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According to the United States Census Bureau, women account for 50.4% of the U.S. population (U.S. Census, 2024). Approximately 13% of women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer during their lifetime (American Cancer Society, 2024). Currently, 44% of women in the United States live with some form of heart disease. While, about 0.65% of…

Mountainside Medical Center one of 384 healthcare facilities nationwide earning the “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader” designation Mountainside Medical Center announced their “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader” designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC). The designation was awarded in the 16th iteration of HRC’s Healthcare Equality Index (HEI), released today. A record 1,065 healthcare facilities actively participated…

Photo: Meghan Hodgson, RN, clinic educator (center) proudly holds her award. Mountainside Medical Center is proud to present Meghan Hodgson, RN, clinical educator of Nursing Education with the Care Award. Meghan started her career at Mountainside over two decades ago as an Emergency Department Nurse. She later moved into her current role as a Clinical…

Photo (center holding certificate): Winsome Campbell, environmental services tech of Environmental Services Mountainside Medical Center is proud to present Winsome Campbell, environmental services tech of Environmental Services with the Care Award. Winsome’s dedication to the well-being of patients in the inpatient behavioral health department has been described as exemplary, demonstrating concern, compassion, and respect towards…

West Essex EMS played a critical role in a recent life-saving event at Mountainside Medical Center. Responding to a call for a patient experiencing left-sided weakness, difficulty walking, and slurred speech, their swift action ensured the patient received prompt care upon arrival. Upon assessment by Dr. Viktor Livshits at Mountainside, a Code Stroke was immediately…

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, over 24 million people struggle with asthma and over 50 million people struggle with allergies. Asthma and allergies can be life-threatening if left untreated, however there are several courses of action including a proper diagnosis and treatment plan from a medical professional. What is Asthma? Asthma is a…

From left to right: Steven Ipolysagi, surgical tech; Michelle James, physician assistant; Casandra Santiago, surgical tech; Lauren Caban, RN; Danie Mansour, M.D., thoracic surgeon and medical director of thoracic surgery at Mountainside Medial Center. Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is proud to announce the successful completion of its first bronchoscopy procedure using the Ion Endoluminal System,…

Mountainside Medical Center proudly announces the successful acquisition of behavioral health providers from Envision Healthcare to the hospital’s employed physician enterprise, Mountainside Medical Group.  This marks a significant milestone in the hospital’s commitment to meeting the evolving needs of patients and the community. “The decision to employ behavioral health providers comes at a crucial time, as the…

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…

From left to right: Harold Kim, M.D. Division Chief of Cardiology; Eugenio Hernandez, Cardiology Administrative Assistant; Karen Palatella, VP, Risk Management; Kathleen Castaldo, RN, Cath Lab Manager; Stephanie Fabian, Director of Cardiac Services; Alyssa Marchese, RN, Cardiology Coordinator; Michelle Rombough, RN, Director of Emergency Services; Valarie McPherson, CNO/COO; Tim O’Brien, CEO; Valerie Allusson, M.D., CMO/CQO;…