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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,”…
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Understanding Digestive Health: Common Issues and Prevention Tips
Read more: Understanding Digestive Health: Common Issues and Prevention TipsAccording to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Diseases[1], approximately 60 to 70 million people suffer from digestive health-related issues, ranging from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Although digestive disorders are very common, there are still many preventative measures that can be taken. How does the digestive system function? The…
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Stroke survivor finds clarity and improved speech after rehab
Read more: Stroke survivor finds clarity and improved speech after rehabJeffrey Agderian, a 70-year-old resident of Dumont, New Jersey, doesn’t recall many of the details surrounding his strokes. “I was walking the dog with my girlfriend when I noticed a foul smell in my mouth,” Agderian recalled. “I didn’t smell anything bad, it just seemed like a foul smell.” Further down the trail, Agderian started…
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Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center Welcomes Thomas Bisignani as Chief Financial Officer
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center Welcomes Thomas Bisignani as Chief Financial OfficerHackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center today announced the appointment of Thomas Bisignani as chief financial officer, effective August 19, 2024. With over two decades of experience in hospital operations and finance, Bisignani brings a proven track record of enhancing organizational efficiency and financial sustainability. Bisignani most recently served as chief financial officer and chief operating…
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Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center Introduces Cutting-Edge Imaging Technology to Enhance Patient Care
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center Introduces Cutting-Edge Imaging Technology to Enhance Patient CareHackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center announces the integration of the NM 830, a state-of-the-art dual-head SPECT system from GE Healthcare, into its suite of advanced imaging equipment. This revolutionary system is set to redefine diagnostic imaging standards by delivering unparalleled image quality and efficiency. The NM 830 represents a significant advancement in medical imaging technology.…
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Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center Now Offers New Service – Line Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center Now Offers New Service – Line Pelvic Floor Physical TherapyWESTWOOD, NJ (August 12, 2024) – Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center announces the launch of its new Pelvic Floor Therapy program, designed to offer specialized care for individuals of all ages and genders suffering from pelvic floor dysfunction. The Pelvic Floor Therapy program at Pascack Valley Medical Center is tailored to provide patients with personalized…
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Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center Among First in New Jersey to Offer Innovative TCAR Procedure to Treat Carotid Artery Disease
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center Among First in New Jersey to Offer Innovative TCAR Procedure to Treat Carotid Artery DiseaseWESTWOOD, NJ (August 5, 2024) – Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is among first in New Jersey to treat carotid artery disease and prevent future strokes using an innovative procedure called TransCarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR). TCAR (tee-kahr) is a clinically proven and minimally invasive approach for patients who need carotid artery treatment.(Pictured left to right:…
