The Valley Hospital is pleased to announce that Kristen Silberstein, Assistant Vice President of Managed Care, has been named a “Healthcare Professional of the Year” finalist in the 2016 Healthcare Heroes Awards, presented by business publication NJBIZ. The Healthcare Heroes awards program honors individuals and organizations making a significant impact on the quality of healthcare in ...

RIDGEWOOD, NJ, -- For the eighth time, The Valley Hospital has been recognized for its dedication to patient safety by being awarded an ‘A’ grade in the Spring 2016 Hospital Safety Score, which rates how well hospitals protect patients from preventable medical errors, injuries and infections within the hospital. Valley was one of 798 hospitals to receive an A, ranking among the safest ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Feeling tired and overwhelmed by life? Faced with anxiety and uncertainty? Dealing with the stress of work, family situations or a serious medical condition?Valley Medical Group’s Center for Integrative Medicine invites you to discover the benefits of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction by attending a free orientation session on Wednesday, June 8 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- As part of Autism Awareness Month, which is held each April, the Valley Hospital is helping parents understand what they need to know about this increasingly prevalent disorder. Nationally, there are about 1 in 68 children identified with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) Autism and Developmental Disabilities ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Valley Hospital has received the Healthgrades 2016 Patient Safety Excellence Award™, a designation that recognizes superior performance in hospitals that have prevented the occurrence of serious, potentially avoidable complications for patients during hospital stays. The distinction places Valley among Healthgrades the top 5 percent of hospitals in the nation ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- It used to be that doctors reserved knee replacements for people who could no longer function or perform daily activities. Not anymore. According to National Hospital Discharge Survey results published in August, people are getting knee replacements not only at greater rates, but also at younger ages. In 2000, the average knee replacement patient was about 69 years ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Valley Hospital was named a "Champion of Good Works'' by the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ) at its recent Chairman's Reception saluting the generosity of the business community.More than 250 business executives attended the gala reception at the Stony Hill Inn in Hackensack. Martin Kafafian, chairman of the CIANJ board of directors, ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- For those suffering from chronic or acute pain, relief can come in many forms. Perhaps one of the most effective remedies are the individualized treatments and therapies offered by pain management centers, which can help manage uncontrollable pain brought about by a severe illness or injury.As Robert Silverman, M.D., Medical Director of The Valley Pain Management ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Although there is increasing awareness about the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and diet to support physical wellness and longevity, Americans of all ages are still struggling to achieve optimal nutrition.We are lucky to live in an area where we have access to numerous supermarkets and farmers markets. We also have seemingly endless options for takeout ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Valley Hospital is one of 15 U.S. sites currently enrolling patients in a research study to evaluate a potential new treatment alternative for patients with symptomatic persistent and long standing persistent atrial fibrillation -- or AFib.This aMAZE Trial is evaluating an innovative treatment uses a device called the LARIAT to close off the heart’s left atrial ...