The American Heart Association presents Get With The Guidelines – Stroke GoldPlus award for proven dedication to ensuring all stroke patients have access to best practices and life-saving care Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke GoldPlus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the…

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Valarie McPherson, DNP, MBA, NEA-BC, as the chief nursing officer/chief operating officer. With her extensive experience and exceptional leadership skills, McPherson will be instrumental in bridging the gap between clinical and non-clinical operations, driving improvements, and enhancing patient care at the medical center. Since…

Pictured left to right: Valerie Allusson, M.D., chief medical officer; Valarie McPherson, DNP, chief nursing officer; Karen Palatella, VP, risk & compliance, Mary “Elsie” Selvakumar, dialysis of dialysis, Tim O’Brien, chief executive officer; Todd Huffman, chief financial officer Mountainside Medical Center is excited to honor Mary “Elsie” Selvakumar, director of dialysis as an exceptional leader.…

Todd Huffman has been appointed as the chief financial officer for Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center, bringing with him over 10 years of valuable experience in healthcare finance. Huffman’s journey in the healthcare industry began at Portneuf Medical Center, where he initially served as the director of medical practice finance. Through his dedication and expertise, he…

Ann Chuang, M.D., a highly skilled breast surgeon, has been appointed as the leader of Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center’s breast program. Located in Montclair, NJ, Dr. Chuang is dedicated to offering women in the Mountainside service area the most advanced diagnostic and treatment options for both benign and cancerous breast conditions. Expressing her enthusiasm for her…

Grade reflects top national performance on patient safety through COVID-19 pandemic Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding the standard of patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. This national distinction celebrates Mountainside Medical Center’s achievements in prioritizing patient safety by protecting patients from preventable…

Pictured left to right: Valerie Allusson, M.D., chief medical officer; Valarie McPherson, DPN, chief nursing officer; Tim O’Brien, chief executive officer; Chanel Mitchell, operations manager of Environmental and Transportation services; James Powell, assistant administrator; Todd Huffman, chief financial officer Mountainside Medical Center is excited to honor Chanel Mitchell, operations manager of Environmental and Transportation Services,…