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Common Orthopedic Injuries That Occur at Home
Read more: Common Orthopedic Injuries That Occur at HomeOrthopedic injuries at home are very common. Millions of people visit the emergency room every day for injuries sustained from home activities such as cleaning, cooking or gardening. Falling is the No. 1 cause of home injuries in the U.S., with children under the age of 5 and adults over 70 most susceptible to fall-related…
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Understanding the Stages of Labor
Read more: Understanding the Stages of LaborLabor is a natural, three-stage process that is unique to each person who gives birth. For some, one stage may last hours, while others might breeze through it and move onto the next stage. Though it’s impossible to predict how your labor and delivery will go, understanding what to expect can help you feel more…
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Questions to Ask Your Primary Care Provider
Read more: Questions to Ask Your Primary Care ProviderHaving good communication and a strong relationship with your primary care provider (PCP) is one of the best ways you can protect your long-term health. Whether you’re in your 20s and starting to build healthy habits or staying active well into your later years, knowing the right questions to ask can turn a routine appointment…
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An unexpected solution: Mary Barrow’s chronic pain recovery through physical therapy
Read more: An unexpected solution: Mary Barrow’s chronic pain recovery through physical therapyFor Mary Barrow, simple pleasures like taking walks with her husband became difficult after two falls left her with chronic back pain and unsteady knees. When injections didn’t fully relieve her symptoms, the 71 year old wasn’t sure what to do. “It was annoying,” Barrow said about her back pain. “It was like a toothache.…
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‘I was shocked’: How Mountainside cardiologists saved Janice Berman’s heart
Read more: ‘I was shocked’: How Mountainside cardiologists saved Janice Berman’s heartOn a brisk October day in 2025, Janice Berman’s life changed. During a routine power walk in her Montclair neighborhood, she started to feel an unexplained tightness in her chest. “Not a pain, but it felt like [it was] a piece of taffy… was being stretched apart,” the 68 year old described. “And along with…
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Do You Know Your Risk?
Read more: Do You Know Your Risk?Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in American women. Roughly 13%, or one in eight women, will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. New advancements in detection and treatment have increased breast cancer survival rates, and when caught in its earliest, localized stages, the survival rate is over 99%. One…
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Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Honors Tomas Oliver, RN, with DAISY Award
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Honors Tomas Oliver, RN, with DAISY AwardMontclair, NJ – (October 8, 2026) – Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is proud to recognize Tomas Oliver, RN, as its newest DAISY Award® recipient. The DAISY Award is an international recognition program that celebrates nurses who demonstrate extraordinary compassion, dedication, and excellence in patient care. Tomas was selected for this honor in recognition of…
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Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Recognizes Care Award Winner Terry Ann Forsythe
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Recognizes Care Award Winner Terry Ann ForsytheMONTCLAIR, New Jersey (October 1, 2026) – Mountainside Medical Center is proud to recognize Terry Ann Forsythe as this month’s Care Award recipient. Terry Ann consistently demonstrates professionalism, compassion and excellence in the care and support she provides to both patients and colleagues. Known for her willingness to help anyone in need, she is always…
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How to choose the right OB-GYN
Read more: How to choose the right OB-GYNFor women, an obstetrics and gynecological specialist (OB-GYN) is one of the most important members of their healthcare team. These experts are specifically trained to treat women in all stages of life, including pregnancy and giving birth. The right OB-GYN should support your goals, listen to your thoughts, provide clear answers to questions and encourage…
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Questions to ask during your first obstetrics appointment
Read more: Questions to ask during your first obstetrics appointmentA new pregnancy is exciting, emotional and sometimes a little overwhelming! One of the most important first steps to take as an expectant parent is choosing the right obstetrics provider (OB-GYN). The right provider should: The first appointment with them is your opportunity to start building a relationship with the OB-GYN who will guide you…
