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Englewood Hospital Surgeon Resigns Amid Controversy Over Charlie Kirk Comments

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Englewood Hospital Surgeon Resigns Amid Fury Over Charlie Kirk Comments

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Englewood NJ, a firestorm of controversy at Englewood Health has come to a head with the resignation of a surgeon who was accused of celebrating the assassination of conservative pundit Charlie Kirk. The hospital confirmed on September 15 that it has accepted the resignation of Dr. Matthew Jung following a thorough investigation into the incident.

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NJ Nurse Sues Hospital After Alleging She Was Punished for Reporting Doctor’s Vile Comments

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NJ Nurse Alleges Suspension After Reporting Doctor Who ‘Cheered’ Charlie Kirk’s Assassination

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Englewood NJ, A recent lawsuit filed in Bergen County, New Jersey, has brought to light a contentious incident at Englewood Health, sparking a debate about professional conduct, freedom of speech, and accountability in the workplace.

The lawsuit was filed by Lexi Kuenzle, a nurse who claims she was wrongly suspended without pay after confronting a surgeon, Dr. Matthew Jung, for his alleged comments regarding the assassination of conservative pundit Charlie Kirk.

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Hackensack University Medical Center Named Top Hospital in NY/NJ Metro Area and National Top 20 by U.S. News & World Report

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HACKENSACK, NJ — In a landmark recognition, Hackensack University Medical Center at Hackensack Meridian Health has been named the #1 hospital in the New York/New Jersey Metro area and one of the Top 20 hospitals nationwide in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Honor Roll. It is the first hospital in New Jersey ever to receive a Top 20 national ranking.

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Palisades Medical Center Nurses Secure “Historic and Groundbreaking” Contract

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North Bergen NJ, in a major victory for healthcare workers, the union representing 800 nurses at Palisades Medical Center has reached a tentative agreement with hospital owner Hackensack Meridian, union leaders and hospital executives announced on Saturday. This development comes just two weeks after the nurses threatened to walk off the job, underscoring the urgency of their demands.

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Englewood Firefighters Assist Mother with New Born at Englewood Health

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Englewood NJ, earlier this week, Third Platoon Firefighters responded to Englewood Health for an activated fire alarm. While the members of #Engine 3 were standing by in front of the emergency room entrance, they heard screaming coming from a car. They ran over to find a woman who had just delivered a new born baby. Our firefighters assisted mom while bystanders alerted the ER staff. Happy to report that mom and baby are doing well! Pictured is the crew of E3: Lieutenant Motta, FF Doherty and FF Wilson.

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U.S. Court of Appeals Blocks Merger of Englewood Health and Hackensack Meridian Health

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Englewood NJ, claiming the merger would hurt consumers, a federal appeals court on Tuesday blocked the proposed merger of Englewood Health and Hackensack Meridian Health. The court said ,”consumers would likely be disadvantaged because Englewood would no longer have an incentive to outperform HUMC”  .

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Federal Court Halts Hackensack Meridian Health and Englewood Health Merger

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Englewood NJ, a Federal court on Aug. 4 granted the Federal Trade Commission’s bid to block the planned merger of Edison, N.J.-based Hackensack Meridian Health and Englewood (N.J.) Health.

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Englewood Health and Hackensack Meridian Health announced a definitive agreement to merge

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Englewood NJ, the Boards of Trustees of Englewood Health and Hackensack Meridian Health announced they have signed a definitive agreement to merge. This strategic move allows for new and more robust collaborations between the two not-for-profit systems that extend well beyond an existing clinical and academic affiliation, forged in 2015.

“Englewood Health and Hackensack Meridian Health share a common mission and commitment to quality,” said Robert C. Garrett, CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health. “We are thrilled Englewood wants to be part of Hackensack Meridian Health. We believe they will be a great addition to our network. We will continue to improve the well-being of communities with more cost-effective care that delivers quality, safe outcomes, clinical excellence and a superior experience.”

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