6 RWJBarnabas Stroke Centers Earn National Honors In NJ 6 RWJBarnabas Stroke Centers Earn National Honors In NJ 6 RWJBarnabas Stroke Centers Earn National Honors In NJ
6 Rwjbarnabas Stroke Centers Earn National Honors In NJ Six RWJBarnabas Health stroke centers in New Jersey have received 2026 achievement awards from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. RWJBarnabas Health announced that Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital earned the highest level of recognition given by the AHA/ASA for stroke care, while Clara Maass Medical Center received its first-ever stroke achievement award. “This validation of our programmatic excellence reflects our commitment to continuous improvement and evidence-based best practices in order to deliver the most timely, leading-edge stroke care to patients a…
New UVA Health Imaging Center Opened In Gainesville New UVA Health Imaging Center Opened In Gainesville New UVA Health Imaging Center Opened In Gainesville
New UVA Health Imaging Center Opened In Gainesville UVA Health opened a new outpatient imaging center in Gainesville, expanding access to diagnostic services for patients in Northern Virginia. According to UVA Health, UVA Health Outpatient Imaging Gainesville is located at 7454 Limestone Drive. The center joins UVA Health’s outpatient imaging locations in Centreville and Culpeper, along with hospital-based imaging services across four UVA Health medical centers. The Gainesville site is part of a growing network designed to meet increasing demand for imaging care closer to home. Services at the center include breast imaging, 3D mammography, …
Huntington Hospital Adds 4 New Robotic Surgery Systems Huntington Hospital Adds 4 New Robotic Surgery Systems Huntington Hospital Adds 4 New Robotic Surgery Systems
Huntington Hospital Adds 4 New Robotic Surgery Systems Huntington Hospital has added four new da Vinci 5 robotic surgical systems to support minimally invasive procedures across multiple specialties. The new systems replace the hospital’s legacy da Vinci Xi fleet, according to Northwell Health. The da Vinci 5 systems, developed by Intuitive, include more than 150 enhancements and greater computing power. The hospital said the upgrade is intended to improve procedural precision, surgeon ergonomics, operating room efficiency and the overall patient experience. “Upgrading to four DV5 systems reflects Huntington Hospital’s commitment to delivering…
Red Cross Declares National Blood Supply Crisis In Rare, Urgent Warning Red Cross Declares National Blood Supply Crisis In Rare, Urgent Warning Red Cross Declares National Blood Supply Crisis In Rare, Urgent Warning
Red Cross Declares National Blood Supply Crisis In Rare, Urgent Warning The American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis for just the second time in the nonprofit's history. The Red Cross announced the crisis in a news release on Monday, July 27. The organization said blood donations fell about 25% in June to a four-year summer low and are no longer keeping pace with hospital demand.  The shortage has become especially severe for type O blood, prompting the organization to limit distributions to hospitals. "These blood supply challenges are being felt across the US blood community," the nonprofit said. "Many blood col…
Nemer Motor Group Donates Nearly $50K Van To Saratoga Hospital Nemer Motor Group Donates Nearly $50K Van To Saratoga Hospital Nemer Motor Group Donates Nearly $50K Van To Saratoga Hospital
Nemer Motor Group Donates Nearly $50K Van To Saratoga Hospital A new cargo van donated by Nemer Motor Group will help Saratoga Hospital’s Engineering team respond to maintenance and repair needs across the hospital’s regional network. According to Saratoga Hospital, the 2026 Ram ProMaster Cargo Van is valued at approximately $49,915. The vehicle will be used to transport tools, equipment, and supplies to off-site and ambulatory care locations throughout the region. The donation strengthens the hospital’s operational fleet and supports the Engineering team’s work across the organization, Saratoga Hospital said in its announcement. “We are proud to sup…
Berlin Nursing Aide Sexually Assaulted Elderly Woman: Police Berlin Nursing Aide Sexually Assaulted Elderly Woman: Police Berlin Nursing Aide Sexually Assaulted Elderly Woman: Police
Berlin Nursing Aide Sexually Assaulted Elderly Woman: Police A 57-year-old nursing aide was arrested and charged with sexually assaulting an elderly woman at a rehabilitation center in Berlin, authorities announced Thursday, July 16. At 3:34 p.m., on Friday, July 3, officers responded to Berlin Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at 100 Long A Coming Ln. and met with an elderly woman who said she was recently sexually assaulted by a staff member, Berlin police said. Frantz Louis, a Sicklerville resident, confessed to the sexual assault while meeting with detectives. He is charged with aggravated sexual assault of an incapacitated or helpless victim …
