Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton

Today, RWJBarnabas Health experienced an unexpected global Microsoft outage that, if not managed aggressively and effectively, could have caused significant disruption to the health system. While we continue to work through technical issues, normal operations have resumed across the system. The ingenuity and teamwork demonstrated by RWJBarnabas Health’s workforce was exemplary. Led by the system’s Information Technology Department and Office of Emergency Management, their tireless efforts to resolve issues quickly and efficiently were critical in maintaining patient safety during a time of uncertainty. We thank our patients and community members for their patience and support, and commend our employees for their unwavering dedication and commitment. #LetsBeHealthyTogether

At this time, many disruptions caused by the global Microsoft outage have been resolved across RWJBarnabas Health. Trinitas Regional Medical Center continues to experience minor operational impact which is anticipated to be resolved within the next several hours. We will continue to actively review, prioritize issue resolution and monitor the situation, and provide additional updates as needed. Thank you for your continued patience and understanding. #LetsBeHealthyTogether

Some systems at RWJBarnabas Health have been impacted by the Global Microsoft outage. This is not a cyberattack. Our teams are working to remediate the issue as soon as possible. As always, patient safety is our highest priority. Out of an abundance of caution, we are delaying some scheduled procedures until this situation is resolved and will share updates as they are available. Thank you for your patience. #LetsBeHealthyTogether

We're excited to share that RWJBarnabas Health has been named one of the 2024 Best Places to Work for People with Disabilities! We scored [100] on the Disability Equality Index®, showcasing our commitment to disability inclusivity and equity in the workplace. A huge thank you to our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team for its incredible work! Learn more about this recognition: https://ow.ly/xekB50SChn0 #DisabilityInclusion #BestPlacesToWork #Inclusion #Equity #LetsBeHealthyTogether

Join us in welcoming Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton's newly appointed Vice President of Operations, William F. DiStanislao. In this role he will serve as a key member of our Senior Leadership Team and will be responsible for operational leadership, direction and vision to specific areas of RWJUH Hamilton with system-wide initiatives. Read more about his appointment here: https://lnkd.in/gSpP-f94

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, would like to thank the more than 130 local community leaders, businesses, partners, and members who came out swinging for the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton Golf Classic held on July 24 , 2024, at Cherry Valley Country Club, Skillman, NJ. A special thanks to Presenting Sponsor, The Nottingham Tavern, and our Golf Cart sponsor, Rue Insurance. This event would not have been possible without all the donors, supporters, golfers, and volunteers who attended. Those pictured in some of the photos include Lisa Breza, Chief Administrative Officer; Seth Rosenbaum, MD, Chief Medical Officer; Nina Melker, Chair RWJUH Hamilton Board of Trustees; Lynne Cannon, Board Member; Frank Lucchesi, Jr., Golf Co-Chair; Edward A. Wingfield, MD, President of the Medical Staff, RWJUH Hamilton; Chris English, Golf Co-Chair, The Nottingham Tavern Team; and members of the YPGs, to just name a few. Proceeds from the event will benefit the services and programs for the Cancer Center at RWJUH Hamilton. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton, together with Rutgers Cancer Institute, the state’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, provides access to the most advanced treatment options close to home. Learn how you can support Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton at: https://ow.ly/NGVF50SxcIG https://ow.ly/JILh50Sxeq2 #LetsBeatCancerTogether

Proud to share the announcement that RWJBarnabas Health has been awarded a grant from the New Jersey Food Security Initiative (NJFSI) to support a first-of-its-kind program in New Jersey to embed Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Navigators in each of its 12 acute care hospitals, including us!

A huge thanks to all who participated, supported and donated to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton's Community Impact Alliance (CIA) Designer Handbag Bingo event held in May 10, 2024👛💙. The event raised $17,000 benefiting Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton's Community Education/Community Health's Farm to Family Program. This community program includes nutrition education, health screenings, and food security programs hosted at Hamilton Township’s Bromley Community Center and John O. Wilson Hamilton Neighborhood Center, Inc., as well as a community garden🌻🥒🥦at Bromley Field & Sports Complex in Hamilton Township, where local families have adopted plots of land to learn how to grow healthy produce using sustainable gardening practices under the guidance of a master gardener and a registered dietician nutritionist. Pictured receiving the donation are Nina Melker, Chair, Board of Trustees, RWJUH Hamilton; Lisa Breza, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Chief Administrative Officer, RWJUH Hamilton; Caitlynn Heymann, CIA Member; Gretchen DiMarco, CIA Member; Diane Grillo, Vice President, Health Promotion, RWJUH Hamilton; and Jessica Alleman, Director, Development, RWJUH Hamilton. Watch and listen to a participant of the Farm to Family program: https://lnkd.in/efvvyae7 Learn more about the CIA or how to get involved here: https://lnkd.in/gMG_cqkx Visit rwjbh.org/socialimpact #LetsBeHealthyTogether

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton is excited to share this story from Reporter Crystal Cranmore from ABC7NY about The Institute for Nursing Excellence at RWJBarnabas Health. Mary Beth Russell, PhD, our Senior Vice President, The Center for Professional Development, Innovation, Research & The Institute for Nursing Excellence, talked to Crystal about how executive and nursing leadership supported and created The Institute to achieve that falls under nursing excellence, including professional development, nursing education and innovation, reaching student nurses, novice nurses, and experienced staff, all under one umbrella. Watch now at: https://lnkd.in/e2Xz8fBd Learn more about The Institute for Nursing Excellence at https://lnkd.in/eCuT7BeS #LetsShapeTheFutureOfNursingTogether

June is Pride month, and we reaffirm RWJBarnabas Health’s commitment to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for the LGBTQ+ community. It is a celebration of diversity, equality and the ongoing pursuit of justice and acceptance for all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Together this #PrideMonth, let’s Reflect, Empower and Unite. It's our collective responsibility to continue to ensure that every individual who turns to us for care is treated in unwavering accordance with our values of compassion, empathy, kindness and respect – regardless of their gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. At RWJBarnabas Health, we know that diversity is a strength that enriches our workplace and enhances our ability to provide equitable, culturally sensitive care. The work done each day across our system and at our PROUD Centers – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset’s Babs Siperstein PROUD Center, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital’s PROUD Gender Center and the PROUD Center at Community Medical Center – is a tangible example of our commitment to inclusivity without compromise. In addition to these vital services provided, RWJBarnabas Health facilities have been recognized and designated as “Leaders in LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality” by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for LGBTQ+ people. #LetsBeHealthyTogether