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Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Announces New Chief Financial Officer

Todd Huffman has been appointed as the chief financial officer for Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center, bringing with him over 10 years of valuable experience in healthcare finance. Huffman's journey in the healthcare industry began at Portneuf Medical Center, where he initially served as the director of medical practice finance. Through his dedication and expertise, he quickly advanced to the position of controller and eventually assumed the role of assistant chief financial officer.

Ann Chuang, M.D., Appointed Director of Breast Program at Mountainside Medical Center

Ann Chuang, M.D., a highly skilled breast surgeon, has been appointed as the leader of Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center's breast program. Located in Montclair, NJ, Dr. Chuang is dedicated to offering women in the Mountainside service area the most advanced diagnostic and treatment options for both benign and cancerous breast conditions.

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Awarded Spring 2023 ‘A’ Hospital Grade from Leapfrog Group

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding the standard of patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. This national distinction celebrates Mountainside Medical Center’s achievements in prioritizing patient safety by protecting patients from preventable harm and errors. The new grades reflect performance primarily during the height of the pandemic.

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Recognizes Exceptional Leader

Mountainside Medical Center is excited to honor Chanel Mitchell, operations manager of Environmental and Transportation Services, as an exceptional leader.

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Leading in Robotic Surgery Solutions with Addition of Second da Vinci® Xi™ System

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is increasing the availability of minimally invasive surgical options for residents of the Montclair area and beyond with the addition of a second da Vinci® Xi™ robotics system. The da Vinci® Xi™ is a state-of-the-art robotics platform that can be used for gynecologic, bariatric, urologic, thoracic, colorectal and general surgeries.

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Recognizes Exceptional Leader

Mountainside Medical Center is excited to honor Beverly Collins, RN, CIC, FAPIC, director of Infection Prevention, as an exceptional leader.

Beverly joined the Mountainside team in 2020 and has been vital in helping the hospital achieve quality goals.  During her time at Mountainside, she has been instrumental in the hospital’s reduction of hospital acquired infection (HAIs), increase in hand hygiene, and developing and enforcing COVID-19 protocols.

Start from the Heart: Cardiac Rehabilitation Helps a Musician Return to His Passion

On a September day in 2020, Charles Dixon experienced a heart attack and was brought to the Mountainside Medical Center Emergency Department.

Following his discharge from the hospital, Charles and his doctors developed a care plan for his condition, which included lifestyle changes, medication, and cardiac rehabilitation with Mountainside’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Program.

Mock Code Stroke

Mock code stroke drills are essential components of training programs that prepare healthcare providers to respond effectively in emergency situations. These drills simulate stroke scenarios that allow the code stroke team to practice skills including, stroke assessments and treatment protocols. At Mountainside Medical Center, code stroke drills are conducted regularly to enhance the hospital’s stroke response, identify areas of opportunity, and ultimately improve outcomes for patients.

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Recognized for Antimicrobial Stewardship Due to Medication Administration and Safety Protocols

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center has been recognized as a Silver Level Antimicrobial Stewardship Recognition Program award recipient by the New Jersey Department of Health.

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Receives the HeartFlow® CT Quality Award for Commitment to Patients’ Heart Health

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center received the HeartFlow® CT Quality Award for the fourth quarter of 2022. Honorees are in the top 22% of global medical centers providing patients with better pathways for identifying and understanding their heart health through utilization of coronary computed tomography (CT) scans and HeartFlow® Analysis, a groundbreaking technology for diagnosing coronary artery disease (CAD).