Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton

This week, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton celebrated a milestone of 2,500 Mako robotic-arm assisted procedures! RWJUH Hamilton offers robotic-arm assisted surgery for total and partial knee and total hip replacement. Using robotic-arm assisted technology, surgeons can personalize your procedure to achieve optimal results with an advanced level of accuracy. Thank you to all of the team members who have contributed to this milestone, as well as our orthopedic surgeons, John Schnell, MD, and Michael R. Duch, MD. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, is a Center for Excellence from The Joint Commission in spine surgery and hip and knee replacement. Visit rwjbh.org/ortho #LetsBeHealthyTogether

Last year, 7,030 living kidney donors across the United States helped make countless celebrations possible for families across the country. Their selfless gift has given families hope, new beginnings and more time together. To learn more, go to rwjbh.org/transplant. As the largest Kidney Transplant Program in the Northeast and 6th largest program in the U.S., we celebrate your selfless generosity! #LetsBeHealthyTogether #DonateLife #DonateLifeMonth

Effective April 2, masking will be optional at all RWJBarnabas Health locations for staff, providers, patients, visitors, volunteers and vendors. For the latest masking guidance, visit: https://lnkd.in/gHw_YRV #LetsBeHealthyTogether

Please join Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton in congratulating Ronald Ryder, DO, cardiologist and member of Hamilton Cardiology (HCA), on being named our 2025 #NationalDoctorsDay honoree 🙌🎉At a ceremony held earlier today, Dr. Ryder was recognized for being a dedicated and compassionate health care professional and for his outstanding contributions to the field of medicine and unwavering commitment to patient care. “Our doctors change lives every day, and they make a difference,” said Lisa Breza, RN, MSN, NEA-BC, Chief Administrative Officer for RWJUH Hamilton, as she welcomed everyone to the annual ceremony. “They support our entire team, help us to achieve our quality results, and make us who we are RWJUH Hamilton.” National Doctors' Day serves as a day to acknowledge the vital role that doctors play in the health and well-being of individuals and communities. Congratulations to all of our doctors on their special day, and to Dr. Ryder, who has earned the respect and admiration of colleagues, staff, and patients alike, and continues to set the bar for excellence in health care💙💙 #LetsBeHealthyTogether #DoctorsDay

It's National Doctors’ Day, and we want to express our appreciation and gratitude for our extraordinary team of more than 9,000 physicians and 1,600 residents and fellows. Your dedication, compassion and tireless efforts inspire hope in the lives you touch and uphold the highest standards of quality and mission-driven academic medicine. To write your RWJBarnabas Health, Rutgers Cancer Institute or Rutgers Health physician a note, visit rwjbh.org/doctorsday! #LetsBeHealthyTogether #DoctorsDay

We're proud to announce that RWJBarnabas Health is expanding its partnership with the Princeton-based nonprofit Share My Meals across the health system to help feed more New Jersey families struggling with hunger. RWJBarnabas Health launched a pilot program last year at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset in which surplus meals from the cafeteria were donated to Share My Meals to help support local families experiencing food insecurity. The program yielded over 5,200 meals served, saved 3.25 tons of food, and avoided 29,300 pounds of carbon emissions in the first year. Through this relationship with Share My Meals, each participating health system hospital has identified local partner organizations – such as a food pantry, soup kitchen or other community-focused entity – to donate surplus meals to, ensuring that nutritious food reaches those in need. Read more about this expanded partnership at https://ow.ly/Kwhr50Vp7vz #LetsBeHealthyTogether #FoodInsecurity

As part of our Social Impact and Community Investment initiatives, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton is donating surplus food from our Roma Bank Café to help support families in our community who are experiencing food insecurity. We are proud to be partnering with Share My Meals Inc., a non-profit organization based in Princeton, to help provide meals to families in need. The donated surplus of food will be picked up once a week and distributed by the program’s partner, HomeFront. In addition to Share My Meals, RWJUH Hamilton and Sodexo USA donate 150 freshly prepared, hot meals, five days a week to Mobile Meals of Hamilton Township to aid in providing adequate nutrition for the elderly and handicapped community members. Pictured are Brian McKinley, a driver with Share my Meals, and Justin Narisi, Executive Chef, Dietary Department at RWJUH Hamilton. To learn more about Social Impact and Community Investment initiatives at RWJBarnabas Health, visit rwjbh.org/socialimpact. #LetsBeHealthyTogether #FoodInsecurity #SocialImpact #HealthyCommunity #CommunityInvestment

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton would like to thank Elaine Griffin, a stage IIB colon cancer survivor, for sharing her personal story of resilience in a feature in the New York Post titled, “I got diagnosed with colon cancer at 44 — these were my 4 main symptoms,” during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. 💙💙 Elaine, an associate director of grants with the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences at Rutgers University, was only 44 years old when she was diagnosed in April 2024 by Meera Yogarajah, MD, Medical Oncologist, the Cancer Center at RWJUH Hamilton. Immediately following her diagnosis, she underwent a successful emergency laparoscopy with surgeon Charles Eisengart, MD, followed by chemotherapy at the Cancer Center. Read Elaine’s story here: https://lnkd.in/esJqNdZ3 Since her diagnosis, Elaine has made colon cancer awareness her mission. For the last 11 months, she’s leveraged Facebook to share the importance of screenings and, thanks to her efforts, 1,400 people have completed their colonoscopies, two having been diagnosed with unexpected colon and stomach cancer. Thank you, Elaine for championing such an important issue and for your advocacy! Early detection saves lives. Schedule your screening: rwjbh.org/colonscreening Rutgers Cancer Institute RWJBarnabas Health #LetsBeatCancerTogether #LetsBeHealthyTogether

This March, we honor the generations of women whose leadership and contributions have shaped RWJBarnabas Health, the field of health care and the world. This year’s theme, "Moving Forward Together: Women Educating and Inspiring Generations," is especially meaningful to us as New Jersey’s largest academic health system. We’re also proud to share that Newsweek has recognized RWJBarnabas Health as one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2025”! Cheers to our entire RWJBarnabas family for fostering a workplace where women thrive and make a lasting impact. #LetsBeHealthyTogether #WomensHistoryMonth

This Patient Safety Awareness Week, we take a moment to reflect on the core of what we do every day: ensuring the safety, well-being and dignity of those we serve. This year's theme, “Curiosity Saves Patients,” invites us all to embrace curiosity, one of our organization's core values. The smallest observation, the simplest question, or a moment of pause can ultimately save lives. Together, we can make a difference. We thank our team members for your unwavering commitment to keep our patients – and each other – safe. #PSAW25 #PatientSafety #LetsBeHealthyTogether