Though the maternity hospital no longer exists, its legacy continues through Jersey City Medical Center. The official opening was on October 12, 1931. Mrs.
This page, run by the JCMC Foundation, was created to unite the community of “Margaret Hague babies” to honor the history and memory of the Hague! The Margaret Hague Maternity Hospital is one of the most revered landmarks in Jersey City, having more that 350,000 babies of record born there from 1931 to 1979. Two claims for the "first" baby born at the hospital appear in the press. One for Carmen J
06/02/2026
Congratulations to Lashawn Overton, Trauma Patient Navigator at Jersey City Medical Center, on being honored at the SCORES Reentry Second Chance Shero and Hero Award Ceremony. Her recognition reflects the power of second chances, community leadership and her commitment to supporting healing, hope and new paths forward across Hudson County.
Physicians and providers recently came together for “Meet Hudson County’s Leading Breast Health Specialists,” a dinner and networking event focused on Jersey City’s new high-risk breast screening program.
The event featured Rebecca C. Yang, MD, FACS, Director of Breast Surgery and The Comprehensive Breast Health Center, and Basil Hubbi, MD, Chair, Department of Radiology, who shared insight into routine screenings, risk assessment, education, patient navigation and individualized care planning for patients who may be at higher risk for developing breast cancer.
Together with Rutgers Cancer Institute, RWJBarnabas Health is supporting access to trusted breast health expertise close to home for Hudson County.
05/21/2026
If you’ve been considering making a gift, there’s still time to support families across Hudson County. Your generosity helps Jersey City Medical Center continue providing grief support boxes for families experiencing loss, NICU journals that help parents document milestones and moments of hope, and programs that bring comfort, connection, and compassionate support throughout the maternity journey.
Give today:
https://www.hudsongives.org/organizations/jersey-city-medical-center-foundation
On National STOP THE BLEED® Day, Jersey City Medical Center, the designated Level II Trauma Center for Hudson County reminds our community that quick action can help save a life. If someone is bleeding severely, call 911 right away. If others are nearby, ask someone to call while you apply firm, steady pressure to the wound until help arrives.
As Hudson County’s trusted trauma care hospital, JCMC is proud to help our community feel more prepared in an emergency. To learn more or join a STOP THE BLEED® course through our Trauma Center, call 201-915-2905.
05/19/2026
Her Health. Every Chapter.
In recognition of Women’s Health Month, Jersey City Medical Center recently hosted a mammography screening event to support breast health awareness and access to preventive care.
Thank you to our Oncology and Radiology team members, including Christina, Reza, Alexa, Audrey, Robyn and Lori, whose collaboration helped make the event possible.
Through programs like this, we remain committed to supporting women’s health across Hudson County with care, education and connection close to home.
05/19/2026
Jersey City Medical Center recently partnered with Target to support families with child passenger safety education and hands-on car seat guidance. During the event, families received assistance with car seat installation, vehicle compatibility, factory recalls and selecting the proper car seat for their child’s age and size. Thank you to everyone who joined us as we continue supporting safer travel for children and families across Hudson County.
Today, Jersey City Medical Center hosted the Hudson County Chamber of Commerce Resource Fair and Breakfast Club, bringing local business leaders, small businesses, entrepreneurs, nonprofits and community partners together for networking, resource sharing and professional growth. The event created space for participants to build new connections, strengthen referral networks and access information that can support their organizations. Programs like this reflect the value of collaboration in Hudson County and the role strong local partnerships play in helping communities grow. Together with RWJBarnabas Health, we remain committed to healing, enhancing and investing in the communities we serve across Hudson County.
During National Nurses Week, we celebrated the nurses whose skill, compassion and leadership help define care across our community.
Throughout the week, nurses were honored with moments of recognition, wellness and connection, from leadership greetings and unit celebrations to professional development, therapy dog visits, chair massages and the Blessing of the Hands ceremony.
This year’s theme, The Power of Nurses, reflected what patients, families and care teams see every day: nurses are central to the care experience. Their dedication supports every unit, every shift and the continued strength of health care in Hudson County.
To our nurses: thank you for the care you provide, the expertise you share and the difference you make every day. Your commitment is felt across every unit, every shift and every patient experience.
Jersey City Medical Center hosted its 2026 Research Day Symposium, bringing together presenters, faculty and attendees for a morning of research and shared learning.
The symposium featured oral presentations across a range of clinical topics, including cardiology, orthopedics, women’s health, endocrinology, rheumatology and more.
Events like this reflect the important role academic medicine plays at Jersey City Medical Center, supporting clinical insight, collaboration and continued progress in caring for Hudson County.