer an opportunity to learn about identifying and managing hypertension from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. starting Thursday, March 20 at Elizabeth Public Library in the World Language Room, 2nd ...

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March is a time of reflection and celebration as we honor Women's History Month—a month dedicated to recognizing the remarkable women whose strength, authenticity, and unwavering confidence shape our world. At The Pink Room Shapewear, we take this opportunity to not only celebrate our customers but ...

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Every February, American Heart Month provides an opportunity to educate people about the importance of heart health. This year, Trinitas Regional Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, invited Barbara Burke, a retired Elizabeth School teacher and former cardiac patient, to reunite with the ...

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Experience a transformative and inspiring day FOR women, and ABOUT women at the Let’s Talk Women’s Health & Wellness Symposium, Saturday, March 29, 9:00-5:00 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Author, cultural storyteller, empowerment speaker, and media personality Mikki Taylor will ...

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On Christmas Day of 2023, 42 year-old Brian Kaempf, of Linden, received a present in the form of three new, life-saving stents in his heart, the result of a procedure performed by interventional cardiologist, Dr. Delphine Tang.  It is now a running joke between Dr. Tang and Brian about what next ...

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Many people are often surprised to find out that when they are admitted to a hospital, their care is managed by a hospitalist.  Along with your primary care physicians, specialists, and other clinicians, the hospitalist is vital to every hospitalized patient’s healthcare team. Maninder (Dolly) ...

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UNION, NJ - Representatives of the Union County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Committee are marching in a number of celebrations around the state, including Nutley's parade on Saturday, March 1, and Belmar's parade on Sunday, March 2.The Parade Committee also plans to march in Rumson on Saturday, ...

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West Orange, NJ, March 5, 2025 – Stephen O’Mahony, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Information Officer, and Nicole Martinez, Chief Nursing Information Officer of RWJBarnabas Health have been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 58 hospital and health system CMIOs and CNIOs to know list for ...

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Actor Giancarlo Esposito encouraged aspiring actors and others to pursue their goals “with your whole being” during his appearance this week in the Kean University President’s Distinguished Lecture Series. The award-winning star of the AMC hit Breaking Bad; the new Marvel film Captain America: ...

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(New Brunswick, NJ) - The Rutgers Health Cleft Clinic at RWJBarnabas Health, led by faculty from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS) and the Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital (BMSCH), has been approved by the American Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Association (ACPA). The ...

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All Lauren Connors ever wanted was to become a history teacher. She accomplished that by doing what was least expected of an AP student and top lacrosse player at North Hunterdon High School – dropping out.Faced with bullying and challenges at home, Connors decided to drop out in the winter of her ...

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The New Jersey Devils and Official Healthcare Partner RWJBarnabas Health announced plans to host their annual blood drive in coordination with the American Red Cross on Saturday, March 15th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Prudential Center. All participating donors will receive a voucher for a Free ...

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FEBRUARY 26, 2025 – MORRISTOWN and SUMMIT, NJ –Atlantic Health System’s Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center have been named among the world’s best hospitals according to Newsweek for the seventh consecutive year.The national publication, in partnership with market and consumer ...

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RWJUH Rahway held its 23rd annual STAR (Special Treatment at Rahway) Awards on Wednesday.  This year, the celebration was held to salute all the past year’s monthly STAR Award recipients, and to announce the STAR Award for 2024 Department of the Year, Non-Clinical STAR of the Year and Clinical STAR ...

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For years, researchers have explored a range of possible causes for Type 2 diabetes, looking at everything from lifestyle to diet and beyond. The key challenge has been disentangling these overlapping factors to determine which ones actually contribute to the disease.  Now, new machine learning ...

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The Kean University Athletics Department announced today the addition of women’s flag football, increasing the University’s total varsity sports offerings to 24 for the 2025-26 season.The program will compete at the recreation level this spring before transitioning to varsity status in Spring ...

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Fashion is a powerful tool that can enhance your confidence and express your personal style. However, certain dress mistakes can inadvertently add years to your appearance. The good news? The right shapewear can help correct these fashion missteps, ensuring a youthful, polished look. Here are six ...

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West Orange, NJ. - RWJBarnabas Health, the state’s largest academic healthcare system, announced today that it has received a second advanced comprehensive stroke program certification from The Joint Commission (TJC). Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) has earned its first Gold Seal of ...

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Temple Emanu-El’s Kol Tzedek Righteous Voices Speaker Series Presents: An Evening with Rabbi Sharon Brous.One of the leading Jewish voices of our time.Tuesday, March 18 at 7:30 PM 756 East Broad Street, Westfield NJJoin us in person at Temple Emanu-El OR on livestream. This event WILL NOT be ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Tackle Sickle Cell, Embrace Kids Foundation and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital will celebrate a successful decade of partnership by hosting the 12th Annual Tackle Sickle Cell community blood drive on Sunday, February 23 to address ongoing blood shortages and support ...

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FREEHOLD – Freehold Emergency Medical Services and Atlantic Mobile Health, a division of Atlantic Health System, have partnered to establish an EMS Training Center for the Greater Freehold region. This collaboration expands access to high-quality prehospital and EMS training, which will better ...

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Elizabeth, NJ---American Heart Month, observed every February, is a vital reminder to prioritize heart health. Trinitas Regional Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, invites you to join cardiologists Dr. Mirette Habib and Dr. Meherwan Joshi for an engaging discussion on "Matters of the ...

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Hasbrouck Heights, NJ – February 19th, 2025 – The Inspirame Latina Foundation is proud to announce the Inspirame Latina Summit 2025, set to take place on March 22, 2025, at the Hilton Hasbrouck Heights in New Jersey. This annual summit is a premier networking event designed to bring together Latina ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — The Hyperlocal News Network, a complete and unique publishing solution that provides first-class operational and strategic online solutions, is announcing a new partnership with the Local Media Consortium, a strategic alliance of local media companies, to be its preferred ...

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As high school seniors receive their college acceptance letters, the question of how to pay for college becomes more pressing. Here are some key ways to fund your education:1. ScholarshipsMerit-based or need-based awards that don’t require repayment. Look for opportunities through colleges, local ...

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Public administration is more than a career for David G. Brown II — it’s also his hobby and his passion.In addition to serving as manager, chief executive officer and purchasing agent for Ocean Township, Brown volunteers with groups like the NAACP and was an economic development expert on Governor ...

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Elizabeth, NJ---Trinitas Regional Medical Center Foundation, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, presents the annual Peace of Mind Event on Tuesday, March 4 at the Park Savoy, Florham Park, NJ.This year's theme is “Redefining Behavioral Health: Innovation, Compassion, and Collaboration” with panelists ...

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MILLBURN, NJ – February 18, 2025 – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, is pleased to announce “Take a Ticket,” a new initiative introduced for the upcoming world premiere of Take the ...

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