Hoboken, N.J. — RWJBarnabas Health today hosted a ribbon-cutting event for its new 23,000-square-foot facility in Hoboken. This state-of-the-art multi-specialty location offers a comprehensive range of primary and specialty health care services, including family medicine, physical therapy, imaging services, orthopedics, cardiology, vascular medicine, urology, obstetrics and gynecology, rheumatology, endocrinology, pulmonology, and laboratory testing. These services are provided in collaboration with their partners, JAG Physical Therapy, New Jersey Imaging Network, and LabCorp, making high-quality health care accessible to the local community.
“From the patient’s perspective, this new health care hub in Hoboken will bring health care closer to home. We are committed to the community’s well-being and aim to make health care more accessible through easily accessible locations and modern facilities,” said Michael Prilutsky, Executive Vice President, RWJBarnabas Health and President, Northeast Region; and Interim President, RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group. “We are dedicated to healing, enhancing, and investing in Hudson County, addressing the needs of our residents at the right time and for the right reasons.”
With more than 100 guests in attendance, local elected officials, including Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla, joined today’s ribbon cutting to celebrate this significant milestone in enhancing health care access in the Mile Square City.
“We are excited to bring a seamless and comprehensive health care experience to Hoboken. With primary care, specialty care, and collaborative services all under one roof, our patients will receive personalized, high-quality care tailored to their unique needs,” said Vanessa Trespalacios, M.D., Medical Director of Primary Care for the Northern Region at RWJBarnabas Health. “Today’s celebration marks a significant step forward in improving the health and well-being of our community.”
RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group will begin seeing patients at RWJBarnabas Health at Hoboken beginning November 27. New Jersey Imaging Network will begin providing services on November 20. JAG Physical Therapy will commence treating patients on November 13. LabCorp will begin offering services later in the year.
To learn more about RWJBarnabas Health at Hoboken, visit rwjbh.org/Hoboken.
About RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group
RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group is a multi-specialty group practice comprised of over 2,400 highly skilled and experienced world class primary and specialty care providers. Our providers offer compassionate and innovative cutting-edge care for people at every stage of life at easily accessible facilities conveniently located throughout New Jersey. RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group is ranked as the fourth largest medical group in the nation Becker’s ACS Review in 2023. Backed by the vast continuum of resources throughout RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Health, our dedicated providers and expertly trained supporting staff continuously strive for clinical and academic excellence. For more information, visit rwjbh.org/medicalgroup.
About RWJBarnabas Health
RWJBarnabas Health is the largest, most comprehensive academic health care system in New Jersey, with a service area covering eight counties with five million people. The system includes twelve acute care hospitals – Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset in Somerville, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton in Hamilton, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway in Rahway and Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth, three acute care children’s hospitals, Children’s Specialized Hospital with a network of outpatient pediatric rehabilitation centers, a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, two trauma centers, a satellite emergency department, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state’s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, affiliated medical groups, multi-site imaging centers and two accountable care organizations.
RWJBarnabas Health is among New Jersey’s largest private employers – with more than 38,000 employees and 9,000 physicians – and routinely captures national awards for outstanding quality and safety. RWJBarnabas Health launched an affiliation with Rutgers University to create New Jersey’s largest academic health care system. The collaboration aligns RWJBarnabas Health with Rutgers’ education, research and clinical activities, including those at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey – the state’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center – and Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.
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