Recent Posts in RWJBarnabas Health News

Apr 18, 2025 - In RWJBarnabas Health News Alcohol’s Effects on Your Health

Alcohol’s effect on the body starts at the first sip and can have a lasting impact on your health. However, you’re unlikely to notice these effects right away. Alexis M. LaPietra, DO “In the short-term, alcohol can cause individuals to feel a range of ...

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Apr 17, 2025 - In RWJBarnabas Health News RWJBarnabas Health, Jersey City Medical Center and Liberty Science Center Host 67th Hudson County STEM Showcase and Awards Program to Honor Innovation and Future Leaders in Science and Technology

Jersey City, NJ — The Hudson County STEM Showcase, held in collaboration with Liberty Science Center, brought together an extraordinary community of bright young minds, dedicated educators, and passionate industry leaders to celebrate innovation in ...

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Apr 14, 2025 - In RWJBarnabas Health News Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Rutgers Health Study Shows that Colorectal and Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Incidence Rates are Rising Most Among Young Adults

Study Suggests the Need for Heightened Awareness Among Clinicians (New Brunswick, NJ) - Colorectal and pancreatic adenocarcinoma incidence rates have risen the most among young adults over the past two decades suggesting the need for heightened awareness ...

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Apr 10, 2025 - In RWJBarnabas Health News Recognizing Autism in Children: Early Signs and Why They Matter

April 10, 2025 – As parents, understanding your child’s development is essential, especially when it comes to recognizing potential differences in communication, behavior, and social interactions. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental ...

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Apr 10, 2025 - In RWJBarnabas Health News A $750 Million Effort to Revolutionize Cancer Care in NJ Opens Next Month

The Jack and Sheryl Morris Cancer Center, scheduled to open in May in New Brunswick, is a 12-story, 520,000 square foot facility located on the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital campus that specializes in cancer and only serves those patients. The ...

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Apr 9, 2025 - In RWJBarnabas Health News RWJBarnabas Health Emergency Nurses Honored with Professional Development Awards at NJENA Emergency Care Conference

Pictured left to right: Evan Holtz, MBA, BSN, RN, NPD-BC, CHSE, CHSOS; Kevin Kurzweil, BS, MICP, CHSE, CHSOS; Amber Bartol, BSN; Jimmy Sobrera, DNP, RN; and Cathlyn Robinson, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN. West Orange, NJ – March 27, 2025 – Several RWJBarnabas Health ...

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Apr 8, 2025 - In RWJBarnabas Health News Finding Strength Together: Why Support Groups Matter

Living with a disease or chronic condition, or experiencing grief and loss, can be incredibly isolating experiences, filled with physical, emotional, and psychological challenges. One of the most valuable resources for individuals navigating these ...

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Apr 3, 2025 - In RWJBarnabas Health News Deirdre Blaus Named Chief Administrative Officer at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset

SOMERVILLE, NJ, April 3, 2025 – Deirdre A. Blaus, MHA has been named Chief Administrative Officer at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Somerset, an RWJBarnabas Health hospital. Blaus has led the hospital in an interim role since June. “In her ...

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Apr 2, 2025 - In RWJBarnabas Health News Monmouth Medical Center Maternity Nurse Honored with Nursing Excellence Award

Jamie is shown holding her DAISY Award with, from left, Ann Szapor, MBA, BSN, RN, NEA-BC, Chief Nursing Officer; Lauren Fleming, MA, BSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC, Magnet Program Director; Eric Carney, President & CEO; and Lydia Lefchuck, DNP, RN, CNM, RNC-OB, ...

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