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Press Releases

April 23, 2024

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ -  Children’s Specialized Hospital, part of the RWJBarnabas Health Children’s Health network, announces the launch of its newly enhanced program, CSH AUTISM, Children’s Specialized Hospital’s Autism Center of Excellence. The Center will provide services, training, advocacy, and ...

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  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 22, 2024         PRESS CONTACT     Media@safernj.org   NJ Freedom Awards Recipients Announced by Anti-Trafficking Organization who will be Honored at the NJ ...

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EDISON — 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® Recognition ...

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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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SOMERSET - The Dispensary of Somerset proudly announces its Grand Opening on April 20, marking a new standard in cannabis retail. Born from the need for a reliable and warm establishment in the evolving cannabis market, The Dispensary stands as a beacon for both newcomers and seasoned ...

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Washington, D.C. (Wednesday, April 10, 2024) — Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) issued a statement following reports of vandalism at the Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University, during the Islamic celebration of Eid-al-Fitr which marks the conclusion of Ramadan.   Rep. Watson ...

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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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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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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 - 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 Brunswick, ...

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

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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 for mayors, chiefs of ...

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WEST ORANGE - 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 collaboration ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY – All 46 of the nursing students from the 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 – 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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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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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Public School District Community Programs Department is again offering summer Kindergarten Readiness Academy and Summer Early Learning Academy programs to all East Brunswick residents, as well those from surrounding communities. The Kindergarten Readiness ...

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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 – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, 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 ...

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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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HARRISON / WEST ORANGE  – 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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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, REPLENISH distributed 5.2 million pounds of food to 160 partner organizations throughout Middlesex County. In honor of its ...

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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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Wine enthusiasts, mark your calendars! The Grace Initiative invites you to a virtual wine tasting experience from the comfort of your home. This unique event promises an interactive hour-long journey through a carefully selected array of wines, curated specifically for this occasion. Date: ...

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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 - This week, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) addressed an auditorium full of young, aspiring public servants at the Rutgers Bloustein School of Public Policy.  The Congresswoman’s lecture was titled, Defending Democracy: The Fight for a Floor Beneath Which No Person ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ -  The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital (BMSCH) at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital received a generous $99,917 donation from Spirit of Children last week to support its Child Life program. With the donation, Spirit of Children marked a significant milestone in ...

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