RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- For doctors and staff working to effectively target and diagnose prostate cancer, an innovative new procedure is now available at Valley-Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care.Known as fusion guided biopsy, Valley-Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care now offers the UroNav Fusion Biopsy System to patients as an outpatient procedure.“This targeted MRI/ultrasound biopsy ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The doctor will see you -- and your stuffed animal, too -- at The Valley Hospital this October.The Valley Hospital will hold its fourth annual Teddy Bear Clinic on Saturday, Oct. 7, to help teach children about hospitals and the medical field in a fun, engaging -- and fuzzy -- setting. Valley doctors, nurses and staff will be on hand to educate children and their ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- More than 3 million Americans are currently affected by atrial fibrillation -- or AFib -- making it the most common heart rhythm disorder in the United States. Although not a rare abnormality, AFib can lead to potentially life-threatening problems such as blood clots and a higher risk of stroke if left untreated.To effectively minimize the risk of blood clots and ...

PARAMUS, N.J. — On Sunday, September 10, all cancer survivors and their caregivers are invited to attend Valley-Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care's  28th Annual “Celebration of Life” event, which will honor area cancer survivors.This free event recognizes cancer survivors, their families, friends, healthcare providers and those involved in cancer research. The National Cancer ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- For growing children, getting a good night's sleep is imperative to developing young healthy lifestyle habits.That's why The Valley Hospital has expanded its Pediatric Sleep Disorders and Apnea Center to offer Behavioral Sleep Coaching for children ranging from newborns to teens. “Sleep coaching utilizes proven approaches to build healthy sleep habits so that children ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- For patients at The Valley Hospital, filling a prescription or seeking the advice of a pharmacist can be done without ever leaving the building, thanks to the opening of the hospital's second retail pharmacy in Ridgewood.Located on the first floor of the hospital, "Valley Health Pharmacy: The Valley Hospital” will enable hospitalized patients to have their ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- For patients in Bergen County, many of the country's most innovative healthcare treatments are available right in their neighborhood thanks to the array of services offered by The Valley Hospital.For the 17th consecutive year, The Valley Hospital and Valley Health System have been recognized as one of the nation’s Most Wired Hospitals, according to a recent study by ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- When confronted with stress, anxiety or other mental distresses, people are turning in increasing numbers to the ancient practice of mindfulness, and applying centuries old techniques to modern, everyday life."The practice of mindfulness dates back thousands of years and has roots in both yoga and meditation," said Dr. Jodie Katz, director of the Center for ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Most people know the keys to staying healthy: eating right, exercising and maintaining a healthy weight offer known benefits. Still, studies have shown people are neglecting their bodies at an alarming rate. As a result, the number of people living with diabetes is on the rise.Diabetes is a medical condition in which sugar, or glucose, builds in the bloodstream. The ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Highly treatable yet incredibly common, skin cancer's development can be largely attributed to lifestyle choices within our control. The most preventable and most dangerous of these factors is excessive sun exposure. The most effective way to reduce the risk of skin cancer, regardless of skin type, is to protect skin against the sun’s harmful ultraviolet ...