Occupational therapy aids patients in recovering from the social, emotional, and physical impacts of injury or illness. The treatments and services provided through occupational therapy help individuals of all ages gain or regain independence to execute everyday tasks such as dressing, grooming, bathing, or toileting. It fosters an environment where patients can not only live independently but perform regular activities more easily and with less pain.
Read MoreIn a significant leap forward in breast cancer detection and patient care, Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center has proudly announced the acquisition of the Genius™ 3D Mammography™ system from Hologic. This state-of-the-art technology promises better, earlier detection of breast cancer, providing patients with more accurate results and greater peace of mind during screenings.
Read MoreAfter removing the cast from her healing broken arm, DuMont, New Jersey resident Margaret Klein, 54, had her first appointment with orthopedics specialist Gerald Andah, MD. When asked how she was doing, she told Dr. Andah that her left hand felt numb.
Read MoreHackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center and Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center today announced Todd Huffman, who serves as chief financial officer (CFO) for both facilities, has been recognized as CFO of the Year by Ardent Health Services.
Read MoreNow is the perfect time to make your heart health a priority, especially for those who’ve recently suffered from a cardiac event. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with heart disease, had heart surgery, or had a heart attack, it is important to take proactive measures for recovery and prevention. Cardiac rehabilitation is one of the best methods for achieving this.
What is Cardiac Rehabilitation?
Read MoreIn a momentous step towards enhancing community healthcare and emergency response services, Pascack Valley Medical Center and Hackensack University Medical Center proudly announce a mutual aid agreement. This collaborative effort aims to provide essential backup support to the Westwood Volunteer Ambulance Corps during busy or overlapping call times, ensuring uninterrupted care for the community.
Read More“Mothers and babies form an inseparable biological and social unit; the health and nutrition of one group cannot be divorced from the health and nutrition of the other.”
-World Health Organization
Read MoreAre you considering pregnancy or planning to have a baby? The journey to parenthood begins long before conception, and Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center in Westwood, New Jersey, is here to support you every step of the way. Our focus on preconception health and care ensures that you and your baby have the best chance at a healthy and positive pregnancy experience.
Read MoreHackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center has achieved American Heart Association’s Gold Plus Get With the Guidelines ® - Stroke quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to reduced disability.
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