Peter Ho Memorial Center

05/06/2026

Proud to share that Saint Michael’s Medical Center has once again earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group — marking our 5th consecutive “A” for patient safety.

This is an especially meaningful announcement during Hospital Week and Nurses Week as we celebrate the incredible physicians, nurses, clinical teams, and staff who work every day to deliver safe, high-quality care to our community. From the moment patients walk through our doors, safety, compassion, and excellence remain at the center of everything we do.

Five “A” grades in a row — and counting.

05/04/2026

Led by our Regional Director of Patient Experience, Sarah Crespo, we proudly celebrated Patient Experience Week and honored our incredible staff for their commitment to putting patients first.

From meaningful patient survey recognitions to department-wide achievements, this year’s awards highlighted the compassion, teamwork, and excellence that define who we are.

Congratulations to all of our honorees—and thank you to every team member who makes a difference in the lives of our patients each day.

04/14/2026

What an incredible day at the NJPAC Wellness Fair! 🙌

We loved connecting with the Newark community—offering health education, foot screenings, balance assessments, grip strength tests, nutrition counseling, stroke awareness, and more.

Proud to be the only CMS 4-Star rated hospital in Essex County—and even prouder to provide compassionate, high-quality care right in your neighborhood, just steps from NJPAC.

04/08/2026

We’re excited to host Caresparc's Sustainable Health & Wellness Village Festival planning meeting today. A planning meeting of over 35+ community organizations collaborating to bring education, health, and wellness to Newark.

Year after year, we’ve partnered together to promote health and wellness across the Newark community, and we’re proud to play an important role once again as we look ahead to this September’s event.

Our Director of Business Development & Marketing, Moses S., reaffirmed our ongoing commitment to serving the community and highlighted the vital services Saint Michael’s Medical Center and the Peter Ho Memorial Center provides to Newark and the surrounding areas.

03/31/2026

Over the weekend, we hosted our Colon Cancer Awareness Event at the medical center—providing our community with the opportunity to learn more about colorectal cancer prevention, screening, and overall digestive health.

Thank you to the Greater Newark Conservancy for hosting a farm table featuring fresh produce and healthy food options. We also appreciate the participation of our dedicated service lines, including the In The Pink Cancer Early Detection and Education Program, the Peter Ho Memorial Center, Food & Nutrition Dept., and our Multispecialty Group.

Together, we continue to empower our community through education, prevention, and access to care.

03/28/2026

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month 💙

Join the In The Pink Cancer Early Detection and Education Program of Saint Michael’s Medical Center for a free community event focused on prevention, education, and early detection.

Saturday, March 28, 2026
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Main Lobby, Saint Michael’s Medical Center – Newark, NJ

✔ Walk-through inflatable colon experience
✔ Free at-home stool screening kits
✔ Blood pressure & glucose screenings
✔ Gut-healthy nutrition education
✔ Discussion with Dr. Mohamed Eldesouki

Take control of your health — screening saves lives.

🔗 Learn more: https://smmcnj.com/event/colon-cancer-awareness-event/

03/20/2026

At Saint Michael’s Medical Center, patient voices help shape how we grow, improve, and deliver care.

We are seeking patients, family members, and caregivers to join our Patient & Family Advisory Council (PFAC) and share their experiences to help improve care for our community.

Our first meeting will take place this month, and there is still time to express interest in joining the council.

Interested in participating?
Email: [email protected]

03/17/2026

While HIV may not dominate headlines the way it once did, it remains a serious public health issue in many communities — including right here in Newark.

To help expand access to testing, prevention, and education, Saint Michael’s Medical Center is bringing care directly into the community through our new Mobile Medical Unit from the Peter Ho Memorial Center.

In this interview with Ken Rosato on ONNJ, our CEO Dr. Alan Sickles and Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Jihad Slim discuss how this initiative helps remove barriers to care and ensures more people have access to critical, life-saving services.

By meeting people where they live and work, we can make prevention, early detection, and treatment more accessible than ever.

Healthcare shouldn’t be out of reach. Sometimes it just needs to be on wheels.

While HIV may not be in the headlines as often as it once was, it remains a serious public health issue in many communities, including here in Newark. Access...

03/13/2026

At Saint Michael’s Medical Center, patient voices guide how we grow and improve.

We’re seeking current and former patients, family members, and caregivers to join our Patient & Family Advisory Council and help shape the future of care.

Interested in joining?
Email: [email protected]

03/13/2026

Serving Newark means caring for our neighbors — and earning their trust.

We’re grateful for patients like Devin who share their experience.