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Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Selected as Site for Landmark STEMI-DTU Clinical Trial
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Selected as Site for Landmark STEMI-DTU Clinical TrialMONTCLAIR, N.J. (September 16, 2024) – Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is honored to announce its selection as a site for the groundbreaking STEMI-DTU Clinical Trial. This prestigious trial, focused on improving outcomes for patients suffering from ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI), underscores the medical center’s commitment to advancing cardiovascular care through cutting-edge research and innovation.…
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Teamwork mends family’s head of household
Read more: Teamwork mends family’s head of householdIf you felt headaches and heard sounds that caused sleepless nights, yet no one believed you, would you question yourself? Would you struggle to care for your family? That’s what plagued Kathryn Caplan for five years before she turned to physicians at Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center who provided solutions to her real health issues.…
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Back-to-School Sports and the Importance of Annual Physicals
Read more: Back-to-School Sports and the Importance of Annual PhysicalsAs the school year begins, there is a lengthy list of tasks to complete: purchasing new books and supplies, updating wardrobes, and enrolling children in sports and extracurricular activities. Before finalizing sports enrollment, it is important to consider scheduling a sports physical for your child. A sports physical can help ensure children and teenagers are…
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Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Partners with Empire State Radiology to Provide Radiology Services
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Partners with Empire State Radiology to Provide Radiology ServicesMountainside Medical Center has partnered with Empire State Radiology to provide onsite and remote radiology services. Through this partnership, Mountainside and Empire State Radiology will deliver advanced medical imaging capabilities and service to enhance patient care and outcomes. The collaboration aims to integrate cutting-edge diagnostic tools with expert radiological interpretation for comprehensive patient support. Empire State…
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Stay Safe This Fourth of July: Common Emergencies and How to Avoid Them
Read more: Stay Safe This Fourth of July: Common Emergencies and How to Avoid ThemThe Fourth of July is a time for celebration but it’s also the busiest day of the year for Fire and EMS departments across the country, including here in New Jersey. With fireworks, barbecues and outdoor activities, the risk of accidents and injuries increases significantly. By being aware of potential hazards and taking preventive measures,…
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Prioritize Yourself: Essential Steps for Women’s Health and Wellness
Read more: Prioritize Yourself: Essential Steps for Women’s Health and WellnessAccording to the United States Census Bureau, women account for 50.4% of the U.S. population (U.S. Census, 2024). Approximately 13% of women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer during their lifetime (American Cancer Society, 2024). Currently, 44% of women in the United States live with some form of heart disease. While, about 0.65% of…
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Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Recognized for LGBTQ+ Policies and Practices by Human Rights Campaign Foundation
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Recognized for LGBTQ+ Policies and Practices by Human Rights Campaign FoundationMountainside Medical Center one of 384 healthcare facilities nationwide earning the “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader” designation Mountainside Medical Center announced their “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader” designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC). The designation was awarded in the 16th iteration of HRC’s Healthcare Equality Index (HEI), released today. A record 1,065 healthcare facilities actively participated…
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Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Care Award Winner Meghan Hodgson
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Care Award Winner Meghan HodgsonPhoto: Meghan Hodgson, RN, clinic educator (center) proudly holds her award. Mountainside Medical Center is proud to present Meghan Hodgson, RN, clinical educator of Nursing Education with the Care Award. Meghan started her career at Mountainside over two decades ago as an Emergency Department Nurse. She later moved into her current role as a Clinical…
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Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Care Award Winner Winsome Campbell
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Care Award Winner Winsome CampbellPhoto (center holding certificate): Winsome Campbell, environmental services tech of Environmental Services Mountainside Medical Center is proud to present Winsome Campbell, environmental services tech of Environmental Services with the Care Award. Winsome’s dedication to the well-being of patients in the inpatient behavioral health department has been described as exemplary, demonstrating concern, compassion, and respect towards…
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Nursing director experiences ‘family care’ as a knee surgery patient
Read more: Nursing director experiences ‘family care’ as a knee surgery patientFamily is important to David Pinsky. The father of eight children, Pinsky, 51, serves as the director of nursing operations at Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center. He is also the nursing director for the medical-surgical department on the fifth floor. The idea of a career in nursing started years ago when his father had open-heart…
