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Operation GI Innovation

At Mountainside Medical Group, gastroenterologists use some of the latest techniques and technologies to help patients overcome gastrointestinal (GI) disorders.

Procedures to Address Every Condition

Turning a Challenging Experience Into a Positive New Initiative

Our purpose is caring for people, and while our mission is always top of mind, sometimes – despite our best efforts – patients leave our care with an experience below expectations. So, when Kiamesha Washington came to Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center for emergency care, we took the opportunity to work with her after a challenging experience to adopt a positive new initiative.

Ashany Sundaram, M.D., Family Medicine, Joins Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Group

Mountainside Medical Group has announced that Ashany Sundaram, M.D., has joined the practice, in the field of Family Medicine.

Ashany Sundaram, M.D., is board certified in Family Medicine. “Being a primary care physician allows me to empower my community by providing all ages at various stages of life with the knowledge, guidance and support they need to achieve a healthy lifestyle.”

Celebrating Exceptional Black Nurses in History

This Black History Month, as we reflect on the incredible nurses who have led us through a global pandemic, we’re pausing to spotlight six nurses throughout history whose tremendous accomplishments have paved the way for the nurses of today.

Use of Monoclonal Antibody Therapy for Treatment of COVID-19

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the United States, investigational treatment to help lessen the effects of the virus continue to be sought after. One of those treatments is the use of monoclonal antibodies, also referred to as mAbs. The use of mAbs has received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Rosemarie Arena, M.D., Gastroenterologist, Joins Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Group

Mountainside Medical Group announced today that Rosemarie Arena, M.D., has joined the practice, expanding their gastroenterology group.

Rosemarie Arena, M.D., is board certified in Internal Medicine and specializes in Gastroenterology. Dr. Arena values getting to know her patients as people first and foremost. “Taking the time to listen to the patient’s chief complaint, along with medical and personal history can help me tremendously improve a patient’s quality of life.”

The Coronavirus Pandemic’s Wide-Reaching Impact on Behavioral Health Patients

The coronavirus pandemic has had many ramifications aside from than the virus itself. Everyone’s day-to-day activities have been impacted by COVID-19 and everything that has come with it.

One particularly vulnerable group are individuals battling with substance abuse. Michelle Langfield, LCSW, at Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center has seen the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on patients and understands the struggles this pandemic has placed on the shoulders of those recovering from substance abuse.

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Welcomes First Baby of 2021

MONTCLAIR, NJ [January 4, 2021] – Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center welcomed the hospital’s first baby of 2021 on January 2 at 7:11 p.m.  Born to parents Everliz Gonzalez and Dante Moore of Passaic, NJ, baby Ariah arrived weighing 9 pounds 7 ounces and measures 21.5 inches long

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Receives The New Jersey Department Of Health 2020 Antimicrobial Steward Award

The New Jersey Department of Health has recognized Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center as a 2020 Antimicrobial Steward. This award follows the observance of Antibiotic Awareness Week, an annual recognition hosted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) during the month of November to raise awareness of the importance of appropriate antibiotic use to combat the threat of antibiotic resistance. 

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Receives 2020 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award for Achieving and Sustaining Excellence in Patient Experience

Mountainside Medical Center is pleased to announce that its Behavioral Health inpatient unit has been named a 2020 Guardian of Excellence Award^® winner by Press Ganey. The Guardian of Excellence Award recognizes top-performing health care organizations that have achieved the 95^th percentile or above for performance in Patient Experience.