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.
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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.
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Residents702Residents
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Medical Staff853Medical Staff
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Inpatient Admissions18,449Inpatient
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Emergency Department Visits100,132Emergency
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Inpatient Surgeries12,995Inpatient Surgeries
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Liver Transplants46Liver Transplants
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Births1,367Births
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Outpatient Clinic Visits363,661Outpatient
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EMS Responses131,042EMS Responses
Dr. Kaitlan Baston Appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer of University Hospital
Dr. Baston Has Served as the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Health Since 2023 and Will Serve as Interim Replacement for CEO & President Ed Jimenez NEWARK – University Hospital today announced the appointment of Dr. Kaitlan Baston, Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Health, as interim CEO effective May 3, 2025. […]
University Hospital Unaffected By Nationwide IT Disruptions
University Hospital in Newark is unaffected by the nationwide technology impact. All facilities are operating as normal. We understand other hospitals in Northern New Jersey have been affected and, as the only State-designated Level 1 Trauma Center in the region, we are standing by to help other institutions and the communities they serve. The 911 […]
University Hospital’s Liver Transplant Program, Led by Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Physicians, Once Again Ranked Top in the Nation
Newark, NJ: University Hospital’s Center for Liver Transplantation, led by nationally-recognized physicians at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS), has once again been recognized as the nation’s top leader in three-year liver transplantation survival, setting a new benchmark for excellence. According to a report released by the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR) on July […]
University Hospital Opens First Community Health and Wellness Center, Expanding Access to High-Quality Care
NEWARK, NJ: University Hospital opened its first Health and Wellness Center in Newark, New Jersey on July 1. The University Hospital Health and Wellness Center will provide a broad spectrum of health care services including primary care, preventive screenings, women’s health, point of care testing, and chronic condition management. “The opening of University Hospital’s Health […]
University Hospital Welcomes Dr. Paul J. Gaglio as Director of Liver Disease and Transplant Hepatology
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL WELCOMES DR. PAUL J. GAGLIO AS DIRECTOR OF LIVER DISEASE AND TRANSPLANT HEPATOLOGY University Hospital is pleased to announce that Paul J. Gaglio, MD FACP, AGAF, FAASLD, has been named the Director of the Division of Liver Disease and Transplant Hepatology as well as the Medical Director of Liver Transplantation at University Hospital […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT January 17, 2024 media@uhnj.org, (973) 634-8298 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AND RUTGERS NEW JERSEY MEDICAL SCHOOL LAUNCH COMPREHENSIVE WEIGHT MANAGEMENT CENTER Ribbon Cutting Unveils New Rutgers Weight Management Center at University Hospital Newark, NJ— Today, University Hospital proudly launched a new multidisciplinary Weight Management Center in partnership […]
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL WELCOMES NEW CHIEF COMPLIANCE AND PRIVACY OFFICER
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL WELCOMES NEW CHIEF COMPLIANCE AND PRIVACY OFFICER NEWARK, NJ — University Hospital today announced the appointment of Astara Crews as its new Chief Compliance Officer. Astara will assume a crucial role in the hospital’s executive leadership team, overseeing compliance initiatives and contributing to the institution’s commitment to providing high-quality healthcare to the Newark […]
University Hospital Community Pharmacy in the ACC is Now Open!
Dear Colleagues, I’m excited to share that the University Hospital Community Pharmacy is now open and conveniently located right on the ground floor of the Ambulatory Care Center (ACC). In addition to being a readily accessible, full-service pharmacy, University Hospital Community Pharmacy participates in Optum’s prescription plan for both UH and Rutgers employees. Additionally, University […]
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