1. NJ Woman Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Liver Transplant by Running 5K with Her Father Ahead of Father’s Day
(New Providence, NJ) - In a heartfelt tribute to both her organ donor, her transplant team at NewYork-Presbyterian, and her devoted parents, Jessica Chipkin-Klein of Jersey City celebrated the 20th anniversary of her lifesaving liver transplant by running side by side with her dad, David Chipkin of Kinnelon, in NJ ...
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2. Wyckoff Resident and Living Kidney Donor Jorge Losch Inspires Others on Donate Life Living Donor Day
(Wyckoff, NJ) – April 2, 2025, marks Donate Life Living Donor Day, a special observance during National Donate Life Month dedicated to honoring the selfless individuals who have given the gift of life through living organ and tissue donation. In 2024 alone, more than 7,000 people made the decision to ...
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3. Local NJ Family Honors Daughter’s Legacy During National Kidney Month
(New Milford, NJ) – March is National Kidney Month, a time to raise awareness about kidney health and the critical need for lifesaving organ donation. According to the National Kidney Foundation, kidney disease is a growing public health crisis, affecting an estimated 37 million people in the United States - ...
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4. 'Dopamine Land' Brings Its Immersive Experience to New Jersey
Paramus, NJ (February 11th 2025) - After captivating audiences in London, Madrid, Brisbane, and Washington, D.C., Dopamine Land, an interactive and immersive experience that transports guests to a 'world of happiness,' is set to make its New Jersey debut at Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus this March. 
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5. Bergen County Soup-er Bowl Delivers Over 8,000 Cans in Community Food Drive; Bergen Academies Clinches Back-to-Back Championship
Hackensack – While the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles geared up for the Super Bowl in New Orleans, students across Bergen County were hard at work for an equally important cause—fighting hunger in our community. The 2025 Bergen County Soup-er Bowl, an annual canned food drive organized by the Bergen ...
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6. New Jersey’s Michael Rizzo Recognized During the 2025 Rose Parade in Pasadena
(Pasadena, CA) – On New Years Day, heart and tissue transplant recipient Michael Rizzo of Upper Saddle River, NJ, participated in the world’s most visible campaign to inspire organ and tissue donation. Rizzo proudly served as a float rider on OneLegacy’s Donate Life Rose Parade? float in Pasadena, CA. His ...
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7. New Jersey’s Michael Rizzo Sponsored by the Sharing Network Foundation and MTF Biologics to Participate in the 2025 Rose Parade
(New Providence, NJ) – The Sharing Network Foundation, which supports the work of NJ Sharing Network (NJSN), the federally designated non-profit organization responsible for the recovery of donated organs and tissue in the Garden State, hosted a reception to honor heart and tissue recipient Michael Rizzo of Upper Saddle River, ...
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8. ShopRite of Rochelle Park and Kellanova Donate $10,000 to ‘Extra Yard for Teachers’ Initiative; Money to Benefit Local Schools
Rochelle Park, NJ (Dec. 13, 2024) — ShopRite and Cheez-It? teamed up to help local teachers and  students with a $10,000 donation presented at the ShopRite of Rochelle Park on Dec. 13.
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9. Valley Health System Honored For Digital Excellence As a 2024 Digital Health Most Wired Survey Recipient
PARAMUS, NJ, November 18, 2024 – Valley Health System has been recognized as one of the nation’s “Most Wired” according to The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) Digital Health Most Wired? 2024 survey.
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10. Cream Ridge/Upper Freehold Township’s ‘Dr. Kaye’ Celebrates Her Lifesaving Kidney Transplants and Inspires Others Through Advocacy Efforts
(Cream Ridge / Upper Freehold Township, NJ) – Dr. Karen Aitken-Douyon, affectionately known as Dr. Kaye, a pediatric and school-based physical therapist, is taking time to reflect on the power of organ and tissue donation and transplantation as she recently celebrated the 14th anniversary of the first of two successful ...
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11. From Lifesaving Kidney Transplant Recipient to Advocate: NJ Sharing Network Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by Highlighting the Inspiring Journey of Nancy “Zoeh” Arana of Roselle
(Roselle, NJ) – According to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the Organ Procurement and Transplant Network (OPTN), over 22,000 Hispanic individuals are currently on the national organ transplant waiting list. In 2023, Hispanic Americans made up about 15% of all organ donors in the U.S. This ...
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12. Morristown’s Kerry O’Connor Celebrates 11th Anniversary of Lifesaving Pancreas Transplant and Advocates for Organ Donation
(Morristown, NJ) – Kerry O’Connor is celebrating a significant milestone this September – it is 11 years since a pancreas transplant saved her life. Reflecting on her journey, Kerry is using this anniversary to advocate for NJ Sharing Network and encourage people to register as organ and tissue donors to ...
