Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

If you have symptoms like shortness of breath, don't assume it's just "old age" or that you aren't "in shape." Pulmonologist, Dr. Elena Burke shares the importance of getting checked and undergoing a supervised exercise program such as Pulmonary Rehab at CBMC.

In honor of Certified Nurses Day, CBMC acknowledges the 500 members of our Magnet-recognized nursing staff who have achieved and maintained national board certification during 2025 in their nursing specialty. Thank you for providing compassionate care to our patients.

As we recognize Brain Injury Awareness Month, our dedicated team of athletic trainers at The Matthew J. Morahan III Health Assessment Center at RWJBarnabas Health, share important information on concussions and how to identify and treat them. rwjbh.org/treatment-care…

We are celebrating our excellent Child Life team! We are proud to be one of the few programs in New Jersey to include full-time art and music therapists and child life specialists. Thank you for all that you do!

Dr. Uzma Hasan, Section Chief of Pediatric Infectious Disease, speaks with NJ.com about human metapneumovirus, known as HMPV, as cases spike across the state. bit.ly/3P5ZVxb

Our patients say it best! "From the moment we arrived, every member of the Emergency Department team demonstrated professionalism, compassion and attentiveness that far exceeded our expectations."

Congratulations to Erin Klecka, MSN, RN, APN-BC, CBRN, RNFA, from The Burn Team, for being named our Advanced Practice Provider of the Month!

Were you inspired by Timothée Chalamet in the #Oscar nominated film "Marty Supreme," to take up ping pong? It looks effortless on screen, but that fancy wrist action can lead to tennis elbow. Our experienced team shares important #tips. bit.ly/3ZRm1FC

Please help us congratulate our Physician of the Month, Dr. Sardar Rizvi, a hospitalist at CBMC!

Medical Oncologist, Dr. Sirish Dharmapuri shares "Why CBMC" together with Rutgers Cancer Institute, the state's only NCI - designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, is best-in-class for cancer care. @rutgerscancer

Congratulations to Alyssa Raymond, RN, Cardiac Cath Lab, for being named our Preceptor of the Month!

Advances in #surgicaloncology are reshaping #cancercare. @RCLanganMD of @CBMCNJ, @RutgersCancer & @RWJBarnabas shares how team-based care and AI-guided cancer surveillance are improving outcomes and delivering patient-centered care close to home. View here: bit.ly/4pTuB1f

Busy and can't prep your lunch ahead? Don't worry! Here are some tips if you are grabbing your lunch on the go, or at work!

We're back with more healthy lunch options; this time we are sharing tips if you are packing lunch for your kids.

March 10th is National Pack Your Lunch Day! Whether you are packing your own lunch, packing your kids or getting something at work, our team of registered dieticians are sharing their best #tips. First up - meal prep your lunch at the start of the week!

Social Workers play an essential role in providing our patients with compassionate care. Our oncology social workers are putting our mission and values into action, sharing how they are here to support you.

Thank you to our latest Daisy Honoree, Johanna Espana, RN, 2300/2 West Telemetry, for her commitment to our shared values of excellence and kindness, recognized by a grateful patient. @DaisyFoundation

As we celebrate Employee Appreciation Day, we want to recognize our amazing team at CBMC for your commitment to our patients, communities and each other in pursuit of our mission to build and sustain a healthier New Jersey.

We are going blue for #ColonCancerAwarenessMonth! If you are over the age of 45, schedule a screening today! rwjbh.org/colonscreening #coloncancer #colonoscopy #cancercare

Today, we celebrate our Hospitalists, 300 physicians and 130 advanced practice providers, across RWJBarnabas Health. Hospitalists are physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants who work exclusively in hospital medicine. #HowWeHospitalist