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What Causes Gastrointestinal Disorders?

Dr. Bhavik Bhandari from Pascack Valley Medical Group discusses common gastrointestinal issues and how to treat them.

What's New in GYN Surgery?

Join Dr. Yitzhack Asulin LIVE from the OR as he discusses some of the types of treatments done using robotics for GYN surgery.

Advanced Directives: Starting the Conversation - Korean Subtitles

Baby Blues Vs. Postpartum Depression

Nagaeda Jean, OB/GYN, FACOG discusses some important facts about the differences between baby blues and postpartum depression.

How to Spot a Stroke

Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, affecting close to 795,000 people each year and causing death in approximately 20% of individuals within the first year after the stroke. Dr. Beena Mathaikutty, Medical Director and Chair of Emergency Medicine answers some questions about how to spot a stroke and what treatment options are available.

Robotic Bariatric Seminar: LIVE from the OR!

Watch Dr. Amit Trivedi and Dr. Sarah Wong do the first-ever robotic bariatric surgery seminar LIVE from the operating room!

What is substance abuse and addiction?

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center achieves accreditation from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program®

Pascack Valley Medical Center meets all criteria as a MBSAQIP-Accredited Center, according to national quality standards established to deliver safe, high quality metabolic and bariatric patient care

Pain Management: How to approach and have a more effective conversation with your provider

Pain that won’t go away is more than frustrating. It can be harmful to your health and well-being. Having an open and honest discussion with your doctor about your pain and treatments is key in advocating for your care. Opioids when used correctly can help resolve severe short-term pain, however opioids are also negatively associated with addiction.

Our in house pharmacist for a discusses how to facilitate a conversation with your physician about the best treatment options for your pain and how to assess and address the harms of opioid use.

The Facts About Added Sugars

Sugars in your diet can be naturally occurring or added. Many people consume more sugar than they realize. It’s important to be aware of how much sugar you consume. Catherine N'gono, RD, discusses important facts about sugar consumption.