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Newswise: Hackensack University Medical Center Becomes First in New Jersey to Offer New Procedure to Diagnose Heart Disease in Small Blood Vessels
Released: 5-Jul-2023 3:05 PM EDT
Hackensack University Medical Center Becomes First in New Jersey to Offer New Procedure to Diagnose Heart Disease in Small Blood Vessels
Hackensack Meridian Health

Interventional cardiologists at Hackensack University Medical Center are the first in the state to employ a novel method to assess the health of smaller arteries in the heart and pinpoint microvascular disease, which until now has presented a diagnostic challenge.

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Released: 3-Jul-2023 3:30 PM EDT
Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center Is Nationally Recognized for Commitment to Providing High-Quality Stroke Care
Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center

Pascack Valley Medical Center achieved AHA’s Gold Plus Get With the Guidelines-Stroke quality achievement award for commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to reduced disability.

Newswise: Newsweek Recognizes Hackensack Meridian John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center as One of “America’s Best Cancer Hospitals 2023” and the #1 Cancer Hospital in New Jersey
Released: 29-Jun-2023 5:05 PM EDT
Newsweek Recognizes Hackensack Meridian John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center as One of “America’s Best Cancer Hospitals 2023” and the #1 Cancer Hospital in New Jersey
Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center has been recognized as one of America’s Best Cancer Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek.

Newswise: Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation Raises More Than $5 Million at Annual Network Celebration
Released: 29-Jun-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation Raises More Than $5 Million at Annual Network Celebration
Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation raised more than $5 million to support oncology care and services at Hackensack Meridian John Theurer Cancer Center and throughout the Hackensack Meridian Health network at its second annual Network Celebration, held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on Saturday, June 24.

Newswise: Cancer Experts at Jersey Shore University Medical Center Implanting First Targeted Liver Tumor Treatment Pumps in Patients
Released: 28-Jun-2023 12:10 PM EDT
Cancer Experts at Jersey Shore University Medical Center Implanting First Targeted Liver Tumor Treatment Pumps in Patients
Hackensack Meridian Health

A team of surgical experts led by Gregory J. Tiesi, M.D., FACS, FSSO, began implanting hepatic artery infusion pumps in patients at Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center in June. They are among the first in New Jersey to provide the pump for patients.

Newswise: Valarie McPherson, DNP, Appointed as Chief Nursing Officer/Chief Operating Officer at Mountainside Medical Center
Released: 27-Jun-2023 5:05 PM EDT
Valarie McPherson, DNP, Appointed as Chief Nursing Officer/Chief Operating Officer at Mountainside Medical Center
Hackensack Meridian Health

Mountainside Medical Center is pleased to announce Valarie McPherson, DNP, as CNO/COO. With her experience and exceptional leadership skills, McPherson will be instrumental in bridging the gap between clinical and non-clinical operations, driving improvements, and enhancing patient care.

Newswise: CDI Lab Earns Grant to Re-engineer Drugs to Combat Emerging Infections
Released: 22-Jun-2023 12:05 PM EDT
CDI Lab Earns Grant to Re-engineer Drugs to Combat Emerging Infections
Hackensack Meridian Health

A laboratory at the Hackensack Meridian Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) has been issued a major grant to repurpose drugs to combat non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), an emerging family of germs naturally found in soil and water and which can be deadly to those with compromised immune systems and pre-existing lung diseases.

Newswise: Largest Class of Resident and Fellow Physicians Graduate from Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Released: 22-Jun-2023 11:00 AM EDT
Largest Class of Resident and Fellow Physicians Graduate from Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center held its annual Resident & Fellow Graduation Ceremony June 15 at Bell Works in Holmdel, NJ. As Monmouth and Ocean counties’ leading academic medical center, dating back to the 1950’s, Jersey Shore’s faculty and administrators celebrated the graduation of 87 residents and fellows in nine residency and ten fellowship programs.

