MONTCLAIR, N.J. (January 2, 2026) – Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center joyfully welcomed its first baby of the new year in the early hours of January 1. Nova Nicole Norton arrived at 1:05 a.m., weighing 6 pounds, 4 ounces. The beautiful baby girl is the daughter of Naomi and Ezra Norton of Somerset, New Jersey.
The Mountainside care team celebrated the moment with the Norton family, marking the occasion with smiles and cheers. Nova’s arrival brought a bright start to the year, filling the unit with a sense of hope and excitement for the new year.
About Mountainside Medical Center
Mountainside Medical Center has been a trusted provider of healthcare in Montclair and surrounding New Jersey communities since 1891. The hospital is home to specialized centers for imaging, women’s health, cancer care, cardiac care, surgery, weight management, stroke, and chronic kidney disease. Designated as a Primary Stroke Center by the NJ State Department of Health and Senior Services, Mountainside is one of the few community hospitals in the state licensed to perform emergency cardiac angioplasty, offering advanced, life-saving care close to home.
The hospital also features Mountainside Medical Group with expert physicians across primary care and various specialties, ensuring seamless and coordinated care for patients. With conveniently located offices in Montclair, Glen Ridge, Clifton and nearby towns, Mountainside Medical Center makes accessing quality healthcare simple and accessible. To learn more, visit www.mountainsidemedicalcenter.com.
###