The extended Morahan Family and friends.
RWJBarnabas Health is thrilled to celebrate the completion of more than 50,000 concussion and cardiac screenings by The Matthew J. Morahan III Health Assessment Center for Athletes (MJM). “We are profoundly grateful to the Morahan family for their extraordinary vision and generosity to create this Center. Their commitment to give back enabled us to reach this milestone creating an amazing legacy honoring Matthew J. Morahan III,” said Mark Manigan, President and CEO, RWJBarnabas Health.
Founded with a mission to safeguard the health and future of student-athletes, MJM began by offering free concussion and cardiac screenings, targeting a critical need in youth sports. “Having easily accessible, clinically excellent cardiac and concussion screening resources is invaluable to all parents who want to ensure health and safety for their families. While this program launched in Livingston, New Jersey, it has become an incredible resource for families across the state,” remarked Richard Davis, President and Chief Executive Officer, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.
Diana Toto, Administrative Director , Sports Medicine, Donald Putman, MD, Pediatric Cardiologist involved with the cardiac screenings program from the beginning along with Jason Krystofiak, MD, Section Chief, Sports Medicine, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and Medical Director, Matthew J. Morahan III Health Assessment Center for Athletes at RWJBarnabas Health.
“We are incredibly proud of the growth and impact the Center has had over the last 10+ years,” said Diana Toto, Administrative Director, Sports Medicine. “Reaching 50,000 concussion and cardiac screenings is not just a number—it represents thousands of young lives we’ve had the opportunity to help protect and care for. We’ve built something truly meaningful and essential for the communities we serve.”
In 2010 when MJM began, the program averaged 400 screenings per year and had two to three partners. Today, the Center performs over 5,000 screenings annually and has significantly expanded its services. It has grown into a regional leader in sports-related health, providing sports injury assessment, evaluation, training education and return to play care to athletes of all ages and abilities. MJM partners with more than 30 primary, secondary and NCAA programs across New Jersey and works with elite athletes from across the globe.
Pictured are Emily and Brian Neider with their children, Brandon and Rebecca, who received the 50,000 and 50,001 concussion screening through the Matthew J. Morahan III Health Assessment Center for Athletes at RWJBarnabas Health.
“This milestone reflects our long-standing commitment to keeping athletes safe, informed, and ready to compete,” said Jason Krystofiak, MD, Section Chief, Sports Medicine at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and Medical Director of the Matthew J. Morahan III Health Assessment Center for Athletes at RWJBarnabas Health. “What started as a small initiative to offer cardiac and concussion baseline testing has evolved into the state’s leading program that serves the full spectrum of sports-related health needs for athletes at all levels,” he continued.
In addition to its robust screening programs, MJM has been at the forefront of education and outreach, hosting hundreds of seminars for coaches, parents, and students, covering topics from concussion awareness to cardiac health and injury prevention strategies.
The Center’s team includes board-certified sports medicine physicians, certified athletic trainers, and cardiac professionals working together to ensure comprehensive care. It continues to grow, fostering partnerships with schools, community organizations, and athletic programs to provide access to top-tier sports medical care.
“As we look to the future, our focus remains on innovation and continuing to raise the bar for sports safety and care,” added Dr. Krystofiak.
For more information or to request an appointment at The Matthew J. Morahan III Health Assessment Center for Athletes, please call 973.322.7913 or click here.
To register for MJM’s next Cardiac and Concussion Screening for Young Athletes on September 13, 2025, in West Orange, NJ visit rwjbh.org/events.
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