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02/16/2026

In response to the stabilization of key respiratory viral benchmarks across our health system and the region, effective Monday, Feb. 16, masking will be optional at all RWJBarnabas Health locations for staff, providers, patients, visitors, volunteers and vendors.
Visit www.rwjbh.org/patients-visitors/visiting-hours-and-guidelines/ for more information.

02/13/2026

Sharing this shout out to our team members from Joint Commission and joining in its THANK YOU to health care workers for your heartfelt commitment to high-quality patient care!

Congrats to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital for achieving Comprehensive Cardiac Certification, offered in collaboration with American Heart Association — and just in time for American Heart Month! ❤️

This month, and every month, we thank healthcare workers around the country for their heartfelt commitment to high-quality patient care.

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02/12/2026

We’re excited to announce the launch of the Oncology‑Psychology (Onco‑Psych) Department at the Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center! 🎉

Led by Rutgers University's Dr. Grace Fredman, our new program expands access to compassionate, comprehensive behavioral health support for patients from diagnosis through treatment and survivorship.

This innovative department includes:

Psychotherapy residents through our partnership with the Rutgers University Behavioral Health Center for Integrative Care, serving patients in both ambulatory and inpatient settings

🎨 A dedicated Art Therapist, offering supportive therapies that help patients express and process emotions through creative modalities.

Patients living with cancer can benefit from onco‑psychology care including brief supportive coaching and ongoing therapy — all designed to support emotional well‑being throughout the cancer journey. 💛

Rutgers Cancer Institute
RWJBarnabas Health

02/12/2026

Consider giving a gift from the ❤️ and donate blood!

This Valentine’s Day:

🩸February 14, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Raritan Valley Road Runners Blood Drive Reformed Church of Highland Park, 19 South 2nd Avenue, Meeting Rooms, Highland Park, NJ 08904
🩸February 26, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Rutgers University, The Commons @ The Yard, 40 College Avenue, New Brunswick, N.J. 08901
🩸February 27, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Rutgers University, The Commons @ The Yard, 40 College Avenue, New Brunswick, N.J. 08901

A single donation could save up to 3 lives.

Visit http://rwjuhdonorclub.org or call 732-235-8100, ext. 221, to schedule an appointment.



Embrace Kids *Official*

02/11/2026

Two of RWJBarnabas Health’s hospitals — Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset (RWJUH Somerset) — have been named to Healthgrades annual list of America’s Best Hospitals for 2026. This is a reflection of the
superior clinical outcomes they’ve accomplished across several critical service areas.

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center earned a spot on the America’s 100 Best Hospitals list for the first time, placing it in the top 2% of hospitals in the nation for overall clinical performance, while RWJUH Somerset was included on America’s 250 Best Hospitals list, which represents those in the top 5th percentile, for the third year in a row!

Congratulations to our team!

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Two of RWJBarnabas Health’s hospitals — Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) in Livingston, and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset (RWJUH Somerset) in Somerville—have been named to Healthgrades annual list of America’s Best Hospitals for 2026.

02/10/2026

Check out highlights from the recent grand opening of the Food Farmacy at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton! This marks the launch of RWJBarnabas Health’s fifth Food Farmacy in New Jersey, helping to fulfill our mission to build and sustain a healthier New Jersey.

02/09/2026

Dr. Andy Anderson, our Executive Vice President and Chief Medical and Quality Officer, spoke with the Becker's Healthcare Podcast ahead of his participation in the upcoming Annual Meeting. Listen to the episode to hear him discuss how health systems can strengthen physician engagement, improve performance, and build deeper leadership pipelines through transparency, collaboration, and a more holistic approach to clinical and financial goals:
https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/healthcare-upside-down-advancing-physician-alignment/id1452376188?i=1000748893422

Becker's Hospital Review

02/06/2026

At RWJBarnabas Health, we’re passionate about heart health and helping you make a plan for it. That’s why we’re to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and the importance of getting your heart checked.❤️

We believe strong, healthy hearts create a stronger, healthier future for everyone.

Visit rwjbh.org/heart to learn more about our nationally-renowned care close to home, and Get Checked!

02/05/2026

We've got the ultimate hub of the cardiac system of care and the first program in N.J. to earn The Joint Commission’s (TJC) Gold Seal of Approval® as a Comprehensive Cardiac Center (CCC)! Congratulations to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, on achieving this highest level of certification from the TJC - and only the 26th in the U.S. to hold it currently - in partnership with Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Additionally, RWJUH has earned the American Heart Association's Heart-Check Mark for Disease-Specific Certification.

We're proud of our team’s dedication to providing the complete spectrum of heart and vascular services, close to home.

To learn more about cardiac services at RWJBarnabas Health go to rwjbh.org/heart

02/04/2026

We're proud to introduce our new, state-of-the-art operating room (OR) simulation lab in Livingston!🏥 This 4,000+ sq. ft. space replicates real-world surgical environments with advanced mannequins, instrumentation and tech.

The lab empowers our nurses through hands-on residency and specialty training, ensuring our teams stay at the forefront of surgical care. It’s a direct investment in nursing education and growth, powered by the RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Nursing Excellence.

To learn more, visit: https://ow.ly/7w7U50Y922A

02/04/2026

This , we stand united in hope, discovery, and progress.

02/04/2026

There's a good chance you know a woman affected by heart disease or stroke. Go Red with us THIS Friday, Feb. 6, to help raise awareness about cardiovascular disease - the No. 1 killer of women - and the importance of getting your heart checked!❤️

Strong, healthy hearts create a stronger, healthier future for everyone. We're passionate about heart health and helping you make a plan for it, bringing nationally-renowned care close to home. Learn more: http://rwjbh.org/heart