Tag: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
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Kaplan Companies donates respite rooms to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Last fall, Michael Kaplan, owner of Kaplan Companies, one of the largest regional builders in the state, became ill and was admitted to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) in New Brunswick. As RWJUH began to assess staff fatigue, anxiety and trauma, the multidisciplinary committee, Resilient Together, was created. The committee has since developed a…
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Interventional radiologist joins Board of Governors of Saint Peter’s Healthcare System
Christopher E. Gribbin, MD, a board-certified interventional radiologist, has joined the Board of Governors of Saint Peter’s Healthcare System after he was recently elected president of the Saint Peter’s University Hospital Medical and Dental Staff for the 2021-23 term. “I’ve long been interested in organized medicine and so it is an honor to be on…
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Raritan Valley Road Runners will hold blood drive May 15
The Raritan Valley Road Runners will hold a blood drive from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 15 at the Reformed Church of Highland Park, 19 S. Second Avenue, Highland Park. All donors will be entitled to $10 off an initial Road Runners membership fee of $25. For medical eligibility questions, call 732-235-8100, ext. 248.…
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RWJBarnabas Health webinar: Fears, Hesitation and Access – What the Black community needs to know about the COVID-19 vaccine
RWJBarnabas Health’s Southern Facilities will host a webinar on March 23 featuring a panel of experts who will discuss the fears and hesitations within the Black community surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine, addressing specific concerns with science-based information. Hosted by Keith Byrd, director of Health Information Management for Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Somerset;…
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RWJBarnabas Health facilities recognized with Get With The Guidelines awards for treatment of stroke and heart failure patients
RWJBarnabas Health announced several of its facilities have been recognized by The American Heart Association (AHA)/American Stroke Association for cardiac and stroke care earning a spot on the 2020 Get With The Guidelines awards list in the stroke, heart failure and resuscitation categories. The awards recognize each hospitals’ commitment to ensuring stroke and heart…
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Spotswood Office on Aging holds Halloween drive-thru event for seniors
SPOTSWOOD–Bringing spooky season cheer to its patrons despite the ongoing pandemic, the Spotswood Office on Aging and Senior Center held a Halloween Drive-Thru event for its members. “Each year, we host a big Halloween costume party but due to coronavirus we are unable to hold any large events. So, in order to celebrate, we decided…
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Woodbridge police continue to investigate fatal crash that killed driver and left passengers with severe injuries
WOODBRIDGE – Police are continuing to investigate a fatal one-vehicle car crash that killed the driver and injured two passengers, according to Police Sgt. Philip Agosta. Police responded to the fatal crash on Rahway Avenue in the Avenel section of Woodbridge at 1:36 a.m. on Aug. 16. The driver, Isaiah Hamilton, 27, of Bloomfield, was…
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PROUD Gender Center offers services to address transgender health care needs
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH), in partnership with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, has established The PROUD Gender Center of New Jersey, a comprehensive, full suite of services specifically designed to address the transgender community’s health care needs. The PROUD Gender Center of New Jersey is the first of its kind in…
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Surgery milestone reached for Rutgers Cancer Institute urologic oncology leader
Marking a major milestone in what has become a standard of care in prostate cancer surgery, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey Urologic Oncology Chief Isaac Yi Kim, MD, PhD, has completed his 2,000th robotic prostatectomy at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, and one of the few hospitals in…
