West Orange, N.J, (October 8, 2024) – Numerous RWJBarnabas Health facilities were named among the nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals for 2024 – 2025 by U.S. News & World Report. A health system-wide ranking of #35 (tie) nationally for urology is inclusive of The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital; Children’s Hospital of New Jersey at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center; Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center; and Unterberg Children’s Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center.
The Bristol-Meyers Squibb Children’s Hospital also ranked #47 (tie) nationally in orthopedics and was one of the top ranked children’s hospitals in NJ and the Mid-Atlantic Region. These rankings demonstrate to parents and caregivers of children with rare or life-threatening illnesses that they can depend on RWJBarnabas Health to provide top-quality pediatric care.
“Being recognized among the nation’s best children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report is a tremendous honor for RWJBarnabas Health. It’s a testament to the tireless dedication of our entire pediatric team — physicians, nurses, staff, and researchers — who work seamlessly across our network to deliver exceptional, comprehensive care to children and their families,” said Dr. Fernando Ferrer, Chief Pediatric Officer for RWJBarnabas Health.
U.S. News, together with RTI International, a North Carolina-based research and consulting firm, collected and analyzed data from 198 eligible children’s hospitals and surveyed thousands of pediatric specialists. Children’s hospitals awarded a “Best” designation excelled at factors such as clinical outcomes, level and quality of hospital resources directly related to patient care and expert opinion among pediatric specialists.
“This year’s ranking is a testament to the team’s expertise and patient-centric commitment to quality and safety, placing them among the nation’s best children’s hospitals. The medical school and hospital have long been partners in employing innovative technologies and techniques to benefit our patients. Congratulations to the medical teams in urology and orthopedics for earning such recognition,” shared Amy P. Murtha, MD, dean of Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
As New Jersey’s largest academic health system, RWJBarnabas Health, in partnership with Rutgers Health, is the state’s largest most comprehensive provider of children’s healthcare — offering an unmatched range of pediatric services, from primary care to specialized treatments and therapies. The system’s vast network of child-friendly facilities and pediatric specialists includes four acute care children’s hospitals, Children’s Specialized Hospital, a national leader in pediatric rehabilitative and long-term care, and more than 35 community based primary and specialty care locations across the state.
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About RWJBarnabas Health Children’s Health Network
As New Jersey’s largest academic health system, RWJBarnabas Health is the state’s most comprehensive children’s health network offering an unmatched range of pediatric services, from primary care to specialized treatments and therapies.
Our vast network of child-friendly facilities and pediatric specialists includes four acute care children’s hospitals, Children’s Specialized Hospital, a national leader in pediatric rehabilitative and long-term care, and over 35 community based primary and specialty care locations across the state. Our team takes a multidisciplinary approach to each child’s unique health needs going beyond clinical interventions addressing specific care needs at the appropriate developmental, physical, emotional, and psychological levels of each child.
In partnership with Rutgers Health, RWJBarnabas Health Children’s Health network provides advanced research, teaching, social impact initiatives and outstanding care to improve the health and well-being of every child in every community. Learn more at rwjbh.org/ChildrensHealth.
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 41,000 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. For more information, visit www.RWJBH.org.
About U.S. News & World Report
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