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How to Choose a Primary Care Provider
Read more: How to Choose a Primary Care ProviderHaving a primary care provider (PCP) that you see regularly is a great way to stay ahead of your health. They can ensure you receive annual exams on time, treat minor illnesses and injuries, and provide screenings to detect high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Whether you’re seeking a routine check-up or treatment for a…
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Pascack Valley Medical Center Expands Advanced Women’s Health Services with Addition of Urogynecologist and Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon Mamta M. Mamik, M.D., M.Sc., FACOG, FACS
Read more: Pascack Valley Medical Center Expands Advanced Women’s Health Services with Addition of Urogynecologist and Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon Mamta M. Mamik, M.D., M.Sc., FACOG, FACSWESTWOOD, N.J. [September 1, 2026] – Pascack Valley Medical Center is pleased to welcome Mamta M. Mamik, M.D., M.Sc., FACOG, FACS, a board-certified and highly trained gynecologic surgeon whose expertise spans female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, neuropelveology, endometriosis, fibroids, chronic pelvic pain, and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. Dr. Mamik brings more than a decade of experience caring for women with complex pelvic floor and gynecologic conditions. She is…
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Back-to-School Sports Physicals: Help Your Student-Athlete Stay Healthy and Active
Read more: Back-to-School Sports Physicals: Help Your Student-Athlete Stay Healthy and ActiveAs families prepare for a new school year, sports registration, equipment purchases, and practice schedules often take center stage. Before your child heads back to the field, court, track, or gym, there’s one important step that can help set them up for a safe and successful season: a sports physical. A sports physical is designed…
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Flu Vaccine Myths vs. Facts
Read more: Flu Vaccine Myths vs. FactsCatching the flu can be stressful. If you’ve ever had it, you know how uncomfortable or downright miserable it can be. Still, many people don’t prioritize getting a flu shot. Some people question the vaccine’s effectiveness, while others may think it’s simply not worth the time and energy. There’s no shortage of misinformation when it…
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What to pack in your hospital bag for labor and delivery
Read more: What to pack in your hospital bag for labor and deliveryIt can be easy to overpack or forget important items when it’s time to prepare your hospital bag. Labor can be unpredictable, so having your bag ready ahead of time helps you avoid last-minute stress. To start, make sure you have the essentials when you come to the hospital: Next, consider these optional items that…
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Summer Heart Health: Protecting Your Heart During New Jersey’s Warmest Months
Read more: Summer Heart Health: Protecting Your Heart During New Jersey’s Warmest MonthsSummer is a great time to get outside, stay active, and enjoy time with family and friends. However, higher temperatures can place added stress on the heart, particularly for individuals with high blood pressure, heart disease, heart failure, or arrhythmias. When the body gets hot, the heart works harder to regulate temperature. Combined with dehydration,…
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What if my Newborn Needs the NICU?
Read more: What if my Newborn Needs the NICU?No parent expects their baby to need extra medical care after birth, but if it happens, understanding what to expect can provide comfort during an uncertain time. At Pascack Valley Medical Center (PVMC), newborns who need additional support are cared for in our neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). This dedicated unit is designed for babies…
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Postpartum Hernias: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Options
Read more: Postpartum Hernias: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment OptionsPregnancy comes with many bodily changes, some more common than others. One bodily change can be a postpartum hernia. If you feel slight pressure or see a protrusion on your abdomen or C-section scar, you may have a hernia. These aren’t overly common, but they do happen, affecting about 5% of new mothers. Understanding what…
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What to do if you get heat stroke
Read more: What to do if you get heat strokeJuly and August typically include some of the hottest temperatures of the year. Pascack Valley Medical Center’s emergency medicine experts have these tips for if you or someone you know experiences heat stroke. What do you need to know about heat stroke? Most often, heat stroke happens in people who exercise in hot weather without…
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Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Group Welcomes Dr. Michael Piecuch
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Group Welcomes Dr. Michael PiecuchWESTWOOD, N.J. [July 20, 2026] – Pascack Valley Medical Center is pleased to welcome Michael Piecuch, M.D., a board-certified urologist, to its growing team of specialists. Dr. Piecuch provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment for a wide range of urologic conditions, combining advanced technology with personalized, patient-centered care. Dr. Piecuch cares for patients with conditions including…
