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Welcome to University Hospital

We are a regional resource for advanced care in
a wide range of medical specialties.

Welcome to University Hospital

Weight Management Center

The Weight Management Center Rutgers of New Jersey Medical School at University Hospital works to help patients achieve meaningful weight loss and improve overall health throughout their lifetime.

Weight Management Center

Virtual Family Visit Request

A Virtual Family Visit is the restoration of human connection through voice, video, music, spoken word, family, liturgy, presence, and love — Family & Friends may not be able to visit right now, but can still feel close by.

Virtual Family Visit Request

Important Monkeypox Screening & Vaccine Information

University Hospital's Communicable Disease Practice is now open and booking appointments. The practice will include testing, treatment and vaccination (based on supply) for the Monkeypox Virus.

To make an appointment call 973-972-8906, Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Communicable Disease Practice is located at the Ambulatory Care Center, 140 Bergen Street, D-Level, Room 1650, in Newark.

Important Monkeypox Screening & Vaccine Information

Opportunity Tuesdays

Experienced RN & New Graduates Bring us your resume and let's discuss your future! Meet us at University Hospital: 150 Bergen Street, D-Level, Newark, NJ 07103 (Valet Parking Included)

Opportunity Tuesdays
University Hospital

University Hospital

University Hospital is a 519-bed academic medical center with an active medical staff of more than 785. We are home to northern New Jersey’s Level I Trauma Center and we are a regional resource for advanced care in a wide range of medical specialties.

These specialty programs include our award-winning maternity program, the Center for Advanced Liver Diseases and Transplantation, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, a comprehensive Weight Management Center and more.

COVID 19 Updates

Vaccination Information

University Hospital is currently offering the COVID-19 vaccine to individuals who meet the NJ Department of Health’s Eligibility Requirements, pursuant to the Emergency Use Authorizations granted by the US Food and Drug Administration.

To schedule an appointment, call the Vaccination Appointment Center, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at (973) 972-8906.

Get With The Guidelines

Get With The Guidelines (GWTG) is an evidence-based program for in-hospital quality improvement. It helps to ensure that care provided to coronary artery disease, stroke and heart failure patients is aligned with the latest scientific guidelines.

MyChart

All your health information in one place.
See your medications, test results, upcoming appointments, medical bills, price estimates, and more all in one place, even if you’ve been seen at multiple healthcare organizations.

Urgent Care

Virtual Urgent Care
Virtual Urgent Care is real-time access to a doctor through video chat. Adults and children ages 5 and older can connect with a board-certified or board-eligible emergency physician while you are at home, work, or on the go.

Stats

  • Residents
    736
    Residents
  • Medical Staff
    833
    Medical Staff
  • Inpatient Admissions
    18,074
    Inpatient
    Admissions
  • Emergency Department Visits
    90,999
    Emergency
    Department Visits
  • Inpatient Surgeries
    5,125
    Inpatient Surgeries
  • Liver Transplants
    37
    Liver Transplants
  • Births
    1,457
    Births
  • Outpatient Clinic Visits
    323,023
    Outpatient
    Clinic Visits
  • EMS Responses
    89,360
    EMS Responses
Stats
News
Latest News
09/21/23

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL RATED ONE OF AMERICA’S BEST EMPLOYERS IN STATE BY FORBES FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR

Employee Recognition Signals Hospital’s Continued Track Record of Success and Achievement NEWARK, NJ — For the third consecutive year, University Hospital (UH), one of New Jersey’s original academic medical centers and the only NJ-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey as well as the principal affiliate of the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, …

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL RATED ONE OF AMERICA’S BEST EMPLOYERS IN STATE BY FORBES FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR Read More »

09/06/23

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL’S LIVER TRANSPLANT PROGRAM, LED BY PHYSICIANS FROM RUTGERS NEW JERSEY MEDICAL SCHOOL, RANKED NO. 1 IN THE UNITED STATES

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                          MEDIA CONTACT September 6, 2023                                                                                                              media@uhnj.org (973) 634-8298 New Jersey’s First Liver Transplant Center is National Leader in Three-Year Survival Rates NEWARK, NJ — The University Hospital Center for Advanced Liver Diseases and Transplantation, led by the nationally recognized physicians at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS), has been …

