RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Affecting nearly 6 million adults in the United States each year, heart failure can lead to frequent hospitalizations if not properly managed."The five-year survival rate after a heart failure hospitalization is only 20 percent, a prognosis worse than most cancer diagnoses," said Dr. Kariann Abbate, heart failure specialist at Valley Medical Group's Heart ...

OAKLAND, N.J. -- For the fifth consecutive year, coaches and players in the Indian Hills High School Girls Basketball Program teamed up to fight cancer.During the month of October, the teams held their annual t-shirt drive, which has raised more than $2,200 over the past five years to The Valley Hospital Breast Center.This year, led by coaches Julie Haledjian, Diane Pevny and Lindsay ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- It is estimated that there will be over 250,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer diagnosed in 2017. Motivated by this statistic, more and more women are looking to adaptable lifestyle choices in an effort to curb their risk of developing cancer. "There are many unavoidable risk factors for breast cancer including gender, age, family history, genetics and ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- According to Dr. Ira Byock, a California-based physician, there are four distinct phrases that carry the most meaning as people go through life. At an upcoming talk sponsored by The Valley Hospital, Byock will explain these phrases and discuss how they can improve life in all of its stages.A leading palliative care physician, author and public advocate for improving ...

October and fall are often best known for pumpkin picking, hayrides and beautiful foliage. However, the season is also synonymous with breast cancer awareness, with various events being held across the country to highlight the importance of combating the deadly disease. The cause is as important as ever, with approximately one in eight women in the United States developing invasive ...

We've all heard that exercise is good for overall health, but what most people don't realize is that working out can actually serve as effective preventative medicine. "If you are one of the 56 percent of American adults who don't meet the recommendations for sufficient physical activity, you are putting yourself at an increased risk for a variety of serious and potentially ...

WAYNE, N.J. -- From bumps and breaks to lung and heart health, Valley Medical Group's newly-unveiled Wayne medical facility will offer Bergen residents some of the most comprehensive healthcare coverage under one roof.Valley Medical Group recently celebrated the opening of the new urgent care and multispecialty medical practice, which is located at 1578 Route 23 North in Wayne. The ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- For residents without health insurance living in northern New Jersey, Richard Keenan and the Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative are working to make doctor's visits a stress-free possibility.Keenan, who is the senior vice president of finance and chief financial officer of Valley Health System, was recently recognized by the Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative (BVMI) ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Comprised of actors, actresses, stage hands and various other theater-lovers, the Bergen County Players understand the benefits of the arts. That's why, when looking to give back to the North Jersey community, they knew exactly where to start. Last month, Bergen County Players presented a $2,550 donation to Valley Home Care, in support of the hospital's Journeys art ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Ovarian cancer is the most deadly cancer involving the female reproductive tract, and is the ninth most common cancer in women. The American Cancer Society estimates that 14,080 deaths due to ovarian cancer will occur in the United States in 2017.No one knows exactly what causes ovarian cancer, but factors that may increase risk include:Age - Women over age 55 are ...