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Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Take Action and Quit Smoking for Better Health
Read more: Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Take Action and Quit Smoking for Better HealthAs we recognize Lung Cancer Awareness Month this November, it’s a critical time to reflect on the importance of lung health and the steps we can take to protect ourselves and our loved ones. Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer, contributing to over 80% of cases in the United States. Quitting smoking is…
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Halloween Safety Tips: How to Stay Safe When Trick-or-Treating
Read more: Halloween Safety Tips: How to Stay Safe When Trick-or-TreatingHalloween is a cherished holiday enjoyed by people of all ages, from children to teenagers and adults. Famous for its spooky traditions, haunted houses and creative costumes, Halloween also presents additional risks for trick-or-treaters; children are four times more likely to be seriously injured in pedestrian/automobile accidents than any other night of the year.[1] How…
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2024
Read more: Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2024October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and can serve both a reminder and an opportunity to take care of YOU! Breast health begins with a sense of what is normal for your breasts, also known as breast awareness. To promote breast health, consider doing regular breast self-exams. With practice, you will discover how your breasts…
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Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Adopts Cathworks Technology
Read more: Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Adopts Cathworks TechnologyHackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center’s Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory is proud to announce the integration of the Cathworks FFRangio® System, a cutting-edge non-invasive tool that enhances decision-making during coronary interventions. This advanced technology reaffirms the lab’s commitment to providing world-class care to patients with coronary artery disease. “The introduction of Cathworks at Mountainside Medical Center underscores…
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Understanding Digestive Health: Common Issues and Prevention Tips
Read more: Understanding Digestive Health: Common Issues and Prevention TipsAccording to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Diseases[1], approximately 60 to 70 million people suffer from digestive health related issues, ranging from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Although digestive disorders are very common, there are still many preventative measures that can be taken. How does the digestive system function?…
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New vaccine available for the 2024-25 Flu Season
Read more: New vaccine available for the 2024-25 Flu SeasonA new vaccine that fights three strains of influenza is now available from health care providers across the U.S. The most effective way to fight the flu is to get vaccinated, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While the virus can spread among the population during the entire year, the flu…
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Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Recognizes DAISY Award Winner Lanie Peace, RN, BSN
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Recognizes DAISY Award Winner Lanie Peace, RN, BSNMONTCLAIR, N.J. (October 7, 2024) – Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is proud to present Lanie Peace, RN, BSN, charge nurse in Progressive Care with the DAISY Award. The DAISY Nurse Award is a prestigious recognition given to extraordinary nurses who demonstrate exceptional care, compassion, and dedication to their patients. It honors nurses who go…
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Traffic engineer finds clear lanes to weight loss, better health
Read more: Traffic engineer finds clear lanes to weight loss, better healthThe road to better health can be marked by potholes and detours that conspire to keep us from our destination: an active and healthy life. Andrew Ferri knows all about this. Ferri, a traffic engineer, has struggled with his weight his entire life. “I would feel tired and out of breath just by bending over…
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Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Care Award Winner Sonia Young
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Care Award Winner Sonia YoungCenter holding certificate Sonia Young, sterile processing tech MONTCLAIR, New Jersey (September 13, 2024) – Mountainside Medical Center is proud to present Sonia Young, sterile processing tech with the Care Award. With over 46 years of dedicated service, Sonia exemplifies our 5 C’s—Compassion, Courage, Collaboration, Connectivity, and Creativity—in her daily work. Her commitment to quality…
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Baby Expo – Saturday, September 28, 2024 10:00 AM to 12 PM
Read more: Baby Expo – Saturday, September 28, 2024 10:00 AM to 12 PMExpecting a baby is an exciting and life-changing journey. Expectant parents and those planning on becoming parents are invited to Little Pumpkins A Baby Expo at Mountainside. Learn how to create a birth plan, classes available at the hospital, what to expect, and tour the Birthing Center. Mountainside providers and team members will be available…
