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NEWARK, N.J. — University Hospital, the State’s only public academic medical center, the principle teaching hospital for Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, and the sole state-certified Level I Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, today announced that the New Jersey State Senate has approved five new members to […]

February 17, 2026, NEWARK: University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers for 2026. Employers are recognized for their employee satisfaction and their commitment to fostering a strong positive workplace culture. University Hospital is the highest-ranked healthcare institutions in New Jersey on the list and

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