February 2024: The Importance of Being Selfless The National Day Calendar devotes several days in February to putting others first, including Send A Card To A Friend Day, No One Eats Alone Day, Shut-In Visitation Day, Do A Grouch A Favor Day and Random Acts of Kindness Day. All of these involve kindness ..read more

RWJBarnabas Health Recognizes Black Maternal Health Week 2024 From April 11 – 17, System Will Host Educational Events Raising Awareness for Black Maternal Health West Orange, NJ, April 10, 2024 – RWJBarnabas Health, the largest, most comprehensive academic health system in New Jersey, is committed to the health and ..read more

April 2024: The Power Behind The Power Nap We all have those nights, on occasion, when sleep is elusive. The next day you know the only things that will keep you going are coffee, sugar and energy drinks. But, what you probably really need is a nap! The word “nap” evokes images of preschoolers or ..read more

Occupational Therapists’ Guide to Fall Prevention By: Alissa Percival, MS, OTR/L and Dori Cohen, MS, OTR/L, MSCS, CSRS One of the most fundamental goals of occupational therapy is to promote safety and reduce risk of falls. This Occupational Therapy (OT) Month, we present you with some specific strategies ..read more

In recognition of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Awareness Day, April 19, Michelle Pasia, MPH, RDN, a dietitian and coordinator of the Kogan Celiac Center, answers some commonly asked questions about IBS. Michelle is Monash FODMAP trained and has extensive ..read more

Do you really need 10,000 steps a day? We are often advised that we need to take 10,000 steps a day, however, the latest science suggests, anywhere from 7,000 to 8,000 steps can be just enough to give you those same benefits that walking 10,000 steps a day does! Cardiologist, Jeffrey Lander ..read more

NBIMC'S Leslie Wright-Brown Gives Interactive Presentation at ANPD Aspire Convention in Chicago Leslie Wright-Brown PhDc, RN, NPD-BC, Assistant Vice President, The Center for Professional Development, Innovation and Research, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Speaker at 2024 ANPD Aspire Convention Encouraging open and honest conversations among ..read more

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton Announces Appointment of New Vice President of Quality, Patient Safety and Risk Management Hamilton Township, NJ, April 1, 2024 - Lisa Breza, RN, MSN, NEA-BC, Chief Administrative Officer for Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, and on behalf of hospital Senior Leadership, announced the promotion of ..read more

Colon Cancer: How Can I Prevent it? Webinar (Chinese & English） Kenneth Belitsis, MD, and Karen Lin, MD discuss prevention and screening for colon cancer during the Chinese Medical Program Colon Cancer Webinar hosted on March 27th. 華人醫療服務部3月27 ..read more

Executive Leader from Jersey City Medical Center Honored for Outstanding Contributions During Women’s History Month Photo caption: Stacie Newton receives recognition during Women's History Month. Pictured, from left to right: Jersey City Medical Center's Board Chairman, Carlos Lejnieks; Chairperson of the Hudson County Board, Anthony L. Romano; Hudson County Executive ..read more