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Not Just a Number: How One Couple’s Sudden NICU Birth Turned into a Peaceful Easter Weekend
Read more: Not Just a Number: How One Couple’s Sudden NICU Birth Turned into a Peaceful Easter WeekendThey say that no two birth stories are alike. For Pamela and Sergio Graziano, that couldn’t be more true. The birth of their second daughter was a rollercoaster. “I felt that I was going to give birth early,” said Pamela. “At 30 weeks, I started having preterm contractions, so I had a feeling that things…
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Pascack Valley Medical Group Welcomes Michael Parangi, M.D., Expanding Primary Care Services in Bergen County
Read more: Pascack Valley Medical Group Welcomes Michael Parangi, M.D., Expanding Primary Care Services in Bergen CountyWESTWOOD, N.J. [November 1, 2026] – Pascack Valley Medical Center is excited to announce the addition of Michael Parangi, M.D., a board-certified Internal Medicine physician with more than 30 years of experience in primary care. With Dr. Parangi joining Pascack Valley Medical Group, we’re expanding access to comprehensive adult primary care services throughout Bergen County.…
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Pascack Valley Medical Group Welcomes Dr. Noor Mahmood to Primary Care Team
Read more: Pascack Valley Medical Group Welcomes Dr. Noor Mahmood to Primary Care TeamWESTWOOD, N.J. [September 10, 2026] – Pascack Valley Medical Center is pleased to welcome Noor Mahmood, D.O. a Family Medicine physician focused on helping adults take a proactive, personalized approach to their health. Dr. Mahmood provides comprehensive primary care with an emphasis on prevention, lifestyle medicine and the management of both routine and ongoing health…
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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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Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Advances Lung Care with First EBUS Procedure
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Advances Lung Care with First EBUS ProcedureWESTWOOD, N.J. [June 17, 2026] – Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is proud to announce the successful completion of its first Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) procedure on June 16, 2026 performed by Michael Spallone, M.D., thoracic surgeon. This milestone reflects the hospital’s continued commitment to offering advanced diagnostic and minimally invasive pulmonary care to the…
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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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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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Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center Earns 2025 Top Hospital Award for Outstanding Quality and Safety
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center Earns 2025 Top Hospital Award for Outstanding Quality and SafetyWestwood, NJ (December 16, 2025) – Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center was named a Top General hospital by The Leapfrog Group. This award is one of the most competitive honors hospitals and surgery centers in the United States can receive for their commitment to…
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Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center Earns an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center Earns an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog GroupWestwood, NJ (November 13, 2025) – Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country using evidence-based measures of patient safety focused exclusively on…
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Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Group Welcomes Dr. Jasmine Thai
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Group Welcomes Dr. Jasmine ThaiWESTWOOD, N.J. [October 16, 2025] – Pascack Valley Medical Center is pleased to welcome Dr. Jasmine Thai to its medical staff. Dr. Thai is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Rheumatology and Internal Medicine, bringing a deep commitment to patient-centered care and specialized expertise in the diagnosis and management of autoimmune, inflammatory,…
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