Residents of Bergen, Hudson and Passaic counties could soon see changes in where and how they get care. Englewood Health is set to join RWJBarnabas Health, a move that would connect the longtime local health system with New Jersey’s largest academic health system.
Founded in 1890, Englewood Health has its own hospital, a network of more than 800 physician practices, and imaging centers at more than 100 locations in five northern NJ counties.
Englewood Health holds the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade ‘A’ (Fall 2025) and has been named a Leapfrog Top Teaching Hospital eight times, including in 2025. It was named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report (2025–26) and recognized among the Best-in-State Hospitals by Newsweek (2026). Its nursing program received its fifth consecutive designation by the Magnet Recognition Program in 2021.
According to the terms of the agreement, RWJBarnabas Health will make significant capital investments to Englewood, and expand the network of outpatient services and health programs currently provided. The goal is to provide greater access and a higher level of care.
“Our health systems are coming together under a shared goal of not just providing the best care but increasing access to that care. Through this partnership and by combining resources, we will have the ability to greatly enhance the services we provide to our communities in a way in which we would not be able to accomplish alone,” Warren Geller, president and chief executive officer for Englewood Health,” said in a statement.
RWJBarnabas Health operates 14 hospitals, has over 45,000 employees and 9,000 affiliated physicians, and provides care to 5 million residents at more than 700 patient care locations. Two of its main facilities include the Rutgers Cancer Institute (the state’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center) and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
“Englewood Health has a long history of providing superior care to the residents of Bergen County and surrounding communities. We look to build upon this history together to enhance access to world-class academic medicine and cutting-edge cancer treatment, as well as expand community programs and vital resources for the most vulnerable,” Mark E. Manigan, president and chief executive officer of RWJBarnabas Health, said in a statement.
The groups signed a Definitive Agreement on Monday, though state and federal approvals are required before the transition is completed.
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