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COVID-19 Vaccination Q & A

Watch as Pascack Valley Medical Center's Chief Medical Officer George Lin, MD, and Chairmen of the Department of Medicine Edward Gold, MD, discuss the COVID-19 vaccination

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN PASCACK VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER ADMINISTERS FIRST COVID-19 VACCINATION TO FRONTLINE TEAM MEMBERS

WESTWOOD, New Jersey (December 15, 2020) – Today, Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center (PVMC) began administering the first Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines to frontline team members. PVMC will administer nearly 100 vaccinations over the next two days. Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurse, Judy Schuck marked the historic occasion by receiving the first dose.

Understanding Diabetes: Its causes, symptoms, tests and treatment

Learn about diabetes from Dr. Geeti Mahajan, board-certified endocrinologist with Pascack Valley Medical Group.

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Fall Healthy Food Recipe

Integrating seasonal superfoods into your fall recipes can make your favorite hearty dishes healthier. There's no better time to load up on fall fresh produce such as squash. Our Food Operations Manager Jakeena Claybon shares a quick and easy butternut squash recipe appropriate for the fall and winter season.

Understanding Diabetes: Its causes, symptoms, tests and treatment

Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects more than 34 million adults in the United States, and is the seventh leading cause of death. One in five individuals are unaware they have diabetes. It is also the leading cause of kidney failure, lower limb amputations and adult blindness. People living with diabetes are also at increased risk of heart disease and stroke.

There are two main types of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2. Other types include gestational diabetes which is pregnancy induced.

What is Sepsis?

Sepsis is the body’s extreme response to an infection. It is life-threatening and without timely treatment, sepsis can rapidly lead to tissue damage, organ failure and death. Sepsis happens when an infection you already have — in your skin, lungs, urinary tract or somewhere else— triggers a chain reaction throughout your body.

Colon Cancer Awareness

Colon cancer is one of the leading causes of all cancer deaths in the U.S. Colon cancer is preventable and curable when caught early and screening saves lives every day.

Signs & Symptoms of a Stroke

Meet Dr. Gregg Mojares, Medical Director of the emergency department at Pascack Valley Medical Center. Dr. Mojares explains how to identify the signs and symptoms of a stroke and how delaying care could cause tragic side effects.

Bariatric Seminars at Pascack Valley Medical Center

You've tried it all, so you know that dieting and exercise often provide only temporary solutions for losing weight. Learn about options for safe, reliable weight control from a supportive team of bariatric healthcare professionals at Advanced Laparoscopic Associates who understand your struggle and will be there beside you long term.

Diabetes and the Feet

Podiatrist Dr. Richard Goldstein discusses the importance of why taking care of your feet and attending reoccurring doctors appointments is important for individuals with diabetes.