01/29/20
STATEMENT FROM DR. SHEREEF ELNAHAL, PRESIDENT & CEO OF UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, IN RESPONSE TO TODAY’S HOSPITAL VIOLENCE INTERVENTION GRANT AWARD ANNOUNCEMENTS BY GOVERNOR MURPHY
“We are honored to have started the state’s first Hospital-based Violence Intervention Program, and that our service to the community has achieved results that were recognized by so many of our state’s leaders. Today’s announcement is a testament to how many more people in NJ stand to benefit from this work,” said Dr. Shereef Elnahal, President and CEO of University Hospital. “I want to thank Governor Murphy and Attorney General Grewal for recognizing that violence is a public health issue. This grant will allow our program to expand, reaching more patients, and saving more lives.”
University Hospital Recognized by CHIME for Digital Health Excellence as 2025 Digital Health Most Wired Level 8 Recipient in Acute Care
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 Break Ground on First Phase of Sweeping Newark Campus Redevelopment
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 […]
University Hospital Ranks Highest Among New Jersey Hospitals on Forbes’ Inaugural National List of Best Healthcare Employers
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 […]