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Who better than Jack Hughes to impart some team-building inspiration after bringing home the GOLD with Team USA for 600+ members of our team?!! We’re still buzzing from having Jack drop some championship-level inspiration during a surprise visit with our senior leadership team gathered on Wed. We’re SO proud to count Jack as part of our @RWJBarnabas family—thanks for teaching us how to 'show up' in the big moments and play for the person standing next to us!! @jhugh86 @NJDevils @PruCenter #GetCheckedJersey #NJDevils

Always a pleasure to visit with the @OppProj team! Opportunity Project is a nonprofit that supports individuals recovering from severe brain injuries and their families. RWJBarnabas Health is proud to partner with the organization as it provides vital services to those in need. Thank you Kerri B. Levine, Opportunity Project Board Chair; Melissa A. Moyer, Program Manager at Opportunity Project; and DaVante Gordon, client and tour guide with the nonprofit, for meeting with Mark E. Manigan, @RWJBarnabas President and CEO, this week.

Because just saying “Thank You” didn’t seem to be enough. Give Blood and Platelets and receive a gift card to show our appreciation. To schedule your next appointment, visit: giveblood.rwjbh.org

We are thrilled to be the first in New Jersey to provide #StreetMedicine in the City of Elizabeth that recognizes everyone, regardless of circumstance, is deserving of compassionate, world-class care — with goals to expand statewide. Thank you Mayor Chris Bollwage and Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless for your continued partnership. pix11.com/news/local-new…

RWJBarnabas Health was proud to join community leaders and partners in New Brunswick today to announce a $1.5 million investment through our Our Healthy Communities program to support local organizations addressing food security, access to care, mentorship, wellness and economic opportunity across Middlesex County. Balpreet Grewal-Virk, SVP of Community Health for RWJBH, and Bill Arnold, CEO, @rwjuh_nb and EVP and President, Southern Region, RWJBH joined New Brunswick Mayor Jim Cahill and Middlesex County Commissioner and Chair of the Community Services Committee Claribel A. Azcona-Barber in emphasizing the importance of investing in the social determinants of health to build stronger, healthier communities. We are grateful to the State of New Jersey for supporting this important work and helping us continue addressing social determinants of health beyond traditional medical care. We are honored to invest in the continued work of these incredible partners: The Civic League MBK Middlesex The Urban Health Collaborative Zakee Bowser Enrichment Foundation And thank you to the City of New Brunswick for hosting us and for your continued partnership in improving community health for residents across the region.

May is ALS Awareness month and the 30th Anniversary of the RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers ALS Center @RWJUH. Rutgers Engineering faculty and our Neuroscientists are collaborating to innovate devices that enable patients to continue to communicate as the disease progresses. Better than the bucket challenge, our clinical teams are delivering hope and solutions for quality of life as we search for a cure. ALSCenter Director Dr. Shan Chen, Associate Professor, Neurology, @RWJMS shares details of their collaboration.

This #ClinicalTrialsDay, we recognize the critical role clinical trials play in advancing cancer care and research. With over 230 active cancer clinical trials, @RutgersCancer is turning these discoveries into new ways to prevent and treat cancer that is shaping the future of cancer care in New Jersey and beyond. Learn more about cancer clinical trials available through @RutgersCancer and @RWJBarnabas: cinj.org/clinical-trials

Today, RWJBarnabas Health proudly launched New Jersey’s first Street Medicine Program at Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth. This innovative initiative will bring compassionate, high-quality care directly to individuals experiencing homelessness – meeting people where they are and helping connect them to the services and long-term support they need. Dr. Nancy DiLiegro, President and CEO of @TrinitasRMedCtr and Balpreet Grewal-Virk, SVP, Community Health at RWJBarnabas Health were joined by Elizabeth Mayor J. Christian Bollwage, Union County Commissioner Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded, Union County Commissioner Lourdes M. Leon, Councilwoman-At-Large Pat Perkins-Auguste, Dr. John D’Angelo, CMO/CQO of TRMC, Dr. Edward Egan, Medical Director, Street Medicine, and his resident team, along with TRMC leadership and team members, to celebrate the launch. By addressing barriers like housing instability, transportation and access to care, we continue our commitment to improving community health beyond traditional medical settings. We are grateful for the partnership and support of the State of New Jersey in helping make this impactful program possible. This is an exciting first step, and we look forward to growing this model in communities.

