Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset

11/25/2025

Prospective nursing students are invited to check out our RWJBarnabas Health School of Nursing new Oceanport campus on Dec. 2!

Visit Squier Hall, located at 283 Sherrill Ave, in Oceanport, on Tuesday for an information session at 1:30pm -2:30pm or 2:30pm - 3:30 pm.

Tour the facility at 2:30 pm or 3:30 pm.

To register, email rwjbhsoninformationsession@ucc.edu with times you would like to attend!

Applications are being accepted now through December 19, 2025. Learn more https://ow.ly/kYqN50XxIqN


New Jersey League for Nursing

11/25/2025

Before the holiday season begins, RWJUH Somerset’s executive leadership team was proud to host a special Friendsgiving lunch honoring our 175 employees with more than 25 years of service! It was a wonderful opportunity to come together in gratitude, sharing good food and great company.

What an incredible milestone — and what an extraordinary group. Thank you to all our 25+ year honorees for your unwavering dedication, loyalty, and commitment to our patients and our community. We are grateful for you!

11/24/2025

HealthHike: Walk & Talk on Healthy Holiday Cooking

Get moving, then get inspired for the holiday season at the Bridgewater Commons Mall Community Hub.

Wednesday, December 3

9:30 a.m. group walk | 10–11 a.m. discussion and cooking demo

Take a group walk around Bridgewater Commons Mall, then join RWJUH Somerset’s Tia Hagins, RD, and Executive Chef Vanderbought Cornelius for tips on making your favorite holiday recipes healthier—plus a live cooking demonstration. Sample cookies and festive treats!

Refreshments sponsored by Care One at Somerset Valley.

Register here:

10 to 11 a.m. (9:30 a.m. group walk)
Bridgewater Commons Mall Community Hub

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11/24/2025

Nicole J. joined our team at Community Medical Center in 1995, as an Emergency Room tech, per diem, to gain practical experience as she worked toward her college degree. She earned her degree in nursing and stayed with us, working her way through the ranks in nursing at the hospital. Today she’s Administrative Director of the hospital's Emergency Department. With profound appreciation for her zest, her compassion and her 30 years (and counting!) with the RWJBarnabas Health family, Mark Manigan, our President and CEO recently connected with Nicole to learn more about her journey. Hear more in our latest episode of "Look At Me Now."

Career

11/21/2025

Today we were excited to welcome Santa to our Maternity Unit for Baby’s First Photo with Santa!

We had the joy of meeting newborns arriving just in time for the holidays, and congratulating their families on their newest additions.

RWJUH Somerset is proud to sponsor Santa @ the Commons again this year. Santa will be in residence at Center Court at Bridgewater Commons through Dec. 24.

Wishing all our patients, families, and team members a warm and joyful holiday season!

11/21/2025

Public Notice: ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® Site Visit at RWJUH Somerset

11/20/2025

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we’re proud to spotlight one of RWJUH Somerset’s very own dedicated blood donors — Bobby Gannone of Bridgewater!

Over the past year and a half, Bobby has donated five times — including two full blood donations and three platelet donations. His inspiration? His sister, Cathy Wiedwald, who manages our Blood Donor Program here at RWJUH Somerset. Both born right here within our hospital, they continue to champion the importance of donating blood that will stay within our community.

Bobby shared that Cathy would often remind him that every pint of blood can save up to three lives — a message that motivated him to start donating. He says it’s the least he can do for the community, and that the process is easy, comfortable, and supported by a kind team (plus plenty of snacks!).

Bobby told us he feels like he’s truly making an impact — because people need this lifesaving resource.

Thank you, Bobby, for being an incredible example of compassion in action! ❤️

To schedule an appointment to donate blood, go to https://www.rwjuhdonorclub.org/

11/19/2025

👏 Celebrating Our Own Values Champion!

We’re proud to join in recognizing all of RWJBarnabas Health’s newest “values champions”—and give a special shout-out to Theresa Freeden, Manager of Food and Nutrition Services at RWJUH Somerset!

Theresa embodies compassion, excellence, and unwavering dedication in everything she does. From supporting patients and families to leading her team with heart, she brings our values to life every day.

Congratulations, Theresa, on this well-deserved recognition—and thank you for making such a meaningful impact on our hospital community!

11/18/2025

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset recently celebrated our 2025 Employee Service Awards, honoring team members with 5 to 40 years of service. This year, we recognized an incredible 320 honorees—together representing an astounding 4,340 years of dedication!

A special congratulations to three remarkable team members— Tina Patella, Senior Phlebotomist, Lab; Margaret “Peg” Hausleiter, Special Procedures, Radiology; and Tammy Wood, Supervisor, Lab (not pictured)—who each reached an extraordinary 40-year milestone. Thank you for your decades of commitment to our patients, our hospital, and our community!

11/18/2025

RWJBarnabas Health joins the CDC in recognizing Antibiotic Awareness Week. Antibiotic resistance is one of the most urgent global threats to public health. Improving the way health care professionals prescribe antibiotics and improving the way patients take antibiotics helps keep us all healthy, fight antibiotic resistance and ensures that these life-saving drugs will be available for future generations. Fighting antimicrobial resistance takes all of us.

To learn more, visit: cdc.gov/antibiotic-use

11/18/2025

We are proud to once again sponsor Santa @ the Commons. Deirdre Blaus, Chief Administrative Officer, RWJUH Somerset, was on hand this weekend for Santa’s arrival at Bridgewater Commons, where he will be in residence through Christmas Eve. Members of our Mobile Health team also held a teddy bear clinic to teach children the basics of first aid.

We wish everyone a safe and healthy holiday season!

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