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Halloween is a cherished holiday enjoyed by people of all ages, from children to teenagers and adults. Famous for its spooky traditions, haunted houses and creative costumes, Halloween also presents additional risks for trick-or-treaters; children are four times more likely to be seriously injured in pedestrian/automobile accidents than any other night of the year.[1] How…

If you felt headaches and heard sounds that caused sleepless nights, yet no one believed you, would you question yourself? Would you struggle to care for your family? That’s what plagued Kathryn Caplan for five years before she turned to physicians at Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center who provided solutions to her real health issues.…

The Fourth of July is a time for celebration but it’s also the busiest day of the year for Fire and EMS departments across the country, including here in New Jersey. With fireworks, barbecues and outdoor activities, the risk of accidents and injuries increases significantly. By being aware of potential hazards and taking preventive measures,…

Patients like to know someone is watching over them and truly cares about them.As part of its patient focused commitment to medical excellence, Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center has implemented Highly Reliable Rounding (HRR), a multi-disciplinary approach to bedside rounding that delivers improved care coordination, patient-centered care and team building, and better patient outcomes.  In patients that…