Valley Medical Group has been recognized for performance data transparency with the Press Ganey Seal of Integrity.The Seal of Integrity validates the reliability of Valley’s data transparency program for having met scientifically rigorous standards for collecting and publicly reporting physician performance ratings and patient experience data. “Valley Medical Group is proud to have ...

On November 16, more than 340 Valley supporters gathered in black tie attire to celebrate “An Unforgettable Night” – The Valley Hospital Auxiliary’s 72nd Annual Valley Ball. This time-honored event took place in the storybook setting of The Legacy Castle in Pompton Plains. Approximately $200,000 was raised towards the Auxiliary’s $1.5 million pledge designated to two areas – Valley ...

Valley Health System has opened its third retail pharmacy at The Valley Center for Health and Wellness, located at 1400 MacArthur Boulevard in Mahwah.Like the pharmacy locations at the Luckow Pavilion in Paramus and The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, the Mahwah pharmacy will be a full-service retail establishment, accepting prescriptions from the public, employees and all who frequent ...

When it comes to being a good community member, sometimes the answer is as simple as deciding to say “yes” the next time someone asks for help. When Suffern, NY, resident Meg McCluskey reached out to her wide circle of friends and family to help her make a difference in the world, the good people in her life responded with a resounding “yes.” For the past three Octobers, McCluskey has ...

When you look down at your plate at meal times, do you see a variety of colors? If the answer is yes, then you're most likely eating nutritious food."All fruits and vegetables contain healthy fiber and natural chemicals known as phytonutrients that can help protect against heart disease, cancer and age-related cognitive decline, cataracts and macular degeneration," said Janet ...

The most common form of cancer in men ages 15 to 35, nearly 10,000 new cases of testicular cancer are diagnosed annually in the United States.Testicular cancer grows in the tissues of one or both testes -- glands that are located in the scrotum. Most cases of testicular cancer start out in the sperm-making cells known as germ cells. Testicular cancer can be classified into seminoma and ...

In America today, Autism spectrum disorders are being diagnosed in ever increasing numbers. Nationally, roughly 1 in 68 children are identified with an autism spectrum disorder -- or ASD -- according to the Center for Disease Control. However, experts estimate that number is even higher in New Jersey, with 1 in 45 children being diagnosed with an ASD."Due to the prevalence of these ...

Across the United States, billions of pounds of food are thrown away annually, an amount that comes to roughly 300 pounds per person. How does this excess occur and what are the side effects of this large-scale disposal?Food waste occurs when any edible item goes unconsumed, from grocery store items that are discarded prior to shelving to consumers leaving food on their plates. The ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Having a colonoscopy to screen for colorectal cancer isn't anyone’s favorite activity. However, with colorectal cancer ranking as the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States, undergoing the procedure may be one of the smartest things you can do for your overall health."It's important for individuals to go for colorectal cancer screenings even if ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of men and women in the United States? According to the American Heart Association, a heart attack strikes someone in the U.S. about every 43 seconds. “Although these statistics are worrisome, you can help to protect yourself by knowing your risk for a heart attack and the signs and symptoms to look for,” said ...