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Meal Kit and Meal Delivery Service Food Safety

It looks tasty and sure is convenient, but is it safe to eat?

Pre-packaged meal kits are extremely popular these days, boasting convenience, fresh ingredients, easy recipes and delicious meals. These kits are so popular that many grocery stores have added the kits to their refrigerated “Fast-To-Go” or Deli areas.

With all refrigerated foods, keeping them at the right temperature slows the growth of bacteria that exists in nature. So, when you buy these kits at a grocery store, be sure to refrigerate the items when you return home.

Help Your Child Conquer Stress

Children can become stressed just like adults. The sources can be external such as homework load, tests, problems at home or overwhelming schedule. Triggers can also be internal, such as pressures from parents or friends. Also like adults, a little stress is normal, but prolonged stress can have a negative impact health, contributing to issues such as high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes. That’s why it’s important to recognize the signs of a stressed child and help them work through it.

What You Need to Know About West Nile Virus

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the leading cause of mosquito-borne illness in the United States is West Nile Virus. In 2018, New Jersey reported 61 cases of West Nile Virus, including three deaths in Bergen County. The CDC reports that nationwide in 2019, 10 cases of West Nile Virus had been reported as of June 25^th.

Protecting Children from Extreme Heat

Falls sports season is in full swing and the heat is on! Heat illness in children participating in sports is a real concern, which is why it’s extremely important for everybody — especially parents on the sidelines watching their children participate — to have some information regarding heat-related illness. Heat illness, a spectrum of disorders due to environmental exposure to heat, results from a combination of high temperature and humidity. Understanding the signs of the three main heat-related conditions can help parents and coaches act quickly and treat children appropriately.

Pascack Valley Medical Center receives Get With The Guidelines Target: Stroke Honor Roll Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award

American Heart Association Award recognizes Pascack Valley Medical Center’s commitment to quality stroke care

WESTWOOD, JULY 31ST, 2019 ― Pascack Valley Medical Center has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® Target: Stroke Honor Roll Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.

Breastfeeding Highs and Hurdles

Breastfeeding can be a great experience for both mom and baby, but that doesn’t mean it’s not hard work that comes with a set of big difficulties. Every mom is bombarded with articles that explain the benefits of breastfeeding and, while they are largely correct, it can put more pressure on a very personal situation. We want all mothers and families to feel they are supported and that they can come to us with any questions or concerns.

The Importance of Self-Care When Caregiving for Alzheimer’s disease

Each year, 15 million Americans provide more than 17 billion hours of unpaid care for friends and family with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Each stage of Alzheimer’s disease requires a different level of attention and care. When you are acting as a caregiver for a loved one, it can be easy to forget to take care of yourself. However, taking care of yourself is just as important as taking care of your loved one.

Vitamins and Minerals to Strengthen Your Hair, Skin and Nails

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What You Need to Know About Colon Cancer

Colorectal cancer, also known as colon cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the United States. Affecting both men and women, more than 50,000 cases of colon cancer are diagnosed annually. Dr. Eric Avezzano, gastroenterologist with Pascack Valley Medical Group, spoke with us about what you need to know about colon cancer and the patient journey through the treatment of colon cancer.

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