RWJBarnabas Health

01/12/2026

We're excited to join Rutgers Cancer Institute in announcing the appointment of Dr. Kathie-Ann Joseph as Chief of Breast Surgery and Co-Director of the multidisciplinary breast program at Rutgers Cancer Institute and the Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center.
Help us welcome Dr. Joseph!

After a national search, RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, have appointed Dr. Kathie-Ann Joseph as Chief of Breast Surgery and Co-Director of the multidisciplinary breast program at Rutgers Cancer Institute and the Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center.

Dr. Joseph will also serve as Associate Chief Surgical Officer for System Integration and Quality, RWJBarnabas Health, as well as Director of Breast Surgical Services for the RWJBarnabas Health Southern Region.

Read the full press release ➡️ https://cinj.org/national-breast-cancer-expert-lead-breast-surgery-program-rutgers-cancer-institute-and-rwjbarnabas

01/10/2026

RWJBarnabas Health facilities wrapped up the holiday season with celebrations in honor of Three Kings Day (El Dia de los Reyes Magos).

Newark City Councilman-at-Large Luis A. Quintana toured Clara Maass Medical Center as well as Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children's Hospital of New Jersey, bringing glad tidings and dozens of toys to each facility.

And Assemblywoman Annette Quijano hosted her 16th annual Three Kings Day celebration and toy donation at Trinitas Regional Medical Center, alongside Speaker Craig J. Coughlin and City of Elizabeth Mayor Christian Bollwage. The hospital received 3,000+ gifts from local donors!

In addition, festivities were held at our hospitals throughout New Jersey. Take a look at highlights from these celebrations!

01/09/2026

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and this Sunday, Jan. 11, is Human Trafficking Awareness Day.

Human trafficking affects hundreds of thousands of individuals across the United States each year, cutting across lines of age, gender, race, socioeconomics and geography. As a densely populated, transit-connected State, New Jersey faces significant challenges related to s*x trafficking.

Our team members wore blue today to bring awareness that every one of us can make a meaningful difference in the life of someone experiencing exploitation.

Survivors often interact with the health system – sometimes multiple times – before they are identified or feel safe enough to seek help. This places us in a unique position to recognize signs of exploitation and connect individuals to safety and resources. Our ongoing collaboration with Covenant House New Jersey, for example, advances prevention, early intervention, and survivor-centered care for all survivors and provides pathways to safety, shelter and long-term support for people impacted by trafficking. To learn more about Covenant House NJ, visit: https://ow.ly/tHai50XUeeE

Our actions matter - not just today or this month, but every day.

Together, let’s continue raising awareness, fostering hope so that every survivor we serve has the opportunity to reclaim their freedom and their future.

01/09/2026

Our Global Health team recently returned to Puerto Rico – visiting San Juan during its third 2025 trip to the island – to provide medical services to local residents in partnership with Direct Relief, La Fondita de Jesús and Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU). Our RWJBarnabas Health volunteer team was comprised of physicians specializing in pulmonary medicine, otolaryngology, gynecology and podiatry, as well as residents and fellows, that provided comprehensive medical services and homebound visits and health checks to local residents. Check out these highlights from that visit!

01/08/2026

Wear blue with us THIS Friday in observance of Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Wear Blue Day is a key part of Human Trafficking Awareness Month and an opportunity to show solidarity with victims and shine a light on this issue. For help from the National Human Trafficking Hotline, call 1-888-373-7888 or text HELP or INFO to BeFree (233733).

01/08/2026

A pleasant surprise! Mark E. Manigan, our President and CEO, enjoyed an impromptu lunch with some of our terrific nurse leaders at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital on Wednesday. Shout out to the hospital’s Senior Vice President and Interim Chief Nursing Officer Maureen Harding; Claudia Pagani, AVP - Center for Professional Development, Innovation & Research; Georgia Harrison, Assistant Vice President (AVP) - Nursing, Neurology, Trauma, Medical, Orthopedics & Coronary Intensive Care Unit; Patricia James, AVP - Inpatient Cardiovascular Service Line; Mindy Rodden, AVP - Nursing Science; and Winsome West (“Max”), AVP - Adult Emergency Department & Nursing Operations. It was a treat catching up with you!

01/07/2026

There’s an emergency blood shortage right now in New Jersey, and every single donation can help save a life.

Donations have plummeted following the holidays, severe weather, and record flu, and the need is critical across our region. Only 3% of New Jersey residents donate – that’s why Mark E. Manigan, our President and CEO, answered the urgent call for donors.

Donate blood now and make an appointment to donate again later in 2026!

And we join with our Blood Center partners throughout the state to say THANK YOU to America’s blood donors during National Blood Donor Month! We appreciate your extraordinary generosity to help ensure patients have the blood products they need – when they need them.

To learn more about blood donation and to register to visit rwjuhdonorclub.org or call 732-235-8100 ext. 221.

Learn more about this month and access key resources at www.BloodDonorMonth.org.

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset

01/07/2026

Following our recent announcement, we couldn’t be more excited to welcome Englewood Health to the RWJBarnabas Health team. This is an extension of our commitment to provide even more New Jerseyans with world-class care. Together, we’re growing our footprint to ensure every family in Bergen, Hudson, Passaic and beyond has a healthier tomorrow.

Learn more in the latest from BINJE:

RWJBH is merging with Englewood to expand services and enhance community care. Discover what this means for patients.

01/07/2026

Mark E. Manigan, our President and CEO, has again been named to Becker's Hospital Review's annual list of CEO Influencers to Know. The list honors hospital and health system CEOs who leverage their vast influences to transform the health care landscape for the better. Mr. Manigan was recognized for leading our system-wide noble mission of building and sustaining a healthier New Jersey, and creating a national model for clinical and business success.

To learn more, visit: https://ow.ly/ZYop50XT67v

01/06/2026

Join us in welcoming Jonathan P. Kyriacou as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Jersey City Medical Center, effective Jan. 26!

In this role, Jonathan will oversee the hospital's strategic direction, operational leadership and financial performance. His core functions will include oversight of all day-to-day operations, delivery of exceptional patient care and leadership of key strategic initiatives in support of RWJBarnabas Health's mission and continued growth across Hudson County and beyond.

For more about Jonathan and his appointment, visit www.rwjbh.org/blog/2026/january/rwjbarnabas-health-names-new-president-and-chief/

01/05/2026

Sharon M., Director of Quality at Clara Maass Medical Center, holds dear so many memories from her more than 40 years with the hospital. Through it all, lifting each other up - whether caring for patients or in relation to colleagues - has defined her career. Here she talks more about that with Mark E. Manigan, our President and CEO, in our latest episode of “Look At Me Now.”

01/05/2026

RWJBarnabas Health and Englewood Health have signed a Definitive Agreement whereby Englewood will become a part of RWJBarnabas Health. This new relationship will enhance health care services for residents in Bergen, Hudson and Passaic counties, and the surrounding communities. Approvals will be necessary from state and federal entities before the final transaction can be completed. Read more: www.rwjbh.org/blog/2026/january/rwjbarnabas-health-and-englewood-health-sign-def/

RWJBarnabas Health and Englewood Health have signed a Definitive Agreement whereby Englewood will become a part of RWJBarnabas Health. Learn more