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Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center earns “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader” Designation in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center earns “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader” Designation in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Healthcare Equality IndexPascack Valley Medical Center announced their “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader” designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC). The designation was awarded in the 16th iteration of HRC’s Healthcare Equality Index (HEI), released today. A record 1,065 healthcare facilities actively participated in the HEI 2024 survey and scoring process. Of those participants, 384 received the top score…
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Spotting the Warning Signs of Stroke Critical for Successful Treatment
Read more: Spotting the Warning Signs of Stroke Critical for Successful TreatmentDo you know the warning signs for a stroke? Would you recognize them in someone else? What about yourself? We often think if something like a stroke has occurred, we would realize it immediately, right? As it turns out, nearly 70 percent of people who have suffered a minor stroke don’t recognize the symptoms at…
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Outpatient vs. Inpatient Occupational Therapy
Read more: Outpatient vs. Inpatient Occupational TherapyOccupational therapy aids patients in recovering from the social, emotional, and physical impacts of injury or illness. The treatments and services provided through occupational therapy help individuals of all ages gain or regain independence to execute everyday tasks such as dressing, grooming, bathing, or toileting. It fosters an environment where patients can not only live…
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Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center Enhances Breast Cancer Detection Capabilities with Acquisition of Genius™ 3D Mammography™ with SmartCurve™
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center Enhances Breast Cancer Detection Capabilities with Acquisition of Genius™ 3D Mammography™ with SmartCurve™In a significant leap forward in breast cancer detection and patient care, Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center has proudly announced the acquisition of the Genius™ 3D Mammography™ system from Hologic. This state-of-the-art technology promises better, earlier detection of breast cancer, providing patients with more accurate results and greater peace of mind during screenings. Compared…
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Facility Dog Supports Physical and Occupational Therapy Patients
Read more: Facility Dog Supports Physical and Occupational Therapy PatientsAfter removing the cast from her healing broken arm, DuMont, New Jersey resident Margaret Klein, 54, had her first appointment with orthopedics specialist Gerald Andah, MD. When asked how she was doing, she told Dr. Andah that her left hand felt numb. “My left hand was not moving well,” said Klein. “I would try to open it,…
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Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center and Pascack Valley Medical Center Leader Recognized for Excellence
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center and Pascack Valley Medical Center Leader Recognized for ExcellenceHackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center and Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center today announced Todd Huffman, who serves as chief financial officer (CFO) for both facilities, has been recognized as CFO of the Year by Ardent Health Services. Presented annually, the award recognizes an outstanding CFO who has exhibited a commitment to accuracy and the…
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Start the Year Right & Jumpstart Your Heart Health
Read more: Start the Year Right & Jumpstart Your Heart HealthNow is the perfect time to make your heart health a priority, especially for those who’ve recently suffered from a cardiac event. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with heart disease, had heart surgery, or had a heart attack, it is important to take proactive measures for recovery and prevention. Cardiac rehabilitation is one of the best…
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Pascack Valley Medical Center and Hackensack University Medical Center Forge Vital Partnership to Support Westwood Volunteer Ambulance Corps
Read more: Pascack Valley Medical Center and Hackensack University Medical Center Forge Vital Partnership to Support Westwood Volunteer Ambulance CorpsIn a momentous step towards enhancing community healthcare and emergency response services, Pascack Valley Medical Center and Hackensack University Medical Center proudly announce a mutual aid agreement. This collaborative effort aims to provide essential backup support to the Westwood Volunteer Ambulance Corps during busy or overlapping call times, ensuring uninterrupted care for the community. The…
