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Gastric sleeve helps patient get control of weight, future
Read more: Gastric sleeve helps patient get control of weight, futureFor Peggy Spinelli, trying to manage her weight has been a struggle most of her life. The 64-year-old resident of Totowa, New Jersey grew up one of seven children in a family where money was usually tight and meals were often scarce. Over the years Peggy tried diet pills and various weight loss programs. Still…
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Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Recognizes February Leader of the Month
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Recognizes February Leader of the MonthPhoto (left to right): Mark Tucker, director of facilities, and Sam Argenio, maintenance manager Mountainside Medical Center announced Mark Tucker, director of facilities, and Sam Argenio, maintenance manager, as Leaders of the Month for February. These two leaders are known to go above and beyond the call of duty, always ready and able to assist…
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Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Group Welcomes Rheumatologist Randolph Sanchez, M.D.
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Group Welcomes Rheumatologist Randolph Sanchez, M.D.Mountainside Medical Group has announced that Randolph Sanchez, M.D., has joined the practice, adding rheumatology to the medical group’s specialty offerings. Randolph Sanchez, M.D., treats a variety of autoimmune diseases in adult patients that can affect the bones, joints, and muscles, causing pain, swelling and deformity. Dr. Sanchez strives to deliver patient-centered care, where decisions are made…
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Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Honors March Care Award Recipient
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Honors March Care Award RecipientMountainside Medical Center names Neil Assad as the Care Award recipient for January. Mountainside Medical Center’s Care award is a monthly award that focuses on recognizing team members whose behaviors and attitudes best exemplify our five beliefs outlining who we are: Creative, courageous, connected, compassionate and collaborative. Neil Assad is the Lead Pharmacy Technician at…
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Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Recognizes January Leader of the Month
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Recognizes January Leader of the MonthThe hospital announced Angela Calderon, Director of Quality at Mountainside Medical Center, as a Leader of the Month for the month of January. As the Director of Quality, Angela evaluates policies, and processes that work cohesively to eliminate harm while optimizing patient care and outcomes. She consistently brings different perspectives to improve quality and safety.…
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New Radiologic Therapy is Available at Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center for Patients with Neuroendocrine Tumors
Read more: New Radiologic Therapy is Available at Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center for Patients with Neuroendocrine TumorsLUTATHERA® program launched at Mountainside Medical Center advances cancer care for patients locally. The New Jersey Department of Health licensed Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center to perform a radiation treatment called peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PPRT) using the drug LUTATHERA® for adults with advanced, cancerous neuroendocrine tumors that develop in the gastrointestinal tract and pancreas. This drug…
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Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Honors February Care Award Recipient
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Honors February Care Award RecipientMountainside Medical Center has named Anna Krzysztofinski, as the Care Award recipient for February. Mountainside Medical Center’s Care award is a monthly award that focuses on recognizing team members whose behaviors and attitudes best exemplify the hospitals five beliefs: Creative, courageous, connected, compassionate and collaborative. Anna Krzysztofinski, is a nursing assistant on the fourth floor…
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Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Recognized for LGBTQ+ Policies and Practices by Human Rights Campaign Foundation
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Recognized for LGBTQ+ Policies and Practices by Human Rights Campaign FoundationHackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center received “Leader” status with a perfect score of 100 from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC), the educational arm of the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer civil rights organization. The designation demonstrates the hospital’s commitment to the equitable treatment and public commitment to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender,…
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Bariatric patient overcoming obstacles to better health
Read more: Bariatric patient overcoming obstacles to better healthStruggling with one’s weight and related illnesses like diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol can get anyone down. Add to that the traumatic experience of losing a leg, and no one would fault them from wanting to hibernate from the world. Not so for Lisa Biggy, a 53-year-old from Maywood, New Jersey. Thanks to…
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Mountainside Medical Center Welcomes Kulvir Nandra, M.D., Colorectal Surgeon
Read more: Mountainside Medical Center Welcomes Kulvir Nandra, M.D., Colorectal SurgeonDr. Kulvir Nandra is uniquely qualified to help patients find relief from even the most painful and sensitive issues. Gastrointestinal diseases can have a huge impact on an individual’s quality of life, and often goes untreated. Colorectal surgeons have access to the latest surgical technologies to treat a wide variety of diseases of the intestinal…
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