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Released: 27-Dec-2022 12:20 PM EST
Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation Again Recognized by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy as High Performers
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Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation Again Recognized by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy as High Performers

Released: 23-Dec-2022 9:05 AM EST
The Retreat & Recovery At Ramapo Valley Behavioral Health Program at Hackensack Meridian Health to Benefit from Generous $100,000 Gift
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The Retreat & Recovery At Ramapo Valley Behavioral Health Program at Hackensack Meridian Health to Benefit from Generous $100,000 Gift

Newswise: Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation Welcomes New Executive Director to Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
Released: 23-Dec-2022 9:05 AM EST
Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation Welcomes New Executive Director to Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
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Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation Welcomes New Executive Director to Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine

Released: 15-Dec-2022 12:05 PM EST
Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine’s COVID Support Our Schools Initiative Assisting at Peak of Pandemic Publishes Findings
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The paper concludes the COVID Support Our Schools (SOS) program helped underserved communities at a critical time - and its benefits could help with community health outreach beyond the time of a pandemic

Newswise: Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center Now Enrolling Participants in Interventional Cardiology Clinical Trials Under New Structural Heart Program Leadership
Released: 15-Dec-2022 7:05 AM EST
Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center Now Enrolling Participants in Interventional Cardiology Clinical Trials Under New Structural Heart Program Leadership
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Dr. Ryan Kaple joins structural heart colleagues Dr. Tilak Pasala and Dr. Lucy Safi to offer advanced clinical trials and surgical systems that enhance patient outcomes

Newswise: Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center Commits to ACS Geriatric Surgery Verification
Released: 15-Dec-2022 7:05 AM EST
Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center Commits to ACS Geriatric Surgery Verification
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Recognition is part of Hackensack Meridian Health’s leadership in the care of New Jersey’s geriatric population

Newswise: Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center Now Offers The Most Advanced Robotic Bronchoscopy Technology in Central New Jersey
Released: 14-Dec-2022 12:50 PM EST
Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center Now Offers The Most Advanced Robotic Bronchoscopy Technology in Central New Jersey
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“Our new Ion Bronchoscopy system is a robotic-assisted minimally invasive biopsy platform. It features an ultra-thin, ultra-maneuverable catheter that allows navigation far into the lung, reaching smaller airways, said Faiz Y. Bhora, MD, FACS, chair of surgery, and chief of thoracic surgery, central region, Hackensack Meridian Health. “This platform’s unprecedented stability enables the precision needed for biopsy compared to manual techniques and the ability to diagnose lung cancer at the earliest stage when it is most treatable."

Newswise: Dr. Jeffrey Boscamp Named Dean of the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
Released: 12-Dec-2022 12:30 PM EST
Dr. Jeffrey Boscamp Named Dean of the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
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Medical leader who helped shape beginnings of medical school takes leadership of School

Newswise: Bear’s Den Innovation Program Awards Winning Ideas from Team Members Across Network
Released: 1-Dec-2022 9:30 AM EST
Bear’s Den Innovation Program Awards Winning Ideas from Team Members Across Network
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Hackensack Meridian Health employees came up with ideas which improve clinical side of operations

Newswise: Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center Unveils New Hybrid Operating Room
Released: 28-Nov-2022 10:05 AM EST
Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center Unveils New Hybrid Operating Room
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Benefits for Patients Include Access to Advance Treatment Options Ensuring Better Outcomes and Less Recovery Time

Newswise: St. Joseph’s Health and Hackensack Meridian Health: 20th Anniversary of Acute Rehabilitation Unit & One-Year Anniversary of Rehabilitation Partnership
Released: 23-Nov-2022 10:20 AM EST
St. Joseph’s Health and Hackensack Meridian Health: 20th Anniversary of Acute Rehabilitation Unit & One-Year Anniversary of Rehabilitation Partnership
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“We are delighted to celebrate the one year anniversary of our rehabilitation clinical affiliation with St. Joseph’s Health,” said Robert C. Garrett, FACHE, CEO, Hackensack Meridian Health. “Throughout the state, our rehab experts have been improving lives through their vast expertise in healing and restoring quality of life after a serious illness or traumatic episode. This affiliation has placed our advanced services closer to home for residents of Northern New Jersey.”

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
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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
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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
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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.

Released: 15-Nov-2022 10:40 AM EST
Hackensack Meridian Health Names Frank J. Citara To Chief Hospital Executive of Ocean University Medical Center
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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)
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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: 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
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“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
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Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Group has announced that Elizabeth S. John, M.D., gastroenterologist, has joined the practice.

Newswise: Why I’m Hopeful about Lung Cancer
Released: 7-Nov-2022 2:50 PM EST
Why I’m Hopeful about Lung Cancer
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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“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
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Join NY Giants great Harry Carson and Hackensack Meridian Health, Screenings for Prostate Cancer, High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Asthma & Lung Disease and More

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



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