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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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Flu Vaccine Myths vs. Facts
Read more: Flu Vaccine Myths vs. FactsCatching the flu can be stressful. If you’ve ever had it, you know how uncomfortable or downright miserable it can be. Still, many people don’t prioritize getting a flu shot. Some people question the vaccine’s effectiveness, while others may think it’s simply not worth the time and energy. There’s no shortage of misinformation when it…
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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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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 Center Care Award Winner Filomena Salomone
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Care Award Winner Filomena SalomoneMONTCLAIR, New Jersey (June 30, 2026) – Mountainside Medical Center is proud to present Filomena Salomone, LSW as this month’s Care Award recipient. Filomena exemplifies compassionate, patient-centered care through her unwavering commitment to helping patients navigate the challenges that extend beyond their medical treatment. In just a short time with Mountainside, she has completed nearly…
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When to See an Orthopedic Specialist for Joint Pain
Read more: When to See an Orthopedic Specialist for Joint PainAches and pains are a regular part of life, especially as we grow older. But while occasional soreness or stiffness may be common, prolonged pain and discomfort may indicate the need for specialist care. Joint pain can be caused by multiple things, including injury, overuse or degenerative conditions like osteoarthritis. Knowing when to see an…
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Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Earns 2025 Antimicrobial Stewardship Honor Roll Recognition from New Jersey Department of Health
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Earns 2025 Antimicrobial Stewardship Honor Roll Recognition from New Jersey Department of HealthMONTCLAIR, New Jersey (June 23, 2026) – Mountainside Medical Center has been recognized with the 2025 Antimicrobial Stewardship Honor Roll (ASHR) designation by the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) Communicable Disease Service, highlighting the hospital’s continued commitment to patient safety, responsible antimicrobial use, and the prevention of antimicrobial resistance. The Antimicrobial Stewardship Honor Roll Program…
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