Tag: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
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RWJUH among Barnabas hospitals honored for healthcare equality
Eight RWJBarnabas Health (RWJBH) facilities have been recognized and re-designated as “Leaders in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality” by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people. The HRC Foundation envisions a world where LGBTQ people are embraced as…
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Columbia Bank Foundation offers support to non-profits affected by COVID-19
The Columbia Bank Foundation recently announced a special program to support non-profit organizations affected by COVID-19. With an original pledge of $300,000 the foundation nearly doubled its support to $600,000 due to the overwhelming need. A special carve out of $200,000 was designated to local hospitals in order to support the outstanding efforts of front-line…
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East Brunswick police holiday toy drive will benefit David’s Touch Foundation
EAST BRUNSWICK–Looking to bring more holiday cheer to some special children, the East Brunswick Police Department launched its toy drive to benefit the David’s Touch Foundation. “We are excited about hosting this toy drive through David’s Touch Foundation because it is a local organization that benefits hospitalized children and it is an opportunity for the…
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Local wrestling referee will hold donation drive for cancer foundation
SOUTH RIVER–While delivering some live ground-and-pound action to residents, professional wrestling company UWA Elite will be sponsoring a supply drive for The Valerie Fund. UWA Elite referee Ryan Torok, who is a cancer survivor, organized this year’s supply drive to provide supplies for children attending The Valerie Fund’s summer camp, Camp Happy Times. “The Valerie Fund saved my life…
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East Brunswick native assists fellow military personnel
A military man with ties to central New Jersey is fulfilling his dreams with both the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC). Joseph G. Kotora, a native of East Brunswick, was promoted to the rank of commander this month. He had previously been promoted to ensign in July 2002, lieutenant in May 2006…