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RWJ Barnabas Health's License Move Sparks Community Controversy

10/18/2025

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RWJ Barnabas Health seeks approval to move Monmouth Medical Center’s license from Long Branch to Tinton Falls.
The move would relocate services, including labor and delivery.
Congressman Frank Pallone argues this would leave Long Branch without essential healthcare.
Governor Phil Murphy's office contends emergency and inpatient services will remain in Long Branch.
The New Jersey Department of Health is reviewing the application, with public hearings scheduled before a final decision.

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RWJ Barnabas Health seeks approval to move Monmouth Medical Center’s license from Long Branch to Tinton Falls.
The move would relocate services, including labor and delivery.
Congressman Frank Pallone argues this would leave Long Branch without essential healthcare.
Governor Phil Murphy's office contends emergency and inpatient services will remain in Long Branch.
The New Jersey Department of Health is reviewing the application, with public hearings scheduled before a final decision.