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Press Releases

April 18, 2024

Atlantic Health System is pleased to announce the arrival of Beth C. Natt, MD, MPH, MBA as the new System Medical Director of the Pediatric Service Line and Chairperson of the Department of Pediatrics at Morristown and Overlook Medical Centers. As a career pediatric hospitalist with extensive ...

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Sometimes, people who spend their adulthood in the same town where they grew up do the same things they’ve always done, with the same people they’ve always known. For Greer Gelman, though, returning to her native Livingston was different. She moved into ParkVue at Livingston in 2017, where she ...

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LIVINGSTON, NJ — The West Essex YMCA is hosting the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day® on Saturday, April 20, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Y, 321 S. Livingston Ave. in Livingston. This free, annual event features a variety of family-friendly activities to encourage healthy kids, healthy families and a healthy ...

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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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LIVINGSTON, NJ – The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges, which includes YMCAs in Bergen, Essex, Passaic and Sussex counties, is participating in the Five Days of Action, April 15-19, 2024. The Five Days of Action is a weeklong campaign to raise awareness and inspire adults to take action to protect ...

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The International Franchise Association (IFA) has recognized Goldfish Swim School Franchising, LLC franchisees Jeffrey and Larisa Posner with its annual Franchisee of the Year Award. The Posners own Goldfish Swim School Locations in Livingston and Springfield, NJ.  The Franchisee of the Year ...

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You’ve set your fitness goals and are ready to get started. Whether it’s losing weight or just being more active, here are some tips for achieving the outcome you want, provided by the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges.   1. Make a flexible workout plan. According to the American Council on ...

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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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For the 15th year, Atlantic Health System has been named to the Great Place to Work® and Fortune’s list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For®.” One of only two New Jersey based companies on the list, Atlantic Health System continues to prove it is one of the best companies to work for in the ...

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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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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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LIVINGSTON, NJ - Robin Ferrer, MBA, MSN, RN, has been named Chief Nursing Officer for Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, NJ, part of RWJBarnabas Health. In this role, he will be responsible for all nursing practice and clinical services.  “Mr. Ferrer is a seasoned healthcare leader ...

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Raising awareness about adults with Developmental & Intellectual Disabilities (IDD) is always front and center at JESPY. This is especially true during March, which is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM). Here, we spotlight clients who participate in our Athletics & Fitness ...

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(March 25, 2024 – Millburn, NJ) – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, is proud to announce its 2024–2025 season, including a world premiere, the first New Jersey production of a Tony ...

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LIVINGSTON, NJ -  The West Essex YMCA announces the opening of enrollment in its Piranhas Special Olympics Swim Team and is offering the program for free for the first time since the onset of the pandemic. The season, which will run through May 19, will feature practices on Sunday afternoons, with ...

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Overlook Medical Center, part of the Atlantic Health System, recently named Heather Veltre, DNP, MS, RN, NEA-BC as its new Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). As Overlook’s CNO, Heather Veltre is responsible for the overall delivery and management of nursing professional practice, education, ...

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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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A leading nonprofit provider of homeless services in Northern NJ with locations in both Union and Essex Counties. Bridges’ mission is to end homelessness through volunteer-driven outreach and individual case management, focusing on health, housing, and independence. Join us at the beautiful ...

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Playing sports has numerous benefits to a child’s physical well-being, but did you also know that sports can impact their mind? When kids run, shoot hoops or go for a swim, they’re naturally stimulating chemicals in their bodies. That physical activity releases endorphins, reduces the stress ...

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SOUTH ORANGE/MAPLEWOOD, NJ — In recognition of Crossing Guard Appreciation Week, JESPY recently hosted a well-attended appreciation breakfast to celebrate the many contributions of crossing guards in South Orange and Maplewood. The event was held in conjunction with South Orange Walk Bike Ride and ...

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Atlantic Health System, a leading provider of health care in New Jersey, today announced that Chilton Medical Center, Newton Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center have all been recognized by Healthgrades as 2024 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ recipients. This distinction places these three ...

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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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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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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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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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Camp is a great way for children to socialize, build their self-confidence, explore their interests and grow emotionally and physically independent. For many, summer camp will be filled with new activities in a new environment. Some children handle this fine, while others take time to adjust. So ...

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(February 27, 2024 – Millburn, NJ) – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee- Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts- Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, is pleased to announce the full cast and creative team for the new musical Gun & Powder, with book and ...

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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/Health System COO to Know for 2024. The Becker’s list recognizes chief operating officers who lead academic ...

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For the sixth consecutive year, Atlantic Health System’s Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center rank among the world’s best hospitals, according to Newsweek. Today the publisher, in partnership with market and consumer data analytics company Statista Inc., named both hospitals to ...

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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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