Many people believe flu season only lasts a few months, but it can stretch through seven months of the year. Learn tips on what to do if you think you may have the flu.  What are symptoms of the flu?  – Fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher  – Chills  – Cough  – Sore throat …

WESTWOOD, N.J. [January 6, 2025] – We’re delighted to announce  Gabriela Wojnarska-Alvarez, M.D., and her PCN Medical Group have formed an alliance with  Pascack Valley Medical Group to enhance continuity of patient care and to provide patients with multispecialty care under one umbrella.  Dr. Wojnarska-Alvarez is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and…

As the new year is beginning, many of us take the opportunity to reflect on our health and wellbeing. Setting meaningful goals can set the tone for a productive and fulfilling year. We spoke with Esther Hoffman, D.O., a primary care physician at Pascack Valley Medical Center, to gather tips on how to prioritize your…

Julianna and Alec Balestra with the newest addition to their family, Dante, the first baby born at Pascack Valley Medical Center in 2025.

We get it. No one looks forward to a mammogram. And why would you? Whether it’s a routine screening or because you’ve found something suspicious, it’s ultimately a check to see if you have cancer. That, along with the discomfort of the exam itself, can be more than a little nerve-racking for most women.  It’s…

Westwood, NJ – (December 16, 2024) – Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center  recently achieved accreditation from Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as a Center of Excellence in Complex Endometriosis Care. This accreditation recognizes Pascack Valley Medical Center’s commitment and high standard of delivery of quality patient care and safety. Status as an accredited Center of…

Westwood, NJ (December 3, 2024) – Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is proud to announce the launch of its new Breast Health Program, a comprehensive service designed to provide top-tier breast health care in a compassionate, patient-centered environment. The program is dedicated to early detection, accurate diagnosis, and effective treatment of breast cancer, which…

WESTWOOD, N.J. [December 1, 2024] – Pascack Valley Medical Group is pleased to announce Scott David Lippe, M.D. , board-certified gastroenterologist and internist, is joining the Pascack Valley Medical Center team. Dr. Lippe brings a wealth of expertise with over two decades of experience in private practice.  He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of…

New 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…

As 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…