Newswise: Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health Hospitals Earn Top Ranking for Third Year in a Row in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-24 Best Children’s Hospitals List
Released: 21-Jun-2023 1:20 PM EDT
Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health Hospitals Earn Top Ranking for Third Year in a Row in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-24 Best Children’s Hospitals List
Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest, most comprehensive hospital network, is proud to announce that the Hackensack Meridian Joseph M. Sanzari and K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospitals - filed jointly under a single program - are ranked #1 in New Jersey for the third year in a row, and #10 in the Mid-Atlantic Region in the U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals 2023-23 Rankings.

Newswise: Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center Announces Class of 2023 Medical Residents
Released: 20-Jun-2023 9:35 AM EDT
Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center Announces Class of 2023 Medical Residents
Hackensack Meridian Health

“I am pleased to honor this year's graduates,” says Patricia Carroll, FACHE, president, chief hospital executive, Raritan Bay and Old Bridge Medical Center’s. “Their work and dedication has been extraordinary. As they each embrace their bright futures, we wish this talented group the very best.”

Newswise: Hackensack University Medical Center Investigators Present Pioneering Research at Annual Pediatric Cancer Meeting
Released: 19-Jun-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Hackensack University Medical Center Investigators Present Pioneering Research at Annual Pediatric Cancer Meeting
Hackensack Meridian Health

Researchers from Hackensack Meridian Children's Health at Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center presented seven studies at the American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (ASPHO) Conference in Fort Worth in May.

Newswise: Hackensack University Medical Center Earns 2023 Healthgrades Specialty Excellence Award for Outpatient Orthopedic Joint Replacement
Released: 19-Jun-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Hackensack University Medical Center Earns 2023 Healthgrades Specialty Excellence Award for Outpatient Orthopedic Joint Replacement
Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center has earned a 2023 Specialty Excellence Award for Outpatient Orthopedic Joint Replacement from Healthgrades.

Newswise: JFK University Medical Center Launches South Asian Community Health Initiative Program at Inaugural Health Fair
Released: 16-Jun-2023 1:05 PM EDT
JFK University Medical Center Launches South Asian Community Health Initiative Program at Inaugural Health Fair
Hackensack Meridian Health

On Saturday, May 20, Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center hosted its inaugural South Asian Community Health Initiative Health Fair to launch the medical center’s new program focused on improving the health and wellbeing of the south Asian community in and around Edison, NJ.

Released: 15-Jun-2023 4:20 PM EDT
Hackensack Meridian Health Announces the Sheila Cancro Institute for Nursing Leadership and Practice Excellence
Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Health is pleased to announce the creation of the Sheila Cancro Institute for Nursing Leadership and Practice Excellence to provide infrastructure, support and advocacy for nurses as they advance their careers, education and research. In addition, a New Career Initiative will help build a pipeline of new nurses by offering financial relief to students.

Newswise: Gift by Gregory and Christy Schiano to JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute Names Spinal Cord Injury Treatment Room in Honor of Former Defensive Tackle Eric LeGrand
Released: 15-Jun-2023 11:00 AM EDT
Gift by Gregory and Christy Schiano to JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute Names Spinal Cord Injury Treatment Room in Honor of Former Defensive Tackle Eric LeGrand
Hackensack Meridian Health

A $250,000 gift by Rutgers football coach Greg Schiano and his wife Christy, will name a spinal cord treatment room at Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, located at Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center in Edison, NJ, after former Rutgers University defensive tackle Eric LeGrand, who suffered a devastating spinal cord injury during the 2010 college football season. The new name, called the Eric LeGrand Spinal Cord Injury Patient Care Room, was unveiled to LeGrand in a surprise ceremony on June 14 at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute where Schiano, his wife Christy, and leaders from across Hackensack Meridian Health dedicated the treatment room in his honor.

Released: 15-Jun-2023 10:25 AM EDT
Hackensack Meridian Neuroscience Institute at JFK University Medical Center Awarded Research Grant to Study Novel Approach to Repair Central Nervous System Damage from Chronic Alcohol Abuse
Hackensack Meridian Health

Two-year grant will fund preclinical studies to explore new approach to address brain-cell degeneration and deficits in sensory-motor, psychological and cognitive functions caused by alcohol use disorder

Newswise: Jersey Shore University Medical Center’s ALS Center is the First in New Jersey to Provide the First Treatment to Target a Genetic Cause of the Disease
Released: 14-Jun-2023 3:10 PM EDT
Jersey Shore University Medical Center’s ALS Center is the First in New Jersey to Provide the First Treatment to Target a Genetic Cause of the Disease
Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Neuroscience Institute at Jersey Shore University Medical Center’s ALS Center is the first in New Jersey to provide patients with QALSODY™ (tofersen), the first treatment to target a genetic cause of the disease. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the QALSODY (tofersen) injection in April 2023, for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in adults who have a mutation in the superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) gene.

