Newark Beth Israel earns sixth consecutive Leapfrog ‘A’

Newark Beth Israel earns sixth consecutive Leapfrog ‘A’

NEWARK, NJ — Newark Beth Israel Medical Center was awarded an “A” Hospital Safety Score by the Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit organization. This is the hospital’s sixth consecutive “A” rating. “This sixth consecutive ‘A’ is a testament to Newark Beth Israel’s unwavering commitment to the safety of our patients, their families and our […]

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center makes ‘world’s best hospital’ listing

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center makes ‘world’s best hospital’ listing

NEWARK, NJ — Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, has been designated a “world’s best hospital–USA” by Newsweek for the third year in a row. Newark Beth Israel ranked among the top 250 U.S. hospitals and is one of only five New Jersey hospitals on this prestigious list. “It is truly an […]

Former Irvington mayor recuperated from stroke

IRVINGTON, NJ — Former Irvington Mayor Mike Steele was given a clean bill of health in mid-April by his attending physicians and therapeutic team, according to a press release from Steele. Steele, who was mayor from 1990 to 1994, suffered a stroke in November 2020. In November, a week before Steele’s 65th birthday, he went […]

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 […]

ECPO, NOBLE hold 10th annual Black History Month Program

ECPO, NOBLE hold 10th annual Black History Month Program

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — On Feb. 24, Essex County prosecutors held their 10th annual Black History Month Program via Zoom. As in past years, the 2021 program was co-sponsored by the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Officers.  Anthony Johnson, a veteran journalist from WABC–TV in New York, served as keynote speaker. Joining Johnson and […]

Newark Beth Israel recognized as Best Maternity Care Hospital by Newsweek

Newark Beth Israel recognized as Best Maternity Care Hospital by Newsweek

NEWARK, NJ — Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, has been named a Best Maternity Care Hospital by Newsweek. “We deliver approximately 3,000 babies at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center every year and the health and safety of those newborns and their mothers are our top priority. It is an honor to […]

Newark Beth Israel names new VP, chief human resources officer

Newark Beth Israel names new VP, chief human resources officer

NEWARK, NJ — Newark Beth Israel Medical Center has named Beverly Coleman the new vice president and chief human resources officer. Coleman comes to Newark Beth Israel Medical Center with more than 20 years of progressive business experience in human resources, business operations, and sales and logistics from diverse industries, including health care, consumer goods, […]

Newark police officer back home after pulmonary embolism

Newark police officer back home after pulmonary embolism

NEWARK, NJ — Lt. Hector Arocho of Newark’s 6th precinct is finally back home with his family. He was discharged from Newark Beth Israel Medical Center on May 13, after suffering a pulmonary embolism and a serious bout with COVID-19 symptoms. Although he tested negative for the virus, like so many, he experienced all of […]

Newark first responders salute health care workers

Newark first responders salute health care workers

NEWARK, NJ — Newark’s top brass came out in full force April 8 to honor the health care heroes at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. Approximately 30 Newark Police officers accompanied by Chief of Police Darnell Henry and approximately 50 firefighters accompanied by Chief of Fire Rufus Jackson attended. Dozens of employees came out to […]