Recent Posts in Pediatrics

Sep 16, 2026 - In Pediatrics Treating Childhood Cancer with the Future in Mind

Advances in pediatric cancer care have dramatically changed what a cancer diagnosis means for children and their families. Today, most children diagnosed with cancer will survive, shifting the focus beyond curing the disease to ensuring they can live long, ...

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Sep 15, 2026 - In Pediatrics RWJBarnabas Health Earns Top State and National Ranking by U.S. News & World Report in the 2026-27 Best Children’s Hospitals Edition

West Orange, N.J., September 15, 2026, – RWJBarnabas Health Children’s Health hospitals have been ranked among the nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals for 2026–2027 by U.S. News & World Report, with The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital (BMSCH) at ...

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Aug 13, 2026 - In Pediatrics RWJBarnabas Health Partners with NJ Department of Health to Launch “Stay well. learn well.” Vaccination and School Physical Initiative

Free regional vaccination clinics, pediatric mobile health events and community outreach will help New Jersey families prepare for the upcoming school year West Orange, N.J., August 13, 2026 – RWJBarnabas Health is partnering with the New Jersey Department ...

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Aug 12, 2026 - In Pediatrics From Summer to School: Helping Families Manage Celiac Disease Through the Seasonal Transition

As summer winds down, families are squeezing in final vacations, barbecues and get-togethers while also preparing for the return to school, sports and busy fall routines. For children and adults living with celiac disease, this seasonal transition can ...

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Aug 11, 2026 - In Pediatrics Expanding Access and Transforming Care for Children with Special Health Needs with Dr. Matthew McDonald

Dr. Matthew McDonald, President and Chief Executive Officer, Children’s Specialized Hospital, RWJBarnabas Health, joined Becker’s Healthcare Podcast to discuss expanding access to pediatric rehabilitation and specialized services while addressing workforce ...

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Jul 15, 2026 - In Pediatrics New Pediatric Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) Center Consolidates Expertise to Improve Patient Care

Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)—a chronic, immune-mediated disease of the esophagus thought to be caused by a combination of genetic, immunologic, and environmental factors—was formally recognized as a distinct clinical entity in 1993-1994 (although case ...

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Jul 9, 2026 - In Pediatrics Two RWJBarnabas Health Children's Hospitals Named Among Newsweek's Best Children's Hospitals for 2026

Miss New Jersey visits with a young patient at Children's Hospital of New Jersey at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center (CHoNJ). West Orange, NJ July 9, 2026 — Bristol Myers Squibb Children's Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (BMSCH)and ...

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Jun 25, 2026 - In Pediatrics Summer Safety Guide: How to Protect Your Children

Summer is filled with opportunities for outdoor fun, but it also brings seasonal safety risks that can catch families off guard. From hot cars and water activities to playgrounds, sports, and tick exposure, taking a few simple precautions can help prevent ...

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Jun 8, 2026 - In Pediatrics A Race to Save a Teen’s Life

Shortly before midnight on January 16, 13-year-old Luke Branagh was airlifted to Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital (BMSCH) at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, where a team of pediatric specialists was waiting to provide emergency care. Luke ...

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