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL’S LIVER TRANSPLANT PROGRAM, LED BY PHYSICIANS FROM RUTGERS NEW JERSEY MEDICAL SCHOOL, RANKED NO. 1 IN THE UNITED STATES Read More »

08/28/23

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL WELCOMES SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, CONSTRUCTION AND REAL ESTATE

NEWARK, NJ — University Hospital (UH) has selected Jennifer Denault as its new Senior Vice President, Construction and Real Estate. She will lead the Hospital’s highly anticipated campus project, oversee the current maintenance and facilities support services, and manage the existing groups that operate University Hospital’s facilities. Jennifer joins University Hospital at a crucial time …

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL WELCOMES SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, CONSTRUCTION AND REAL ESTATE Read More »

08/23/23

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL WELCOMES NEW CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER AND NEW SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF WELLNESS, DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

NEWARK, NJ — University Hospital has selected Raquel D. Morian as its new Chief Human Resources Officer. As part of the executive team, she will be responsible for the hospital’s human resources strategy and operations; talent management, including recruitment and leadership development; compensation and benefits; and labor relations.  Raquel joins University Hospital at a wonderfully …

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL WELCOMES NEW CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER AND NEW SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF WELLNESS, DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION Read More »

08/16/23

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL ONCE AGAIN EARNS NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR EFFORTS TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY HEART FAILURE TREATMENT

NEWARK, NJ — University Hospital (UH), one of New Jersey’s original academic medical centers and the only NJ-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey as well as the principal affiliate of the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, has again received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines – Heart Failure Gold Plus …

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL ONCE AGAIN EARNS NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR EFFORTS TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY HEART FAILURE TREATMENT Read More »

08/07/23

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL RECEIVES 10-YEAR MILESTONE RECOGNITION FROM INTERSOCIETAL ACCREDITATION COMMISSION (IAC)

University Hospital (UH), New Jersey’s only public academic medical center and the principal teaching Hospital for all Newark-based medical education, received a special milestone recognition by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC). The award commemorates IAC Echocardiography accreditation for at least 10 consecutive years, demonstrating the Hospital’s long-term commitment to continuously improving patient outcomes and safety. …

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL RECEIVES 10-YEAR MILESTONE RECOGNITION FROM INTERSOCIETAL ACCREDITATION COMMISSION (IAC) Read More »

06/29/23

MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH PROGRAM AT UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN BREASTFEEDING AND NUTRITION EDUCATION

The Maternal Child Health Program at University Hospital (UH), New Jersey’s only public academic medical center and the principal teaching Hospital for all Newark-based medical education, was recently recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the International Board of Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC). The Hospital received a score of 98 out …

MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH PROGRAM AT UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN BREASTFEEDING AND NUTRITION EDUCATION Read More »

05/25/23

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL TRAUMA RECOVERY PROGRAMS RECOGNIZED BY STATE OF NEW JERSEY; SIMILAR WORK, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF NEWARK, HONORED BY OBAMA FOUNDATION

The Trauma Recovery Center (TRC) and Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program (HVIP) at University Hospital (UH) recently received the Crime Victims’ Rights Award by the State of New Jersey. Additionally, the work of both programs, in partnership with the City of Newark, were honored as part of the City’s recognition as a My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) …

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL TRAUMA RECOVERY PROGRAMS RECOGNIZED BY STATE OF NEW JERSEY; SIMILAR WORK, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF NEWARK, HONORED BY OBAMA FOUNDATION Read More »

Community

University Hospital is proud to have earned recognition as a national leader in three-year survival rates for adult liver transplant at nearly 99% by The Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR). Led by physicians from @rutgers_njms, University Hospital’s Center for Advanced Liver Diseases and Transplantation was rated as the top center of its kind in the country. The first such center in New Jersey and one of 121 nationally, the center has performed over 1,650 liver transplant surgeries, including nearly 80 transplants in the last two years alone.

Press release link in story.

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Events

Saturday, September 23, 2023

See Test & Treat

Free Cancer Screening for uninsured or underinsured

Monday, September 25, 2023

Fibroids Awareness

Join Newark Council President LaMonica McIver as she leads a moderated discussion on the health topic of Fibroids.

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