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Press Releases

April 25, 2024

The roar of the crowd and the peak performance of athletes pushing their bodies to the limit are the hallmarks of many sports, but beneath the surface of this seemingly effortless display of athleticism lies a constant battle against injuries. Every sport takes a constant toll on the human body, ...

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St. Thomas Aquinas High School is pleased to announce the hiring of Jason Chung, Esq. as the new Head Coach for boys’ soccer. Chung, who hails from Jackson, NJ, recorded impressive stats during his four years of play at Rutgers University and has been coaching with Ironbound Soccer Club, a New York ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ – Atlantic Health System’s Morristown Medical Center treated the first patient in New Jersey using Edwards Lifesciences EVOQUE tricuspid valve replacement, the first transcatheter therapy to receive U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for the treatment of tricuspid ...

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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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When you were a teenager, did you want to be a rock star, touring live venues and performing to screaming fans?  This July, the 17 students in the House Band of the Somerville SCHOOL OF ROCK will get that chance.  They are planning a live tour of multiple venues across four states, the highlight of ...

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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 ...

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As New Jerseyans prepare to thrill at the phenomenon of the eclipse today, Lauren Lusardi, OD, FAAO, an optometrist with Atlantic Health System, breaks down how the event makes us susceptible to eye damage and provides useful tips on how to protect yourself: Q: What is different about the ...

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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 ...

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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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Join us for the ultimate celebration of 420, the cannabis event of the year, at New Era Dispensary in South Bound Brook, NJ. On April 20th, from 10 a.m. to 9.p.m., we are hosting a day filled with excitement and cannabis festivities that you won't want to miss. In collaboration with Delicious ...

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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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MORRISTOWN, NJ– Atlantic Health System’s Morristown Medical Center announced the treatment of its first patient using the new Medtronic PulseSelect™ Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) System – a breakthrough technology that uses pulsed electric fields to treat patients with persistent atrial fibrillation ...

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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, Veltre is responsible for the overall delivery and management of nursing professional practice, education, professional ...

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SOMERVILLE, NJ – United Reformed Church, the Church on Main Street, announces a week of special services and activities during Holy Week; March 24th through March 31st. The remembrance of Christ’s passion and the celebration of his resurrection is the height of the Christian year. All are welcome ...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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SOMERVILLE, NJ -I n accepting his appointment to the Board of Trustees of the Somerset County Business Partnership, Marcus Rosenau, Principal of SSP Architects headquartered in Somerville said, “I am honored to be among the 36 SCBP Board members working with new Chair, Martinez Milan, and SCBP ...

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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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LIVIVNGSTON, NJ - No one anticipates heart disease, but preparing a plan for it is essential, especially for those among the nearly half of U.S. adults—approximately 116 million—battling high blood pressure or hypertension. Often referred to as the “silent killer” due to its asymptomatic nature, ...

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SOMERVILLE, NJ, Feb. 16, 2024 – As part of its Social Impact and Community Investment initiatives, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Somerset, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, is donating surplus food from its cafeteria to help support families in its community who are experiencing ...

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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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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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BASKING RIDGE, NJ – Kicking off the new year, Somerset Hills YMCA, a branch of Greater Somerset County YMCA held a canned soup collection ahead of this year’s big game. The collected canned goods and non-perishable items were distributed to various local food banks, including Somerville YMCA's ...

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