Drew University Launching Grade 1-8 School In Madison Drew University Launching Grade 1-8 School In Madison
Drew University Launching Grade 1-8 School In Madison Drew University is launching a new grade 1-8 school on its Madison campus for the fall 2026 academic year. The Drew School will open in partnership with 2HR Learning, an AI-driven curricular platform, Drew University announced. The school is designed for bright and curious students and will combine technology, personalized academic coaching, real-world skills, and self-paced learning tied to student interests. According to Drew University, the school is part of the university’s broader effort to rethink education as a learning path from childhood through adulthood. “Most traditional schoo…
Bergen Professor Pair Earns National Teaching Honor Bergen Professor Pair Earns National Teaching Honor
Bergen Professor Pair Earns National Teaching Honor Two Bergen Community College adjunct professors have earned national honors for teaching and student success. Bonnie Platter and Claudia Rubner received the 2026 National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development Excellence Award, according to Bergen Community College. The professors were nominated by their Bergen faculty peers and traveled last month to NISOD’s annual International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence in Austin, Texas, to receive the awards. “Bergen Community College faculty bring incredible expertise and passion to the classroom,” said Vice President…
Capital Health Launches Hospital Care At Home Program Capital Health Launches Hospital Care At Home Program
Capital Health Launches Hospital Care At Home Program Capital Health has launched a new Hospital at Home Program that brings hospital-level care to eligible patients in their homes. According to Capital Health, the program is aimed at managing hospital capacity while allowing appropriate patients to receive care at home. Participants must be New Jersey residents age 18 or older, live within a 30-minute drive of Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell, and meet clinical and safety standards for eligibility. “The innovative care model for this program allows eligible patients to receive hospital-level diagnostics, treatments, and daily clinici…
Holyoke Medical Center Expands Cancer Care Access Holyoke Medical Center Expands Cancer Care Access
Holyoke Medical Center Expands Cancer Care Access Holyoke Medical Center is expanding its Oncology & Hematology services with two physicians and new office locations in Holyoke and East Longmeadow. The expansion is aimed at increasing access to cancer and blood disorder care for patients throughout the region, Holyoke Medical Center announced in a statement. Masih Farooqui, MD, and Subramony Subramonia Iyer, MD, MPH, are expected to begin seeing patients in early November. They will join Renuka Dulala, MD; Zubeena Mateen, MD; and Katarzyna Swistak, DNP, as part of HMC’s Oncology & Hematology team. “Holyoke Medical Center is excit…
Jersey Shore University Medical Center First In NJ To Offer Advanced Thumb Joint Replacement Jersey Shore University Medical Center First In NJ To Offer Advanced Thumb Joint Replacement
Jersey Shore University Medical Center First In NJ To Offer Advanced Thumb Joint Replacement Jersey Shore University Medical Center is now offering a new thumb joint replacement option for patients with debilitating thumb arthritis. The hospital is the first in New Jersey to provide the TOUCH CMC 1 Prosthesis, a next-generation thumb joint replacement, according to Hackensack Meridian Health. Hand and wrist surgeon Christopher Doumas, M.D., led the surgical team that performed the first CMC 1 Prosthesis procedure in July. “I could not be happier,” said Mariann, a 70-year-old Howell Township resident who received the TOUCH CMC 1 Prosthesis. “In just 10 days, I was able to return to…
Hackensack Meridian Ranked Among PEOPLE’s Companies That Care Hackensack Meridian Ranked Among PEOPLE’s Companies That Care
Hackensack Meridian Ranked Among People’s Companies That Care Hackensack Meridian Health has been named one of PEOPLE’s 100 Companies That Care in 2026, placing the health network among the top 50 companies on the national list. The network ranked No. 48 on the list, Hackensack Meridian Health announced. PEOPLE selected the network for the 2026 list in collaboration with Great Place to Work. HMH said it is the only health network in New York and New Jersey included on the list, and one of only two New Jersey organizations listed. “Caring for one another is at the heart of everything we do at Hackensack Meridian Health, and we are so proud to be …
Mather Hospital Emergency Department Earns National Nursing Award Mather Hospital Emergency Department Earns National Nursing Award
