Peter Ho Memorial Center

03/20/2026

At Saint Michael’s Medical Center, patient voices help shape how we grow, improve, and deliver care.

We are seeking patients, family members, and caregivers to join our Patient & Family Advisory Council (PFAC) and share their experiences to help improve care for our community.

Our first meeting will take place this month, and there is still time to express interest in joining the council.

Interested in participating?
Email: KRossomando@primehealthcare.com

03/17/2026

While HIV may not dominate headlines the way it once did, it remains a serious public health issue in many communities — including right here in Newark.

To help expand access to testing, prevention, and education, Saint Michael’s Medical Center is bringing care directly into the community through our new Mobile Medical Unit from the Peter Ho Memorial Center.

In this interview with Ken Rosato on ONNJ, our CEO Dr. Alan Sickles and Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Jihad Slim discuss how this initiative helps remove barriers to care and ensures more people have access to critical, life-saving services.

By meeting people where they live and work, we can make prevention, early detection, and treatment more accessible than ever.

Healthcare shouldn’t be out of reach. Sometimes it just needs to be on wheels.

While HIV may not be in the headlines as often as it once was, it remains a serious public health issue in many communities, including here in Newark. Access...

03/13/2026

At Saint Michael’s Medical Center, patient voices guide how we grow and improve.

We’re seeking current and former patients, family members, and caregivers to join our Patient & Family Advisory Council and help shape the future of care.

Interested in joining?
Email: KRossomando@primehealthcare.com

03/13/2026

Serving Newark means caring for our neighbors — and earning their trust.

We’re grateful for patients like Devin who share their experience.

03/12/2026

We are proud to celebrate Dr. Alan Sickles, CEO of Saint Michael’s Medical Center, for being named to the ROI-NJ 2026 Influencers Power List in Health Care.

This recognition reflects his leadership in advancing patient care, strengthening clinical services, and guiding our hospital in delivering high-quality care to the community.

Congratulations, Dr. Sickles, on this well-deserved honor.
https://www.roi-nj.com/2026/03/09/roi-influencers/power-list/2026-power-list/health-care-2026/roi-influencers-power-list-2026-health-care-dr-alan-sickles/

03/11/2026

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month 💙

Join the In The Pink Cancer Early Detection and Education Program of Saint Michael’s Medical Center for a free community event focused on prevention, education, and early detection.

Saturday, March 28, 2026
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Main Lobby, Saint Michael’s Medical Center – Newark, NJ

✔ Walk-through inflatable colon experience
✔ Free at-home stool screening kits
✔ Blood pressure & glucose screenings
✔ Gut-healthy nutrition education
✔ Discussion with Dr. Mohamed Eldesouki

Take control of your health — screening saves lives.

🔗 Learn more: https://smmcnj.com/event/colon-cancer-awareness-event/

02/27/2026

Honoring the past. Serving the present. Healing the future.

Our team at the Peter Ho Memorial Center at Saint Michael’s Medical Center proudly wore Black History Month shirts to celebrate the strength, resilience, and contributions of the communities we care for every day.

02/26/2026

Providing compassionate, high-quality care is our priority, and your feedback helps us continue to improve. If you’ve recently visited Saint Michael’s Medical Center, we invite you to share your experience and leave a review on Google to help guide and support patients and families in our community.

⭐ Leave a review here: https://g.page/r/CUCPcrqYbiSDEAE/review

02/20/2026

Your doctor mentioned a cardiac cath lab… but what actually happens there?

Many heart problems can now be diagnosed — and sometimes treated — through a tiny catheter, often without open surgery and with faster recovery.

We broke it down step-by-step so you know exactly what to expect.

Read the full blog: smmcnj.com/news

02/13/2026

Stronger hearts. Stronger community. ❤️

This week, our staff completed a 1-mile Heart Month walk around Saint Michael’s Medical Center. Just 30 minutes of walking each day can help reduce your risk of heart disease and support long-term heart health.

From the heart of Newark, Saint Michael’s Medical Center provides advanced heart care across the full spectrum — from preventive and routine cardiac care to open heart and valve surgery. Trust Saint Michael’s for your heart care needs.

Thank you to the Newark Police Department for their support and escorting us!

Learn more about our advanced heart care at smmcnj.com/cardiology