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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…
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Mother and Daughter Received Expert Orthopedic Care For Separate Injuries
Read more: Mother and Daughter Received Expert Orthopedic Care For Separate InjuriesJudith D. and Dana M., mother and daughter pair, experienced separate falls that led them to Mountainside Medical Center’s Emergency Department and orthopedic surgeon, Joseph Bellapianta, M.D., in 2020. More than 15 years ago, Dana, the daughter, was hit by a drunk driver in a serious car accident. She had a metal rod inserted in her femur at…
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Holistic Approach to Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis
Read more: Holistic Approach to Treatment of Ulcerative ColitisAbout 1 million people in the United States suffer from ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowl disease that causes inflammation and sores in the digestive tract. Gastroenterologist Dr. Oleg Shulik recently worked with a patient to develop a holistic approach to treatment that allowed her to stop taking medications for the management of her symptoms. In…
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Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center to Start Post-COVID-19 Rehabilitation Program
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center to Start Post-COVID-19 Rehabilitation ProgramPhoto: The Cardiac Fitness Center at Mountainside Medical Center Mountainside Medical Center will begin a new Post-COVID exercise program designed for those who have had COVID-19 to improve their strength, flexibility, endurance and activities of daily living. The goal of the program is to improve quality of life and promote positive lifestyle changes through education…
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Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Celebrates National Hospital Week
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Celebrates National Hospital WeekPhoto: To kick off Hospital Week Celebrations Mountainside Medical Center leadership greeted team members, physicians and volunteers as they entered the hospital. Pictured from left to right: Alvin Bell, M.D., nephrologist; Daniel Ward, director of security; Dell Oliver, chief nursing officer; Stephanie Fabian, director of cardiovascular services; Alec Grabowski, chief operating officer. National Hospital Week…
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Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Celebrates National Nurses Week
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Celebrates National Nurses WeekPhoto: Mountainside nursing leaders from left to right: Michelle Rombough, R.N., director of Emergency Services; Patricia Delgrosso, R.N., director of Surgical Services; Lisa Reid-Vannoy, R.N., director of the 4th Floor; Kelli Hanzo, R.N., director of Bariatric Services; Dell Oliver, R.N., chief nursing officer; Rachel Thomas, R.N., director of Dialysis; A.J. Hutchinson, R.N., manager of Emergency…
