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Press Releases

February 23, 2024

LIVINGSTON, NJ - Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 honor by NJ.com Top Workplaces. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential survey ...

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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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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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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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February is American Heart Month, and with recently published research indicating blood pressure control has worsened in both men and women since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to use this month to get a blood pressure screening and focus on becoming heart healthy. The ...

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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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EAST ORANGE, NJ - John Martin, Director of School Age Child Care and Camp at East Orange YMCA, helped to elevate the voices of youth across the country during the YMCA National Advocacy Days, Feb. 11-14 in Washington, D.C. Sponsored by YMCA of the USA, Youth Advocacy Days bring together high school ...

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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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WEST ORANGE, NJ – Robert Pellechio, Senior Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer of  RWJBarnabas Health, has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s list of 75 Hospital and Health System Chief Pharmacy Officers to Know for 2024. The list honors Chief Pharmacy Officers who are helping to create ...

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For many, winter snow conjures images of sledding and hot cocoa. But beneath the beauty of the frosty landscape lies a hidden danger: the potentially serious cardiac risks posed by shoveling snow. While snow removal may seem like a mundane chore, it can pose significant threats to cardiovascular ...

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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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Meet RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group provider Janish Kothari, MD, Cardiology. Dr. Kothari’s goal as a health care provider is to help patients best understand their unique disease process while encouraging them to be an active participant in their treatment plan. He prides himself on his ability ...

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LIVINGSTON, NJ – The West Essex YMCA is launching its Lights, Camera, Action 2024 Annual Support Campaign and inviting the community to get involved by attending a themed kick-off celebration on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 6-8:30 p.m. at the Eisenhower Conference Center, 290 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave., ...

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Throughout 2024, Crane’s Mill, Journey Hospice, and SpiriCare at Home will host monthly memory café events on the 4th Wednesday of each month from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m at Crane’s Mill in West Caldwell. Memory Cafés are comfortable FREE social gatherings that allow people experiencing memory loss and ...

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LIVINGSTON, NJ - The West Essex YMCA is making plans for the summer and gearing up for adventures that will keep kids active, engaged and healthy all summer long. Parents can now sign their children up for the Y’s accredited day camps for 2024.  YMCA camps offer a range of activities that cater ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ -   RWJBarnabas Health, the health system that delivers the most babies in New Jersey, joins the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) in observing Maternal Health Awareness Day on January 23, 2024. The ACOG theme for the 2024 Maternal Health Awareness Day, “Access ...

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LIVINGSTON, NJ - The West Essex YMCA has selected Shannon Frank as its new Associate Executive Director, responsible for leading the daily operations of the branch and its staff, and working alongside District Executive Director Cheryl Tuturice to grow membership and enhance programs and services ...

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LIVINGSTON, NJ - The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges recently appointed Shamida Marc as its new Chief Human Resources Officer, effective Jan. 2. She takes over the role from Sharon Czebotar, who retired after a long career in Human Resources and nine years of service to the Y. As the new CHRO, ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center kicked off the new year with a celebration of life as it welcomed the first baby born in 2024. Born on January 1 at 1:23 p.m., Miguel Andres Cabrera Guzman became the hospital's first baby born in the new year. Miguel, weighing a ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ – Mountainside Medical Center has announced the appointment of three new leaders to its Board of Trustees. Effective January 1, Dr. Sung T. Kim, Chief James Mazza, and Dr. Joseph Ravenell have joined the Board of Trustees of Mountainside Medical Center, each bringing a unique set ...

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The Science Behind Weight Loss Injections: Your Path to a Healthier You Are you struggling with weight loss, despite trying countless diets and exercise routines? The weight loss specialists at Garden State Bariatrics, a leading bariatric surgery center in New Jersey, understand that shedding ...

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LIVINGSTON, NJ — Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) has announced that its nurses have ratified a new three-year collective bargaining agreement. The recent vote represented final approval of a memorandum of agreement reached on Dec. 18 between the nurses’ union, New Jersey Nurses ...

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LIVINGSTON, NJ - Area residents are invited to a membership and summer camp Open House on Saturday, Jan. 6 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to see all that the West Essex YMCA has to offer. Come for a tour and a variety of free, family friendly activities. Information about 2024 summer camps will also be ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ — RWJBarnabas Health urges all New Jersey residents to donate blood and platelets this winter. With donations plummeting by 25% at RWJBarnabas Health blood drives and conditions deteriorating, the shortage, first triggered by a surge in COVID HV.1 cases, is worsening due to the ...

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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT Borough of North Caldwell Municipal Assessor’s Office Please be advised the Tax List may be inspected, Thursday, January 8, 2024, between the hours of 9:00am and 4:00pm, by any taxpayer to ascertain what assessments have been made and to confer informally with the ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ — Essex County Executive Joe DiVincenzo announced that a special Holiday Food Distribution will be held on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at 9 a.m. at Codey Arena in the Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex, 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. The event is rain or ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ -  U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has recognized four RWJBarnabas Health facilities among the 2023-2024 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care, which identifies hospitals that provide high-quality maternity care for ...

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