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13. Felician University and Bergen County Job Center Partner to Provide Job Opportunities for Veterans
RUTHERFORD, NJ – Felician University is proud to announce its partnership with the Bergen County Job Center for the Life Sciences and Healthcare Veterans Job Fair. The job fair will take place on April 10 from 10am – 2pm on the Rutherford campus (GPS Address: 223 Montross Avenue, Rutherford, NJ).
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14. Jackson Resident Eileen Wiederspan Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary of Her Lifesaving Kidney Transplant, Inspiring Hope and Advocacy for Organ and Tissue Donation
... to its fullest and has become a passionate advocate for NJ Sharing Network, the nonprofit organization responsible for the recovery of donated organs and tissue in the Garden State. She inspires others to register as organ and tissue donors and provides support as a mentor to those awaiting lifesaving transplants.
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15. FELICIAN UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES 7TH PRESIDENT
RUTHERFORD, NJ – Jim D’Agostino, chair of the Felician University Board of Trustees is proud to announce that Dr. Mildred Mihlon has been appointed the 7th President of Felician University by a unanimous vote of the Board. Dr. Mihlon has been serving in the capacity of Acting President since April of 2023.
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16. Felician University’s Dr. Ligia Alberto Recognized by International Journal of Technology and Inclusive Education
RUTHERFORD, NJ – FEBRUARY 2024 – Felician University is proud to announce that Dr. Ligia Alberto, Program Director of Educational Leadership, and Assistant Professor in the School of Education, was recently published in the International Journal of Technology and Inclusive Education. Her research entitled, The Power of Mentoring for Women ...
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17. Felician University Celebrates Bergen New Bridge Medical Center and Trustee Deborah Visconi
RUTHERFORD, NJ – Felician University congratulates Bergen New Bridge Medical Center and President Deborah Visconi on being named a ‘Top Hospital’ and ‘Top Teaching Hospital’ nationally by The Leapfrog Group for its achievements in patient safety and quality. This is the third year in a row they have been recognized with these ...
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18. Belleville Resident Karl Halpin Celebrates a Decade of Life After Life-Saving Liver Transplant and Inspires Hope and Advocacy for NJ Sharing Network
Belleville, NJ – Karl Halpin, 61, recently celebrated a remarkable milestone – the 10th anniversary of his life-saving liver transplant. Karl’s journey serves as an inspiring testament to the transformative power of organ and tissue donation and transplantation.
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19. Valley Health System Honored For Digital Excellence As a 2023 Digital Health Most Wired Survey Recipient
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, November 10, 2023 – Valley Health System has been recognized as one of the nation’s “Most Wired” according to The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) Digital Health Most Wired? 2023 survey.
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20. Mother and Son’s Kidney Transplant Story Inspires Hope and Advocacy for NJ Sharing Network
ELIZABETH, NJ – A local heartwarming story of a mother’s selflessness and a son’s resilience has captured the community’s attention and is raising awareness about the power of organ and tissue donation and transplantation.
by post on 11/02/2023 05:01 pm - Story - 24,221 Hits

21. East Brunswick Woman Celebrates 20 Years Since Her Life-Saving Kidney and Pancreas Transplants
(East Brunswick, NJ) - Robyn Ashmen, 52, is taking time to reflect on life’s most precious moments as she recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of her life-saving kidney and pancreas transplants.
by post on 03/23/2023 02:49 pm - Story - 22,873 Hits

22. Deborah Visconi Appointed to Felician University Board of Trustees
RUTHERFORD, NJ – Felician University proudly announces that Deborah Visconi, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Bergen New Bridge Medical Center (BNBMC), has been appointed to the Board of Trustees. 
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23. Felician University Awarded AAQEP Accreditation
RUTHERFORD, NJ – The Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) has granted full 7-year accreditation to Felician University’s teacher preparation programs following a rigorous self-study, peer review process, and evaluation that determined all required standards were met.
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24. Felician University's School of Business & Information Sciences Captures Power of Radio
RUTHERFORD, NJ – Felician University’s School of Business & Information Sciences (SOBIS) is building momentum across the region for a new podcast series entitled, Elevating Education. SOBIS Assistant Professor, Dr. Joy de los Reyes, is host of this innovative podcast produced by RadioFelician under the direction of radio station manager, ...
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25. Felician University Doctoral Students Receive Executive Women of New Jersey Awards
RUTHERFORD, NJ – Felician University is proud to announce that Alexis Libert and Vanvian Hoo, doctoral students in the School of Arts and Sciences, have been selected as recipients of 2022 Executive Women of New Jersey (EWNJ) Awards.
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