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How to Choose a Primary Care Provider
Read more: How to Choose a Primary Care ProviderHaving a primary care provider (PCP) that you see regularly is a great way to stay ahead of your health. They can ensure you receive annual exams on time, treat minor illnesses and injuries, and provide screenings to detect high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Whether you’re seeking a routine check-up or treatment for a…
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Back-to-School Sports Physicals: Help Your Student-Athlete Start the Season Strong
Read more: Back-to-School Sports Physicals: Help Your Student-Athlete Start the Season StrongAs families prepare for a new school year, sports registration, equipment purchases, and practice schedules often take center stage. Before your child steps onto the field, court, track, or playing surface, one important item should be checked off the list: a sports physical. A sports physical is designed to determine whether your child is ready…
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5 Tips for Better Joint Health
Read more: 5 Tips for Better Joint HealthJoint pain can affect your everyday quality of life. However, prioritizing your orthopedic health ahead of time can make the difference between a minor orthopedic injury and a debilitating condition. Whether you’re feeling the first twinges of joint pain or still feeling spry and nimble, we’ve compiled a few steps you can take to improve…
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What to pack in your hospital bag for labor and delivery
Read more: What to pack in your hospital bag for labor and deliveryIt can be easy to overpack or forget important items when it’s time to prepare your hospital bag. Labor can be unpredictable, so having your bag ready ahead of time helps you avoid last-minute stress. To start, make sure you have the essentials when you come to the hospital: Next, consider these optional items that…
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How do I know it’s time for joint replacement?
Read more: How do I know it’s time for joint replacement?Joint replacement is a big decision. It’s one that requires careful thought about your pain, your personal goals and what recovery will look like. It can have a meaningful impact on your mobility, independence and overall quality of life, so it’s important to feel confident in your choice. There are a few things you can…
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What to do if you get heat stroke
Read more: What to do if you get heat strokeJuly and August typically include some of the hottest temperatures of the year. Mountainside Medical Center’s emergency medicine experts have these tips for if you or someone you know experiences heat stroke. What do you need to know about heat stroke? Most often, heat stroke happens in people who exercise in hot weather without drinking…
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Summer Heart Health: Protecting Your Heart During New Jersey’s Warmest Months
Read more: Summer Heart Health: Protecting Your Heart During New Jersey’s Warmest MonthsSummer is a great time to get outside, stay active, and enjoy time with family and friends. However, higher temperatures can place added stress on the heart, particularly for individuals with high blood pressure, heart disease, heart failure, or arrhythmias. When the body gets hot, the heart works harder to regulate temperature. Combined with dehydration,…
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10 Questions to Ask an Orthopedic Specialist
Read more: 10 Questions to Ask an Orthopedic SpecialistVisiting an orthopedic specialist can be overwhelming, especially if you’re dealing with chronic pain, impaired mobility or uncertainty about your condition. But knowing the right questions to ask during your appointment can help you understand your condition, make informed decisions about your treatment and help you feel empowered. Below are 10 questions to ask an…
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Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Group Welcomes Mara Berganovsky, CNM, WHNP-BC
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Group Welcomes Mara Berganovsky, CNM, WHNP-BCMontclair, NJ – (July 9, 2026) – Mountainside Medical Group proudly announces the addition of Mara Berganovsky, MS CNM WHNP-BC, a dual- certified nurse midwife and women’s health nurse practitioner with a deep commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based care for women throughout every stage of life. Mara expands the group’s comprehensive women’s health services by…
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Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Group Expands Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Services with Addition of New Jersey Pulmonary and Sleep Associates
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Group Expands Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Services with Addition of New Jersey Pulmonary and Sleep AssociatesMONTCLAIR, New Jersey (July 6, 2026) – After years of caring for patients at Mountainside Medical Center and helping lead its pulmonary and sleep medicine program, the physicians of New Jersey Pulmonary and Sleep Associates are bringing their independent practice to Mountainside Medical Group. This transition formalizes a longstanding partnership between the practice and Mountainside Medical Center while ensuring patients continue to receive care from the physicians…
