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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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5 Ways to Decrease Your Risk of Colorectal Cancer
Read more: 5 Ways to Decrease Your Risk of Colorectal CancerColorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in both men and women; it is also the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a month set aside to increase awareness and education of colon cancer. According to the American Institute for Cancer Research, almost half (47%)…
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Veteran healthcare leader named CEO of Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center
Read more: Veteran healthcare leader named CEO of Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical CenterHackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center today announced it has appointed Michael Bell as its next chief executive officer (CEO). Bell begins his new role on March 4 and succeeds Joe Pino who served as interim CEO during the national search for a permanent leader. “Michael is a seasoned healthcare leader with a proven track…
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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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Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Group Welcomes Heather Klavan, M.D.
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Group Welcomes Heather Klavan, M.D.Pascack Valley Medical Group has announced that Heather Klavan, M.D., has joined the practice in the field of gastroenterology. Dr. Klavan is a distinguished gastroenterologist who is triple board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Gastroenterology and American Board of Obesity Medicine. After graduating summa cum laude with a degree in Neuroscience from Tulane…
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Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center Welcomes First Baby of 2024
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center Welcomes First Baby of 2024Hilairi Delacruz-Evangelista with the newest addition to her family, Analiah, the first baby born at Pascack Valley Medical Center in 2024 Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center welcomed the hospital’s first baby of 2024 on January 1 at 2:05 a.m. Born to Hilairi Delacruz-Evangelista and Jose Ramirez of Prospect Park, New Jersey, baby girl Analiah weighed…
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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…
