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Released: 16-Jul-2021 10:35 AM EDT
Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center Proud Sponsor of the Reimagined 2020 Donate Life Transplant Games
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In support and in celebration of all organ donors who give the selfless gift of life and their recipients, Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center is again proud to sponsor the Reimagined 2020 Donate Life Transplant Games, July 16 - 19, a biennial multi-sport festival recognizing the success of donation and transplantation.

Released: 15-Jul-2021 1:45 PM EDT
Annual Physical Therapy Check Up
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We take time to see our primary care physicians and dentists regularly to ensure the best possible health outcomes. One vital part of our physical wellbeing often overlooked is the health of our musculoskeletal system. Add a physical therapist to your list as you make your annual healthcare visits.

Released: 15-Jul-2021 12:20 PM EDT
John Theurer Cancer Center Selected as One of Four Beneficiaries at the 2021 Breeders Crown Charity Challenge
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Hackensack Meridian John Theurer Cancer Center has been selected as one of four beneficiaries of the 2021 Breeders Crown Charity Challenge, presented by the Libfeld/Katz Breeding Partnership.

Released: 30-Jun-2021 9:05 AM EDT
New Jersey Woman Experiences Great Success after Bariatric Surgery Despite COVID-19 Obstacles
Hackensack Meridian Health

Some people who have had bariatric surgery are uncomfortable discussing it, but Melissa Flores, 27, feels differently. After losing over 100 pounds since she underwent gastric sleeve surgery in June 2020, Melissa has become an advocate for this option, sharing her experience with anyone who is interested in her weight loss journey.

Released: 29-Jun-2021 1:00 PM EDT
Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute Announces Class of 2021 Fellowship and Residency Program Graduates
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Graduating fellows are, Ashley Kakkanatt, M.D. (Brain Injury); Aakash Thakral, M.D. (Pain Medicine). The 2021 residency graduates are, Mina Gayed, D.O.; Eric Liu, D.O.; Tomas Salazar, M.D.; Mina Shenouda, M.D.

Released: 29-Jun-2021 10:30 AM EDT
Hackensack Meridian CDI Scientists Discover New Tuberculosis Treatment Pathway
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The compound TA-C is metabolized by TB bacteria – weakening the germ from within like a ‘Trojan horse’ attack

Released: 28-Jun-2021 4:05 PM EDT
Hackensack Meridian Health Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Circle of Compassion Team Member Financial Assistance Program
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Hackensack Meridian Health is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its Circle of Compassion program, which provides timely and equitable financial assistance to team members affected by a disaster or emergent, personal monetary hardship. Through the generosity of donors and 100% of Hackensack Meridian Health’s senior leadership team, more than $3 million has been raised, with over $2.3 million being awarded to date to 1,960 team members impacted by COVID-19 and other challenges.

Released: 28-Jun-2021 2:05 PM EDT
JFK University Medical Center Foundation Receives Generous Pledge in Memory of Beloved Mother’s Life and Legacy
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JFK University Medical Center Foundation Receives Generous Pledge in Memory of Beloved Mother’s Life and Legacy

Released: 28-Jun-2021 2:05 PM EDT
Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine Continues Grant Program to Help Boost Promising Early Research
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Grants totaling $100,000 to support research targeting cancer, fungal infections, diabetes, concussions

   
Released: 28-Jun-2021 1:30 PM EDT
Hackensack University Medical Center Breast Surgeons Demonstrate Accuracy of New Technology for Marking Location of Cancerous Lymph Nodes
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Breast surgeons at Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center have a new tool that allows them to pinpoint breast tumors more easily, with many benefits to the patient.

Released: 28-Jun-2021 11:05 AM EDT
Skin Cancer & Melanoma
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Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. Doing a monthly at home self-check of your skin can help you spot changes. Learn how to spot lesions and skin changes from Mountainside Medical Center.

Released: 28-Jun-2021 9:30 AM EDT
Jersey Shore University Medical Center Foundation to Host Annual Golf Classic on July 12
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Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center Foundation will host a golf outing on Monday, July 12 at Deal Golf & Country Club and Hollywood Golf Club in Deal. Funds raised from the event will support Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center’s continued growth, including the creation of a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary Neuroscience Institute and the renovation and expansion of the cardiovascular interventional procedure rooms.

Released: 24-Jun-2021 3:05 PM EDT
Ocean Medical Center Foundation Raises Nearly $200,000 at Golf Outing
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On June 14, Hackensack Meridian Ocean Medical Center Foundation raised nearly $200,000 at a golf outing that took place at Manasquan River Golf Club in Brielle in support of Hackensack Meridian Ocean Medical Center’s Greatest Need Fund. The annual golf outing was sponsored by George Harms Construction Co. and Brielle Orthopedics.

Released: 24-Jun-2021 9:10 AM EDT
Montclair High School’s Blue Scrub Club donates to Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center
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The Blue Scrub Club at Montclair High School has donated $500 to Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center’s Pastoral Care department through the Partners for Health Foundation.

