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Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Acquires Stryker’s Mako SmartRoboticsTM System
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Acquires Stryker’s Mako SmartRoboticsTM SystemPhoto: Thomas K. John, M.D., performed the first total knee replacement at Mountainside Medical Center using the Mako Robotic System. Pictured Dr. John (right) with Stefanos Vranos, certified surgical technologist and Cecilia Fournier, orthopedics certified registered nurse. As part of the hospital’s continued investment in the latest technology, Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center has acquired…
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Despite All Odds, Father-Daughter OB-GYN Duo Help Deliver Healthy Baby to New Jersey Couple
Read more: Despite All Odds, Father-Daughter OB-GYN Duo Help Deliver Healthy Baby to New Jersey CoupleFor Chrissy and Russell B. finding the right OB-GYN to deliver their first child was no easy task. After touring a few hospitals, they were set on delivering at Mountainside Medical Center but still needed to find the right OB-GYN to care for their baby during pregnancy. “We chose Mountainside because it is a community hospital,” Chrissy…
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Back to School Sports Physicals – An Important Health Screening
Read more: Back to School Sports Physicals – An Important Health ScreeningIt’s back to school time, when we have a ton of things to check off the list: new books and supplies, new clothes, enrolling our children in sports, activities and more. Before completely checking off sports, consider getting your child a sports physical. A sports physical can help ensure children and teens are prepared to…
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Understanding Lymphoma
Read more: Understanding LymphomaCancer is an umbrella term for hundreds of diseases involving abnormal cell division. With so many different types of cancer, it can be hard to understand the significance of certain cancer diagnoses. The best place to start is by learning which area of the body a particular type of cancer affects. Lymphoma is a rare…
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Annual Physical Therapy Check Up
Read more: Annual Physical Therapy Check UpHave you spoken to your physician about your Annual Physical Therapy Check-Up? Take control of your physical fitness and musculoskeletal health TODAY! Many of us take the time to see our primary care physicians (PCP) and our dentists regularly to ensure the best possible health outcomes. One vital part of our physical wellbeing that is often…
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Lyme Disease: What You Need to Know
Read more: Lyme Disease: What You Need to KnowWhile summer typically means more time outside, the season also brings an increased threat of tick bites. These parasites can be relatively harmless, but they can also carry and spread illnesses like Lyme disease. We spoke with Mountainside Medical Group’s Crystal Tank, M.D., and Ashany Sundaram, M.D. to learn more. “Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and less…
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Montclair High School’s Blue Scrub Club donates to Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center
Read more: Montclair High School’s Blue Scrub Club donates to Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical CenterPictured left to right: Taylor Krueger, assistant administrator; Lynn English, teacher & club advisor; students Georgia Stamas, Isabelle Samuel, and Ellie Martens; Reverend Ingrid Singh (back); Tim O’Brien, chief executive officer; Alec Grabowski, chief operating officer. The Blue Scrub Club at Montclair High School has donated $500 to Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center’s Pastoral Care…
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New Jersey Woman Experiences Great Success after Bariatric Surgery Despite COVID-19 Obstacles
Read more: New Jersey Woman Experiences Great Success after Bariatric Surgery Despite COVID-19 ObstaclesSome people who have had bariatric surgery are uncomfortable discussing it, but Melissa Flores, 27, feels differently. After losing over 100 pounds since she underwent gastric sleeve surgery in June 2020, Melissa has become an advocate for this option, sharing her experience with anyone who is interested in her weight loss journey. Although Melissa did…
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The Importance of Daily Sunscreen Use
Read more: The Importance of Daily Sunscreen UseWearing sunscreen every day, even if you are outside only for short periods, is an important step in keeping your skin looking healthy and preventing skin cancer. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, daily use of at least an SPF 15 sunscreen can lower your risk of developing melanoma, the deadliest type of skin cancer,…
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Skin Cancer & Melanoma – Learn the ABCDE’s of Skin Cancer
Read more: Skin Cancer & Melanoma – Learn the ABCDE’s of Skin CancerSkin cancer is the most common kind of cancer in the United States. In fact, it is estimated that one out of seven people in the United States are diagnosed with skin cancer each year. What Causes Skin Cancer? Certain risk factors put you at higher risk for developing skin cancer. Skin cancer risk factors…
