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FAQs

Who owns the University Hospital in Newark, NJ? ›

University Hospital is an independent, standalone medical center owned by the State of New Jersey and governed by a board headed by Tanya Freeman, Esq.

University Hospital (UH) in Newark is a 519-bed independent, state-owned medical center that is the principal teaching hospital of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. UH serves as a regional resource for advanced care in a wide range of medical specialties and critical care.

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University Hospital / Number of beds

Ed Jimenez has been named the new president and CEO of University Hospital, New Jersey's only public acute care hospital. He began his new role in late December. The hospital serves Newark, the state's largest city, and it is the principal teaching hospital for Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.

Of the 72 acute care hospitals in New Jersey, University Hospital ranked 5th of the 12 health systems recognized on the list.

The Rutgers Health Trauma program staffs two of the three Level 1 Trauma Centers in New Jersey.

Rutgers was chartered in 1766 as Queen's College, a private institution affiliated with the Dutch Reformed Church. Queen's College was renamed Rutgers College in 1825 after philanthropist Colonel Henry Rutgers, a Revolutionary War hero and son of colonists from the Netherlands.

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School--Newark 2023-2024 Rankings

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School--Newark is ranked No. 71 (tie) in Best Medical Schools: Research and No. 112-123 in Best Medical Schools: Primary Care.

The New Jersey Trauma Center at University Hospital is the sole Level I Trauma Center for the densely populated region of northern New Jersey. A specially trained trauma team is available 24/7 to treat severely injured patients.

About us. University Hospital is an independent medical center with more than 500 licensed beds, an active medical staff of more than 600, and over 3,000 employees.

Is University Hospital Newark non-profit? ›

University Hospital is fully accredited by The Joint Commission. An independent, not-for-profit organization, The Joint Commission accredits and certifies more than 20,500 health care organizations and programs in the United States.

On 1 July 2021, University of Virginia Health System completed the purchase of Novant Health UVA Health System and its hospitals in Culpeper, Manassas and Haymarket.

Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Children's Hospital, Penn State Cancer Institute, and Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital (jointly owned with Select Medical), based in Hershey, Pa., as well as more than 1,300 physicians and direct care providers at 78 medical office locations.

The three hospitals are Waterbury Hospital, Rockville General Hospital and Manchester Memorial Hospital.