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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.

Living with COPD

Lillian Tahan, RN from the cardiac pulmonary rehabilitation program at Pascack Valley, presents how to manage chronic pulmonary obstruction disease.

What is Endometriosis?

Yitzhack Asulin, MD, FACS, FACOG, discusses endometriosis.

The Effects of Stress on Physical and Mental Health

Watch Kerri Olsen, Lead Social Worker for Pascack Valley Medical Center talk about the physical and mental effects of stress. To learn more, please visit pascackmedicalcenter.com/community-health-education

Ask the Doctor: Arthritis and Osteoporosis

Dr. Thomas John, Joint Replacement Specialist, discusses facts, symptoms and treatments for arthritis and osteoporosis.

Ask the Doctor: Let's Talk Women's Health

To make an appointment with Dr. Jean, visit pascackmedicalgroup.com/providers/nagaeda-jean.

The Beginner's Guide to a Plant-Based Diet

A plant-based diet can improve your health, boost energy levels and prevent chronic diseases. Changing your nutrition is a powerful way to live longer. Catherine Ngono, RD, discusses ways to help transition to a plant-based diet.

For more information about community education, visit pascackmedicalcenter.com/community-health-education.