How to Keep Your Lungs Healthy

When your lungs are working properly, you probably aren’t thinking about them. However, taking care of your lung health should be a priority for everyone, even if you aren’t a smoker. Take action to protect your lungs to reduce the risk of lung disease.

Two major steps you can take for healthier lungs are to quit smoking and keep up with a healthy diet and exercise routine. “Smoking can be a major risk factor for lung cancer,” said Dr. George Lin, Chief Medical Officer at Pascack Valley Medical Center.

PASCACK VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER AWARDED ADVANCED RECERTIFICATION FOR TOTAL HIP AND TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT FROM THE JOINT COMMISSION

WESTWOOD, New Jersey (September 12, 2018) – Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical Center today announced it has been recertified by The Joint Commission and received the Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement.

It’s Not My Career; It’s My Life

Erica Cantatore’s job title may be “lactation consultant” but at Pascack Valley Medical Center, no title could ever quite capture just how much of an impact she makes.

Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical Center Holds Graduation Ceremony For Physician Shadowing Program

2ND Annual Stewart F. Alexander Graduation Ceremony

WESTWOOD, New Jersey (August 7, 2018) – Pascack Valley Medical Center recently held a graduation ceremony for fourteen physician shadowing interns. The event was held on Thursday, August 2nd at Season’s in Washington Township.

Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical Center Announces Appointment of Chief Medical Officer

WESTWOOD, New Jersey (May 1, 2018) – Pascack Valley Medical Center recently announced the appointment of Dr. George Lin to Chief Medical Officer.

Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Recognized for Excellence

Westwood hospital awarded prestigious Ardent Cup and CFO of the Year Award

WESTWOOD, New Jersey (April 10, 2018) – Ardent Health Services has recognized Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley with the Ardent Cup, its highest honor. The hospital, which became a part of the Ardent family in 2017, won the award during its first year of eligibility.

Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical Center Kicks-Off the Pascack Valley Wellness Challenge

March 10, 2018 - Westwood, NJ – On Saturday, March 10th, over one hundred community members, along with Westwood Mayor John Birkner, filled the Westwood Recreation Center to sign-up for the Pascack Valley Wellness Challenge. The Wellness Challenge is part of the Bergen County Department of Health Services’ Community Health Improvement Partnership of Bergen County and the Mayors Wellness Campaign.

Hackensack Meridian Health Physicians Recognized as Top Doctors

Hackensack Meridian Health is pleased to announce that 458 of its affiliated physicians have been recognized by Inside Jersey magazine as Top Doctors.

“I want to congratulate the outstanding members of our medical staff on this well-deserved recognition,” said Robert C. Garrett, co-CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health. “They embody our commitment to providing the highest quality, human-centered care.”

Pascack Valley Medical Center Announces the Appointment of Robert Bicocchi to the Board of Directors

Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Bicocchi to the Hospital Board of Directors.

Hackensack Meridian Health is Home to New Jersey Monthly Magazine’s ‘Top Dentists’

Hackensack Meridian Health is pleased to announce that 55 network-affiliated providers have been recognized by New Jersey Monthly Magazine as a “Top Dentist” in its annual publication.