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In response to the stabilization of key respiratory viral benchmarks across our health system and the region, effective Feb. 16, masking will be optional at all @RWJBarnabas locations for staff, providers, patients, visitors, volunteers and vendors. Visit rwjbh.org/patients-visit… for the latest info!

There's a good chance you know a woman affected by heart disease or stroke. Go Red with us THIS Friday, Feb. 6, to help raise awareness about cardiovascular disease - the No. 1 killer of women - and the importance of getting your heart checked!❤️ Strong, healthy hearts create a stronger, healthier future for everyone. We're passionate about heart health and helping you make a plan for it, bringing nationally-renowned care close to home. Learn more: rwjbh.org/heart #WearRedDay #HeartMonth #NationalWearRedDay #CardiovascularHealth #GetCheckedJersey #WellnessWednesday

Effective today, Feb. 2, 2026, general visiting hours are from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week, across RWJBarnabas Health’s adult acute-care hospitals. RWJBarnabas Health has implemented standardized visiting hours to support a consistent, compassionate and patient- and family-centered care experience. Exceptions may be granted when medically appropriate, including for patients in the ICU, end-of-life care, pediatric patients, disabled patients with caregivers, and participants in the care partner program. Additional visiting hour guidelines apply to children’s hospitals, the Behavioral Health Center and the Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center. Visiting hours for specific units may vary. Please be sure to review the visitation guidelines specific to your hospital before visiting! Learn more: rwjbh.org/visitinghours

Help us build the future of cancer care in New Jersey. At RWJBarnabas Health and @RutgersCancer, we are in the midst of transforming cancer care and research. As the state’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, we are bringing elite, state-of-the-art freestanding cancer facilities to our neighborhoods. But it’s about more than brick and mortar—it’s about the lives changed inside these walls. With the recent opening of the Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center, the Melchiorre Cancer Center opening its doors this year, and the Specialty and Cancer Care Center on the Vogel Medical Campus following in 2027, your support fuels the research, prevention, and treatments that weren't possible yesterday. Your donation directly impacts the health of our community for generations. To donate, visit: ow.ly/GqHF50Y3SH0

Knowing the maternal warning signs, what to look for both pre and post-partum, are key to a  successful pregnancy and keeping mom safe. On Maternal Health Awareness Day, the Obstetrics’ Chairs at our nine birthing hospitals share life-saving messages about urgent maternal warning signs. “Protecting mothers’ lives is a top priority at our health system. Every mother deserves safe, respectful, high-quality care—before, during, and after pregnancy,” says Suzanne Spernal, Senior Vice President, Women’s Services at RWJBarnabas Health. Learn more about our maternity services at: rwjbh.org/treatment-care… #MHAD2026 #MaternalHealthAwarenessDay

RWJBarnabas Health is hosting blood drives throughout the state to help mitigate supply shortages. New Jersey’s blood supply has hit critical levels. Consider donating! Visit rwjuhdonorclub.org or call 732-235-8100 ext. 221 to schedule an appointment. For more info, visit: rwjbh.org/blog/2026/janu…

Wear blue with us THIS Friday in observance of Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Wear Blue Day is a key part of Human Trafficking Awareness Month and an opportunity to show solidarity with victims and shine a light on this issue. For help from the National Human Trafficking Hotline, call 1-888-373-7888 or text HELP or INFO to BeFree (233733). #EndTrafficking #WearBlueDay

Sharon M., Director of Quality at @Clara_Maass, holds dear so many memories from her more than 40 years with the hospital. Through it all, lifting each other up - whether caring for patients or in relation to colleagues - has defined her career. Here she talks more about that with Mark E. Manigan, our President and CEO, in our latest episode of “Look At Me Now.”

Thanks for stopping by, Mark!

If you’ve ever walked into @RWJUH and been greeted with a smile and a welcome to the family, you’ve definitely run into Berkley S. From his early days as an orderly in the ER, to his position now as an Environmental Services Aid, Berkley has always been recognized for his leadership. Now, after more than 50 years, he’s still the first to greet you and ask what you need. Learn more about Berkley’s inspiring journey from his conversation with our President and CEO, Mark E. Manigan, in the latest episode of “Look At Me Now.”

