Press Releases
By RWJBARNABAS HEALTH
February 11, 2026
West Orange, NJ – Nancy E. Holecek, MAS, MHA, BSN, RN, FNAP, Executive Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, RWJBarnabas Health, has been named by Press Ganey as Chief Nursing Officer of the Year. The award recognizes a leader who has empowered their nurses to shine, provided safe, ...
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 ...
Most conversations about circulation are kept focused on arteries and veins. As a result, the “third” circulation network in the body, the lymphatic system is often left out, even though essential work is performed through it every day. What the lymphatic system isThe lymphatic system is described ...
MILLBURN, NJ – February 5, 2026 – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, is pleased to bring the uplifting, Tony Award-winning musical Come From Away to audiences beginning this week. The ...
New Brunswick, NJ– Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, in partnership with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS), has earned The Joint Commission’s (TJC) Gold Seal of Approval® as a Comprehensive Cardiac Center (CCC) and the American Heart ...
Kean University President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., has released Leadership by Design: Winning Hearts, Building Your Brand, and Achieving Success, a new book he co-authored with Kean University Distinguished Professor Robin Landa. The book offers a values-driven framework for leaders navigating ...
Cancer prevention starts with one simple but powerful decision: prioritizing your health. Staying up to date on routine doctor appointments, recommended screenings, and prevention practices can save your life. The earlier cancer is detected, the sooner treatment can begin—often before symptoms even ...
NEWARK, NJ— Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, has received a $578,100 grant from the Healthcare Foundation of NJ to accelerate delivery of more advanced stroke services. The grant will fund “Erasing Barriers to High Quality Comprehensive Stroke Care in Greater ...
WEST ORANGE, N.J.– RWJBarnabas Health has opened a new, sophisticated operating room (OR) simulation lab for advanced nurse training and education at The Institute for Nursing Excellence, located at the Eisenhower Building in Livingston. The OR simulation lab is designed to replicate real-world OR ...
West Orange, NJ – To further support its commitment to delivering a consistent and positive patient experience, RWJBarnabas Health has implemented standardized visiting hours across its acute-care hospitals effective February 2, 2026. Under the updated guidelines, general visiting hours for all ...
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 ...
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 ...
SKILLMAN, NJ — A statewide group of 175+ students ranging from middle school through postgraduates convened on Saturday, January 24th for an AI Hackathon at the Montgomery Innovation Hub, focused on developing innovative solutions to one of New Jersey's most urgent challenges: affordability.The ...
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 ...
HAMILTON, N.J. – RWJBarnabas Health today celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of a new Food Farmacy at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton (RWJUH Hamilton), marking another milestone in the health system’s ongoing efforts to address food insecurity and improve community ...
Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion for forced labor, commercial sex, or services. Every year, millions of individuals are trafficked worldwide, including right here in New Jersey. As one of the most densely populated and economically vibrant states, New Jersey serves ...
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway is hosting an Emergency Appeal Blood and Platelet Drive on Wednesday, February 4 from 12 noon to 6 p.m. at the RWJFitness & Wellness Center on 2120 Lamberts Mill Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076.Medical eligibility questions can be answered by calling ...
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 ...
From the busy cold and flu season to winter sports injuries and slips on the ice, it can be difficult to determine whether a sudden health concern requires a trip to urgent care or the emergency department (ED). Understanding the different levels of care each provides can help you or your family ...
Elizabeth, NJ—As part of a program made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Department of Health and administered by Hoboken Family Planning, patients' lives are being saved with mammograms and cervical screenings at Trinitas Regional Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health hospital.Women who are ...
Emmy Award-winning studio analyst, media personality and retired NFL player Nate Burleson will share his perspective on the media industry, sports culture and his own career journey when Kean’s President’s Distinguished Lecture Series returns on Thursday, February 12, 2026.A dynamic presence in ...
Students across New Jersey are invited to participate in the AI Hackathon (IRL and Online), an exciting statewide event designed to give students hands-on experience building with artificial intelligence - whether they attend in person near Princeton or virtually from anywhere in the state.This ...
The Faith-Based Institute of Public Policy at Kean University will host its Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Monday, January 19, at 11 a.m. at the North Avenue Academic Building on Kean University’s Union campus.Guided by the theme “A Day On, Not a Day Off,” the event will bring together ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ—With the tristate area blood supplies reaching critical levels, RWJBarnabas Health is launching a series of blood drives across New Jersey to replenish dwindling reserves, mitigate shortages, and meet patient demand. Although blood supplies generally run lower at the beginning of ...
With the holidays over and the new year ahead, many people will be participating in Dry January—a month without alcohol or other substances. Stopping substance use of any kind, including alcohol, can be a challenge. Alexis LaPietra, DO, FACEP, Medical Director of the RWJBarnabas Health Institute ...
New Brunswick, NJ – Matthew B. McDonald III, MD, president and chief executive officer of Children’s Specialized Hospital, part of the Children’s Health network at RWJBarnabas Health, has been named chair of the board of trustees for Special Olympics New Jersey.Dr. McDonald has long supported ...
Summit, NJ – Community Access Unlimited (CAU) and the Union County Interfaith Coordinating Council (UCICC) hosted the annual Union County Homeless Persons’ Vigil on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Fountain Baptist Church in Summit. The vigil honored and remembered community members who experienced ...
Each year in the United States, an estimated 13,360 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer, and about 4,320 women die from the disease. Although cervical cancer rates have steadily declined thanks to screening and vaccination, January’s Cervical Health Awareness Month underscores the continued ...
On a typical morning at Saint John the Apostle School, laughter echoes through the hallways, teachers greet students by name, and learning begins with purpose. It’s a place where children feel known, supported, and inspired to grow into confident, compassionate young people. Families are invited to ...
New Brunswick, NJ– After a national search, RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute, the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, have appointed Kathie-Ann Joseph, MD, MPH, FACS as Chief of Breast Surgery and Co-Director of the multidisciplinary breast ...