ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The Jewish Women’s Foundation of New Jersey, a giving circle of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater MetroWest NJ, has awarded $75,000 in competitive grants to three local nonprofit organizations that are working to impact women and girls. Since its formation in 2007, JWFNJ has awarded grants to more than 70 […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — RWJBarnabas Health is proud to announce that six nurses from across the health system have been honored with New Jersey Emergency Nurses Association 2022 State Awards. Presented at a ceremony held in March during the NJENA state dinner in Atlantic City, nurses earned the President’s Award, Behind the Scenes Award, Clinical […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The township of Bloomfield has recently partnered with RWJBarnabas Health to host a blood drive for the community and municipal employees. The blood collected at this drive will be used exclusively at RWJBarnabas Healthcare hospitals with at least 50 percent of the products going to Clara Maass Medical Center. The blood drive […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Eight RWJBarnabas Health facilities have been recognized and redesignated as “Leaders in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality” and two RWJBarnabas Health facilities received new designations by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the educational arm of America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people. The […]
BELLEVILLE, NJ — Belleville has been recognized for its commitment to creating a healthier place to live through initiatives that address food insecurity, support COVID-19 testing and vaccinations, and promote physical and mental health. The township has received “Healthy Town to Watch” status in the annual statewide Mayors Wellness Campaign. The campaign is a program […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The Provident Bank Foundation named its major grant recipients for its second cycle of 2021 in a Nov. 4 press release. The foundation awarded nearly $450,000 of total funding to 27 nonprofit organizations within the foundation’s three priority areas of community enrichment; education; and health, youth and families. In Essex County, […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Two-time N.Y. Giants Super Bowl champion David Diehl served as honorary chairperson of the Clara Maass Medical Center Golf Invitational on Monday, Oct. 25, at Canoe Brook Country Club in Summit. Diehl was joined by his longtime quarterback, Eli Manning, and many former teammates, as the annual event raised nearly $250,000 to […]
NEWARK, NJ — On Tuesday, Oct. 5, the Essex County Board of County Commissioners held its 2021 Italian Heritage Celebration via Zoom. The ceremony, which returned after a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19, is held to celebrate Italian culture and heritage, highlighting the contributions of Italian Americans in Essex County. Commissioner President Wayne L. Richardson […]
BELLEVILLE, NJ — Clara Maass Medical Center, a facility of RWJBarnabas Health, opened a new MRI machine to better meet the needs of the communities it serves with a $534,000 grant received from the Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey, according to a May 14 press release. The funding comes with a challenge grant of up […]
BELLEVILLE, NJ — Frank Dos Santos, a seasoned physician executive with more than 24 years of experience, has been appointed chief medical officer at Clara Maass Medical Center, a facility of RWJBarnabas Health in Belleville. “Dr. Dos Santos’ expertise in global health care and medical research is a perfect blend for our leadership team and […]