RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention & Recovery

10/30/2025

Chronic pain can be debilitating, physically and mentally. Our Emergency Department Alternatives to Opioids (ED-ALT) Program is helping patients at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children's Hospital of New Jersey find lasting pain relief with support.

Read what some of our patients have said about their experience with the program.

10/29/2025

Did you know that within 20 minutes of quitting smoking, your heart rate and blood pressure will lower? And, within 1 to 2 years after quitting, your risk for a heart attack reduces dramatically?

Discover how quitting smoking or va**ng can improve your health and well-being, and get strategies to support you on your quit journey with our free 8-week program. You’ll receive support from one of our specialists, ni****ne replacement therapy (NRT), and have access to peer support.

Remember, you don’t have to quit alone. Our certified To***co Treatment Specialists are here to help. Learn more or request an appointment at rwjbh.org/quitcenter.


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10/29/2025

A stroke could have changed everything, but quick recognition and rapid response at RWJBarnabas Health helped Lorraine make a full recovery. On , remember that every second counts.

Learn more about our stroke centers at: https://ow.ly/wInM50XjJkf

10/27/2025

In October, the DART Prevention Coalition of Ocean County (DART) distributed 186 Safe Medication Disposal Kits to community members. These kits offer individuals a safe way to dispose of unused or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications. Additionally, over 600 Safe Medication Disposal Kits have been distributed so far this year!

Safe Medication Disposal Kits help prevent medication misuse, such as taking unused or expired medications, mixing up medications, taking medication in a manner or dose other than prescribed, or even taking someone else’s prescriptions. By providing Ocean County residents with a way to dispose of their expired or unused medications, our Prevention Team is helping reduce substance use and build healthier communities.

10/24/2025

Next up in our Look At Me Now series, meet Jasmine G., Assistant Director, New Point Specialty Residential, Trinitas Regional Medical Center! Jasmine started her journey with us as an extern in the hospital’s Employee Health Dept. while she was a high school student. Jasmine talked to Mark E. Manigan, RWJBarnabas Health President & Chief Executive Officer, about some of her career high points and the meaningful work she has accomplished in the 16 years since as part of our team.

10/24/2025

Record numbers will be on-site for the RWJBarnabas Health Running with the New Jersey Devils 5K Run and Walk on Nov 2nd. This event is made possible thanks in part to the generous support from our many sponsors, with special thanks to Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, Kayal Orthopaedic Center, New Jersey Imaging Network and Sodexo USA.

Sign up now at rwjbh.org/runningwiththedevils

10/23/2025

As Substance Use Prevention Month continues, we are raising awareness for the risks associated with energy drink consumption in children and adolescents.

Energy drinks have gained popularity over the years, with new brands and seasonal flavors being introduced all the time. Despite their popularity, energy drinks are not recommended as part of a healthy diet and pose physical and mental health risks for children and adolescents.

Learn more about the effects of energy drinks on youth health and strategies to help your child make healthier beverage choices at https://www.rwjbh.org/blog/2025/october/boost-or-burnout-are-energy-drinks-safe-for-yout/


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RWJBarnabas Health

10/22/2025

Discussing your substance use with your provider is one strategy for preventing or identifying substance use disorder. These conversations are crucial for helping your provider understand your regular habits and stressors, while creating space for your provider to offer alternative, healthier coping mechanisms and, when appropriate, refer you to recovery support services.

Conversations about substance use are important to your overall health and well-being. That's why our Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) team is helping RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group providers and staff screen patients for substance use and have open, honest conversations using a patient-first, evidence-based approach.

The SBIRT team recently trained the staff at RWJBarnabas Health's Primary and Specialty Care at Clark in the SBIRT model, providing staff with the skills and tools to better discuss substance use and support services with their patients. Together, we're tackling addiction and reducing stigma!

10/18/2025

More virtual info sessions are available for the Generic RN Track Spring 2026 semesters! Register today if you’re interested in becoming a nursing student at RWJBarnabas Health School of Nursing – either Elizabeth or Oceanport locations.

Join any one of these 60-min. sessions to get details about academic expectations, time commitment and cost to help you decide if this program is the right fit for you.

Applications are being accepted October 1 to November 30, 2025!

Attending an info session is a requirement to apply. See all info session dates and how to register here: https://ow.ly/YIG250W8C1k

Or reach us by phone at 908-659-5200.




New Jersey League for Nursing

10/18/2025

10/17/2025

Today, IFPR unites with RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Members of our Recovery, Community, Connection (RCC) Business Resources Group also wore pink to raise awareness for Mammogram Awareness Day. Early detection saves lives.

Schedule your mammogram today at https://ow.ly/yAFO50XenrQ.