Recent Posts in LGBTQ+

Jul 1, 2024 - In LGBTQ+ RWJUH Somerset Babs Siperstein PROUD Center Nurse Recognized for Compassionate Care of LGBTQ+ Patients

Pictured is Jamila Carter, RN, BSN, Babs Siperstein PROUD Center, with Deirdre Blaus, interim Chief Administrative Officer at RWJUH Somerset, who presented Jamila with the award at Family Pride Night in downtown Somerville. Somerville, NJ - Jamila Carter, ...

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Jun 20, 2024 - In LGBTQ+ The LGBTQ+ Community is Disproportionately Burdened by Cancer

New Brunswick, N.J., June 1, 2024 – Cancer health disparities are differences in cancer burden experienced by members of marginalized communities. As such, discrimination based on gender identity and/or sexual orientation contributes to cancer disparities ...

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Jun 11, 2024 - In LGBTQ+ Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton Celebrates Pride Month

With A Flag Raising Ceremony & Community Event HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ, June 6, 2024 – Hospital leadership, medical professionals, team members and special guests, including Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora; Hamilton Township Mayor Jeff Martin; Nina Melker, Chair ...

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Jun 5, 2024 - In LGBTQ+ RWJBarnabas Health Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leaders and Employees Join the Jersey PRIDE Parade and Festival

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion leaders from Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset, Monmouth Medical Center, Monmouth Medical Center – Southern Campus, Community Medical Center, The ...

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Jun 4, 2024 - In LGBTQ+ Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Raises the Flag for Pride Month

Employees Host Annual Flag Raising Ceremony in Honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Awareness Month Caption: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of New Jersey President and CEO, Darrell K. Terry, Sr., Amy Doran, Chief Operating Officer; Atiya-Jaha ...

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Jun 3, 2024 - In LGBTQ+ RWJBarnabas Health Celebrates Pride Month Throughout New Jersey

RWJBarnabas Health recognizes the unique needs of the LGBTQ+ community. We take pride in being New Jersey’s leader in providing comprehensive services and care for LGBTQ+individuals. The system leads the way in New Jersey in providing healthcare services ...

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May 30, 2024 - In LGBTQ+ CBMC Pharmacist Advocates for LGBTQ+ Rights; Named to National Task Force

Timothy Jacisin, PharmD, BCPS, a Senior Peri-Operative Pharmacist at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC), and a member of our PROUD BRG, was named to a national task force for the organization that accredits pharmacy residencies. Tim is working on ...

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May 7, 2024 - In LGBTQ+ RWJBarnabas Health Facilities Earn Prestigious ‘Leader in LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality’ Designation

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 ...

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Jan 11, 2024 - In LGBTQ+ James Kostek, DO Named New Medical Director of Babs Siperstein PROUD Center

James Kostek, DO, a family practitioner with RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, has been appointed as the medical director for the Babs Siperstein PROUD Center at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Somerset, an RWJBarnabas Health facility. ...

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