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Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Recognizes Exceptional Leader

Mountainside Medical Center is excited to honor Anjannette “AJ” Hutchinson, RN, BSN, manager of emergency services, as an exceptional leader.

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Recognizes Exceptional Leader

Mountainside Medical Center is excited to honor Rebecca Light, RN, director of behavioral health services, as an exceptional leader.

Rebecca is a transformational leader that is always open to any challenge. She is an expert in the field of behavioral health and a great partner to all of us. She has created an excellent team that is taking our behavioral department to the next level with safety and patient care always as the compass.

Thank you for your endless dedication, all of your many contributions and leadership. Congratulations!

Everyday tips for understanding and preventing a stroke

Every year, nearly 800,000 people in the U.S. suffer a stroke, with 75% suffering their first. Have you or a family member suffered a stroke? Do you want to learn more about identifying, treating and hopefully preventing one? Ahsan Sattar, MD, a board-certified neurosurgeon at Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center, answers some of the most common questions about strokes.

FDA-Approved PSMA-PET Imaging Agent for Prostate Cancer Now Available at Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center

According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men, with an estimated 268,490 new cases projected for 2022.  In most cases, conventional screening does not accurately identify the location and extent of the cancer, until now.

Seven Questions about Hernias

You may know what a hernia is, but do you know that a hernia without pain may be a ticking time bomb in your gut? To emphasize the importance of getting your hernia examined as soon as possible, we asked Harvey Rainville, M.D., a board-certified general surgeon at Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center, to answer a few of the most common questions about hernias.

Mountainside Medical Center and Montclair EMS Partner to Recreate “Code-Stroke” Scenario

On July 14, 2022, Mountainside Medical Center partnered up with Montclair EMS to simulate a “code stroke,” or the process for patients coming to the hospital experiencing a stroke.  Simulations are tools used to replicate real life scenarios in order to educate, evaluate, and improve workflow.

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center and Glen Ridge Police Department Sharpen Emergency Readiness with Active Shooter Drill

Mountainside Medical Center conducted an active shooter drill and preparedness assessment of its emergency operations plan for a potential mass casualty event, in collaboration with the Glen Ridge Police Department.

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Honors Care Award Recipient

Mountainside Medical Center names Nino Jeffrey “Jeff” Garcia, RN as a Care Award recipient. Mountainside Medical Center’s Care award recognizes team members whose behaviors and attitudes best exemplify our five beliefs outlining who we are: Creative, courageous, connected, compassionate and collaborative.

Jeff joined Mountainside almost two years ago and is a nurse in the intensive care unit. He provides exceptional care not only to patients but to their families.

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Recognizes Mountainside Leader

We are pleased to announce that Grettel Muscato, Director of Community Service and Volunteers, has been selected as a Mountainside Leader.

Throughout the pandemic, Grettel was incredibly versatile in spite of the Volunteer program being at a standstill. She lent her talents to assist in supporting various departments and became a fixture in increasing employee morale.

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is Nationally Recognized for its Commitment to Providing High-Quality Stroke Care

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Gold Plus Get With the Guidelines® - Stroke quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.