Newswise: Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute Announces Class of 2023 Fellowship and Residency Program Graduates
Released: 14-Jun-2023 1:30 PM EDT
Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute Announces Class of 2023 Fellowship and Residency Program Graduates
Hackensack Meridian Health

“The residents and fellows at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute work with our dedicated faculty who are committed to training these learners in attaining the necessary skills to deliver excellent patient care. These elite residency and fellowship programs at our institution are highly competitive,” said Sara Cuccurullo, M.D., chair, vice president, and medical director, JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute.

Released: 14-Jun-2023 11:45 AM EDT
Hackensack Meridian Health Invests in Canary Speech, Company with AI Software to Assess Anxiety, Wellness in Spoken Words
Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Health and its Bear’s Den program invest in company to help detect potential health problems hinted in speech patterns

Newswise: Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine Commencement 2023: Ceremony Sends Graduates Into Residencies
Released: 8-Jun-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine Commencement 2023: Ceremony Sends Graduates Into Residencies
Hackensack Meridian Health

Eighty-five students from the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine have received their medical degrees - and will now start their careers.

Released: 7-Jun-2023 10:10 AM EDT
Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation to Host Second Annual Network Celebration on June 24 at MetLife Stadium
Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation to Host Second Annual Network Celebration on June 24 at MetLife Stadium

Released: 6-Jun-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Mental Health Experts Available for Interviews for Pride Month
Hackensack Meridian Health

Mental Health Experts available about Pride Month

   
Newswise: Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Group welcomes Kulvir Nandra, colorectal surgeon
Released: 1-Jun-2023 12:50 PM EDT
Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Group welcomes Kulvir Nandra, colorectal surgeon
Hackensack Meridian Health (Mountainside Medical Center)

Mountainside Medical Group has announced that Kulvir Nandra, M.D., has joined the practice, adding colorectal surgery to the medical group’s offerings.

Newswise: Fungal Infections an Unintended Consequence of Advanced Immunotherapy, Research Shows
Released: 1-Jun-2023 10:45 AM EDT
Fungal Infections an Unintended Consequence of Advanced Immunotherapy, Research Shows
Hackensack Meridian Health

The Desai Lab shows how clinical use of some monoclonal antibodies may cause life-threatening systemic fungal infections

Released: 1-Jun-2023 10:40 AM EDT
Too Much of Anything Isn’t Good For Your Health: Why You Should Stop Binge Watching To Maintain Your Brain Health
Hackensack Meridian Health

Experts available on the correlation between binge watching television and dementia later in life

Newswise: Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Announces New Chief Financial Officer
Released: 31-May-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Announces New Chief Financial Officer
Hackensack Meridian Health (Mountainside Medical Center)

Todd Huffman has been appointed as the chief financial officer for Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center, bringing with him over 10 years of valuable experience in healthcare finance.

Newswise: St. Joseph’s Health and Hackensack Meridian Health 
Open Comprehensive Cancer Center at Totowa
Released: 25-May-2023 3:05 PM EDT
St. Joseph’s Health and Hackensack Meridian Health Open Comprehensive Cancer Center at Totowa
Hackensack Meridian Health

St. Joseph’s Health and Hackensack Meridian Health are proud to announce the opening of The Cancer Center at Totowa, located on the St. Joseph’s Health Totowa campus, in partnership with Hackensack Meridian’s John Theurer Cancer Center.

