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Newswise: Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine Achieves Full Accreditation from Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Released: 23-Nov-2022 10:05 AM EST
Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine Achieves Full Accreditation from Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Hackensack Meridian Health

Major accrediting body grants full accreditation as institution draws closer to full accreditation from all agencies

Newswise: Hackensack University Medical Center Cardiac Surgeons Become First in World to Implant FDA-Approved Impella RP Flex Heart Pump in Human Patient
Released: 22-Nov-2022 9:45 AM EST
Hackensack University Medical Center Cardiac Surgeons Become First in World to Implant FDA-Approved Impella RP Flex Heart Pump in Human Patient
Hackensack Meridian Health

The Impella RP Flex is implanted using a minimally invasive catheter-based approach to treat right heart failure

Released: 16-Nov-2022 2:20 PM EST
Eight Hackensack Meridian Health Hospitals Awarded ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog Group for Fall 2022
Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Health network receives 8 'A' Hospital safety grades by Leapfrog Group for Fall 2022, the most of any health network in New Jersey.

Newswise: Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center Awarded ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog Group
Released: 16-Nov-2022 12:05 AM EST
Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center Awarded ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog Group
Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. This national distinction celebrates the hospital’s achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors.

Released: 15-Nov-2022 10:40 AM EST
Hackensack Meridian Health Names Frank J. Citara To Chief Hospital Executive of Ocean University Medical Center
Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Health names Frank J. Citara Chief Hospital Executive of Ocean University Medical Center

Newswise: Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center becomes first New Jersey hospital approved to treat prostate cancer in adults using Novartis Pluvicto (TM)
Released: 15-Nov-2022 10:00 AM EST
Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center becomes first New Jersey hospital approved to treat prostate cancer in adults using Novartis Pluvicto (TM)
Hackensack Meridian Health

Mountainside Medical Center is approved to use Pluvicto™, an FDA-approved, targeted radioligand therapy for treatment of metastatic prostate-specific membrane antigen positive castration-resistant prostate cancer. This makes Mountainside the first in the state to offer treatment using Pluvicto™.

Newswise: Healthgrades recognizes Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center for Clinical Excellence in Bariatric Surgery
Released: 15-Nov-2022 9:00 AM EST
Healthgrades recognizes Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center for Clinical Excellence in Bariatric Surgery
Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center received the Healthgrades Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™ along with a five-star rating in Overall Bariatric Surgery, the only hospital in Bergen County to receive this recognition.

Newswise: Hackensack Meridian Health Appoints Internationally Renowned Thoracic Surgeon Faiz Y. Bhora, MD, FACS, as Central Region Chair of Surgery
Released: 14-Nov-2022 9:30 AM EST
Hackensack Meridian Health Appoints Internationally Renowned Thoracic Surgeon Faiz Y. Bhora, MD, FACS, as Central Region Chair of Surgery
Hackensack Meridian Health

“I am thrilled to join Hackensack Meridian Health,” said Dr. Bhora. “The opportunity to be a part of the finest health system in New Jersey with a new and innovative affiliated medical school was a big draw. The central region of New Jersey has a need for the highest quality of surgical care, and we have bold plans to transform both the quality and breadth of surgical programs that we will offer to our patients. This, in addition to starting a surgical residency program and helping transform JFK University Medical Center into a true tertiary and quaternary hospital was the impetus for me to join the Hackensack Meridian Team and an opportunity impossible to turn down.”

Newswise: Elizabeth S. John, M.D., Gastroenterologist, Joins Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Group
Released: 14-Nov-2022 9:00 AM EST
Elizabeth S. John, M.D., Gastroenterologist, Joins Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Group
Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Group has announced that Elizabeth S. John, M.D., gastroenterologist, has joined the practice.

Newswise: Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center advances robotics program with the addition of Excelsius GPS® for spine surgery
Released: 14-Nov-2022 9:00 AM EST
Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center advances robotics program with the addition of Excelsius GPS® for spine surgery
Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center

Pascack Valley Medical Center added Excelsius GPS® to their robotic-assisted surgery program, giving patients a minimally invasive option for complex spine surgeries. Orthopedic surgeons Rafael Levin, M.D. and Evan Baird, M.D. completed the hospital’s first procedure with the new robot October 19.

