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Why Mixing Alcohol and Prescription Medication is Dangerous
Read more: Why Mixing Alcohol and Prescription Medication is DangerousMixing prescription drugs with alcohol may lead to possible overdose, damage to the body, and even death. The National Council on Patient Information and Education warns consumers that “alcohol interacts with as many as 150 medications and can cause them to not work effectively.” Alcohol combined with prescription drugs can counteract the purpose and effectiveness…
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Wound Treatment at Mountainside Medical Center
Read more: Wound Treatment at Mountainside Medical CenterThe Wound Care Center at Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center is a leader in Northern New Jersey in treating patients with stubborn wounds. Individuals living with diabetes are particularly prone to slow-healing and related risks when they experience a wound, especially foot wounds. To learn more about how wounds are treated, Lauren Danzi, RN, BSN, WCC,…
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Dr. Grishma Bambhroliya, Internist, joins Mountainside Medical Group
Read more: Dr. Grishma Bambhroliya, Internist, joins Mountainside Medical GroupMontclair, NJ, – (April 15, 2019) – Mountainside Medical Group announced today that Grishma Bambhroliya, M.D., has joined the practice, to service the community’s growing need for primary care physicians. Dr. Grishma Bambhroliya received her medical degree from PramukhSwami Medical College and completed her Internal Medicine residency at Mountainside Medical Center. She is an expert in patient care and…
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Stroke Care at Mountainside Medical Center Leads Woman to Successful Recovery
Read more: Stroke Care at Mountainside Medical Center Leads Woman to Successful RecoveryThe morning of Christmas Eve 2018, Barbara Donahue was getting ready for her family’s annual dinner. “Around 10 a.m., I told someone sitting nearby that I was starting to get a headache and my eye was hurting, which I thought was very strange,” said Donahue. “My oldest son turned to look at me and said…
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New Jersey Police Officer Gets New Lease on Life Following Heart Attack
Read more: New Jersey Police Officer Gets New Lease on Life Following Heart AttackOn June 5, 2014, Sergeant Fred Arnold’s day started out just like any other day. “That morning, my police department was participating in our bi-annual weapons qualifications training at the Essex County Police Academy’s Shooting Range,” said Arnold. “After we finished up I made a quick stop before making my way back to police headquarters.…
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The Importance of Regular Colonoscopies
Read more: The Importance of Regular ColonoscopiesMarch is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month, a reminder to all about the importance of regular colonoscopies. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, colon cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death for both men and women. Even so, 90 percent of people who are diagnosed through early detection can be cured.…
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The Importance of Patient Safety
Read more: The Importance of Patient SafetyAt Mountainside Medical Center, the safety of our patients and their families is top priority and is something we encourage all of our staff members to take seriously. Jill Ryan, Manager, Emergency Management and Safety Officer at Mountainside Medical Center, is speaking about the ways in which we strive to keep our patients safe and…
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Stroke Victims are Getting Younger and Younger
Read more: Stroke Victims are Getting Younger and YoungerDr. Ahsan Sattar, Director of Neuroendovascular Surgery at Mountainside Medical Center, has been noting a decrease in the average age of his stroke patients. He mainly attributes this to modern American lifestyle habits including poor diet, obesity, lack of exercise and smoking. With the recent news surrounding the death of 52-year-old actor Luke Perry following…
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Bariatric Surgery Leads to Better Health for New Jersey Woman
Read more: Bariatric Surgery Leads to Better Health for New Jersey WomanSince the age of 18, Audrey Gholston had struggled with her weight. “Like a lot of women, I started gaining weight after I had my first child,” said Gholston. “I tried different weight loss methods but I always gained back any weight that I had lost.” After more than a decade of weight problems, she…
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Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Achieves National Accreditation from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Achieves National Accreditation from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement ProgramMontclair, NJ, [January 2019] – Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center has been accredited as a Comprehensive Center under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®), a joint program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). The MBSAQIP Standards, ensure that bariatric surgical…
