Press Releases
By ANITA SINGH
March 13, 2026
“Let All Heaven Rejoice” — An Easter Musical CelebrationA Powerful Cantata Experience Open to the Entire CommunitySaturday, March 28, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Free AdmissionUNION, NJ, February 2026 — Connecticut Farms Presbyterian Church invites the entire community to experience Let All Heaven Rejoice, ...
The choices we make at the table influence not only how we feel today, but also our long-term health. When it comes to colorectal cancer, diet can play a critical role.March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight one of the most common, yet highly preventable, cancers worldwide.
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 ...
MILLBURN, NJ – March 10, 2026 – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, began rehearsals this week for 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical next up in Paper Mill’s 2025-2026 season. 1776 ...
West Orange, NJ—The New Jersey Department of Health and EMS for Children recently presented the Always Ready for Children Award to RWJBarnabas Health Mobile Health. This recognition is part of a national initiative aimed at reducing pediatric death and disability both in the prehospital settings ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — For Anny Mejia, the road to recovery from breast cancer wasn't just about medicine—it was about reclaiming her life. Her journey led her to life-changing care at Trinitas Comprehensive Cancer Center (TCCC), an RWJBarnabas Health facility. Today, Mejia is sharing her story to ...
ELIZABETH, NJ – A more than two-decade-long bond between a local police officer and his medical team has come full circle at Trinitas Regional Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health hospital. Lateef Banks, an Elizabeth Police Officer and PAL Director, is back on his feet and back in the community ...
Advanced Gastroenterology, a part of RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, is devoted to providing consultative gastroenterology and specializes in treating all digestive system diseases. Providers include: Michael Viksjo, MDArun Mathew, MDDaniel Bodek, DOTracey Alves, FNP, DNP Dr. Viksjo specializes ...
Mi Patria PR Press Release Jersey City, NJ – February 21, 2026 Mi Patria PR announces “Siendo Puente | Being a Bridge”, a fundraising event on March 28,2026, from 3:00–7:00 p.m. at Lumin – Eco Community Café (90 Laurel Avenue, Union, NJ, near Maplewood-Union border). The event unites the Puerto ...
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 ...
Elizabeth, NJ—Trinitas Regional Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health hospital, offers free breast and cervical screenings to women who are uninsured or underinsured. The program is made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Department of Health.Appointments are available on March 7 and March 14 ...
West Orange, NJ –RWJBarnabas Health has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 100 hospitals and health systems with great heart programs for the third consecutive year in 2025. The hospitals, health systems and institutes recognized on this list are distinguished for their excellence in heart ...
Kean University’s Faith-Based Institute of Public Policy, New Destiny Community Development Corporation (CDC) and the Roselle Board of Education, in partnership with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will distribute 40,000 pounds of food to families from Union, Essex and Middlesex ...
Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer, yet it remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. The difference often comes down to one simple but powerful factor: early detection.When caught in its earliest stages, colorectal cancer is highly ...
For most of his life, 82-year-old Michael Thorz had been extremely active. An avid skier, hiker and lifelong fitness enthusiast, you could always find him outdoors—from the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina to long days on the racquetball court. But over time, subtle leg pain grew more ...
The Gateway Family YMCA proudly announces its participation in the 2026 YMCA Day of Giving, a nationwide day of generosity dedicated to strengthening communities and ensuring access to vital programs and services for all.Since 1900, The Gateway Family YMCA has been committed to serving the evolving ...
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 ...
Ireland’s first female president, Mary Robinson, will be a keynote speaker at Kean University’s 18th Annual Human Rights Conference on Friday, March 27. Centered on the theme of Sustainability in Action, the conference will explore the intersection of human rights and sustainability, highlighting ...
MILLBURN, NJ – February 23, 2026 – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, is pleased to announce complete casting and the creative team for 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical next up in ...
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 ...
West Orange, N.J. – Three RWJBarnabas Health hospitals – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Monmouth Medical Center, and Newark Beth Israel Medical Center have been named to Newsweek’s list of World’s Best Hospitals 2026. Monmouth Medical Center and Newark Beth Israel Medical Center have also ...
As we come to the close of Heart Health Month 2026, remember that heart health is something that requires your attention all year long.We all know the usual suspects for a healthy heart: staying active, eating Mediterranean-style, and keeping stress in check. But while those basics remain true, ...
West Orange, New Jersey – Robert T. Adamson, PharmD, FASHP, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer of RWJBarnabas Health, was honored as one of just 135 hospital and health system CIOs to know nationwide by Becker’s Hospital Review. This is the second consecutive year that Dr.
West Orange, New Jersey – Hussein Syed, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for RWJBarnabas Health, has been named to the 2026 C100 by CISOs Connect™, recognizing CISOs who are distinguished by their security expertise and their dedication to giving back to the profession through knowledge ...
Howell, NJ – RWJBarnabas Health raised the final steel beam of its new three-story, 67,000-square-foot Multi-Specialty Center on January 21, alongside joint venture partners New Jersey Imaging Network, Seaview Orthopaedics, and Family First Urgent Care.Construction is expected to be completed in ...
Kean University will host the Abitronix Technology Expo 2026, a free technology trade show and education event designed for senior IT executives and organizational leaders, on Tuesday, March 3, from 1 to 5 p.m. in the STEM Building on Kean’s Union campus.Produced by Abitronix, a global provider of ...
Tax Filing Help: A Step-by-Step Guide for Individuals from John O'Shea, Tax Preparation and Business Services: Step 1 : Gather Your Tax Documents Before you file, gather all necessary paperwork. Missing documents are one of the most common causes of tax delays and errors. What to Collect:W-2s from ...
West Orange, NJ, February 17, 2026 — RWJBarnabas Health, the largest, most comprehensive academic health care system in New Jersey, has appointed Odette Perriel, MS, as Senior Vice President, Support Services. In this role, Ms. Perriel will oversee support services functions across RWJBarnabas ...
By the time we reach our 50s and 60s, most of us have developed some awareness of heart health. By now you know that regular exercise, a Mediterranean-style diet, and managing stress are your best friends when it comes to maintaining general health and avoiding heart problems, among other things.
WEST ORANGE, N.J. – Two of RWJBarnabas Health’s hospitals — Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) in Livingston, and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset (RWJUH Somerset) in Somerville—have been named to Healthgrades annual list of America’s Best Hospitals for 2026. This is a ...