Press Releases
By ELIZABETH BRENNAN - RWJ COMMUNICATIONS
October 25, 2024
Long Branch and Tinton Falls, N.J.– October 15, 2024 –Monmouth Medical Center (MMC), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, raised the final beam at the Specialty and Cancer Care Pavilion at the Vogel Medical Campus on October 8, marking a significant milestone in the system’s commitment to bring care ...
LONG BRANCH ANDNEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Monmouth Medical Center and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH), both RWJBarnabas Health facilities, have been included in Newsweek’s list of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals 2025. This prestigious award is presented in collaboration with Statista, ...
Atlantic Health System medical centers are leaders in New Jersey and across the nation when it comes to delivering high quality care and superior patient outcomes across numerous specialties according to the Healthgrades 2025 Report to the Nation, released today.Morristown Medical Center is the ...
Elizabeth, NJ---About 310,720 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women in the United States this year, and half of the newly diagnosed breast cancer cases occur in women over age 60. As we age, it becomes increasingly crucial to stay informed about necessary preventive ...
The World Series is here, which means baseball fans are not only eager to see which team will take home the championship, but also keen to understand the physical demands placed on their favorite players. Christopher John Spagnuola, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with Seaview Orthopaedics, a partner ...
MILLBURN, NJ – October 22, 2024 – At an exclusive event last night, Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director) unveiled The Next Act Campaign, a bold philanthropic campaign that will lead the historic institution into the future and ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey –Children’s Specialized Hospital (CSH) and CSH Foundation are partnering with local businesses throughout New Jersey to highlight the value of inclusion and acceptance through creativity. Businesses are exhibiting original artwork created by CSH patients to help spread ...
Elizabeth, NJ—Trinitas Regional Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, recently announced a new scholarship for students of Trinitas School of Nursing.The Mary Beth L. Kelley Memorial Scholarship and Award was recently established in the name of “MB Kelley,” as she was affectionately ...
Union, NJ – The Pink Room Shapewear is thrilled to announce an exciting and transformative event featuring Vicente Passariello, National Strategist for renowned life coach Tony Robbins. This exclusive workshop marks the first time Robbins’ dynamic approach will be brought to Union, New Jersey, and ...
Kean University Athletics recently retired #16, the jersey number of Hall of Fame member and MLB pitcher Kevin Herget. WATCH: MLB Player Honored at Kean University with Jersey RetirementHe is the first baseball player and the third athlete in Kean history to receive the prestigious honor. The ...
Two Kean University faculty members were recognized among the top 2% of scientists in the world by the Stanford/Elsevier 2023 ranking, highlighting the University’s growing research prominence.Professor Jennifer J. Chen, Ed.D., chair of the Department of Early Childhood Education, and Assistant ...
The Kean University Center for Africana Studies recently hosted the New Jersey Coalition of Africana Studies Summit, a landmark event that launched a new statewide initiative to expand and enhance African American studies in higher education. Leaders from higher education, government, nonprofits ...
Elizabeth, NJ---Every year, Trinitas Regional Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, welcomes donations of non-perishable food items and ShopRite gift cards for the annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. And it's that time of year, once again.Your donation will nourish families in need, and can ...
Kean University President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., delivered a keynote address at the prestigious International Association of University Presidents (IAUP) 2024 Conference in Beijing, highlighting the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) to advance equity and support student ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. - Today, the Rutgers Board of Governors appointed Steven K. Libutti, MD, FACS, as the inaugural William N. Hait Director of Rutgers Cancer Institute, a position named in honor of the institute’s founding director. The William N. Hait Endowed Directorship at Rutgers Cancer ...
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are proud to honor Sandra Rojas Oliveira, an extraordinary entrepreneur, devoted mother, and community leader whose dedication and accomplishments serve as a beacon of inspiration.Sandra Rojas Oliveira was born in the United States and raised in Europe, ...
As football season kicks into high gear, head injuries and concussions are once again at the forefront. Whether someone’s a professional athlete, enjoys playing recreational sports, or just likes staying active, knowing how to recognize and prevent concussions can make all the difference in ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, is among the first in the region to offer Leqembi to patients diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer’s Disease. Approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2023, Leqembi is a ...
Blue skies and Cougar pride filled the air on Kean University’s main campus in Union, as more than 2,500 alumni, students, families and friends gathered to celebrate Kean Homecoming on Saturday, October 5.Homecoming had something for everyone—food trucks, carnival games, inflatable attractions ...
Elizabeth, NJ – October 15, 2024 - On Monday, October 7, 2024, golfers convened at the Cedar Hill Golf & Country Club in Livingston for a day of camaraderie and fundraising under the sun. With 64 attendees, the day was filled with friendly competition and unforgettable moments on the course.
Diana Calle ’12, ’15 M.A., grew up in a rural area of Ecuador, where a college degree was not needed for success in the region’s primary occupation, farming.But when she visited relatives in the United States, Calle was inspired when she saw women in business suits heading off to office jobs.“At ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - Numerous RWJBarnabas Health facilities were named among the nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals for 2024 – 2025 by U.S. News & World Report. A health system-wide ranking of #35 (tie) nationally for urology is inclusive of The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital at Robert ...
Halloween can be a magical time for children. With creative costumes, spooky soundtracks, and dramatic decorations, the annual Fall holiday is a wonderland for many young imaginations. But for those with sensory processing disorder or on the autism spectrum, especially those who experience hyper or ...
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Ayisha Mapp, who is both a Kean University employee and student, is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts with a health minor through Kean’s degree completion program. After earning 59 credits at another university and working in county government, she enrolled in Kean’s Global Education and ...
SUMMIT, NJ – OCTOBER 2024 – Overlook Medical Center, part of Atlantic Health System, recently began using the Optimizer, a unique device designed to help the heart deliver more oxygen-rich blood to the body for patients who have experienced heart failure.The Optimizer® System, from Impulse ...
More than 300 participants from Kean University and 22 other institutions joined Kean University’s inaugural Conference on Teaching to learn about effective teaching strategies and the use of AI in education as well as to engage with peers. Hosted by Kean University Provost’s Office, the online ...
On Saturday 19th October at 7.15 pm, the United Hope Seventh-day Adventist Church, situated on 2223 Hobart St., in Union, is launching a two-week Gospel Extravaganza called Access Granted: Keys to the Kingdom Revival. The celebratory event will feature dynamic preacher Evangelist/Pastor Deron Hill, ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Prevention Links, a leader in substance use prevention and recovery support within Union County, is proud to announce the 26th annual Red Ribbon Day, to be held on October 12, 2024, at Nomahegan Park, Cranford, NJ. This year's event aims to unite the community through awareness, ...
Five renowned speakers will address politics, science, human rights, technology, media and the arts as part of the 2024-2025 Kean University President’s Distinguished Lecture Series, which is open to the public.The series kicks off with former U.S. Sen. Al Franken, an Emmy winner, best-selling ...