Resolutions are great, but why wait? Before the year comes to a close, make an impact on the health of your loved ones & your community. Help us provide life-saving & life-enhancing care for all. Visit ow.ly/X0VT50XMcSX to learn more about ways to help your community.

Resolutions are great, but why wait? Before the year comes to a close, make an impact on the health of your loved ones & your community. Help us provide life-saving & life-enhancing care for all. Visit ow.ly/X0VT50XMcSX to learn more about ways to help your community.

For 54 years (and counting!), Elpidio C. has proudly served Monmouth Medical Center, so it's no surprise that the hospital's coordinator, Environmental Services, is so well known there that he's called "the mayor!" It was a humble start at Monmouth Medical half a century ago for this native of Puerto Rico. Today, with a grateful heart, Elpidio shares with Mark E. Manigan, President and CEO @RWJBarnabas, how much he's learned, how he's grown professionally and why it's always about people in our latest episode of "Look At Me Now." @monmouthmedctr

Kindness is the foundation for Junior M. and his team’s approach to providing the best care for our patients at @Clara_Maass, and it hasn’t gone unnoticed. In our newest episode of “Look At Me Now,” Mark E. Manigan, RWJBarnabas Health President and CEO, talks to the Army veteran about his continuing career journey – 20 years and counting at the hospital! - including his culture-shaping influence, the mentors that encouraged him and the importance of paying that forward. #Healthcare #HealthcareJobs #HealthcareLeadership #HealthcareCareers

To the more than 2,600 runners, walkers, and skaters, both in-person and virtual, and everyone who helped raise vital funds through this year’s #RWTD5K: THANK YOU for stepping up to support our communities! With heartfelt gratitude, we also thank our volunteers and incredible community partners - especially the @NJDevils for making our 9th annual event our biggest success yet!

Connie A. joined the @RWJUH family in 1995 and has stayed for 30 years! Here, she talks with Mark E. Manigan, @RWJBarnabas Pres. and CEO, about her career journey. Connie started out as a per diem team member in Patient Information, and during her time with us she's taken on roles of increasing responsibility, from lead receptionist to supervisor to manager, Guest Services. She's proud of her work legacy, and we're proud to share her journey with you in the latest episode in our "Look At Me Now" series! #healthcarejobs #HealthcareLeadership #HealthcareCareers

In response to a rise in respiratory virus activity, RWJBarnabas Health has updated its masking guidelines at all facilities to help reduce the spread of contagious respiratory illnesses. Thank you for your cooperation and your efforts to help keep our patients, staff and communities safe. For the latest updates, visit: rwjbh.org/patients-visit…

Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving that has encouraged acts of generosity since 2012. Whether it’s making someone smile, helping a neighbor, or giving some of what we have to those in need, every act of generosity counts. You can support the cause locally with a Giving Tuesday gift to directly benefit patients and programs at your RWJBarnabas Health hospital of choice. To learn more, visit: ow.ly/iYmM50XAGbb #GivingTuesday

In Jersey, the holidays aren’t just one night. They’re every laugh that echoes down the hallway, every neighbor who waves from the drive, and every late shift spent making someone else’s season a little brighter. It’s joy, family, and the small stuff that feels big this time of year. Happy, healthy holidays from RWJBarnabas Health.

Nicole J. joined our team at @CommunityMedNJ in 1995, as an Emergency Room tech, per diem, to gain practical experience as she worked toward her college degree. She earned her degree in nursing and stayed with us, working her way through the ranks in nursing at the hospital. Today she’s Administrative Director of the hospital's Emergency Department. With profound appreciation for her zest, her compassion and her 30 years (and counting!) with the RWJBarnabas Health family, Mark E. Manigan, our President and CEO recently connected with Nicole to learn more about her journey. Hear more in our latest episode of "Look At Me Now." #Nursing #NursingCareer #HealthcareLeadership #HealthcareJobs #HealthcareCareers