Released: 23-Jun-2021 10:05 AM EDT
Riverview Medical Center Foundation Welcomes New Trustees
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Hackensack Meridian Riverview Medical Center Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of Lee DeJulius and John J. Maggiacomo III to the Riverview Medical Center Foundation Board of Trustees.

Released: 22-Jun-2021 12:10 PM EDT
The Importance of Daily Sunscreen Use
Hackensack Meridian Health

Wearing sunscreen every day, even if you are outside only for short periods, is an important step in keeping your skin looking healthy and preventing skin cancer.

Released: 17-Jun-2021 1:30 PM EDT
Hackensack Meridian Doctors, Student Help Establish Way to Prioritize Surgeries During COVID-19 lockdown
Hackensack Meridian Health

The MeNTS method of prioritizing surgeries during the height of pandemic, developed by University of Chicago, helped procedures continue during time of need

Released: 17-Jun-2021 9:35 AM EDT
Hackensack Meridian CDI Scientists Develop ‘CATCHER’ for Crucial Biomarkers
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The EV-CATCHER methodology identifies and captures tiny pieces of genetic material – and shows value in COVID-19 plasma

Released: 17-Jun-2021 9:30 AM EDT
Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group Welcomes Orthopedic Surgeon Stephen G. Silver, M.D.
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Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group at Hackensack University Medical Center is proud to welcome board-certified orthopedic surgeon Stephen G. Silver, M.D. Dr. Silver specializes in arthroscopic treatment of sports injuries to the shoulder, elbow and knee.

Released: 16-Jun-2021 1:25 PM EDT
Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center Perth Amboy Announces Class of 2021 Medical Residents
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The graduating residents include: Behzad Amoozgar, MD; Sayed Mahdi Ayat, MD; Zaigham Baloch, MD; Nabonita Barua, MD; Karim Bayanzay, MD; Pavan Garala, MD; Varun Kaushal, MD and Ruwaidah Majeed, MD.

Released: 15-Jun-2021 3:55 PM EDT
Tackle Kids Cancer Raises $80,000 in Inaugural Virtual 5K to Support Pediatric Cancer Research and Patient Care Programs
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Tackle Kids Cancer Raises $80,000 in Inaugural Virtual 5K to Support Pediatric Cancer Research and Patient Care Programs

Released: 15-Jun-2021 1:15 PM EDT
Hackensack Meridian Health Trio of Experts Honored as ‘Champions of Humanistic Care’
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The woman leading the network’s COVID-19 vaccination effort, and two professionals from the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, honored by The Arnold P. Gold Foundation

   
Released: 15-Jun-2021 9:25 AM EDT
Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health Recognized for National Excellence by U.S. News & World Report
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Hackensack Meridian Children's Health Cancer Program Ranks Top 50 in Cancer Care. Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center #1 Children's Hospital in New Jersey.

Released: 14-Jun-2021 6:05 PM EDT
Palisades Medical Center Opens New Physical Rehabilitation Center for Outpatient Services
Hackensack Meridian Health

State-of-the-art 7,500-square-foot facility opens on North Bergen campus.

Released: 7-Jun-2021 2:35 PM EDT
Helena Theurer, Devoted Friend and Benefactor of Hackensack Meridian Health, Receives the 2021 Pontifical Hero Award for Inspiration After Nomination By CEO Robert C. Garrett
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Helena Theurer, Devoted Friend and Benefactor of Hackensack Meridian Health, Receives the 2021 Pontifical Hero Award for Inspiration After Nomination By CEO Robert C. Garrett

Released: 4-Jun-2021 2:05 PM EDT
John Theurer Cancer Center investigators report new findings at American Society of Clinical Oncology 2021 Annual Meeting
Hackensack Meridian Health

Innovative research refines the treatment of patients with advanced cancers and the use of immunotherapy

Released: 3-Jun-2021 2:15 PM EDT
Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center Old Bridge Enhances Patient Convenience with New Hospital-Based Pharmacy Service
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“The Hackensack Meridian Health Pharmacy at Raritan Bay Medical Center Old Bridge is another example of meeting the needs of the growing communities we are privileged to serve,” said William DiStanislao, interim president, chief hospital executive; vice president, Operations. “We are staffed by highly experienced and skilled pharmacists, technicians and support staff, filling both inpatient and outpatient prescriptions.”

Released: 3-Jun-2021 11:35 AM EDT
First Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine Commencement Ceremony to Send Graduates into Residencies
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The 18 graduates to begin careers after completing accelerated three-year medical degree

Released: 1-Jun-2021 2:05 PM EDT
Ocean Medical Center Foundation Hosting Golf Outing on June 14
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Hackensack Meridian Ocean Medical Center Foundation will host a golf outing on June 14 at Manasquan River Golf Club in Brielle in support of Hackensack Meridian Ocean Medical Center’s greatest need fund, which supports innovation, technology and essential components to ensure the highest level of patient care. The golf outing will follow all CDC, state and local guidelines and is being planned in conjunction with Hackensack Meridian Health clinicians to ensure the safety of guests.

