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Press Releases

February 16, 2024

EAST ORANGE, NJ - John Martin, Director of School Age Child Care and Camp at East Orange YMCA, helped to elevate the voices of youth across the country during the YMCA National Advocacy Days, Feb. 11-14 in Washington, D.C. Sponsored by YMCA of the USA, Youth Advocacy Days bring together high school ...

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The RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery’s (IFPR) Peer Recovery Program (PRP) has surpassed its 100,000th patient referral milestone, helping individuals address addiction and paving the way toward for even more people to access the life-changing support they need. Since its ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ – Robert Pellechio, Senior Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer of  RWJBarnabas Health, has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s list of 75 Hospital and Health System Chief Pharmacy Officers to Know for 2024. The list honors Chief Pharmacy Officers who are helping to create ...

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For many, winter snow conjures images of sledding and hot cocoa. But beneath the beauty of the frosty landscape lies a hidden danger: the potentially serious cardiac risks posed by shoveling snow. While snow removal may seem like a mundane chore, it can pose significant threats to cardiovascular ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ – RWJBarnabas Health, the largest, most comprehensive academic health care system in New Jersey, has been recognized by Newsweek as one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity” in 2024, for the second year in a row. Newsweek's annual ranking identifies the top 1,000 U.S.

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The following are marketing options available to all candidates for the 2024 elections.  To discuss marketing on TAPinto, please contact your local TAPinto site owner/publisher or click here.  Site Advertising: Leaderboard (728 x 90 pixels desktop, 320 x 100 pixels mobile):  $750 per month or ...

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Meet RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group provider Janish Kothari, MD, Cardiology. Dr. Kothari’s goal as a health care provider is to help patients best understand their unique disease process while encouraging them to be an active participant in their treatment plan. He prides himself on his ability ...

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LIVINGSTON, NJ – The West Essex YMCA is launching its Lights, Camera, Action 2024 Annual Support Campaign and inviting the community to get involved by attending a themed kick-off celebration on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 6-8:30 p.m. at the Eisenhower Conference Center, 290 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave., ...

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Throughout 2024, Crane’s Mill, Journey Hospice, and SpiriCare at Home will host monthly memory café events on the 4th Wednesday of each month from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m at Crane’s Mill in West Caldwell. Memory Cafés are comfortable FREE social gatherings that allow people experiencing memory loss and ...

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LIVINGSTON, NJ - The West Essex YMCA is making plans for the summer and gearing up for adventures that will keep kids active, engaged and healthy all summer long. Parents can now sign their children up for the Y’s accredited day camps for 2024.  YMCA camps offer a range of activities that cater ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ -   RWJBarnabas Health, the health system that delivers the most babies in New Jersey, joins the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) in observing Maternal Health Awareness Day on January 23, 2024. The ACOG theme for the 2024 Maternal Health Awareness Day, “Access ...

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LIVINGSTON, NJ - The West Essex YMCA has selected Shannon Frank as its new Associate Executive Director, responsible for leading the daily operations of the branch and its staff, and working alongside District Executive Director Cheryl Tuturice to grow membership and enhance programs and services ...

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LIVINGSTON, NJ - The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges recently appointed Shamida Marc as its new Chief Human Resources Officer, effective Jan. 2. She takes over the role from Sharon Czebotar, who retired after a long career in Human Resources and nine years of service to the Y. As the new CHRO, ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center kicked off the new year with a celebration of life as it welcomed the first baby born in 2024. Born on January 1 at 1:23 p.m., Miguel Andres Cabrera Guzman became the hospital's first baby born in the new year. Miguel, weighing a ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ – Mountainside Medical Center has announced the appointment of three new leaders to its Board of Trustees. Effective January 1, Dr. Sung T. Kim, Chief James Mazza, and Dr. Joseph Ravenell have joined the Board of Trustees of Mountainside Medical Center, each bringing a unique set ...

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The Science Behind Weight Loss Injections: Your Path to a Healthier You Are you struggling with weight loss, despite trying countless diets and exercise routines? The weight loss specialists at Garden State Bariatrics, a leading bariatric surgery center in New Jersey, understand that shedding ...

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LIVINGSTON, NJ — Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) has announced that its nurses have ratified a new three-year collective bargaining agreement. The recent vote represented final approval of a memorandum of agreement reached on Dec. 18 between the nurses’ union, New Jersey Nurses ...

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LIVINGSTON, NJ - Area residents are invited to a membership and summer camp Open House on Saturday, Jan. 6 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to see all that the West Essex YMCA has to offer. Come for a tour and a variety of free, family friendly activities. Information about 2024 summer camps will also be ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ — RWJBarnabas Health urges all New Jersey residents to donate blood and platelets this winter. With donations plummeting by 25% at RWJBarnabas Health blood drives and conditions deteriorating, the shortage, first triggered by a surge in COVID HV.1 cases, is worsening due to the ...

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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT Borough of North Caldwell Municipal Assessor’s Office Please be advised the Tax List may be inspected, Thursday, January 8, 2024, between the hours of 9:00am and 4:00pm, by any taxpayer to ascertain what assessments have been made and to confer informally with the ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ — Essex County Executive Joe DiVincenzo announced that a special Holiday Food Distribution will be held on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at 9 a.m. at Codey Arena in the Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex, 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. The event is rain or ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ -  U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has recognized four RWJBarnabas Health facilities among the 2023-2024 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care, which identifies hospitals that provide high-quality maternity care for ...

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The following are marketing options available to all candidates for the 2024 elections.  To discuss marketing on TAPinto, please contact your local TAPinto site owner/publisher or click here.  Site Advertising: Leaderboard (728 x 90 pixels desktop, 320 x 100 pixels mobile):  $750 per month or ...

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GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. GivingTuesday will kick off the generosity season this year by inspiring people to give back on November 28, 2023, and throughout the year. The West Essex ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ— RWJBarnabas Health, the largest, most comprehensive academic health care system in New Jersey, has appointed Kathleen Jacobs as Chief Investment Officer, effective January 9, 2024. In her new role, Ms. Jacobs will direct the investment strategy for the $8 billion health ...

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LIVINGSTON, NJ - The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges has achieved full accreditation from Praesidium Inc., the leader in abuse risk management. This prestigious honor publicly demonstrates that the Metro Y has worked to achieve the highest industry standards in abuse prevention. To achieve ...

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“It was a bright, sunny day in Caldwell (NJ) near the end of my daughter’s school year,” said Shaun Saunders. “I was on a conference call for work while I waited to pick her up. When I saw her walk out of school, I got out of my car, grabbed her hand, and escorted her to the back seat.” After ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ - The 7th Annual RWJBarnabas Health Running with the Devils 5K Run and Walk was hosted on Sunday, October 29th at Essex County’s South Mountain Recreation Complex in West Orange. More than 1,000 runners and walkers participated, as this event supports the commitment of both ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - – Building on their already exceptional partnership, RWJBarnabas Health, the state’s largest academic health system, and Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, are announcing a transformative ...

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The Mount is proud to congratulate the following students on 2023 National Signing Day, from left: Adreanna Cacciacarne, Track and Field - Lafayette College; Rebecca Hess, Tennis - Colgate University; Naya Martinez, Softball - Seton Hall University; and Gianna Stern, Softball - Monmouth ...

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