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What to do if you get heat stroke
Read more: What to do if you get heat strokeJuly and August typically include some of the hottest temperatures of the year. Pascack Valley Medical Center’s emergency medicine experts have these tips for if you or someone you know experiences heat stroke. What do you need to know about heat stroke? Most often, heat stroke happens in people who exercise in hot weather without…
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Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Group Welcomes Dr. Michael Piecuch
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Group Welcomes Dr. Michael PiecuchWESTWOOD, N.J. [July 20, 2026] – Pascack Valley Medical Center is pleased to welcome Michael Piecuch, M.D., a board-certified urologist, to its growing team of specialists. Dr. Piecuch provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment for a wide range of urologic conditions, combining advanced technology with personalized, patient-centered care. Dr. Piecuch cares for patients with conditions including…
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What to do if you suspect a hernia
Read more: What to do if you suspect a herniaWhen part of an organ pushes through a weak area of tissue or muscle, it can start with mild discomfort or a small bulge in the abdomen or groin. But these bulges, called hernias, may become more serious over time if left untreated. If you think you may have a hernia, surgeons at Pascack Valley…
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Women’s Health Month Spotlight: Whole-Person, Preventive Care with Dr. Sylva Takvorian
Read more: Women’s Health Month Spotlight: Whole-Person, Preventive Care with Dr. Sylva TakvorianWomen’s Health Month is a powerful reminder to prioritize wellness, prevention, and consistent care at every stage of life. At Pascack Valley Medical Group, internal medicine physician Sylva Takvorian, M.D., is dedicated to helping patients take a proactive, empowered approach to their health through comprehensive, integrative care. Dr. Takvorian’s philosophy centers on treating the whole…
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National Stroke Awareness Month: Know the Signs and Act FAST
Read more: National Stroke Awareness Month: Know the Signs and Act FASTMay is National Stroke Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about stroke and the life‑saving importance of early action. At Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center, we want our community to recognize the warning signs and know when to act, because when it comes to stroke, every second counts. A stroke occurs when blood…
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Advocacy in action: Malissa Doto, RN
Read more: Advocacy in action: Malissa Doto, RNMalissa Doto, RN, did not set out to become a nurse. In fact, much of her early adult life was spent as an executive assistant in New York City. Becoming a nurse, or changing professions at all, had never occurred to her until Sept. 11, 2001, when terrorists flew hijacked planes into the Twin Towers…
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Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Group Welcomes Dr. Liby Mathew
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Group Welcomes Dr. Liby MathewWESTWOOD, N.J. [March 24, 2026] – Pascack Valley Medical Center is pleased to welcome Liby Mathew, M.D., to its internal medicine team. Dr. Mathew brings years of experience in adult primary care, providing preventive services, routine health screenings, and comprehensive management of chronic medical conditions. As an internal medicine physician, Dr. Mathew focuses on helping…
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Managing Lymphedema with Therapy
Read more: Managing Lymphedema with TherapyLymphedema is the swelling of tissue caused by an accumulation of fluid that is typically drained through the body’s lymphatic system. Any issues or conditions that block that drainage, including lymph node removal or damage, can cause lymphedema. Symptoms of lymphedema Signs and symptoms of lymphedema include: Targeted therapy of upper and lower extremities is…
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National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Why Screening Saves Lives
Read more: National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Why Screening Saves LivesEvery March, National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month reminds us that colorectal cancer is highly preventable and highly treatable when detected early. As rates of colorectal cancer rise, particularly among adults under 50, awareness and timely screening have never been more important. At Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center, Scott Lippe, M.D., Gastroenterologist, is committed to…
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Pascack Valley Medical Center Strengthens Patient Care Through Major Investment in Next‑Generation Surgical Innovation
Read more: Pascack Valley Medical Center Strengthens Patient Care Through Major Investment in Next‑Generation Surgical InnovationVictor Ortiz, M.D., performed the first hip surgery at Pascack Valley Medical Center using the latest Mako Robotic System. Pictured Dr. Ortiz on the right with Ortimidio Bautista, RN, and Leann Cordero, ORT, of the Pascack Team. WESTWOOD, New Jersey (January 15, 2026) – Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center has taken another major step…
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