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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…
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What to do if you suspect a hernia
Read more: What to do if you suspect a herniaWhen part of an organ pushes through a weak area of tissue or muscle, it can start with mild discomfort or a small bulge in the abdomen or groin. But these bulges, called hernias, may become more serious over time if left untreated. If you think you may have a hernia, surgeons at Pascack Valley…
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Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Advances Lung Care with First EBUS Procedure
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Advances Lung Care with First EBUS ProcedureWESTWOOD, N.J. [June 17, 2026] – Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is proud to announce the successful completion of its first Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) procedure on June 16, 2026 performed by Michael Spallone, M.D., thoracic surgeon. This milestone reflects the hospital’s continued commitment to offering advanced diagnostic and minimally invasive pulmonary care to the…
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Living with joint pain? When to consider joint replacement surgery
Read more: Living with joint pain? When to consider joint replacement surgeryJoint pain in the hips and knees can start as a minor inconvenience. However, over time, it can become a major barrier to living life to the fullest. Symptoms like difficulty standing, joint stiffness or pain may be signs that it’s time to explore advanced orthopedic care options. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Luis Grau explains the…
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Women’s Health Month Spotlight: Whole-Person, Preventive Care with Dr. Sylva Takvorian
Read more: Women’s Health Month Spotlight: Whole-Person, Preventive Care with Dr. Sylva TakvorianWomen’s Health Month is a powerful reminder to prioritize wellness, prevention, and consistent care at every stage of life. At Pascack Valley Medical Group, internal medicine physician Sylva Takvorian, M.D., is dedicated to helping patients take a proactive, empowered approach to their health through comprehensive, integrative care. Dr. Takvorian’s philosophy centers on treating the whole…
