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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

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 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