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Bariatric Surgery Changes Woman’s Life for the Better
Read more: Bariatric Surgery Changes Woman’s Life for the BetterRachel Dolahan, a New Jersey music teacher, experienced a great life change whenever she decided to visit Dr. Karl Strom, bariatric surgeon with Mountainside Medical Center. Prior to this visit, she had an initial bariatric surgery that was not successful. “When I first saw Dr. Strom, he discovered that my lap band had failed,” said…
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Tragedy Leads New Jersey Man to Find Great Purpose
Read more: Tragedy Leads New Jersey Man to Find Great PurposeDan Sarnowski and Betsy Niles met on an online dating website in 2001. Although never married, the couple shared a great life and many wonderful memories together. “Betsy and I were together for 10 years,” said Sarnowski. “In March of 2011, she was struck by a man driving a van which led to massive brain…
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Managing Bladder Health
Read more: Managing Bladder HealthMillions of Americans are affected by bladder issues. From urinary incontinence to overactive bladder, these types of issues can hinder your quality of life, but with the proper treatment plan in place can be easily managed. Nyarai Mushonga, urogynecologist with Mountainside Medical Center, is giving us insight into her specialty and the methods in which…
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Eight Ways to Reduce Financial Anxiety Around the Holidays
Read more: Eight Ways to Reduce Financial Anxiety Around the HolidaysThe most wonderful time of the year can also become the most anxious time of the year. Between purchasing gifts, buying a new outfit for each holiday party, and the increased electricity bills from the decorations, the holidays can become financially stressful. There is a lot of pressure to find a unique gift for each…
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How to Manage Diabetes During the Holidays
Read more: How to Manage Diabetes During the HolidaysIndulgence is the name of the game during the holiday season. When living with diabetes, this can be a harmful to your health. As we head into the holidays, it’s important to be mindful of what you are eating, especially if you are a diabetic, while still being able to enjoy the season with loved…
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Give the Gift of Life
Read more: Give the Gift of LifeFrom October to April, Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center is participating in a nationwide campaign to promote awareness around the life-saving benefits of organ and tissue donation. Together with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Mountainside Medical Center hopes to encourage community members to register to become organ…
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Breathe In, Breathe Out: How to Keep Your Lungs Healthy
Read more: Breathe In, Breathe Out: How to Keep Your Lungs HealthyHealthy Lung Month is recognized in October as a time to encourage all to avoid smoking cigarettes and stay physically active to keep your lungs healthy. To learn more about the importance of these topics as well as lung cancer screenings, we spoke with Mountainside Medical Center’s Dr. Juhayna Davis. How badly can smoking affect the…
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Neurosurgery Awareness Month: Dr. Heary
Read more: Neurosurgery Awareness Month: Dr. HearyPhoto: Dr. Heary While many neurosurgeons are known for their cerebral work, Dr. Heary focuses heavily on spinal surgery. “I think many times, people presume neurosurgery is just cerebral aneurysms and brain tumors, whereas in fact, the field is much broader”, Dr. Heary, Chief of the Division of Neurosurgery at Mountainside Medical Center says when…
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From the Ground Up: Building Mountainside Medical Center’s Lactation Program
Read more: From the Ground Up: Building Mountainside Medical Center’s Lactation ProgramLaurie Barbalinardo and Tish Buggeln are two very recognizable faces around the town of Montclair, New Jersey, whether they’re at the grocery store or walking to work. Laurie and Tish started Mountainside Medical Center’s breastfeeding lactation program over twenty years ago, in October of 1998. Laurie had been a nurse for eight years working in…
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Creative Grilling For Your Health
Read more: Creative Grilling For Your HealthYou’ve made burgers, lick-your-fingers ribs, and crushed your Fourth of July BBQ, but don’t hang up those grill tongs just yet. There are still several more weeks of warm weather and many more recipes to try out. Grilling can be one of the healthiest ways to cook your meats and vegetables. Plus, not only is…