07/19/24
University Hospital Unaffected By Nationwide IT Disruptions
All facilities are operating as normal
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 systems serving the Greater Newark area are fully operational. Our emergency response continues as normal. We are ready to dispatch ambulances in Newark, Orange, South Orange, Maplewood, and Irvington, as well as at Newark International Airport and Port Newark.
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 […]
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL ANNOUNCES CAROLE JOHNSON AS NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO
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 […]
University Hospital Expands Overdose Response with Buprenorphine Induction Capabilities
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 […]