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Press Releases

April 21, 2024

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) will host an in-person information session at Stockton University’s Atlantic City Campus on Tuesday, April 23rd  to introduce the newly established $20 million Emerging Developers Grant pilot program. The Program will help ...

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JERSEY CITY, NJ —John Shin, M.D., an orthopedic spine surgeon with RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, recently performed the state’s first unilateral biportal endoscopic (UBE) spine surgery at Jersey City Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility. The unilateral biportal endoscopy for lumbar ...

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Jersey City, NJ – Black Maternal Health Week is April 11-17, 2024, and in support of Hudson County's Black Mothers, Jersey City Medical Center and the Rho Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated is hosting a Community Baby Shower and Resource Fair at its primary hospital ...

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JERSEY CITY, NJ —Stacie Newton, a trailblazing advocate and leader, was among several honorees by the Hudson County Executive and the Board of County Commissioners during a special ceremony on March 26, 2024. The event, held in the Rotunda of Brennan Courthouse, was part of Women's History Month, ...

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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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ENGLEWOOD, NJ — Cardiac electrophysiologists at Englewood Hospital have successfully treated their first patient using an emerging technology called pulsed field ablation. This technology offers patients with atrial fibrillation access to more precise procedures, improved outcomes, and enhanced ...

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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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ENGLEWOOD, NJ — Working in collaboration with cardiologists from Englewood Health, ColumbiaDoctors experts will be offering consultations to advanced heart failure patients hospitalized at Englewood Hospital. Outpatient care also will be provided by the two institutions, with ColumbiaDoctors ...

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ENGLEWOOD, NJ - A retrospective study conducted by Englewood Health demonstrated that text messaging communications can impact patient compliance with screening and potentially improve outcomes. Englewood Health’s findings were included in the American College of Surgeons’ ACS Cancer Conference ...

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JERSEY CITY, NJ—Jersey City Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, has announced Ragui Sadek, M.D., FACS, will lead its weight loss and bariatric program. Dr. Sadek, the Chief of Bariatric Surgery at RWJBarnabas Health, is expanding his services to Hudson County. “Expanding our ...

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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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Solaia, a collection of 70 premium condominium residences and 10,000 square feet of spa-like amenities in North Bergen, NJ, recently posted an exceptional one-week sales performance, marking a significant achievement in the luxury condo market along the Hudson River Gold Coast. Developed by the ...

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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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Welcome, Rebecca Yang, MD, Breast Surgery Oncology, to the RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group. Dr. Yang, is board-certified in surgery and will see patients at 116 Newark Avenue, 2nd Floor, Jersey City, and at 59 Newark Street, Hoboken. She focuses exclusively on malignant and benign breast disease ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, together with RWJBarnabas Health, the state’s leading cancer center and only Comprehensive Cancer Center as recognized by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), has scored in the “exceptional” range and was redesignated by the National ...

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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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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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NEWARK, NJ  – In a perfect combination of two organizations that are passionately committed to the state of New Jersey, RWJBarnabas Health and the New Jersey Devils today jointly announced the multi-year extension of their innovative partnership that will strengthen the impact the two enterprises ...

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ENGLEWOOD, NJ — Three business leaders and a nonprofit executive have been named to the Board of Trustees of Englewood Health and its fundraising organization, the Englewood Health Foundation. Joining the health system board is Kalpana Bains; community members David Plutzer, Michael J. Rhee, and ...

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West Orange, NJ, February 21, 2024 — RWJBarnabas Health, the largest, most comprehensive academic health care system in New Jersey, has appointed Lynda Markoe as Chief People Officer, effective immediately.  In her new role, Ms. Markoe will be responsible for leading the system’s human resource ...

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NEWARK, NJ - The New Jersey Devils will host their Next Generation Weekend presented by RWJBarnabas Health on February 24-25, 2024, when they face off against the Montreal Canadiens for a 2:00 PM contest on Saturday and a 1:00 PM contest on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Prudential ...

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Meet RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group provider Daniel Dziadosz, MD, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Dziadosz’s philosophy of care centers on providing compassionate, personalize care while integrating the latest medical advancements to optimize patient outcomes and restore mobility and well-being. His ...

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HAMILTON, NJ — NJ Advocates for Aging Well (NJAAW), the only statewide nonprofit focusing solely on issues impacting older adults in New Jersey, is seeking respondents for a statewide survey on issues related to aging. The survey, which launched February 2024 and will run throughout the spring, ...

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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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BAYONNE, NJ - Citizen Bayonne, the luxury rental community on the Bayonne waterfront, has leased more than 70% of its 252 available residences, the community’s developer Accurate announced today. The new milestone underscores the important role Citizen Bayonne plays as a value and lifestyle ...

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For American Heart Month, RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group provider Kimberly Skelding, MD, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI, Division Chief of Cardiovascular Services, Jersey City Medical Center, describes a heart murmur and the importance of understanding what it means. Make a plan for your heart health today ...

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An impressive 75% of the 399 residences at The Wyldes in Harrison, NJ have been leased just six months after opening, marking an unprecedented rental pace for the Hudson County town. Situated within the Riverbend District, a transformative 35-acre neighborhood along the banks of the Passaic ...

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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 cardiothoracic surgery program at Englewood Health has achieved a three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for isolated coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. In their 2023 public report, STS reported that less than 20 percent of participating programs nationwide ...

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