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Rutgers Health and University Hospital celebrated breaking ground on the first phase of a multiyear redevelopment plan to expand the campus and increase access to care, world-class clinical services, education and research “For decades, University Hospital has delivered critical care to New Jersey families. Today’s groundbreaking represents years of community-centered planning, along with a renewed […]

Monday, October 13, 2025 – University Hospital has earned national recognition on Forbes’ inaugural list of America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals, debuting 56th out of 250 employers across the country. Among all New Jersey hospitals included on the list, University Hospital ranked the highest, underscoring its reputation as both a top workplace for healthcare

September 30, 2025: University Hospital – New Jersey’s only public academic medical center and the only state-designated Level I Trauma Center for Northern New Jersey – today announced that Carole Johnson has been named its new President and Chief Executive Officer. The appointment, which takes effect later this year, follows an extensive nationwide search. “Carole

September 29, 2025 – University Hospital Emergency Medical Services (UH EMS) has expanded its overdose response efforts with the official launch of buprenorphine administration on all Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Mobile Intensive Care Units (MICUs) across Newark, Orange, and East Orange. Buprenorphine is a life-saving medication for opioid use disorder that relieves withdrawal symptoms

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 – University Hospital has unveiled the latest phase of its Emergency Department (ED) modernization – a 14,129 square foot expansion with 20 private treatment rooms and 9 flexible treatment cubicles. Designed to meet the growing needs of the patient population, this new addition comes just months after the first phase of

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 – University Hospital has once again been recognized by Forbes as one of New Jersey’s Best Employers of the year, ranking 39th out of thousands of eligible employers statewide. This repeated recognition reflects the hospital’s ongoing commitment to fostering a positive work environment and supporting employee advancement and success. The Forbes

June 27, 2025 – University Hospital, in partnership with Rutgers University, will begin the long-anticipated redevelopment of its Newark health campus on July 1, beginning with construction of the new Administrative and Clinical Facility building, known as the ADMB, which will include parking at Bergen Street and 12th Avenue. This marks the first steps in

Newark, NJ, June 10, 2025 – RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute are pleased to announce the addition of new oncology specialty care and related services at University Hospital in Newark. The agreement is intended to promote the health and wellness of cancer patients in the greater Newark area, consistent with the organizations’ commitment to

Newark, NJ – June 12, 2025 – University Hospital’s Structural Heart Program recently completed its 100th Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedure, a major achievement that reflects the hospital’s efforts to expand access to minimally-invasive cardiovascular treatments for underserved communities in Newark and surrounding areas. This marks a period of rapid growth and unwavering commitment

NEWARK, NJ: University Hospital is proud to announce the launch of a new lifesaving, ambulance-based blood transfusion program aimed at improving patient outcomes in critically injured patients. This new initiative, which is only available in a handful of hospitals across the country, will equip specially-trained University Hospital paramedics with the ability to administer blood transfusions