The first gynecological surgery using the da Vinci 5 was performed at Pascack Valley Medical Center by Yitzhack Asulin, M.D., medical director of Robotic Surgery. Westwood, NJ — Pascack Valley Medical Center is proud to announce  the acquisition of the da Vinci 5® robotic surgical system, the latest innovation in minimally  invasive surgery from Intuitive…

Many people believe flu season only lasts a few months, but it can stretch through seven months of the year. Learn tips on what to do if you think you may have the flu.  What are symptoms of the flu?  – Fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher  – Chills  – Cough  – Sore throat …

WESTWOOD, N.J. [January 6, 2025] – We’re delighted to announce  Gabriela Wojnarska-Alvarez, M.D., and her PCN Medical Group have formed an alliance with  Pascack Valley Medical Group to enhance continuity of patient care and to provide patients with multispecialty care under one umbrella.  Dr. Wojnarska-Alvarez is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and…

As the new year is beginning, many of us take the opportunity to reflect on our health and wellbeing. Setting meaningful goals can set the tone for a productive and fulfilling year. We spoke with Esther Hoffman, D.O., a primary care physician at Pascack Valley Medical Center, to gather tips on how to prioritize your…

Julianna and Alec Balestra with the newest addition to their family, Dante, the first baby born at Pascack Valley Medical Center in 2025.

We get it. No one looks forward to a mammogram. And why would you? Whether it’s a routine screening or because you’ve found something suspicious, it’s ultimately a check to see if you have cancer. That, along with the discomfort of the exam itself, can be more than a little nerve-racking for most women.  It’s…

Westwood, NJ – (December 16, 2024) – Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center  recently achieved accreditation from Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as a Center of Excellence in Complex Endometriosis Care. This accreditation recognizes Pascack Valley Medical Center’s commitment and high standard of delivery of quality patient care and safety. Status as an accredited Center of…

Westwood, NJ (December 3, 2024) – Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is proud to announce the launch of its new Breast Health Program, a comprehensive service designed to provide top-tier breast health care in a compassionate, patient-centered environment. The program is dedicated to early detection, accurate diagnosis, and effective treatment of breast cancer, which…