Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center and Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center today announced Todd Huffman, who serves as chief financial officer (CFO) for both facilities, has been recognized as CFO of the Year by Ardent Health Services. Presented annually, the award recognizes an outstanding CFO who has exhibited a commitment to accuracy and the…

Pascack Valley Medical Group has announced that Heather Klavan, M.D., has joined the practice in the field of gastroenterology. Dr. Klavan is a distinguished gastroenterologist who is triple board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Gastroenterology and American Board of Obesity Medicine. After graduating summa cum laude with a degree in Neuroscience from Tulane…

Hilairi Delacruz-Evangelista with the newest addition to her family, Analiah, the first baby born at Pascack Valley Medical Center in 2024 Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center welcomed the hospital’s first baby of 2024 on January 1 at 2:05 a.m. Born to Hilairi Delacruz-Evangelista and Jose Ramirez of Prospect Park, New Jersey, baby girl Analiah weighed…

In a momentous step towards enhancing community healthcare and emergency response services, Pascack Valley Medical Center and Hackensack University Medical Center proudly announce a mutual aid agreement. This collaborative effort aims to provide essential backup support to the Westwood Volunteer Ambulance Corps during busy or overlapping call times, ensuring uninterrupted care for the community. The…

In September of 2002, Pain Awareness Month was established by the American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA). The goal is to raise awareness and educate the public regarding the issues surrounding pain and pain management, removing the burden of stigma associated with those living with chronic pain. With this in mind, here at Hackensack Meridian Pascack…

Pascack Valley Medical Group has announced that Sylva Takvorian M.D., has joined the practice in the field of internal medicine. Dr. Takvorian’s primary aim is to empower her patients to lead their best lives possible. “The most effective way to achieve this is by truly understanding each individual, nurturing their innate healing processes, optimizing their lifestyle choices, and…

According to the National Center for Health Statistics, over five million people in the United States suffer from hernias annually.  Of these five million, only 15% seek out medical treatment to resolve their diagnosis. Many hernias are not life-threatening however, if left untreated the condition can worsen thus requiring complicated procedures to correct.  What is a hernia?…

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center recently achieved accreditation from SRC as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery. SRC also awarded the Surgeon of Excellence in Robotic Surgery accreditation to Pascack Valley Medical Center’s physician program director of robotic surgery, Yitzhack Asulin, M.D., MS, FACOG, OBGYN, and orthopedic surgeon, Robert Kayal, M.D., FAAOS, FAAHKS. Status as an…

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center Chief Executive Officer Emily Holliman has been recognized for her leadership with the Ardent Health Services CEO of the Year Award.  Ardent operates Pascack Valley Medical Center in partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health. Presented annually, the CEO of the Year award recognizes the leader who has made the most significant…

WESTWOOD, New Jersey (December 19, 2022) – The Communicable Disease Service of the New Jersey Department of Health has recognized Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center as a 2022 Antimicrobial Steward. This award recognizes facilities who have promoted antimicrobial stewardship practices that encourage and maintain the health of patients, personnel, and the general New Jersey population.…