Press Releases
By RWJBARNABAS HEALTH
October 16, 2025
JERSEY CITY, NJ – A 63-year-old woman from North Bergen is the first New Jersey resident—and one of the first in the nation—to receive and use the first FDA-cleared cuffless blood pressure patch as part of a pilot program aimed at transforming healthcare access and delivery in underserved ...
WEEHAWKEN, NJ - Tickets are on sale now for NY Waterway’s “Shades of Autumn” Fall Foliage Tours, offering passengers unique on-water views of the spectacular fall scenery along the Hudson River. The weekend tours run now through November 2, with departures from the Midtown/West 39th Street and Port ...
Oceanport, N.J.– RWJBarnabas Health cut the ribbon on a major expansion of one of the nation’s oldest and New Jersey’s longest-operating nursing school as part of its continuing commitment to excellence in nursing education and to educating and empowering the next generation of compassionate, ...
Millburn, NJ – On Monday, Sept. 15, Opportunity Project’s 17th Annual Golf Classic at the Brooklake Country Club in Florham Park raised over $306,000 –– the highest total in the event’s history. Proceeds help fund New Jersey’s first and only free-standing Clubhouse – a place where people who have ...
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ As part of its ongoing commitment to advancing community health and inclusive recreation, RWJBarnabas Health proudly served as the title sponsor of the inaugural Every Kick Counts FootGolf fundraiser, hosted by New Jersey Youth Soccer on Friday, July 11th at Bel-Aire Golf Course ...
New Brunswick, NJ- Children’s Specialized Hospital (CSH), a part of the Children’s Health network at RWJBarnabas Health, has been recognized on Newsweek’s list of the World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2026 in the field of Pediatrics for the fifth year in a row. This prestigious award is presented ...
West Orange, NJ – Hussein Syed, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for RWJBarnabas Health, was honored by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of just 53 hospital and health system CISOs and chief privacy officers to know, recognized for his dedication to optimizing health care through ...
Award-winning Actor, Comedian, and Filmmaker Danny DeVito will return as host of the 17th Annual New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) Induction Ceremony on November 21, 2025, at The Rink @ The Arena at American Dream in East Rutherford. NJHOF will celebrate its newest class of Jersey legends just steps ...
West Orange, NJ – RWJBarnabas Health has announced that more than 100,000 patients have now benefited from a program initially launched in 2023 to help tear down barriers to care, reduce hospital readmissions, and improve overall health outcomes. The milestone coincides with the expansion of the ...
West Orange, N.J– RWJBarnabas Health has been ranked among the nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals for 2025–2026 for Pediatric Urology by U.S. News & World Report for the third consecutive year. RWJBarnabas Health provides New Jersey’s largest network of pediatric care and the state’s only ...
As the Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team defeated Norfolk State to open the season 3-0 on Saturday, September 13th, five-year-old Serina Patel who is battling Leukemia, was honored as the Shining Knight of The Game. A collaboration between Rutgers Athletics and Official Healthcare provider, ...
West Orange, NJ– John W. Doll, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at RWJBarnabas Health, has been named among Becker’s Hospital Review’s Academic Medical Center COO to Know for 2025. The Becker’s list recognizes chief operating officers who lead academic medical centers and ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Prevention Links is proud to announce the 27th Annual Red Ribbon Day, taking place on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Nomahegan Park in Cranford, NJ. This free, family-friendly event invites the community to walk, celebrate recovery, support youth mental health, and stand together in ...
Community Access Unlimited (CAU) is proud to announce its highly anticipated Annual Golf Classic, taking place on Monday, October 6, 2025, at the picturesque Cedar Hill Country Club in Livingston, New Jersey. This premier fundraising event offers a day of friendly competition on the green while ...
WEST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY – September 10, 2025 – RWJBarnabas Health and the New Jersey Devils will host the 9th Annual RWJBarnabas Health Running with the Devils 5K Run & Walk on Sunday, November 2, at Essex County’s South Mountain Recreation Complex in West Orange. Both the competitive 5K race ...
New Brunswick, N.J.– More young women are being diagnosed with breast cancer in all racial and ethnic groups than in years past. While most people think of breast cancer as something that happens later in life, experts stress that younger women also need to be aware of their risks, symptoms, and ...
West Orange, NJ – Mark E. Manigan, President and Chief Executive Officer of RWJBarnabas Health, the largest, most comprehensive academic health system in New Jersey, has been named to New Jersey Business Magazine’s 2025 Awards for Excellence list, powered by the New Jersey Business & Industry ...
West Orange, NJ – Bob Taylor, MBA, CMRP, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain, RWJBarnabas Health, was recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of just 64 health system supply chain leaders around the country who are successfully guiding their organizations through unprecedented supply chain ...
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness, share hope, and highlight the importance of mental health. RWJBarnabas Health's Behavioral Health and Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care are committed to helping communities recognize the signs of emotional distress ...
At RWJBarnabas Health, we believe recovery isn’t just possible — it’s real. Two of our own from the Institute for Prevention and Recovery (IFPR), Amy F. and Patrick C., know this firsthand after dealing with their own addiction struggles a decade ago. Today, they’ve come full circle and are helping ...
ELIZABETH, NJ --- Trinitas Regional Medical Center (TRMC), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, has launched TeamBirth NJ, a national, evidence-based model designed to enhance the childbirth experience and improve outcomes.The TeamBirth communication model supports key elements of a successful birth, ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ, September 23, 2025 – Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center was recognized as a pediatric hospital top performer in the 2025 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Ranking by Vizient, Inc. Out of nearly 100 total hospitals, Morristown was ranked fifth of 11 top performers ...
Prostate Cancer Awareness and Screening: Insights from RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer InstituteProstate cancer is the most common cancer (after skin cancer) and the second leading cause of cancer death among American men. In 2025, the American Cancer Society (ACS) projects an estimated ...
New Brunswick, NJ—Ovarian cancer has been dubbed the “silent killer” since it's easy for women to attribute its symptoms—bloating, feeling full quickly, mild pelvic pain—to just what goes with being a woman. For this reason, many women are diagnosed too late, when treatment options are limited ...
Old Bridge, NJ – RWJBarnabas Health officially marked the opening of RWJBarnabas Health at Old Bridge with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for this brand-new, multi-specialty ambulatory care facility, set to open its doors on September 29. The investment in Old Bridge is part of a larger, systemwide ...
New Brunswick, NJ – Bill Arnold, Chief Executive Officer of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s list of Academic Medical Center CEOs to Know for the third consecutive year. The list recognizes executives from ...
Community Access Unlimited (CAU) is thrilled to welcome families, friends, and the local community to the 27th Annual Ira Geller Family Fun Day. Family Fun Day is an event filled with games, laughter, and community spirit, all in support of a remarkable cause. The event will be held Saturday, ...
New Brunswick, New Jersey–The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital (BMSCH) at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital has been recognized as a top performer in the 2025 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Ranking by Vizient, Inc. BMSCH, part of the Children’s Health network of ...
Every September, Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month (also known as Peripheral Vascular Disease Awareness Month) shines a spotlight on a serious, yet often overlooked circulatory disorder caused by narrowed arteries that restrict blood flow to the legs. Despite affecting more than 10 ...