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Walkin’ Safely in a Winter Wonderland
Read more: Walkin’ Safely in a Winter WonderlandWinter brings chilly temperatures and beautiful snowy scenes, but it also increases the risk of certain injuries. Cold weather and slippery conditions can lead to accidents, especially wrist, ankle, and hip fractures. Combine that with shorter daylight hours, and it’s no wonder falls are more common during this time of year. While staying indoors during…
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What to do if … you have the flu
Read more: What to do if … you have the fluMany people believe flu season only lasts a few months, but it can stretch through seven months of the year. Learn tips on what to do if you think you may have the flu. What are symptoms of the flu? – Fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher – Chills – Cough – Sore throat …
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Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Group Welcomes Dr. Gabriela Wojnarska-Alvarez
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Group Welcomes Dr. Gabriela Wojnarska-AlvarezWESTWOOD, N.J. [January 6, 2025] – We’re delighted to announce Gabriela Wojnarska-Alvarez, M.D., and her PCN Medical Group have formed an alliance with Pascack Valley Medical Group to enhance continuity of patient care and to provide patients with multispecialty care under one umbrella. Dr. Wojnarska-Alvarez is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and…
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Start the New Year Off Right: A Guide to Health, Wellbeing and Goal Setting
Read more: Start the New Year Off Right: A Guide to Health, Wellbeing and Goal SettingAs the new year is beginning, many of us take the opportunity to reflect on our health and wellbeing. Setting meaningful goals can set the tone for a productive and fulfilling year. We spoke with Esther Hoffman, D.O., a primary care physician at Pascack Valley Medical Center, to gather tips on how to prioritize your…
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Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center Welcomes First Baby of 2025
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center Welcomes First Baby of 2025Julianna and Alec Balestra with the newest addition to their family, Dante, the first baby born at Pascack Valley Medical Center in 2025.
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How to Prepare for a Mammogram
Read more: How to Prepare for a MammogramWe get it. No one looks forward to a mammogram. And why would you? Whether it’s a routine screening or because you’ve found something suspicious, it’s ultimately a check to see if you have cancer. That, along with the discomfort of the exam itself, can be more than a little nerve-racking for most women. It’s…
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Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center Achieved SRC’s Center of Excellence in Complex Endometriosis Care
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center Achieved SRC’s Center of Excellence in Complex Endometriosis CareWestwood, NJ – (December 16, 2024) – Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center recently achieved accreditation from Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as a Center of Excellence in Complex Endometriosis Care. This accreditation recognizes Pascack Valley Medical Center’s commitment and high standard of delivery of quality patient care and safety. Status as an accredited Center of…
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Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center Launches Comprehensive Breast Health Program
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center Launches Comprehensive Breast Health ProgramWestwood, NJ (December 3, 2024) – Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is proud to announce the launch of its new Breast Health Program, a comprehensive service designed to provide top-tier breast health care in a compassionate, patient-centered environment. The program is dedicated to early detection, accurate diagnosis, and effective treatment of breast cancer, which…
