
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
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Residents736Residents
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Medical Staff833Medical Staff
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Inpatient Admissions18,074Inpatient
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Emergency Department Visits90,999Emergency
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Inpatient Surgeries5,125Inpatient Surgeries
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Liver Transplants37Liver Transplants
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Births1,457Births
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Outpatient Clinic Visits323,023Outpatient
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EMS Responses89,360EMS Responses

Community
Congratulations to our most recent graduates of the University Hospital Nurse Residency Program! This significant milestone marks the beginning of a fulfilling career in nursing. UH is proud to recognize each graduate for their exceptional work throughout the program and dedication to the field of nursing.
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See, Test, Treat is back! University Hospital is thrilled to announce our upcoming FREE cancer screening event for uninsured and underinsured patients. Limited same-day results available for mammogram screenings. Registration required, call (973)972-4055.
Join us Saturday, September 23rd from 8:00am — 3:00pm. Swipe left for full information.
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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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We`re honored to have Newark-native and global legend, Ms. Gloria Gaynor visit with us today. The 2X GRAMMY winner and humanitarian unveiled her generous art donation to University Hospital Foundation to benefit the Pediatric Intensive Care unit. Ms. Gaynor, who was born at University Hospital, expressed the significance of her relationship to the hospital and her hopes that the donated collection of a 7-part series of paintings by artist Thomas Kinkade, would bring joy to sick children and their parents as well as the devoted staff.
#IWillSurvive #NewarkNative #UniversityHospital
Fibroids Awareness
Join Newark Council President LaMonica McIver as she leads a moderated discussion on the health topic of Fibroids.