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Quality at the Forefront: Mountainside Medical Center Achieves Leapfrog “A” and Four Star CMS Rating

May 13, 2026

MONTCLAIR, New Jersey (May 13, 2026) – Mountainside Medical Center is proud to announce it has received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for Spring 2026, reflecting the hospital’s continued commitment to the highest standards of patient safety and quality of care. In addition, the hospital has increased its Centers for Medicare…
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Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Recognizes Julia Ilyin for Exceptional Leadership

May 11, 2026

MONTCLAIR, New Jersey (May 11, 2026) – Mountainside Medical Center is proud to recognize Julia Ilyin, director of pharmacy, as our Leader of the Quarter for her exceptional leadership, clinical expertise, and meaningful impact on patient care and departmental excellence. For nearly a decade, Julia has played an instrumental role in shaping and advancing the…
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Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Leads the Way with New Jersey’s First MAMMOMAT B.brilliant Mammography System

April 15, 2026

MONTCLAIR, New Jersey (April 15, 2026) – Mountainside Medical Center is raising the standard for breast imaging with the installation of MAMMOMAT B.brilliant from Siemens Healthineers. This new system combines exceptional image quality with remarkable speed and comfort to support earlier and more confident detection. Powered by PlatinumTomo technology, MAMMOMAT B.brilliant captures a 50-degree image…
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Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Performs First Leadless Pacemaker Implant

March 11, 2026

MONTCLAIR, New Jersey (March 11, 2026) –Mountainside Medical Center recently reached an important clinical milestone. Dr. Nitika Dabas and our Cath Lab team successfully performed the facility’s first leadless pacemaker implantation, a major step forward in our growing cardiac services. Leadless pacemakers represent a significant advancement in cardiac care. Unlike traditional pacemakers, these devices do not…
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Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Care Award Winner Hassan El Sherbiny

February 4, 2026

MONTCLAIR, New Jersey (February 4, 2026) – Mountainside Medical Center is pleased to present Hassan El Sherbiny, histology technician with the Care Award. Hassan, a vital member of our Histology team, stepped up during a critical transition of pathology services and an unexpected supervisor vacancy. He independently managed all histology operations, coordinated staff training, and…
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Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Group Welcomes AnnGene Anthony, M.D. to Lead New Menopause Care Clinic

February 2, 2026

Montclair, NJ – (February 1, 2026) Mountainside Medical Group is pleased to welcome AnnGene Anthony, M.D., a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP) and board-certified family medicine physician, to its expanding care team. Dr. Anthony will lead the Mountainside’s new Menopause Care Clinic, enhancing access to specialized, comprehensive care for women experiencing midlife health changes. The…
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Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Group Welcomes Hanna Carrasco, D.O.

January 13, 2026

Montclair, NJ – (January 15, 2026) – Mountainside Medical Group is pleased to welcome Hanna Carrasco, D.O. to its family medicine team. Dr. Carrasco brings a thoughtful, inclusive approach to primary care, focused on collaboration, accessibility, and meeting patients where they are in their health journey. Dr. Carrasco views healthcare as a partnership between physician…
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Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Continues Annual Participation in ADA’s Give Kids a Smile® Program

January 6, 2026

MONTCLAIR, N.J. (January 6, 2026) – Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is proud to once again in the American Dental Association’s Give Kids a Smile® initiative, offering complimentary dental services for children ages 12 and under on February 6 and February 20, 2026. The national program helps remove barriers to dental care while reinforcing the…
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Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Announces New Community Board Member

January 5, 2026

MONTCLAIR, N.J. (January 5, 2026) – Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is proud to announce the appointment of Mazin Khalid, M.D., FACC, FSCAI, to its Community Board of Trustees, effective January 2026. Dr. Khalid brings extensive clinical expertise, leadership experience, and a deep commitment to community health to his new role. A highly respected interventional cardiologist,…
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Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Care Award Winner Marc Junchaya, BSN, RN

November 24, 2025

MONTCLAIR, New Jersey (November 24, 2025) – Mountainside Medical Center is pleased to honor Marc Junchaya, BSN, RN, Charge Nurse, as the October Care Award recipient. Since joining Mountainside three years ago, Marc has distinguished himself as a dependable leader who brings energy, compassion, and professionalism to every shift. His approach to nursing reflects the core…
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