Released: 23-May-2023 11:55 AM EDT
Hackensack Meridian Health Announces New Emergency Triage, Treat and Transport Program for Patients Covered by Medicare
Hackensack Meridian Health

Innovative new model allows Medicare beneficiaries to choose options for emergency care other than a hospital Emergency Department

Newswise: Ann Chuang, M.D., Appointed Director of Breast Program at Mountainside Medical Center
Released: 23-May-2023 11:15 AM EDT
Ann Chuang, M.D., Appointed Director of Breast Program at Mountainside Medical Center
Hackensack Meridian Health (Mountainside Medical Center)

Ann Chuang, M.D., a highly skilled breast surgeon, has been appointed as the leader of Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center's breast program.

Newswise: Five Hackensack Meridian Hospitals Recognized for Excellence with ACC Cardiac Cath Lab Accreditation with PCI
Released: 23-May-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Five Hackensack Meridian Hospitals Recognized for Excellence with ACC Cardiac Cath Lab Accreditation with PCI
Hackensack Meridian Health

The medical centers were recognized based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staffs’ ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who come to the cardiac cath lab.

Newswise: Hackensack University Medical Center Performs Innovative BEAR Procedure in New Jersey for ACL Reconstruction
Released: 23-May-2023 8:05 AM EDT
Hackensack University Medical Center Performs Innovative BEAR Procedure in New Jersey for ACL Reconstruction
Hackensack Meridian Health

Orthopedic surgeons at Hackensack University Medical Center performed the first Bridge Enhanced ACL Restoration (BEAR) Implant operation to reconstruct the injured knee ligament of a 15-year-old soccer player.

Released: 22-May-2023 10:15 AM EDT
Hackensack Meridian Old Bridge and Raritan Bay Medical Center’s Receive Lotus Recognition from Watson Caring Science Institute
Hackensack Meridian Health

Old Bridge and Raritan Bay Medical Center’s are the 4th and 5th in the nation to receive this award

Newswise: Members of the media are invited as St. Joseph’s Health and Hackensack Meridian Health 
Open Comprehensive Cancer Center at Totowa
Released: 22-May-2023 9:55 AM EDT
Members of the media are invited as St. Joseph’s Health and Hackensack Meridian Health Open Comprehensive Cancer Center at Totowa
Hackensack Meridian Health

St. Joseph’s Health and Hackensack Meridian Health are proud to announce the opening of The Cancer Center at Totowa, located on the St. Joseph’s Health Totowa campus, in partnership with Hackensack Meridian’s John Theurer Cancer Center.

Newswise: Hackensack Meridian Health Recognized for Excellence with ACC Chest Pain Center Accreditations
Released: 19-May-2023 3:55 PM EDT
Hackensack Meridian Health Recognized for Excellence with ACC Chest Pain Center Accreditations
Hackensack Meridian Health

The American College of Cardiology has recognized all eligible Hackensack Meridian medical centers for their demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain.

Newswise: Hackensack University Medical Center Now Offering New, Minimally Invasive Zephyr Endobronchial Valve Treatment for Patients with Severe Emphysema
Released: 19-May-2023 8:05 AM EDT
Hackensack University Medical Center Now Offering New, Minimally Invasive Zephyr Endobronchial Valve Treatment for Patients with Severe Emphysema
Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center is now offering Zephyr® Endobronchial Valves, a new, minimally invasive treatment for patients with severe emphysema, a form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Newswise: Jersey Shore University Medical Center Commits to Improving Outcomes for Patients with Hemorrhagic Stroke
Released: 17-May-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Jersey Shore University Medical Center Commits to Improving Outcomes for Patients with Hemorrhagic Stroke
Hackensack Meridian Health

JSUMC is among the first to voluntarily use new American Heart Association hemorrhagic stroke-specific enhancements to the Get With The Guidelines - Stroke registry

Newswise: The Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift: A Daughter Gave Her Own Mother Life Through the Gift of Organ Donation
Released: 12-May-2023 1:10 PM EDT
The Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift: A Daughter Gave Her Own Mother Life Through the Gift of Organ Donation
Hackensack Meridian Health

It's one thing to buy your mother flowers or a gift certificate to the spa for Mother’s Day - but it’s a whole other thing to give her the gift of life. In a reversal of roles, thanks to the miracle of kidney donation, a New Jersey daughter was able to give her own mother the gift of life, 37 years after her mom gave her life.



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