
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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Residents646Residents
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Inpatient Admissions17,000Inpatient
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Emergency Department Visits75,000Emergency
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Inpatient Surgeries3,977Inpatient Surgeries
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Liver Transplants44Liver Transplants
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Births1,200Births

Community
Last weekend, University Hospital proudly joined our community partners for the @blackhealthmatters summit. Under #BlackHealthMatter’s banner of increasing awareness around preventative health issues, UH brought free screenings and tests, health information, and resources to our community. Thank you to our partners and local leadership for making this event a success.
#UniversityHospital #NewarkNJ #Newark #WestWard #CouncilmanDupreKelly #PublicHealth #BlackHealthMatters
May is Stroke Awareness Month. Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States suffers a stroke, and University Hospital is committed to reducing this statistic. Join us Tuesday, May 23rd, for our annual Stroke of Genius event to receive a free screening and learn more about your risk.
#UniversityHospital #NewarkNJ #Newark #StrokeAwarenessMonth
Today and every day, we honor our nurses who work tirelessly to care for others. We also recognize the importance of RN mental health and well-being. University Hospital is committed to supporting our nursing staff at all levels. Thank you to all of our nurses for your incredible dedication and compassion.
#UniversityHospital #NewarkNJ #Newark #YouMakeADifference #NursesWeek
#NationalNursesWeek #AmericanNursesMonth #HealthcareHeroes
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It's not too late to share your voice. Throughout the month of May, University Hospital will continue to hold community conversations and accept responses to the Brick By Brick digital survey. Last year, over 500 community members shared their thoughts on the new hospital campus. Those discussions fortified University Hospital's planned direction, including the emphasis on safety and trust, building community and opportunity, and creating an environment for health, healing, and well-being.
Share your reactions to the preliminary designs for University Hospital's new campus by taking the virtual survey linked in the story.
#BrickByBrick #UniversityHospital #NewarkNJ #Newark#CentralWard
Breastfeeding Class
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. University Hospital Ambulatory Care Center (ACC), OB/GYN Lobby, 140 Bergen Street, Newark, NJ — C Level Expectant mothers and a support person are invited to join us for Breastfeeding Class. During the class, you meet our lactation expert, learn about nutrition for breastfeeding moms, learn more about community lactation services, …