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Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center Earns An ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center Earns An ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog GroupNew Grade for fall 2024 is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety Westwood, NJ (November 15, 2024) – Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade…
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Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Take Action and Quit Smoking for Better Health
Read more: Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Take Action and Quit Smoking for Better HealthAs we recognize Lung Cancer Awareness Month this November, it’s a critical time to reflect on the importance of lung health and the steps we can take to protect ourselves and our loved ones. Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer, contributing to over 80% of cases in the United States. Quitting smoking is…
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Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Group Welcomes Dr. Mahmood Karimi, Dr. Nina Cheung, and Jaclyn Ulzheimer, APN
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Group Welcomes Dr. Mahmood Karimi, Dr. Nina Cheung, and Jaclyn Ulzheimer, APNWESTWOOD, N.J. [November 1, 2024] – Pascack Valley Medical Group proudly announces the addition of three distinguished healthcare providers: Mahmood Karimi, M.D., Nina Cheung, M.D., and Jaclyn Ulzheimer, APN. Each of these providers brings a unique blend of experience and approaches to delivering high-quality, compassionate patient care. Mahmood Karimi, M.D., is an internal medicine physician…
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American Diabetes Month: Understanding Diabetes and its Risk Factors
Read more: American Diabetes Month: Understanding Diabetes and its Risk FactorsEach November, American Diabetes Month emphasizes the importance of raising awareness about diabetes and supporting individuals living with this chronic condition. According to the Center for Disease Control, approximately 38.4 million Americans have diabetes, which is 11.6% of the US population. Diabetes affects millions of Americans and is categorized into two primary types. Type 1…
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Halloween Safety Tips: How to Stay Safe When Trick-or-Treating
Read more: Halloween Safety Tips: How to Stay Safe When Trick-or-TreatingHalloween is a cherished holiday enjoyed by people of all ages, from children to teenagers and adults. Famous for its spooky traditions, haunted houses and creative costumes, Halloween also presents additional risks for trick-or-treaters; children are four times more likely to be seriously injured in pedestrian/automobile accidents than any other night of the year.[1] How…
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2024
Read more: Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2024October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and can serve both a reminder and an opportunity to take care of YOU! Breast health begins with a sense of what is normal for your breasts, also known as breast awareness. To promote breast health, consider doing regular breast self-exams. With practice, you will discover how your breasts…
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Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Group Welcomes Israa Hussein, M.D.
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Group Welcomes Israa Hussein, M.D.WESTWOOD, N.J. [October 1, 2024] – Pascack Valley Medical Group is pleased to announce the addition of Israa Hussein, M.D. Dr. Hussein believes in the importance of building strong, meaningful relationships with her patients to achieve better outcomes. She takes the time to get to know each patient, allowing her to provide customized care that…
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Two-sport athlete finds healing through physical therapy program
Read more: Two-sport athlete finds healing through physical therapy programLeft winger TJ Dargan was streaking down the ice with the puck, eyeing the goal, when a defenseman checked him into the boards… hard. “I knew right away my knee was injured,” said Dargan, 15, a sophomore at Pascack Valley High School in Westwood, New Jersey. “When I got injured, I couldn’t do anything physical,”…
