Morris/Essex Health & Life Lists

Morris/Essex Health & Life Features

All About Uterine Fibroids

Fibroids are common, and women have many options for successful treatment at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.

Your Prediabetes Questions, Answered

One in three American adults has prediabetes. In addition to lifestyle changes, the PREVENT T2 Program, offered at The Center for Diabetes Wellness and Prevention at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, is a CDC accredited program to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.

Survivor Strong

Meet four women with four different inspiring breast cancer stories, all of whom chose to undergo treatment at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.

Breaking Ground

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center’s new Comprehensive Cancer Center will be RWJBarnabas Health’s northern hub for world-class cancer care.

Welcome To The Team

Get to know Brett L. Ecker, M.D., an exceptional physician who joins the Division of Surgical Oncology at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey.

A New Breath On Life

Thanks to the Zephyr Valve Procedure—offered only at CBMC in New Jersey—patients with severe respiratory disease can breathe better and get their life back.

A Teen Effort: Supporting Cancer Care

Through community support, Comfort Project 360 enhances the patient experience at The Cancer Center at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. The annual Reason to Walk gets Gen Z involved too.

Major Surgery, Custom-Made

An active, 57-year-old medical salesman got his life back after knee replacement surgery at The Joint Institute at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. The keys to his success? A fantastic surgeon, a great attitude—and an innovative knee implant fitted just for him.

All Decked Out

A Summit family sought to make their outdoor structure more spacious without sacrificing a beloved backyard—or a certain tree.

Life's A Beach

There’s no better place to escape daily life, clear your head and relax than at the beach. Luckily, we live a quick car ride away from pristine beaches—some with bustling boardwalks, others more suited for those seeking peace and quiet. So grab your lounge chairs, slather on that sunscreen and get outside.

How Covid Uncovered Cancer

Texas Resident Robyn Howard chose CBMC in her native New Jersey to undergo life-changing surgery for kidney cancer — which she only discovered during an ER visit related to coronavirus.

When Asthma Attacks

It can be difficult to distinguish if your child has a common cold or cough or a more severe respiratory condition like asthma. A pediatric pulmonologist at CBMC explains.

A Call To Return To Regular Screenings

The pandemic interrupted many health screenings - with serious consequences. A colorectal surgeon at CBMC explains why it's imperative to get back on schedule for these tests and preventive screenings.

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