Specialty care practice opens in Irvington

Specialty care practice opens in Irvington

IRVINGTON, NJ — The Combined Medical Group of RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Health, together with Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, has expanded patient services available in the community through a new location at 50 Union Ave. in Irvington. The specialty care location will offer specialists in obstetrics, gynecology and cardiology with the opportunity to expand […]

New chief medical officer appointed at Clara Maass Medical Center

New chief medical officer appointed at Clara Maass Medical Center

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 […]

Grewal announces action to promote access to mental health care

NEWARK, NJ — As part of the state’s efforts to expand access to mental health care during the COVID-19 public health emergency, Attorney General Gurbir Grewal announced Feb. 25 that the Division of Consumer Affairs is taking action to encourage mental health care professionals to provide free services to New Jerseyans in need. Under an […]

Health insurer expands into county

NEWARK, NJ — Leading health and well-being company Humana Inc. announced Oct. 8 that it will grow its New Jersey market footprint by offering Medicare Advantage plans in four additional counties in the state: Essex, Monmouth, Union and Atlantic counties. In addition, for the first time, the company is introducing a Humana Honor Plan in […]

‘Running with the Devils 5K Run and Walk’ goes virtual

‘Running with the Devils 5K Run and Walk’ goes virtual

WEST ORANGE — As front-line workers and communities across New Jersey and the country continue the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, RWJBarnabas Health, in collaboration with the New Jersey Devils, has announced that the annual RWJBarnabas Health “Running with the Devils 5K Run and Walk” will transition to a virtual format, with multiple opportunities to […]

Freeholders pass resolution supporting health care acts

NEWARK, NJ — On Sept. 9, the Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholders passed a resolution in support of the Medicare for All Act of 2019 and the Healthcare Emergency Guarantee Act of 2020. The resolution was initiated by Freeholder President Brendan Gill and Freeholder at large Patricia Sebold, sponsored by acclamation, and passed unanimously. […]

Medical school wins NJBIA Award for Nutley redevelopment

Medical school wins NJBIA Award for Nutley redevelopment

NUTLEY, NJ — The Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine has won an award for its redevelopment of the former U.S. headquarters of pharmaceutical giant Hoffmann-La Roche into New Jersey’s newest medical school — a hub of learning for the state’s future doctors. The school won the New Jersey Business and Industry Association’s New Good Neighbor […]

Nutley physician recovered from COVID-19 returns to work

Nutley physician recovered from COVID-19 returns to work

NUTLEY, NJ — As a brain injury specialist, Dr. Richard Malone, of Nutley, does not work directly with patients seeking care for COVID-19. But today, every health care worker, no matter their specialty, is inevitably on the front lines of the battle against the global pandemic. Malone works in the Brain Trauma Unit at Hackensack […]

State works to support those with intellectual and developmental disabilities

TRENTON, NJ — On April 29, the Murphy administration announced $24 million in state and federal resources for temporary wage increases for the direct support professionals who care for adult individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in group homes and supervised apartments — $10.6 million in state funding and $13.4 million in federal matching […]