Newswise: Why I’m Hopeful about Lung Cancer
Released: 7-Nov-2022 2:50 PM EST
Why I’m Hopeful about Lung Cancer
Hackensack Meridian Health

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and although lung cancer is the second most common cancer in the U.S. in both men and women, and lung cancer claims more lives than other types of cancers, I am hopeful about lung cancer for many reasons.

Newswise: November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month - Find Out How Palliative Care Kept Family Connected During COVID-19
Released: 3-Nov-2022 3:10 PM EDT
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month - Find Out How Palliative Care Kept Family Connected During COVID-19
Hackensack Meridian Health

Team members facilitated FaceTime calls and provided comfort care for Nazli Ozkilic’s father, who was in long-term care due to congestive heart failure

Newswise: Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine Vice Dean Hoffman Honored with Prestigious ELAM/ELH Fellowship
Released: 3-Nov-2022 11:30 AM EDT
Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine Vice Dean Hoffman Honored with Prestigious ELAM/ELH Fellowship
Hackensack Meridian Health

The year-long Executive Leadership in Health Care fellowship makes Vice Dean one of just 1,200 worldwide

Newswise: AAMC Awards Dean Stanton Posthumous Honor
Released: 1-Nov-2022 10:30 AM EDT
AAMC Awards Dean Stanton Posthumous Honor
Hackensack Meridian Health

Special Recognition Award goes to late dean for a lifetime in medical education

Released: 24-Oct-2022 2:00 PM EDT
New Jersey EMS Task Force Builds 50-Bed Field Hospital at Hackensack Meridian Old Bridge Medical Center to Prepare for Natural Disasters
Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Health is the first health network in New Jersey to participate in a full-scale disaster exercise with the New Jersey EMS Task Force

Newswise: 2022 Korean Arts Festival
Released: 14-Oct-2022 11:05 AM EDT
2022 Korean Arts Festival
Hackensack Meridian Health

Join the 2022 Korean Arts Festival

Released: 13-Oct-2022 9:55 AM EDT
Michael B. Harris, M.D., Professorship Established at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine and The Children’s Cancer Institute Thanks to $1 Million Gift from Generous Donor
Hackensack Meridian Health

Michael B. Harris, M.D., Professorship Established at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine and The Children’s Cancer Institute Thanks to $1 Million Gift from Generous Donor

Newswise: Jersey Shore University Medical Center Now Providing Innovative Group Healthcare for Families
Released: 7-Oct-2022 9:35 AM EDT
Jersey Shore University Medical Center Now Providing Innovative Group Healthcare for Families
Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center’s Jane H. Booker Family Health Center is now providing families with a CenteringParenting® healthcare model. The Centering model combines health assessment, interactive learning and community building to deliver better health outcomes and a better care experience for families.

Newswise: Jersey Shore University Medical Center Adds Advanced Technology to Detect Movement Disorders
Released: 6-Oct-2022 5:00 PM EDT
Jersey Shore University Medical Center Adds Advanced Technology to Detect Movement Disorders
Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center Neuroscience Institute recently added a new, state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging system to its Nuclear Medicine program.

Released: 5-Oct-2022 12:05 PM EDT
Hackensack Meridian Long Term Acute Care Hospital Officially Opens To The Public
Hackensack Meridian Health

“We are excited to open our 18th hospital in the Hackensack Meridian Health network. This new LTACH will provide numerous benefits to our patients, their families and our community, which will lead to optimizing patient outcomes,” said Robert Garrett, chief executive officer, Hackensack Meridian Health.

Newswise: Men’s Health Day Targets Those at High Risk for Prostate Cancer - Including African Americans
Released: 27-Sep-2022 11:05 AM EDT
Men’s Health Day Targets Those at High Risk for Prostate Cancer - Including African Americans
Hackensack Meridian Health

Join NY Giants great Harry Carson and Hackensack Meridian Health, Screenings for Prostate Cancer, High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Asthma & Lung Disease and More

Newswise: Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Group 
Welcomes Cardiologist Mindy Markowitz, M.D.
Released: 26-Sep-2022 1:50 PM EDT
Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Group Welcomes Cardiologist Mindy Markowitz, M.D.
Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center

Pascack Valley Medical Group today announced that cardiologist Mindy Markowitz, M.D. has joined the practice.

