Visibility can be everything when it comes to water safety. Certain swimsuit colors disappear under water. Bright = visible🩱 Before you head to the pool or beach, keep these swim safety tips in mind! #WellnessWednesday

Health care professionals see firsthand the impact of firearm injuries and deaths on children, families, and communities. We all have a role to play in reducing firearm violence. Let’s work together to make our homes and communities safe. Learn more at AgreetoAgree.org/healthcare

This #GunViolenceAwarenessMonth, RWJBarnabas Health is proud to join the @AdCouncil in support of its campaign encouraging people to keep their loved ones safe from firearm injuries. Gun violence continues to be a devastating health crisis. Hear from some of our trauma team members about its impact. Thanks to Dr. Zachary Englert, Associate Trauma Medical Director @RWJUH and the hospital’s Violence Intervention Specialist Elvia Fernandez-Rodriguez and Injury Prevention Coordinator Naomi Bannis for lending their insights to help all of us learn more and understand how we can make a difference.

As part of the nationwide transition away from penny circulation, RWJBarnabas Health will begin rounding change in cash transactions to the nearest five cents at applicable locations beginning today, May 26, 2026. Card and digital payments will not be affected. We appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure a smooth experience for our patients, visitors and employees. Learn more: ow.ly/5mF750Z4fec

The best way to avoid having a stroke is to understand if you have risk factors that may cause a stroke. Experts from NJ’s largest network of stroke care and @njdevils superstar Jack Hughes encourage you to see a doctor regularly and GET CHECKED to prevent stroke.

The power of our nurses is felt in every moment of care at RWJBarnabas Health. They lead with compassion. They listen and advocate. Their dedication and expertise are the foundation of exceptional care. They make a difference in every life they touch. This Nurses Week, join us in honoring and celebrating the nursing professionals across our health system! Drop a comment below to shout out your favorite RWJBarnabas Health nurse! #NursesWeek

Mentorship means something different to everyone – and that’s what makes it so powerful.✨ Hear directly from our team as they share what mentorship looks like through their eyes - from guidance and growth to connection and confidence.

10 years of RWJBarnabas Health!! Cheers to what we’ve built together and to the many more years of making an impact ❤️ This incredible journey wouldn’t have been possible without our 45,000 terrific colleagues, the communities we have the privilege to serve each day and support from our partners. We’ve achieved so much in pursuit of our mission to build and sustain a healthier New Jersey.

Some of the best individually skilled physicians in New Jersey, right HERE. 500 Top Docs, 1 Team! #NationalDoctorsDay #DoctorsDay #Physicians

In response to the stabilization of key respiratory viral benchmarks across our health system and the region, effective Feb. 16, masking will be optional at all @RWJBarnabas locations for staff, providers, patients, visitors, volunteers and vendors. Visit rwjbh.org/patients-visitors/… for the latest info!

There's a good chance you know a woman affected by heart disease or stroke. Go Red with us THIS Friday, Feb. 6, to help raise awareness about cardiovascular disease - the No. 1 killer of women - and the importance of getting your heart checked!❤️ Strong, healthy hearts create a stronger, healthier future for everyone. We're passionate about heart health and helping you make a plan for it, bringing nationally-renowned care close to home. Learn more: rwjbh.org/heart #WearRedDay #HeartMonth #NationalWearRedDay #CardiovascularHealth #GetCheckedJersey #WellnessWednesday

Effective today, Feb. 2, 2026, general visiting hours are from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week, across RWJBarnabas Health’s adult acute-care hospitals. RWJBarnabas Health has implemented standardized visiting hours to support a consistent, compassionate and patient- and family-centered care experience. Exceptions may be granted when medically appropriate, including for patients in the ICU, end-of-life care, pediatric patients, disabled patients with caregivers, and participants in the care partner program. Additional visiting hour guidelines apply to children’s hospitals, the Behavioral Health Center and the Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center. Visiting hours for specific units may vary. Please be sure to review the visitation guidelines specific to your hospital before visiting! Learn more: rwjbh.org/visitinghours

Help us build the future of cancer care in New Jersey. At RWJBarnabas Health and @RutgersCancer, we are in the midst of transforming cancer care and research. As the state’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, we are bringing elite, state-of-the-art freestanding cancer facilities to our neighborhoods. But it’s about more than brick and mortar—it’s about the lives changed inside these walls. With the recent opening of the Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center, the Melchiorre Cancer Center opening its doors this year, and the Specialty and Cancer Care Center on the Vogel Medical Campus following in 2027, your support fuels the research, prevention, and treatments that weren't possible yesterday. Your donation directly impacts the health of our community for generations. To donate, visit: ow.ly/GqHF50Y3SH0

Knowing the maternal warning signs, what to look for both pre and post-partum, are key to a  successful pregnancy and keeping mom safe. On Maternal Health Awareness Day, the Obstetrics’ Chairs at our nine birthing hospitals share life-saving messages about urgent maternal warning signs. “Protecting mothers’ lives is a top priority at our health system. Every mother deserves safe, respectful, high-quality care—before, during, and after pregnancy,” says Suzanne Spernal, Senior Vice President, Women’s Services at RWJBarnabas Health. Learn more about our maternity services at: rwjbh.org/treatment-care/mat… #MHAD2026 #MaternalHealthAwarenessDay

RWJBarnabas Health is hosting blood drives throughout the state to help mitigate supply shortages. New Jersey’s blood supply has hit critical levels. Consider donating! Visit rwjuhdonorclub.org or call 732-235-8100 ext. 221 to schedule an appointment. For more info, visit: rwjbh.org/blog/2026/january/…

Wear blue with us THIS Friday in observance of Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Wear Blue Day is a key part of Human Trafficking Awareness Month and an opportunity to show solidarity with victims and shine a light on this issue. For help from the National Human Trafficking Hotline, call 1-888-373-7888 or text HELP or INFO to BeFree (233733). #EndTrafficking #WearBlueDay

Sharon M., Director of Quality at @Clara_Maass, holds dear so many memories from her more than 40 years with the hospital. Through it all, lifting each other up - whether caring for patients or in relation to colleagues - has defined her career. Here she talks more about that with Mark E. Manigan, our President and CEO, in our latest episode of “Look At Me Now.”

Thanks for stopping by, Mark!

If you’ve ever walked into @RWJUH and been greeted with a smile and a welcome to the family, you’ve definitely run into Berkley S. From his early days as an orderly in the ER, to his position now as an Environmental Services Aid, Berkley has always been recognized for his leadership. Now, after more than 50 years, he’s still the first to greet you and ask what you need. Learn more about Berkley’s inspiring journey from his conversation with our President and CEO, Mark E. Manigan, in the latest episode of “Look At Me Now.”

Resolutions are great, but why wait? Before the year comes to a close, make an impact on the health of your loved ones & your community. Help us provide life-saving & life-enhancing care for all. Visit ow.ly/X0VT50XMcSX to learn more about ways to help your community.