Mather Hospital Emergency Department Earns National Nursing Award Mather Hospital’s Emergency Department has earned a national nursing honor for emergency care improvements. The department was selected as a 2026 Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award recipient, Northwell Health announced. The award recognizes emergency departments for innovation and evidence-based practice improvements that resulted in better patient care and staff well-being. "Receiving the ENA Lantern Award is a profound honor, validating the relentless dedication and innovative spirit our emergency department nurses and staff embody daily,” said Stacey Hartcorn, RN, Director of Pa…
Northwell Among 14 Health Systems Honored For Age-Friendly Care Northwell Among 14 Health Systems Honored For Age-Friendly Care
Northwell Among 14 Health Systems Honored For Age-Friendly Care Northwell Health has earned national recognition for bringing age-friendly care practices across the system. The health system received the “Excellence in System-Wide Spread” recognition from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. The recognition, valid through 2029, applies to practices across 21 hospitals, 64 ambulatory practices, home care services, and skilled nursing facilities. Northwell’s work is built around the 4Ms Framework: What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility. The approach focuses on aligning care with older adults’ goals, reviewing medications, addressing delir…
St. Joseph’s Emergency Departments Earn National Nursing Honor St. Joseph’s Emergency Departments Earn National Nursing Honor
St. Joseph’s Emergency Departments Earn National Nursing Honor Two St. Joseph’s Health emergency departments in Paterson and Wayne have earned national recognition for nursing excellence. The emergency departments at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center and St. Joseph’s Wayne Medical Center were named 2026 Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award recipients, St. Joseph’s Health announced. The award recognizes emergency departments for innovation and evidence-based practice improvements that support better patient care and staff well-being. "This recognition belongs to our specially trained nurses and every member of our emergency departments who s…
ICE Touted 1,300+ Arrests Across The Region; Elected Officials Says Numbers Tell Another Story ICE Touted 1,300+ Arrests Across The Region; Elected Officials Says Numbers Tell Another Story
ICE Touted 1,300+ Arrests Across The Region; Elected Officials Says Numbers Tell Another Story Maryland isn't buying the federal government's sales pitch for its latest immigration crackdown. Gov. Wes Moore fired back at the Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday, Aug. 25, after federal officials touted more than 1,300 arrests during a sweeping two-week ICE operation across Maryland and Virginia. Moore's issue isn't with taking violent offenders off the streets. It's who else is getting swept up. DHS officials have recently conducted mass deportation operations in Maryland without notifying state officials.Deploying untrained, unqualified, and unaccountable agents to swe…
Norwalk Boat Show Is Back With Free Rides, Big Attractions, More To Explore Norwalk Boat Show Is Back With Free Rides, Big Attractions, More To Explore
Norwalk Boat Show Is Back With Free Rides, Big Attractions, More To Explore Free boat rides, hands-on boating lessons, and new attractions will be among the draws when the Discover Boating Norwalk Boat Show returns to Norwalk Cove Marina this September. The show is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 24 through Sunday, Sept. 27 at 48 Calf Pasture Beach Road. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. According to the show's official website, one of the 2026 additions is Captain's Cove, which includes boating education and opportunities for visitors to get advice from experts. Other attractions include an expanded Engine Alley fea…
Denville Pizzeria Changing Ownership After 50 Years Denville Pizzeria Changing Ownership After 50 Years
Denville Pizzeria Changing Ownership After 50 Years A pizzeria in Morris County is getting some fresh blood. After 50 years, Denville Pizzeria is changing ownership, going from the Di Maggio and Gambino families to the Pietrowicz family. the restaurant announced on social media. "Over the years, our customers have become so much more than customers - you have become friends and family," the Di Maggios and Gambinos wrote. "We have watched generations grow up, celebrated milestones together, and shared countless conversations, laughs, and, of course, a lot of pizza. As we prepare to begin a new chapter, we want to thank you from the botto…