Released: 24-May-2021 8:05 AM EDT
Hackensack Meridian Health and Eisai Inc. Join Forces to Support the Expansion of Alzheimer’s Disease Detection and Services for Patients
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Hackensack Meridian Health and Eisai Inc. Join Forces to Support the Expansion of Alzheimer’s Disease Detection and Services for Patients

Released: 18-May-2021 9:35 AM EDT
Mother and Daughter Received Expert Care Orthopedic Care from For Separate Injuries
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Judith D. and Dana M., mother and daughter pair, experienced separate falls that led them to Mountainside Medical Center’s Emergency Department and orthopedic surgeon, Joseph Bellapianta, M.D., in 2020.

Released: 17-May-2021 10:05 PM EDT
Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health Welcomes Heather Applebaum, M.D. Director of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital
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K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital at Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Hospital in Neptune, N.J. welcomes pediatric adolescent medicine specialist, Heather Appelbaum, M.D.

Released: 17-May-2021 6:00 AM EDT
Early Corticosteroid Treatment of Bacterial Meningitis, Along with Antibiotics, Leads to Full Recovery in Shortest Time
Hackensack Meridian Health

Treating bacterial meningitis early with dexamethasone, a corticosteroid hormone that is effective at reducing inflammation, along with antibiotics, leads to full recovery in the shortest time, according to a recently published case report by researchers from Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center and the Cleveland Clinic.

Released: 14-May-2021 6:00 AM EDT
Rare Case of Lactic Acidosis Associated with Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL) in Elderly Man Published in Journal of Cancer Research and Oncobiology
Hackensack Meridian Health

A team of researchers from Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center and the Cleveland Clinic, led by Professor of Medicine and Nephrologist Sushil K. Mehandru, M.D., authored a new report.

Released: 13-May-2021 9:00 AM EDT
Holistic Approach to Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis
Hackensack Meridian Health

About 1 million people in the US suffer from ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowl disease that causes inflammation and sores in the digestive tract. Dr. Oleg Shulik worked with a patient to develop a holistic approach to treatment that allowed her to stop taking medications to manage her symptoms.

Released: 12-May-2021 4:20 PM EDT
Medical Journal Publishes New Case Reports Describing Newly Identified, Potentially Life-threatening High Potassium Disorder
Hackensack Meridian Health

Researchers at The Mehandru Center for Innovation in Nephrology at Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center and other authors recently had their new case report article “Metabolic Acidosis, Hyperkalemia, and Renal Unresponsiveness to Aldosterone Syndrome: Response to Treatment with Low-Potassium Diet,” published.

Released: 11-May-2021 5:05 PM EDT
The Top 3 Reasons You Should Especially Be Seeing Your Primary Care Physician Now
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Over the last year, the importance of general well-being has become a cornerstone to staying healthy. There are tons of ways to practice overall health, but one of the best ways is through the help of a primary care physician (PCP). Here are three of the top benefits of having a PCP and maintaining a relationship where you visit regularly.

Released: 11-May-2021 9:00 AM EDT
Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center to Start Post-COVID-19 Rehabilitation Program
Hackensack Meridian Health

Mountainside Medical Center will begin a new Post-COVID exercise program designed for those who have had COVID-19 to improve strength, flexibility, endurance and activities of daily living. The program goal is to improve quality of life and promote lifestyle changes through education and exercise.

Released: 11-May-2021 8:05 AM EDT
JFK University Medical Center Foundation Welcomes New Trustee
Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of Janine Purcaro to the board of trustees.

Released: 10-May-2021 2:35 PM EDT
Virtual Lung Cancer Screenings Being Offered by Hackensack Meridian Health
Hackensack Meridian Health

Telehealth Visits Provide Early Detection, More Treatment Options and Better Chance of Survival

Released: 10-May-2021 1:50 PM EDT
A Family Affair in Nursing
Hackensack Meridian Health

Sisters stands shoulder to on the frontline of the pandemic.

Released: 10-May-2021 11:50 AM EDT
Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Celebrates National Hospital Week
Hackensack Meridian Health

National Hospital Week begins May 9. National Hospital Week is an opportunity to highlight hospitals, health systems and healthcare workers and the ways they support the needs of their community. The American Hospital Association has recognized this year’s theme as Inspiring Hope through Healing.

Released: 7-May-2021 8:05 AM EDT
Hackensack University Medical Center and Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine Welcome Howard M. Ross, M.D. as Chair of Surgery/Surgeon-in Chief
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Hackensack Meridian Health is proud to welcome nationally recognized Colon and Rectal Surgeon, Howard M. Ross, M.D., as Chair of Surgery/Surgeon-in-Chief of Hackensack University Medical Center, and as Professor and Chair of the Department of Surgery at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.



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