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Six Questions About Throat Cancer
Read more: Six Questions About Throat CancerEvery year there are more than 12,000 new cases of throat cancer in the U.S., with nearly 79% of those cases involving men. Do you have questions about throat cancer and if you may be at risk for the disease? Mina Le, M.D., otolaryngologist – head and neck surgeon at Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Group,…
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7 Questions about Tinnitus
Read more: 7 Questions about TinnitusAs we age, parts of our body will change and perhaps stop working as well. Tinnitus, a sound in one or both of your ears that others can’t hear, is often a sign of hearing loss in one or both ears. It affects 15-20% of people, with highest prevalence amongst those ages 40 – 80.…
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Everyday tips for understanding and preventing a stroke
Read more: Everyday tips for understanding and preventing a strokeEvery year, nearly 800,000 people in the U.S. suffer a stroke, with 75% suffering their first. Have you or a family member suffered a stroke? Do you want to learn more about identifying, treating and hopefully preventing one? Ahsan Sattar, MD, a board-certified neurosurgeon at Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center, answers some of the most…
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FDA-Approved PSMA-PET Imaging Agent for Prostate Cancer Now Available at Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center
Read more: FDA-Approved PSMA-PET Imaging Agent for Prostate Cancer Now Available at Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical CenterThe first PET Imaging scan using the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) imaging agent, Illucix® was performed at Mountainside Medical Center on Wednesday, July 30, 2022. According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men, with an estimated 268,490 new cases projected for 2022. In most cases, conventional screening does not…
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Seven Questions about Hernias
Read more: Seven Questions about HerniasYou may know what a hernia is, but do you know that a hernia without pain may be a ticking time bomb in your gut? To emphasize the importance of getting your hernia examined as soon as possible, we asked Harvey Rainville, M.D., a board-certified general surgeon at Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center, to answer…
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Mountainside Medical Center and Montclair EMS Partner to Recreate “Code-Stroke” Scenario
Read more: Mountainside Medical Center and Montclair EMS Partner to Recreate “Code-Stroke” ScenarioOn July 14, 2022, Mountainside Medical Center partnered up with Montclair EMS to simulate a “code stroke,” or the process for patients coming to the hospital experiencing a stroke. Simulations are tools used to replicate real life scenarios in order to educate, evaluate, and improve workflow. A simulation manikin, also known as “the patient,” was…
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Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center and Glen Ridge Police Department Sharpen Emergency Readiness with Active Shooter Drill
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center and Glen Ridge Police Department Sharpen Emergency Readiness with Active Shooter DrillPhoto: Jonathan Miller, director of Security at Mountainside Medical Center (pictured left), and members of the Glen Ridge Police Department prepare the Mountainside team for an active shooter drill. Mountainside Medical Center conducted an active shooter drill and preparedness assessment of its emergency operations plan for a potential mass casualty event, in collaboration with the Glen Ridge…
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Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Honors Care Award Recipient
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Honors Care Award RecipientMountainside Medical Center names Nino Jeffrey “Jeff” Garcia, RN as a Care Award recipient. Mountainside Medical Center’s Care award recognizes team members whose behaviors and attitudes best exemplify our five beliefs outlining who we are: Creative, courageous, connected, compassionate and collaborative. Jeff joined Mountainside almost two years ago and is a nurse in the intensive…
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Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Recognizes Mountainside Leader
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Recognizes Mountainside LeaderPhoto: Grettel Muscato, Director of Community Service and Volunteers (pictured center) We are pleased to announce that Grettel Muscato, Director of Community Service and Volunteers, has been selected as a Mountainside Leader. Throughout the pandemic, Grettel was incredibly versatile in spite of the Volunteer program being at a standstill. She lent her talents to assist…
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Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is Nationally Recognized for its Commitment to Providing High-Quality Stroke Care
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is Nationally Recognized for its Commitment to Providing High-Quality Stroke CareThe American Heart Association presents Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus award for proven dedication to ensuring gall stroke patients have access to the best practices and life-saving care. Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Gold Plus Get With the Guidelines® – Stroke quality achievement award for its commitment…
