Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset

12/30/2025

Creativity, teamwork, and holiday spirit were on full display this month as RWJUH Somerset’s Somerset Strong Committee hosted a Scrub Top Decorating Contest 🎨✨

Departments from across the hospital showcased their creativity by decorating scrub tops with festive words, uplifting messages, and holiday cheer—while thoughtfully incorporating one or more of our hospital values. The finished designs were proudly displayed along the windows of the Tarantino Promenade, where staff cast their votes.

With a total of 268 votes cast, congratulations to our Top 3 departments:
🥇 Lab (scrub top #3)
🥈 Radiology (scrub top #12)
🥉 EVS (scrub top #7)

Thank you to everyone who participated and voted—your creativity and commitment to our values truly made this contest special!

12/29/2025

If you’ve ever walked into Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and been greeted with a smile and a welcome to the family, you’ve definitely run into Berkley S. From his early days as an orderly in the ER, to his position now as an Environmental Services Aid, Berkley has always been recognized for his leadership. Now, after more than 50 years, he’s still the first to greet you and ask what you need.

Learn more about Berkley’s inspiring journey from his conversation with our President and CEO, Mark E. Manigan, in the latest episode of “Look At Me Now.”

12/29/2025

Holiday gatherings can be especially challenging for individuals coping with an eating disorder. Christine DeSouza, MS, RD, CEDS-C, nutrition coordinator for our Eating Disorders Program, offers tips to help navigate triggers during social events:

https://www.tapinto.net/towns/hillsborough/categories/press-releases/articles/rwjbarnabas-health-encourages-food-without-fear-during-holiday-celebrations-and-social-gatherings-33

RWJ Somerset’s Eating Disorders Program is one of only two inpatient programs in the state, providing care for patients age 14 and older. We also offer a partial hospitalization program, intensive outpatient services and individual, group and family therapy. For more information, visit www.rwjbh.org/eatingdisorders

For three decades, patients of all ages, from adolescence through adulthood, have chosen the Eating Disorders Program at Robert Wood Johnson...

12/28/2025

Resolutions are great, but why wait? Before the year comes to a close, make an impact on the health of your loved ones and your community. Help us provide life-saving and life-enhancing care for all those in need.

Visit https://ow.ly/N5CS50XLE7E to learn more about ways to help your community during the season of giving.

12/24/2025

Thank you to all of our incredible team members who are working this holiday to care for our patients and support one another. Your dedication, compassion, and commitment do not go unnoticed.

This morning, we were happy to spread a little extra holiday cheer throughout RWJUH Somerset with Santa and some sweet treats, sharing smiles with staff across departments. 🍬✨

We are truly grateful for everything you do—today and every day. Wishing our team a safe, happy, and healthy holiday season!

12/24/2025

For 54 years (and counting!), Elpidio C. has proudly served Monmouth Medical Center so it's no surprise that the hospital's coordinator, Environmental Services, is so well known there that he's called "the mayor!" It was a humble start at Monmouth half a century ago for this native of Puerto Rico. Today, with a grateful heart, Elpidio shares with Mark E. Manigan, President and CEO RWJBarnabas Health, how much he's learned and why it's always about people in our latest episode of "Look At Me Now."

12/23/2025

Join our Better Breathers Club (Virtual)—a welcoming group designed to help individuals better manage chronic lung conditions such as COPD, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, and lung cancer. This supportive program focuses on improving quality of life while offering a sense of belonging and hope.

📅 Thursday, January 8
🕥 Time: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
💻 Location: Virtual (Zoom link to be provided upon registration)

Hear from expert presenters:
- Jen Schroeder, MPH, OTR/L, Manager of Nationwide Health Promotions, American Lung Association
- Robyn Mustacchio, Supervisor, Respiratory Therapy Department, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset

📞 To register, call (908) 685-2814.

12/23/2025

On December 18, RWJUH Somerset’s Wound Resource Committee proudly hosted our first “Winter Wounderland” —an engaging, self-paced educational experience designed to strengthen staff knowledge and best practices in wound care.

Educational posters lined the Tarantino Promenade, covering key topics such as pressure injury prevention, wound identification and treatment, documentation standards, and wound photography. Team members were able to stop by, learn at their own pace, and engage in meaningful discussions.

Special thanks to Denise Gerhab, BSN, RN, WCC, who was on hand from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. providing expert guidance and answering questions throughout the day. Thank you to everyone who helped make this first Winter Wounderland a success!

12/22/2025

Over the past few weeks, RWJUH Somerset’s Somerset Strong Committee spread holiday cheer throughout the hospital with 12 Days of Holiday FUN! 🎄✨

Employees were invited to dress up for 12 festive days leading up to the holidays, with themed favorites including holiday headgear, Somerset Santacon, plaid shirt day, favorite Grinch attire, and even Ugly Sweater Day.

Thank you to all who participated and helped make the season bright—we couldn’t have done it without you! Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season. 🎁❄️

12/20/2025

Yesterday, as part of our annual holiday celebration, RWJUH Somerset was proud to treat employees to complimentary breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 🎄

Adding to the festive spirit, team members came together to spread joy by caroling throughout the hospital, sharing holiday songs with patients and fellow colleagues.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the day so special. Wishing all our staff a safe, happy, and healthy holiday season! ❄️🎁

12/18/2025

This holiday season, RWJUH Somerset was proud to support over 50 local families through our Adopt-A-Family initiative. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our employees, we were able to provide grocery store gift cards to help ease the season for families in our community.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed. Led by our Community Health Department and made possible in partnership with the Somerset County Board of Social Services, this annual program reflects what we can accomplish when we come together to care for our neighbors.

12/17/2025

RWJUH Somerset was proud to host the Healthier Somerset Annual Meeting and Awards Breakfast. It was wonderful to welcome a full house and celebrate the impactful work being done across Somerset County to strengthen the health and well-being of our communities. Congratulations to all of the Annual Awards recipients!