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Breastfeeding Highs and Hurdles featuring Lactation Consultant Laurie Barbalinardo, RN, IBCLC

Breastfeeding can be a great experience for both mom and baby, but that doesn’t mean it’s not hard work that comes with a set of big difficulties. Every mom is bombarded with articles that explain the benefits of breastfeeding and, while they are largely correct, it can put more pressure on a very personal situation. We want all mothers and families to feel they are supported and that they can come to us with any questions or concerns.

Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center’s Baby Expo will Focus on Needs of Expectant Parents

Montclair, NJ, [July ,2019] -- Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center invites prospective parents to attend our Baby Expo on Saturday, August 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at 1 Bay Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042. This event will allow you to tour the birthing center at Mountainside Medical Center and meet local vendors to learn about baby-friendly services in the area. Admission is free and advance registration is requested at mountainsidehosp.com/BabyExpo or by calling 888-973-4674.

R. Swami Nathan, M.D., F.A.C.G., Gastroenterologist, Joins Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Group

Montclair, NJ, - (July 2019) – Mountainside Medical Group announced today that R. Swami Nathan, M.D., F.A.C.G., has joined the practice to serve the communities growing need in the field of gastroenterology.

Dr. R. Swami Nathan received his medical degree from Madurai Medical College and completed his internal medicine residency and gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Dr. Nathan has extensive clinical experience in performing various gastrointestinal procedures. He has mastered his skills in procedures such as colonoscopy, gastroscopy, ERCP, spyglass cholangioscopy, feeding tube placement, and small bowel capsule endoscopy. Of his many accomplishments, Dr. Nathan was the first physician in New Jersey to perform capsule endoscopies while becoming a leader in the field.

Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center receives Get With The Guidelines® Gold Plus Target: Stroke Honor Roll Quality Achievement Award

Lifesaving Habits for Child Car Safety

No one believes they will be the ones to leave their child in a hot car, but every year the parents of 37* children are wrong. Forgetting a child, not locking your car doors, getting distracted can happen to the best parents. It’s the responsibility of all mom, dads and caregivers to learn about the dangers of heat stroke and develop safety routines. 

The Danger of Heat

Transitional Care Unit at Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center Receives Highest Quality Rating from CMS

Montclair, NJ, [June 2019] -- The Transitional Care Unit (TCU) at Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center, a post-acute skilled nursing facility located on the sixth floor of the hospital, received the highest ranking (Five Stars) by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The Five-Star Quality Rating System is based on three categories including Health Inspections, Staffing and Quality Measures.

Choosing to Have Bariatric Surgery Proves to be Positive for New Jersey Woman

As a young adult, Olivia Davis was in great physical shape and had always lived a very health conscious lifestyle. After giving birth to her daughter in the 1990s, she found it hard to maintain that lifestyle.

“I went through a series of bad events in my 40s which contributed to my weight gain,” said Olivia. “I had to have a hysterectomy, foot surgery on both feet and knee and shoulder surgeries to fix injuries sustained from a car accident.”

Even though Olivia was still physically active whenever possible, she continued to gain weight.

Double Hip Replacements Gives Mountainside Nurse New Outlook

Annie Mueller has been a nurse at Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center since 1992. In recent years, she started experiencing intense hip pain.

“Being a nurse, I was afraid to have the issue addressed because I knew what I was likely going to have to undergo a hip replacement,” said Mueller.

After a vacation with her husband, Mueller knew something had to be done.

Why Mixing Alcohol and Prescription Medication is Dangerous

Mixing prescription drugs with alcohol may lead to possible overdose, damage to the body, and even death. The National Council on Patient Information and Education warns consumers that “alcohol interacts with as many as 150 medications and can cause them to not work effectively.” Alcohol combined with prescription drugs can counteract the purpose and effectiveness of your medication. Combining alcohol with your prescription may also induce the drug to create an even more harmful effect on the body. Prescription misuse mixed with alcohol consumption can occur more frequently than expected.

Wound Treatment at Mountainside Medical Center

The Wound Care Center at Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center is a leader in Northern New Jersey in treating patients with stubborn wounds. Individuals living with diabetes are particularly prone to slow-healing and related risks when they experience a wound, especially foot wounds. To learn more about how wounds are treated, Lauren Danzi, RN, BSN, WCC, manager of the Wound Care Center, is telling us more, as well as sharing general foot health practices.