RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- As we look towards 2016, many of us will be making lists of New Year’s resolutions. Oftentimes, our goals focus on achieving physical wellness through consistent exercise and healthy eating. Both of these goals are integral parts of overall wellbeing — but what happens when diet and exercise is not enough?According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Winter is a wonderful time of the year. It is filled with sledding, snowy landscapes and hot cocoa by a cozy fire. Unfortunately, along with all of the joys of winter, we also find ourselves faced with the arrival of the flu season, reminds Jane Clementi, Supervisor of Public Health for The Valley Hospital Department of Community Health."Although the flu season ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Today’s teens are faced with enormous amounts of stress and, if it is not properly managed, this stress can lead to unhealthy habits and behaviors.“Pressure for adolescents is off the charts because academics are more rigorous and because social media provides 24/7 exposure to one’s peers. Peer pressure is tremendous and it really weighs on them,” said Dr. Jodie Katz, ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- According to the Center for Disease Control, about half of all adults in the United States - 117 million people - have one or more chronic health conditions. For people managing a chronic health condition like congestive heart failure or diabetes, undergoing medical treatment or recovering from surgery, maintaining optimum health can require the involvement of ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Referred to as 'Open Table for medical appointments,'aApps like ZocDoc and InQuicker are making it easier than ever before for patients to schedule visits to the doctor and trips to the emergency room via smartphones and laptops.Valley Health System – which includes The Valley Hospital, Valley Medical Group and Valley Home Care – is using both services to simplify ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Valley Hospital Spine Center recently announced the appointment of board-certified neurosurgeon Dr. Alfred T. Ogden as Director of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery. Dr. Ogden has been a member of the Valley medical staff since 2008 and focuses almost exclusively on performing minimally invasive spine (MIS) surgery. MIS surgery is performed through small diameter ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- A recent article in The New York Times cited two studies from The Journal of the American Medical Association that found that fewer men are being screened for prostate cancer, and fewer early-stage cases are being detected. The number of cases has dropped not because the disease is becoming less common, according to the article, but because there is less effort to ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Valley Medical Group has welcomed board-certified ophthalmologist Dr. David M. Benderson as part of its comprehensive medical and surgical eye care unit.Dr. Benderson is highly skilled in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of ocular diseases and disorders and has extensive experience performing cataract surgery. In fact, he and his former partner were the first ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Valley Hospital has been recognized as a 2014 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in the United States.Valley was recognized for exemplary clinical performance in the following areas: heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, surgical care, stroke, and perinatal care. These recognitions ...

RIDGEWOOD, NJ. -- Treating the whole person, not just symptoms, is the goal of Valley Medical Group’s new Center for Integrative Medicine. Director Jodie Katz focuses on combining all appropriate modalities to promote balance in mind, body and spirit. Dr. Katz answered some questions about the new Center and the practice of integrative medicine:Q: What is integrative medicine?A: ...