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December 21, 2022

Cardiologists, team physicians, certified athletic trainers, advanced practice providers, fellows and residents gathered from December 9-10 to discuss best practices in sports and exercise cardiology, for elite and professional athletes during the Sports Cardiology Summit, hosted by the National ...

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Spencer Savings Bank is proud to announce that the team has been honored with the New Jersey Bankers Association 2022 Community Service Award. The award recognizes companies that exhibit outstanding efforts in improving the lives of New Jersey citizens and the communities in which they ...

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RAHWAY, NJ - Recognized for her kindness, and ability to connect with her patient, 3C nurse Ashley Austria is the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway DAISY award winner.  The DAISY award honors nurses who provide above and beyond compassionate care to patients and families. A patient, ...

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RAHWAY, NJ - Three members of the New Jersey Devils, who are currently the top-ranked team in the National Hockey League, visited Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway on Thursday to spread cheer. It was their first visit since 2019, and it was great to have them. Staff and patients ...

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RAHWAY, NJ - Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation Department threw a 99th birthday party for patient Salvatore Villani of Clark.  Pulmonary Rehab has been shown to improve strength and stamina for people with breathing problems and Villani said he looks ...

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For their work in delivering extraordinary care for moms, Atlantic Health System’s Morristown, Overlook, Chilton and Newton Medical Centers have been recognized once again as High Performing in Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) by U.S. News & World Report. This is the highest award a ...

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  West Orange, NJ, December 7, 2022– RWJBarnabas Health is urgently appealing for blood and platelet donations, especially Type O blood, in response to a severe blood and platelet shortage among hospitals throughout the state heading into the winter holidays and season. Due to an acute ...

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Patients in New Jersey suffering from localized prostate cancer have a new, in-state option for care thanks to an innovative procedure offered through Atlantic Health System Cancer Care. Using Focal One robotic technology, urologists can deliver high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) to remove ...

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RAHWAY, NJ - Holiday parties, travel and family demands can play havoc with your sleep. Sleep specialist and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway Chief Medical Officer Carol Ash was a guest on the Today Show last week to discuss how to get good sleep during the holidays. Dr. Ash ...

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Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, two Atlantic Health System hospitals were named Top Hospitals nationally by The Leapfrog Group. Morristown Medical Center was named a Top Teaching Hospital, and Chilton Medical Center was named a Top General ...

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CLARK, NJ - It may have been a chilly night on Tuesday, Nov. 29 but that did not stop the kids at Carl H Kumpf from running for charity. There were over 60 participants at the First Annual Glow Run for St. Jude Children’s Cancer Research Hospital sponsored by Carl H Kumpf PTA with the assistance ...

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West Orange, NJ — RWJBarnabas Health received 32 awards and recognitions from the Healthgrades 2023 Specialty Excellence Awards for superior clinical performance in numerous specialty care areas, including cardiac, critical care, and surgical care.   Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center was ...

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This Friday, Saturday and Sunday (Nov. 25, 26 and 27) give the gift of reiki from Seraphim Wellness and receive a free healing crystal. Seraphim is also offering a special holiday massage package. Buy a bundle of three one-hour sessions for just $270. Learn more at ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ -  Christine Tricarico, PharmD, MBA, Director of Pharmacy Services at Children’s Specialized Hospital, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, recently became a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), the nation’s leading professional society for health care ...

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The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP®) has recognized Overlook Medical Center, part of Atlantic Health System, as one of 78 ACS NSQIP participating hospitals that have achieved meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care in 2021. As a ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, N.J. - In Union Cathoic's latest installment of Feature Friday, we shined the spotlight on Union Catholic junior Katharine Walto. Walto recently starred as Eva in the Fall Play, Snow Angel, and is an honor roll student and member of the forensics team. Here is our Q and A with ...

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NEWARK, NJ -  The Devils will host their annual Hockey Fights Cancer Night in support of the National Hockey League’s initiative on Monday, November 21, 2022, when they face off against the Edmonton Oilers at 7:00 p.m. ET at Prudential Center. The Devils will have various ways for fans to get ...

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RAHWAY, NJ - Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway made the season a little more festive with the delivery of 100 turkeys to the Rahway Food for Friends Food Pantry. This year was particularly challenging with higher prices, turkey shortages and other constraints, but we did it!  For ...

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PRINCETON, NJ — TAPinto journalists were honored with eight 2022 Excellence in Journalism Awards by the New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists. "At TAPinto, we're about providing original local news reporting and doing it the right way - - professionally and honestly. It is an honor to ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ – Three RWJBarnabas Health facilities were awarded with “A” Hospital Safety Score ratings by the Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits. Among the A-rated hospitals is Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch ...

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Atlantic Health System, an integrated care delivery system in New Jersey committed to building healthier communities, today announced that three of its hospitals, Morristown Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center and Chilton Medical Center all earned the highest possible safety rating of ‘A’ by ...

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Atlantic Health System was celebrated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) at the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) on November 10, 2022 for pledging ongoing action to decarbonize the health care sector and make health care facilities more resilient to the ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- The Union Catholic forensics team opened its season with a very impressive third-place finish at a Newark Catholic Forensics League tournament at Union Catholic on Saturday. Katharine Walto and Nicole Ciuba finished first in Duo Interpretation, Kevin Caffrey placed second in ...

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HOLMDEL, NJ -- No one gave them much of a chance. There just didn't seem like there was any way that the Union Catholic girls could still win the Meet of Champions title after its No. 1 runner was knocked out of the lineup with an injury. That's just too much to overcome against the best teams ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ - In recognition of Lung Cancer Awareness Month and The Great American Smokeout this November, RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, will host free education programs across ...

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Atlantic Health System, an integrated care delivery system in New Jersey committed to building healthier communities, today announced that WebMD, a national provider of health information, has recognized the system with their 2022 WebMD Patient Choice Awards in Cardiology, Orthopedics and Neurology ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Union Catholic’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Thursday morning was a heartfelt tribute to those who served as the UC Community came together to honor the sacrifices that veterans have made for their country. With U.S. flags displayed around the Veterans Memorial Pathway ...

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The Union Catholic volleyball team advanced to the semifinals of the state Non-Public A Tournament on Saturday with a three-set victory over St. John Vianney in the quarterfinal round in Scotch Plains. With the victory, the Vikings improved to 18-9 and earned a matchup with Immaculate Heart ...

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The Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce at its November Board of Directors meeting  approved the addition of the Town of Clark, the Clark Business Alliance and the Irish Business Association (IBA) to the GWACC Chamber.  GWACC will now cover six towns: Clark, Fanwood, Garwood, ...

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HOLMDEL, NJ --  The Union Catholic girls went into the NJSIAA Non-Public A championship race as the No. 1 ranked team in the state and were a huge favorite to win its second straight title on Saturday at Holmdel Park. Union Catholic successfully defended its title as expected, but the Vikings ...

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