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Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center Recently Achieved SRC’s Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery Accreditation

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center recently achieved accreditation from SRC as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery. SRC also awarded the Surgeon of Excellence in Robotic Surgery accreditation to Pascack Valley Medical Center’s physician program director of robotic surgery, Yitzhack Asulin, M.D., MS, FACOG, OBGYN, and orthopedic surgeon, Robert Kayal, M.D., FAAOS, FAAHKS.

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Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center recognized for excellence

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center Chief Executive Officer Emily Holliman has been recognized for her leadership with the Ardent Health Services CEO of the Year Award. 

Ardent operates Pascack Valley Medical Center in partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health. Presented annually, the CEO of the Year award recognizes the leader who has made the most significant contribution to their team, patients and the community during the previous year.

5 key questions about heart disease

Even though February is highlighted by the American Heart Association as “Heart Month,” one’s cardiovascular health is key to living a happy and healthy life every day.

We asked Mindy Markowitz, M.D., a cardiologist with Pascack Valley Medical Group, to answer some of the most common questions about cardiovascular diseases. Dr. Markowitz has extensive experience in treating a variety of cardiac conditions.

Get ahead of cervical cancer with Pap and HPV tests

In 2022, the American Cancer Society estimated that 14,100 women in the U.S. would be diagnosed with cervical cancer – a malignant cancer that affects the cervix at the bottom of the uterus. Fortunately, 2 simple tests can detect precancerous cells in women so that you and your doctor can start treatments immediately.

We asked Dr. Sonata Cooper, an OB-GYN with Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Group, to answer some of the most common questions about these tests.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN PASCACK VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER RECEIVES THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 2022 GOLD ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARD AWARD

WESTWOOD, New Jersey (December 19, 2022) – The Communicable Disease Service of the New Jersey Department of Health has recognized Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center as a 2022 Antimicrobial Steward. This award recognizes facilities who have promoted antimicrobial stewardship practices that encourage and maintain the health of patients, personnel, and the general New Jersey population.

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Welcomes First Baby of 2023

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical welcomed the hospital’s first baby of 2023 on January 1, 2023 at 11:57 a.m. Born to parents Nakul Paul and Aruna Bhamidipati of West New York, New Jersey, baby Leela Kumari Paul arrived weighing 7 pounds, 8.9 ounces, and measuring 19.5 inches long.

Congratulations to the happy family!

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center Awarded ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog Group

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. This national distinction celebrates the hospital’s achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors.

“At Pascack Valley Medical Center, safety comes first,” said Emily Holliman, CEO of Pascack Valley Medical Center. “This recognition is a true testament to our commitment and focus on safety and quality-care for every patient.”

Healthgrades recognizes Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center for Clinical Excellence in Bariatric Surgery

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center received the Healthgrades Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™ along with a five-star rating in Overall Bariatric Surgery, the only hospital in Bergen County to receive this recognition. The hospital is ranked by Healthgrades as among the top 10% for bariatric surgery.

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center advances robotics program with the addition of Excelsius GPS® for spine surgery

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center has added Excelsius GPS® to the hospital’s robotic-assisted surgery program, giving patients a minimally invasive option for complex spine surgeries. Orthopedic surgeons Rafael Levin, M.D. and Evan Baird, M.D. completed the hospital’s first procedure using the new robot on October 19.