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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
    646
    Residents
  • Inpatient Admissions
    17,000
    Inpatient
    Admissions
  • Emergency Department Visits
    75,000
    Emergency
    Department Visits
  • Inpatient Surgeries
    3,977
    Inpatient Surgeries
  • Liver Transplants
    44
    Liver Transplants
  • Births
    1,200
    Births
Stats
News
Latest News
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 »

03/31/23

University Hospital Launches Single Port Robotic Surgery for Treatment of Urological Cancers and Other Conditions

University Hospital (UH), New Jersey’s academic medical center and the principal teaching hospital for Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, recently performed the first single-port robotic radical prostatectomy and single-port robotic partial nephrectomy. These significant milestones in robotic-based, minimally invasive surgery, and treatment of urological cancers, follow the introduction of the transperineal MRI-Ultrasound fusion biopsy technique …

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03/16/23

University Hospital Statement on the Passing of Former State Senator Ronald L. Rice

The University Hospital community is saddened by the passing of our friend and former State Senator Ronald L. Rice. From his fierce protection of the core principles of the Newark Accords to his tireless advocacy for the City of Newark and this Hospital, Senator Rice was a staunch supporter of the health and well-being of …

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01/27/23

University Hospital Draft Facility Master Plan and Notable Service Announcements Highlight January 26th Board of Directors Meeting

The leadership of University Hospital (UH), New Jersey’s only public academic medical center and principal teaching Hospital for all Newark-based medical education, including Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, today presented the preliminary draft of a new Facility Master Plan during the regular meeting of the Board of Directors. The …

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01/25/23

University Hospital Earns Prestigious Re-Designation as a Baby Friendly® Hospital

As part of its continued commitment to the care of expectant mothers, postpartum parents, and their babies, University Hospital (UH), New Jersey’s only public academic medical center and principal teaching Hospital for all Newark-based medical education, including Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, announced today that the Hospital has been …

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01/11/23

University Hospital Enhances Trauma Care Services through Grant of Nearly $200,000 from Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey (HFNJ)

In an effort to strengthen the ability of University Hospital (UH) to save even more lives of the critically injured, the Hospital, in collaboration with the University Hospital Foundation, recently completed the disbursement of a nearly $200,000 grant from the Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey (HFNJ). The grant was directly invested in comprehensive training, education, …

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01/05/23

University Hospital Welcomes New Executive Leaders

Following the appointment by the University Hospital (UH) Board of Directors of Ed Jimenez, MBA as the new President and Chief Executive Officer, the Hospital announced the arrival of two additional new leaders to the executive team. In early January, UH will welcome  Maria Brennan, DNP, RN, CPHQ as the new Chief Nursing Officer and …

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12/22/22

University Hospital Announces Ed Jimenez as New President & CEO

University Hospital, New Jersey’s only public acute care hospital and the principal teaching hospital for Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS), Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (RSDM), and all other Newark-based medical education, today named Ed Jimenez, MBA as its new President and CEO. “To lead a hospital as essential as University Hospital is to …

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Community

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.

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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
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Events

Laura James
Thursday, June 15, 2023

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, …

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