RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Valley Hospital has earned Quality Respiratory Care Recognition (QRCR) for the fourteenth year in a row from the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC), an organization that aims to help patients and families make informed decisions about the quality of respiratory care services available in hospitals. The QRCR designation is only awarded to hospitals ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- —Valley Health System has announced the appointment of Dr. John A. Goncalves as Director of Cardiac Surgery and Surgical Director for the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) Program at The Valley Heart and Vascular Institute.A board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon, Goncalves, a resident of Franklin Lakes, specializes in complex surgery to treat congenital ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Whether you're at the beach, on a boat, camping or relaxing poolside, summertime can be the ultimate season of relaxation. However, letting down your guard against summer's crueler elements can curtail some of the season's most enjoyable activities. When out in the sun during peak hours, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., wear a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses and protective clothing. ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Last week, Valley Health System participated as a team in the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life event in Paramus, raising over $25,000 to beat cancer.The two-day event, held at Paramus High School, started the evening of Friday, June 10 and concluded the morning of Saturday, June 11.At the opening ceremony, the Valley team was presented with a special award ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Last week members of Valley Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit took to the runway at the 2nd Annual NICU Fashion Show and Tricky Tray Fundraiser, held at the Westmont Country Club in Woodland Park.Over 450 people gathered to honor neonatologist Dr. Frank Manginello for his years of service, and view the show put on by the NICU parents, family members, staff and ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- For Bergen residents looking to break a sweat under the guidance of medical professionals, Valley Health System's innovative health and wellness center in Mahwah offers the unique opportunity to do so.The Valley Center for Health and Wellness will promote the next generation of healthcare delivery by focusing on improving the health of the community and keeping ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Valley Hospital has launched a new interactive patient care system to help educate, engage and empower patients. The system, which allows patients and their families to take an active role in their health journey, is expected to improve patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes.The GetWellNetwork is an in-room television that transforms care at the bedside and ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Ridgewood Emergency Services, in partnership with The Valley Hospital, has become one of the first EMS providers in New Jersey to participate in a pilot trial of Twiage, an ambulance triage system that accelerates life-saving emergency care.The trial, sponsored by Valley, utilizes Twiage’s smartphone platform to streamline and accelerate the care of patients with ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — The Valley Hospital was awarded the 2016 “Greenhealth Partner for Change” Award by Practice Greenhealth.The Award is one of the organization’s Environmental Excellence Awards, given each year to honor outstanding environmental achievements in the health care sector.The Greenhealth Partner for Change Award recognizes health care facilities that continuously improve and ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Valley Health System has announced the promotion of cardiac electrophysiologist Dr. Suneet Mittal, as part of the hospital's growing focus on cardiac care. Mittal has been named the Associate Chair of Cardiovascular Services for Valley Medical Group, Medical Director of The Valley Hospital’s Snyder Center for Comprehensive Atrial Fibrillation, and Director of Cardiac ...