The sky is bright, the☀️is 🥵 Before you step outside, make sure you're protected! Check out these quick sun safety tips to help keep you safe outdoors in the heat. @RutgersCancer #SunSafety #SkinCareTips #PreventSkinCancer

NOW OPEN @RutgersCancer: “A Phase I Trial of T Cell Receptor Gene Therapy Targeting KK-LC-1 for Cancers of the Stomach, Breast, Lung and Cervix.” #ClinicalTrial #CancerResearch @CSHinrichsMD @RWJBarnabas cinj.org/clinical-trial…

Don't miss your chance! Secure your spot now for our powerful listening session for men on surviving cancer with @rwjbarnabas & @RutgersCancer on June 11th. Join former NFL greats, @r_oben, @OJAnderson24 @RayLucas06 & Tony Richardson. Sign up! bit.ly/4cmcD45 @nflalumni

NOW OPEN @RutgersCancer: “A survey of pediatric and adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patients primary care providers (PCPs) regarding communication with the oncology team.” #ClinicalTrial #CancerResearch @RWJBarnabas cinj.org/clinical-trial…

Healthy foundations last a lifetime, and that includes taking care of reproductive health. Building confidence, asking questions, and understanding the importance of caring for your body helps set the stage for lifelong well-being, says RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group OB/GYN Dr. Eliana Fine, an attending physician at @CommunityMedNJ in Toms River. Check out the calendar for related upcoming events: rwjbh.org/treatment-care… #HerHealthEveryChapter #WomensHealthMonth #WomensHealthAwareness #WomensHealth #WomensHealthMatters

The best way to avoid having a stroke is to understand if you have risk factors that may cause a stroke. Experts from NJ’s largest network of stroke care and @njdevils superstar Jack Hughes encourage you to see a doctor regularly and GET CHECKED to prevent stroke.

Proud to share that Balpreet Grewal-Virk, our SVP, Community Health, represented @RWJBarnabas yesterday at the @ahahospitals 2026 Healthier Together Conference, where she spoke on the strategic integration of Community Health Workers and the vital role they play in advancing healthier communities. We’re inspired to have our leaders helping shape important conversations among other thought leaders nationwide!

Join us and @Rutgers_UBHC in congratulating Dr. Frank A. Ghinassi on being named to the Board of Directors for the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute!

All week we celebrated the incredible power, dedication and compassion of our nursing teams. They are the heartbeat of our hospital, caring for every patient with skill and kindness. You can help too - join us in supporting our nurses by donating at ow.ly/ZXFG50YYt4S, or simply saying thank you. Together we make a healthier future. #NursesWeek #ThankANurse

Balpreet Grewal-Virk, Senior Vice President, Community Health, will speak at the @ahahospitals 2026 Healthier Together Conference to discuss strategic integration of community health workers. #CommunityHealth #PopulationHealth

The opening of Harvest: An RWJBarnabas Health Farm to Community Center is a new way to address and tackle food insecurity and to create economic opportunity at the same time. It’s a commitment to the people of the greater Newark region, to the health of our communities and to the future, where access to fresh, nutritious food is not a privilege – it’s a given. We recently came together to celebrate the extraordinary – what’s possible when vision, partnership and purpose come together. Enjoy these moments from our ribbon-cutting! Come see us! Harvest is located at 46 Halsey St., Newark, N.J. Learn more: rwjbh.org/harvest

NOW OPEN @RutgersCancer: “A Phase 2 Trial of Durvalumab (MEDI4736) plus Monalizumab in Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer.” @saumyg #ClinicalTrial #CancerResearch @RWJBarnabas cinj.org/clinical-trial…