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Pictured left to right: Kenneth Levine, director of human resources; Valerie McPherson, chief operation officer/chief nursing officer; Karen Palatella, VP of risk and compliance, Timothy Dixon, director of Radiology Services; Tim O’Brien, chief executive officer; Todd Huffman, chief financial officer Mountainside Medical Center is proud to announce Tim Dixon as the Leader of the Month…

Mountainside Medical Group has announced that Morium Akthar, M.D. has joined the practice in the field of pulmonology. Dr. Akthar is a dedicated physician who strives to provide top-notch pulmonology care.  She believes in educating her patients in order to assist them in navigating through the decisions that need to be made throughout their care.  “I am deeply…

Mountainside Medical Group has announced that Lina Kleyn, D.O. has joined the practice in the field of family medicine. Dr. Kleyn is an experienced family physician deeply committed to the comprehensive well-being of her patients. Her unwavering passion extends beyond simply advocating for healthy lifestyle choices; she is equally dedicated to proactively preventing diseases and facilitating early detection.…

“Mothers and babies form an inseparable biological and social unit; the health and nutrition of one group cannot be divorced from the health and nutrition of the other.” -World Health Organization August is National Breastfeeding Month, a time to acknowledge, empower, and celebrate mothers on their breastfeeding journeys. While Breastfeeding is nationally celebrated annually in…

Here at Mountainside Medical Center, we strive to provide quality patient care. One of the many ways we’re able to do so is by advancing the technologies, techniques, and medications utilized throughout the facility.  On August 10, at 10:13 a.m. Hans Legaspi, RN, administered our Emergency Department’s first dose of Tenecteplase to a 41-year-old male…

Mountainside Medical Group has announced that Laura Yapor, M.D. has joined the practice in the field of pulmonology. Dr. Yapor is an experienced pulmonologist whose commitment to her patient goes beyond just providing treatment.  She takes a comprehensive approach to diagnosis and condition management while also focusing on patient education.  Through this multifaceted approach, Dr. Yapor equips her…

The Care Awards were implemented here at Mountainside to celebrate team members who demonstrate exemplary service, excellence, and dedication in their roles while embodying one or more of our core beliefs: Creative, Courageous, Connect, Compassionate, and Collaborative. During the month of August, we’re honored to celebrate Yvonne Peaten, unit secretary for the Medical Surgical department as…

On August 1, 2023, a heartwarming event unfolded at Mountainside Medical Center, showcasing the remarkable compassion and dedication of the hospital staff. Michael Aron, 77, found himself admitted to the medical center due to health complications.  While under the care of the hospital’s Med-Surg team, Michael bonded with his nurse, James Woods, R.N., the charge…