Released: 21-Sep-2022 1:35 PM EDT
After Nationwide Search, Three Sub-Specialty Physicians Join Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute
Hackensack Meridian Health

“We selected physicians with years of education, extensive experience and sub-specialty training to expand our services and to strengthen our existing programs,” said Sara Cuccurullo, M.D., chair, vice president and medical director of JFK Johnson. “We wanted physicians not only with the training but also with the passion to work in their specialized fields. These committed doctors made our decisions easy.”

Newswise: Hackensack University Medical Center Endovascular Surgeon Becomes First in U.S. to Perform Commercial Minimally Invasive Thoracic Aortic Repair Using New Device
Released: 20-Sep-2022 10:25 AM EDT
Hackensack University Medical Center Endovascular Surgeon Becomes First in U.S. to Perform Commercial Minimally Invasive Thoracic Aortic Repair Using New Device
Hackensack Meridian Health

Dr. Michael Wilderman is among only a few physicians in the region to have access to the first and only commercially available branched device to treat thoracic aortic conditions

Newswise: Hackensack University Medical Center Receives Recognition as a Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center for Second Year from the American Heart Association and the Mitral Foundation
Released: 19-Sep-2022 1:05 PM EDT
Hackensack University Medical Center Receives Recognition as a Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center for Second Year from the American Heart Association and the Mitral Foundation
Hackensack Meridian Health

Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center Award recognizes Hackensack University Medical Center’s commitment to best practices, quality for mitral valve repair

Newswise: Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs Recognized as a National Leader
Released: 19-Sep-2022 1:00 PM EDT
Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs Recognized as a National Leader
Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center

Pascack Valley Medical Center received recertification of its Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation programs from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. The certification recognizes the hospital for commitment to improving patient outcomes and quality of life by enhancing standards of care.

Newswise: Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health Welcomes Expert in Single-Incision Laparoscopy, Surgical Oncology and Procedures to Treat Congenital Abnormalities to K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital
Released: 14-Sep-2022 4:10 PM EDT
Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health Welcomes Expert in Single-Incision Laparoscopy, Surgical Oncology and Procedures to Treat Congenital Abnormalities to K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital
Hackensack Meridian Health

New surgical director of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and expert in single-incision procedures in children joins K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital, Hackensack Meridian Children's Health.

Released: 13-Sep-2022 2:30 PM EDT
New Study in Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation Explores Predictors of High School and College Graduation for Young People with Traumatic Brain Injury
Hackensack Meridian Health

"A broad range of efforts across society are needed to understand and combat racial inequity in the school systems to better support students with traumatic brain injury who come from ethnic and racial minority groups,” said Ashley Kakkanatt, MD, physical medicine and rehabilitation at Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute and a coauthor of the study who worked on it during her fellowship training there. She now serves as an attending physician at JFK Johnson.

Newswise: FDA-Approved PSMA-PET Imaging Agent for Prostate Cancer Now Available at Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center
Released: 6-Sep-2022 5:45 PM EDT
FDA-Approved PSMA-PET Imaging Agent for Prostate Cancer Now Available at Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center
Hackensack Meridian Health (Mountainside Medical Center)

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is among the first hospitals in northern New Jersey now offering men with prostate cancer targeted Positron Emission Tomography (PET Imaging) with Illucix®, a Prostate-Specific Membrane Antigen (PSMA) imaging agent.

Newswise: Hackensack University Medical Center’s AirMed One Helicopter Transport Team Earns Re-Accreditation and Celebrates 10 Years of Service
Released: 31-Aug-2022 3:45 PM EDT
Hackensack University Medical Center’s AirMed One Helicopter Transport Team Earns Re-Accreditation and Celebrates 10 Years of Service
Hackensack Meridian Health

In operation since 2012, AirMed One has logged more than 3,000 patient care missions and meets the industry’s highest standards for quality, safety and excellence



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