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Press Releases

April 17, 2024

NEW JERSEY - James Harabedian Jr. has never been one to shy away from a challenge. Growing up in NJ, he and his competitive nature fell in love with ice hockey, soccer and lacrosse. So, when the 28-year-old sales manager and lacrosse coach was diagnosed with testicular cancer last winter, he knew ...

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EDISON, NJ — Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive health network, is proud to announce that JFK University Medical Center has achieved a Magnet® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the first time. The distinguished Magnet® ...

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As freshmen at the Edison Academy Magnet School, our team, composed of Diptanshu, Veda, Loki, and Ishan, alongside our mentor Dr. Weinstein, have embarked on an exhilarating journey with the American Rocketry Competition (ARC). From our rough beginnings with scores 56 and 15 to our recent triumph ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ- RWJBarnabas Health, the largest, most comprehensive academic health system in New Jersey, is committed to the health and well-being of women throughout pregnancy, delivery and the postpartum period. As part of this commitment, the System, along with its nine maternity hospitals is ...

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Spencer Savings Bank, one of New Jersey’s leading community banks, recently celebrated the official opening of its financial center in Edison, New Jersey with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Edison Mayor Sam Joshi, and town officials, joined the bank in celebrating the new business location in Edison at ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ – RWJBarnabas Health’s The Institute for Nursing Excellence is elevating education and professional development for its nurses. Through hands-on training, utilization of AI, and active simulations, RWJBarnabas Health nurses now have access to two state-of-the-art training facilities ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - Middlesex County invites us all to be revolutionary! This spring, residents are welcome to come to East Jersey Old Town Village, Middlesex County’s premier historical site, and help kick-off the 2024 season with a bang on Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. Join ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ- The ballot drawing for the positioning of candidates for the 2024 Primary Election will take place on Thursday, April 4. The draw will commence at 3:00 pm and will be conducted in person at the James Vokral Conference Room, situated at 26 Kennedy Blvd, Suite B, East ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ – April is National Donate Life Month. At RWJBarnabas Health, we are transforming lives as the largest transplant program in New Jersey – transplanting kidneys, hearts, pancreases and lungs.  In 2023, RWJBarnabas Health, the state’s largest academic health system, surpassed a ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – For the second consecutive year, Roosevelt Care Center at Edison has been recognized as the top-ranked nursing home in New Jersey on Newsweek’s Best Nursing Homes 2024 list.  Operated by the Middlesex County Improvement Authority and managed by RWJBarnabas Health, in ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ —Earlier this month, Children’s Specialized Hospital (CSH) opened the CSH Marketplace within its New Brunswick inpatient hospital facility. Pediatric patients and their families who visit the Marketplace can receive personal care items, clothing, and toys as needed at no ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Roughly 25,000 Americans die each year from valvular heart disease, but researchers from Rutgers Health and other institutions conclude that new technology could soon help doctors slash that number. “We are witnessing a paradigm shift in how valvular heart diseases are ...

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EDISON, NJ — Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute is proud to announce the launch of a unique music therapy program for patients in its Extended Recovery Unit (ERU).   The ERU is a specialized sub-acute inpatient treatment unit designed for patients with brain injuries who ...

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Spencer Savings Bank, a leading New Jersey-based community bank, is pleased to announce that Kashif Pervez has joined the bank as Vice President, Business Development Officer. Pervez brings over 25 years of commercial banking experience to the bank. In his new role, he will be focused on ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex County, in partnership with the Middlesex County Office of the Prosecutor and Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, hosted its annual Municipal Leadership Forum on Tuesday, March 19 at the Middlesex County Magnet School, East Brunswick. The forum provided a platform ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – The Middlesex County Utilities Authority (MCUA), along with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank (NJ I-Bank), is proud to announce a major infrastructure ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ - RWJBarnabas Health’s Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff, Indu Lew, was honored by the Indian Consulate at the prestigious 6th Annual International Women’s Day Celebration, held on March 8. The event was hosted by the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) in ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – All 46 of the nursing students from Middlesex College/Hackensack Meridian Health Nursing program who took their national licensure exam passed on the first attempt, giving the program a 100 percent pass rate for 2023. This far exceeds the national average of 88.56 percent ...

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West Orange, NJ - Three RWJBarnabas Health nursing leaders will be honored by the New Jersey State Nurses Association (NJSNA) for their high standards of excellence, professional career achievements and for making a notable difference in many lives.  These leaders will be presented with awards at ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ -The Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office is excited to announce our 5th annual D.A.R.E. –Jr. Academy this summer. Due to an increased interest in the D.A.R.E. program, Sheriff Mildred Scott decided to implement a summer program for all (children entering) 5th/6th grade and ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex County officially launches the Special Needs Registry (SNR) to enhance the safety of its residents with special needs. This no-cost, voluntary service led by the Office of the County Prosecutor, is open to individuals with special needs residing, working, or ...

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Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH), the Embrace Kids Foundation and Tackle Sickle Cell extend their sincere appreciation and gratitude to all who attended and donated blood at the 11th Annual Tackle Sickle Cell Blood Drive. RWJUH’s Blood Services Team partnered with the Embrace Kids ...

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Middlesex College’s Visual, Performing, and Media Arts Department presents this semester’s performance Footloose, the Musical.   Performances will be staged on April 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, and 13 at 7 pm in the Performing Arts Center at Middlesex College, 2600 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison. Tickets for ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE/ROCHELLE PARK, NJ — TAPinto is excited to announce a new and unique collaboration with The Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ) and COMMERCE Magazine. “We are excited to partner with CIANJ and COMMERCE Magazine to expand the magazine’s reach and provide ...

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MILLBURN, NJ  - March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month and Opportunity Project (OP) invites community members to support their upcoming events focusing on empowering individuals with brain injury as well as increasing knowledge about brain injury prevention. According to the Centers for ...

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REPLENISH, Middlesex County’s food distribution program, is commemorating 30 years of helping ensure County residents have food on the table each night. In 2023 alone, REPLENISH distributed 5.2 million pounds of food to 160 partner organizations throughout Middlesex County. In honor of its ...

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HARRISON / WEST ORANGE, NJ  – As NJ/NY Gotham FC maintains an unparalleled commitment to elevated player resources and player care, the reigning National Women’s Soccer League champions today announced RWJBarnabas Health, New Jersey’s most comprehensive academic health care system, as the club’s ...

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TAPinto is excited to announce the addition of AccuWeather on all of its local news platforms. You will now be able to get the local weather forecast at the same place you trust for original local news. "You asked and we listened. According to our annual reader survey, our readers have said they ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ -  The Chronic Illness Management Program at Children’s Specialized Hospital, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, was named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s inaugural list of 36 hospitals and health systems with great diabetes and endocrinology programs, joining programs from around the ...

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Studies from Harvard University prove that eating dinner with one’s family can result in a multitude of advantages, including emotional and psychological benefits for every single family member. Honoring these findings, on February 20th, 2024, the John P Stevens High School FCCLA chapter held the ...

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