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Press Releases

October 7, 2024

MILLBURN, NJ - Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, is pleased to present Jersey Boys, the first show of Paper Mill’s 2024-2025 season. Opening night is this Sunday, October 6, with the ...

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NEW JERSEY - Common shoulder injuries can disrupt everyday activities, often causing pain and limiting mobility. Amish A. Naik, MD, PhD, an orthopedic surgeon with RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group who specializes in the treatment of the hand and upper extremities, emphasizes the importance of early ...

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Kean University is one of only a few Division III schools in New Jersey offering Men’s and Women’s Golf, giving more student-athletes the opportunity to excel both on the course and in the classroom. Watch how Kean University Golf is building a culture of success and a program that is built to last.

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Kean University is one of only a few Division III schools in New Jersey offering Men’s and Women’s Golf, giving more student-athletes the opportunity to excel both on the course and in the classroom. See how Kean Golf is building a culture of success and a program that is built to last. 

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Elizabeth, NJ---The Trinitas Foundation recently received a $25,000 award from the Jewish Women’s Foundation of New Jersey (JWF-NJ) for its Breast Cancer Services for Impoverished Women Project. The grant will strengthen the hospital’s support for local, underserved women who are undergoing breast ...

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Eleven first-generation Kean University students have been selected for fellowships with America Needs You (ANY), a national program that helps students from low-income and first-generation backgrounds build career skills for future success. The students, most in their sophomore year at Kean, are ...

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LIVINGSTON, NJ — RWJBarnabas Health has deployed two new, minimally invasive technologies to aid neurosurgeons treating patients with epilepsy, movement disorders and other neurological conditions. The ClearPoint Navigation System and ROSA ONE® Brain system enhance the precision and efficacy of ...

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LIVINGSTON, NJ —Cardiologists at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) recently completed their 1000th WATCHMAN FLX™ procedure for patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib), making it the largest program in New Jersey and New York and the first to hit this milestone. CBMC has been offering this ...

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In this special kickoff to Season 3 of the Urban Impact podcast, Kean University President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., defines what it means to be an anchor institution and explains the critical role institutions like Kean play in building community partnerships and driving sustainable development.

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BURLINGTON, N.J. (October 2024) - The ArtPride New Jersey Foundation, in collaboration with the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, is thrilled to announce that Governor Phil Murphy has officially declared October as "Discover Jersey Arts Month." This proclamation comes at a pivotal time as New ...

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NEW JERSEY- National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated annually from mid-September to mid-October, honors Hispanic Americans' rich history, culture, and contributions to the United States. It’s a time for reflection, recognition, and celebration of Hispanic individuals' impact across all ...

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Kean University's Cougar Re-entry Program recently held its first Jobs Fair  to assist individuals involved in the justice system in reentering the workforce. The program partnered with People Ready Staffing Agency to collect information onsite and connect more than a dozen attendees with companies ...

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Kean University's Cougar Re-entry Program recently held its first Jobs Fair  to assist individuals involved in the justice system in reentering the workforce. The program partnered with People Ready Staffing Agency to collect information onsite and connect more than a dozen attendees with companies ...

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Elizabeth, NJ--Laura Ciraco, Vice President, Development of Trinitas Regional Medical Center Foundation & Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway, facilities of RWJBarnabas Health, recently received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Patriots' Path Council, Boy Scouts of America 2024 ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ and KANSAS CITY, MO – SEPTEMBER 2024 – The Cardiometabolic Center Alliance (CMCA), founded by Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute, is honored to announce the addition of Atlantic Health System as a Charter member, and the first member in New Jersey.As a coalition that seeks to ...

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Elizabeth, NJ--Lisa Dressner, Vice President of Behavioral Health & Psychiatry at Trinitas Regional Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, was a recent guest on Think Tank with Steve Adubato to discuss healthcare for people with autism.To learn more, watch the video and visit ...

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Elizabeth, NJ--Lisa Dressner, Vice President of Behavioral Health & Psychiatry at Trinitas Regional Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, was a recent guest on Think Tank with Steve Adubato to discuss healthcare for people with autism.To learn more, watch the video and visit the ...

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Kean University alumna Marian R. Stuart, Ph.D., an author, speaker, psychotherapist and renowned medical educator, recently made a transformative gift to the Kean University Foundation to establish the University’s largest endowed professorship and the first in medical education.The Dr. Marian R.

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MILLBURN, NJ - Performance video from this week’s rehearsal room press preview of Jersey Boys, coming to Paper Mill Playhouse beginning next week, is now available. Get a sneak-peek of three iconic songs from the show: “Sherry,” “My Boyfriend’s Back,” and “Working My Way Back To You".Marking the ...

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Music lovers from across the region gathered at Kean University's East Campus on September 21 for the annual Jazz & Roots Music Festival, a free, outdoor celebration that united the community for a day of lively music, food and festivities.Under a bright sun over The Lawn at Enlow Hall in ...

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Kean University embraced the rich culture and legacy of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) this month, hosting a series of dynamic events in its role as the official New Jersey Education Partner of the HBCU NY Classic football game.The University held an energetic step show, an ...

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Mr. Marco’s Pizzeria, located at 517 Chestnut Street, is the latest newcomer to Union’s culinary scene.  We are in full swing with a diverse menu of Italian and other specialties.  Mr. Marco's offer an array of pizza in large, medium and personal sizes. We also feature pasta dishes, hot and cold ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ— RWJBarnabas Health, the largest, most comprehensive academic health care system in New Jersey has appointed Dwight McBee, MBA, BSN, RN, CPXP as Chief Patient Experience Officer. In this new role, Mr. McBee will be responsible for the advancement and integration of patient ...

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NEWARK, NJ - Treating painful, chronic medical conditions requires a comprehensive approach to pain management. The RWJBarnabas Health (RWJBH) Institute for Prevention and Recovery (IFPR) is excited to announce its Emergency Department Alternatives to Opioids (ED-ALT) program at Newark Beth Israel ...

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WEST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY - RWJBarnabas Health and the New Jersey Devils are teaming up for the 8th Annual RWJBarnabas Health Running with the Devils 5K Run & Walk while offering both live and virtual formats in 2024. The live 5K Run & Wellness Walk will take place on Sunday, November 3rd at ...

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Kean University has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report in its 2025 Best Colleges edition for being one of the top national universities in advancing the social mobility of its students.This marks the sixth consecutive year Kean has earned this prestigious recognition for its commitment ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Four RWJBarnabas Health facilities have achieved the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke GoldPlus quality achievement award for their commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, ...

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Kearny, N.J. — RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group officially opened a new location at 206 Bergen Avenue, Suite 201, Building C in Kearny on Wednesday, September 11 with a ribbon cutting ceremony. “We are thrilled to open our new facility in Kearny, NJ as part of our ongoing commitment to expanding ...

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New this year and beginning in October, New Jersey American Water customers with unknown water service line material will receive a letter with helpful information about how to identify and report the material of the line that brings water into their homes. It’s part of New Jersey American Water’s ...

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(September 18, 2024 – Millburn, NJ) – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee- Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts- Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, has announced the election of six individuals to its Board of Trustees. These new members will add their ...

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