Health & Beauty Features

Good Outlook, Great Outcome

Thanks to the treatment and care from the multidisciplinary gynecologic cancer team at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, 33-year-old Tanya Galayda is now cancer free and looking to start a family in the future.

Showing Their Support

Two generous, recent donations from The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey ensure the safety of staff and patients at Saint Barnabas Medical Center—during the pandemic and beyond.

Third Time’s the Charm

A 71-year-old diabetic and hep C patient who underwent a trio of surgeries at SBMC has a new lease on life thanks to the multi-disciplinary team at The Liver Center.

Prioritizing Men’s Health

Smart lifestyle choices and regular visits with your primary care physician are key to men’s overall health, says a doctor of internal medicine.

A Warm Welcome

David K. Kung, M.D., joins RWJBarnabas Health as the new co-director of endovascular neurosurgery.

A Better Lifestyle, a Better Life

Rosemarie Cristofolo spent 11 years dealing with complication after complication from her polycystic kidney disease—until 2018, when she received a life-saving kidney transplant at Saint Barnabas Medical Center.

Heart Surgery of the Future

Saint Barnabas Medical Center’s first “half-day TAVR” patient is feeling great after his minimally-invasive transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedure.

New Year, New Board Member

An attending physician at Saint Barnabas Medical Center goes full circle by joining the Board of Trustees at his “hometown hospital.”

Taking Charge of Pancreatic Cysts

The Medical Center’s new Pancreatic Cyst Surveillance Program uses top-notch technology—and a multidisciplinary team of doctors—to evaluate a pancreatic cyst before it becomes cancerous.

COVID CARE for the Long Haul

The new Post-COVID CARE Program at Saint Barnabas Medical Center offers individualized care for those experiencing lingering coronavirus symptoms.

Breathe Easy

The Medical Center’s brand-new lung nodule program helps identify nodules in low-risk patients that could develop into lung cancer.

Welcome to the Family

SBMC welcomes Short Hills resident and community member Cori Wilf to its Board of Trustees.

A Warning for Women

Don’t let fear of COVID-19 make you neglect your annual physical exam and regular screenings, says an internist.

The Right Choice

Thanks to non-invasive CyberKnife radiation treatments at SBMC, a West Caldwell man is feeling “great” after his prostate cancer diagnosis—and recovery.

The Best Team for Breast Care

Despite a “completely shocking” stage 2 breast cancer diagnosis, this survivor credits The Breast Center at Saint Barnabas Medical Center for putting her at ease from start to finish—and saving her life.

A Win for Your Skin

Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer, but it can often be prevented. Here, a surgical oncologist at Saint Barnabas Medical Center explains its risk factors and the multidisciplinary approach used for patients.

Salute to Seniors

The James and Sharon Maida Geriatrics Institute at Saint Barnabas Medical Center is up and running—and it’s a one stop shop tending to older adults’ medical and physical needs.

Cardiac Care Post-COVID

Despite his surgery being delayed two months due to COVID-19, Joseph Fogelson’s aortic valve replacement surgery at Saint Barnabas Medical Center ultimately saved his life.

An "A"-Worthy Honor

SBMC has received its seventeenth “A” rating in a row for patient safety and quality.

Support Works Two Ways

Throughout the pandemic, community members and donors have shown their dedication and thanks to Saint Barnabas Medical Center, and the feeling is mutual.

Put Your Heart in Good Hands

One of Saint Barnabas Medical Center’s finest cardiothoracic surgeons explains the risk factors for aneurysm and the various cutting-edge aortic procedures he performs.

High Risk, High Reward

A Saint Barnabas Medical Center program to identify and monitor high-risk patients helps reduce the chances of developing breast cancer.