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Newark, NJ — January 15, 2026 — University Hospital announced receipt of a $600,000 gift from The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey (HFNJ) to support expansion of the hospital’s state-of-the-art Advanced Liver Disease & Transplantation Center. HFNJ’s investment in University Hospital will significantly expand access to advanced liver care and transplantation services for patients in […]

Individual University Hospital EMS leaders also recognized for excellence in emergency medicine December 9, 2025: University Hospital Emergency Medical Services received several honors at the 2025 National Conference on EMS held on November 21, 2025, in Atlantic City. University Hospital EMS provides comprehensive emergency medical service to the City of Newark and the Greater Newark

November 6, 2025 – University Hospital has been recognized by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) as a Level 8 recipient in the 2025 Digital Health Most Wired (DHMW) program for the Acute category. This distinction highlights the hospital’s ongoing commitment to leveraging technology to enhance patient outcomes, expand access to care, and

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