Virginia Expands Measles Outbreak Area As Cases Climb, New County Added To Warning Zone Virginia Expands Measles Outbreak Area As Cases Climb, New County Added To Warning Zone Virginia Expands Measles Outbreak Area As Cases Climb, New County Added To Warning Zone
Virginia Expands Measles Outbreak Area As Cases Climb, New County Added To Warning Zone A growing measles outbreak in Virginia is spreading farther, prompting health officials to expand their warning area as the number of confirmed cases continues to climb. The Virginia Department of Health announced on Thursday, June 25, that Cumberland County has been added to the ongoing outbreak area, which previously centered on neighboring Buckingham County.  Officials said recent evidence of community transmission in Cumberland led to the expansion, though no specific public exposure sites have been identified. Residents and visitors in Buckingham, Cumberland, and surrounding comm…
Barnum Festival Finale Brings Fireworks & More To Bridgeport Barnum Festival Finale Brings Fireworks & More To Bridgeport Barnum Festival Finale Brings Fireworks & More To Bridgeport
Barnum Festival Finale Brings Fireworks & More To Bridgeport Bridgeport will close out the 2026 Barnum Festival with three family events, including fireworks, a health fair, and a parade on a new route. The festival’s grand finale weekend will run from Friday, June 26, through Sunday, June 28, with three free events taking place across the city, according to a press release from the Barnum Festival. The weekend begins with Barnum Skyblast Fireworks on Friday, June 26, at Seaside Park. Food trucks will open at 6 p.m., followed by live entertainment at 7 p.m. and fireworks over Long Island Sound at dusk. On Saturday, June 27, healthcare providers from…
$35M Secured For New East Brunswick Senior Living Community $35M Secured For New East Brunswick Senior Living Community $35M Secured For New East Brunswick Senior Living Community
$35M Secured For New East Brunswick Senior Living Community A new assisted living and memory care community is coming to New Jersey after developers secured $35.1 million in construction financing for the project. JLL Capital Markets arranged the financing for Benchmark at East Brunswick, an 87-unit, 100-bed senior living community planned, the company said on Tuesday, June 16. The financing was secured on behalf of a joint venture between National Development and an affiliate of Benchmark Senior Living. The three-story, 84,276-square-foot development will include 62 assisted living apartments and 25 memory care apartments. Plans call for multiple d…
Northwell Opens $2.36M Orthopedics Practice In White Plains Northwell Opens $2.36M Orthopedics Practice In White Plains Northwell Opens $2.36M Orthopedics Practice In White Plains
Northwell Opens $2.36M Orthopedics Practice In White Plains Northwell Health has opened a new orthopedic practice in White Plains, expanding specialty care options for adults and adolescents in Westchester. The $2.36 million facility, Northwell Orthopedics at White Plains, is located at 244 Westchester Ave., Suite 400. According to Northwell Health, the 4,630-square-foot facility is the health system’s third dedicated orthopedic practice in Westchester, joining locations in Tarrytown and Purchase. The office has nine exam rooms, on-site imaging, and care for a range of musculoskeletal conditions. Services include treatment involving the back, neck, …
Hundreds Of Hudson Valley Hospital Workers To Picket Over Pay, Benefits At Several Facilities Hundreds Of Hudson Valley Hospital Workers To Picket Over Pay, Benefits At Several Facilities Hundreds Of Hudson Valley Hospital Workers To Picket Over Pay, Benefits At Several Facilities
Hundreds Of Hudson Valley Hospital Workers To Picket Over Pay, Benefits At Several Facilities Hundreds of Hudson Valley healthcare workers are expected to picket Friday, May 22, at three WMCHealth hospitals as contract disputes over wages and benefits continue, union officials announced.  According to 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, nurses and other frontline hospital employees will hold a coordinated “Day of Action” on Friday at MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, and Bon Secours Hospital in Port Jervis.  The demonstrations are scheduled for: MidHudson Regional Hospital, 241 North Rd. in Poughkeepsie, from 11 a.m. to…
The Safest Hospitals In NJ Just Dropped: See Who Made The Cut The Safest Hospitals In NJ Just Dropped: See Who Made The Cut The Safest Hospitals In NJ Just Dropped: See Who Made The Cut
The Safest Hospitals In NJ Just Dropped: See Who Made The Cut Thirty hospitals across New Jersey earned “A” grades in a new national patient safety report released Wednesday, May 6, placing the Garden State among the safest in the country for hospital care. The Leapfrog Group ranked New Jersey sixth nationwide for the percentage of hospitals receiving top grades in its spring 2026 Hospital Safety Grade report. The report assigns hospitals grades from “A” to “F” based on their ability to prevent medical errors, injuries, accidents, and infections. Scroll down to see which NJ hospitals earned As and click here to search for any hospital. “The good…