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Recovered COVID-19 Patient Grateful for Care at Mountainside Medical Center

On March 28, 2020, Anthony Idone, Jr. of Belleville, New Jersey started to feel very tired, weak, and was coughing incessantly. His wife said to call the doctor, who prescribed him a medication. Two days later, Anthony still felt terrible. They decided to go to an urgent care in Cedar Grove, N.J., where the doctor tested him for COVID-19 and noticed Anthony’s oxygen was very low. The doctor ordered an ambulance to transport him to a nearby emergency department, but nearby hospitals were diverting patients to due lack of capacity.

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center to Begin Collecting Convalescent Plasma from Recovered COVID-19 Patients

MONTCLAIR, NJ [April 23, 2020] – Blood Donation Network, Vitalant and Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center are partnering to begin collecting plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients to help those currently suffering from the coronavirus. People who have fully recovered from COVID-19 have antibodies in their plasma—known as convalescent plasma—that can attack the virus and be used as treatment for patients with life-threatening symptoms.

Encouraging Use of Technology During COVID-19 Pandemic

Technology is critically important for society, more so than ever before. Technology gives us the ability to connect with others during the coronavirus pandemic. By keeping our distance from others, we can ultimately save lives and help to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

During this time, we are encouraging patients and all community members to find other ways to connect with their loved ones using phones, tablets and other technology. Here are some ways you can connect with others virtually.

•                FaceTime

•                Facebook Messenger

What to Know About Snacking

Nourishing our bodies by snacking with healthy foods can keep us energized throughout the day, prevent overeating at meals and help us avoid the nutrient-poor foods that tend to be around like cake and donuts.

A nutrient-rich snack can boost energy between meals and keep our minds sharp!

When we go too long without eating, our blood sugars drop which can lead to overeating or selecting convenience foods which may be low in fiber and vitamins/minerals and high in sugar, sodium and saturated fat.

National Nutrition Month

National Nutrition Month shines a spotlight on nutrition in everything we eat, big and small. After all, every bite counts!

What’s a unique way to eat more vegetables?

A unique way to eat more veggies would be the way you like best. This can be dipping carrot or celery sticks in hummus, blending spinach with a smoothie, cooking veggies with your favorite dishes, and even

Is there a wrong way to prepare vegetables?

Why is staying hydrated so important?

Water is the most important nutrient we can put into our body, as staying hydrated is vital to so many body functions. Ideally you should drink 6-8 glasses of water a day.

Staying Hydrated Creates a Healthy Body

Remember, you are not drinking water just to quench your thirst. Being fully hydrated plays a role in crucial body functions, including:

> Regulating our body temperature

> Maintaining a healthy blood level

> Keeping our joints and cartilage lubricated

The ABC's of a Healthy Breakfast

Benefits of Breakfast

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.  It kick-starts your metabolism, helping you burn calories throughout the day.  It gives you the energy you need to get things done and to help you focus at work or at school.  Skipping breakfast may lead to overeating at lunchtime, with the selection of fast, unhealthy food options.

Basics of a Healthy Breakfast

Flu Q&A with Dr. Julie Kidangan

Every year millions of people in the United States are affected by the flu virus. There have been 22 million flu illnesses with 210,000 of them resulting in hospitalizations just this flu season alone. Most of those that catch the flu suffer from a mild flu that will resolve in two or so weeks. Others may have complications such as pneumonia, bronchitis, sinus infections and/or ear infections. Those at a high risk for catching the flu that lead to complications are those that are 65+ years of age and young children.

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center and Montclair Public Library Create a Space for Nursing Mothers

MONTCLAIR, NJ [February 3, 2020] – Nursing mothers who frequent Montclair Public Library will now benefit from the ease and comfort offered by a new private room. Sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center, the new Nursing Mother's Room at the Montclair Public Library main branch creates a safe and comfortable space for mothers to breastfeed or express milk.

Heart Attack Symptoms Can Vary: Chris Armstrong’s Story of Survival and Recovery

Pain, tightness in the chest and numbness down one arm – these are the symptoms that come to mind when we hear “heart attack.” So when Chris Armstrong felt overwhelming nausea and dizziness, leaving him too weak to even leave the shower, he didn’t think the cause was a blocked artery in his heart. However, it wasn’t eating the wrong thing that left him too weak to call out. It was a heart attack. The kind labeled the “widow maker.”

One week before, he had felt these same symptoms, but to a much lesser degree. Chris did not think much about it since the feelings passed.