Category: News

Occupational therapy aids patients in recovering from the social, emotional, and physical impacts of injury or illness.  The treatments and services provided through occupational therapy help individuals of all ages gain or regain independence to execute everyday tasks such as dressing, grooming, bathing, or toileting.  It fosters an environment where patients can not only live…

From left to right: Harold Kim, M.D. Division Chief of Cardiology; Eugenio Hernandez, Cardiology Administrative Assistant; Karen Palatella, VP, Risk Management; Kathleen Castaldo, RN, Cath Lab Manager; Stephanie Fabian, Director of Cardiac Services; Alyssa Marchese, RN, Cardiology Coordinator; Michelle Rombough, RN, Director of Emergency Services; Valarie McPherson, CNO/COO; Tim O’Brien, CEO; Valerie Allusson, M.D., CMO/CQO;…

Photo (front holding certificate): Athaliah Hawkins, CMA, lead medical assistant of Adult Health Center Mountainside Medical Center is proud to present Athaliah Hawkins, CMA, lead medical assistant of the Adult Health Center with the Care Award. For almost a decade, Athaliah has been a committed member of the Mountainside Medical Center’s Adult Health Center team.…

Photo (front holding certificate): Monica Iula, AAS, CMA (AAMA), medical lab assistant Mountainside Medical Center is proud to present Monica Iula, AAS, CMA (AAMA), medical lab assistant with the Care Award. Monica’s keen observation skills and quick action recently made a significant difference in the well-being of a team member. Sensing that something was amiss,…

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.                                   …

Photo (front holding certificate): Jacqueline Cardona, RDS, AB, RVT, BR, supervisor of Ultrasound Services Mountainside Medical Center is proud to present Jacqueline Cardona, RDS, AB, RVT, BR, supervisor of Ultrasound Services with the Care Award. Jacqueline’s selection for this award is a result of her exemplary demonstration of hard work, sincerity, fairness, and compassion. She…

An FDA-approved cancer treatment, recently licensed for treatments at Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center, is giving hope to people suffering from a type of cancer that develops in the gastrointestinal tract. For Mary Jane Diehm, 75, a resident of Jackson, New Jersey, this was very good news. Four years ago, Diehm started to develop persistent…

Photo: Francis and Carlos Cabrera with their new bundle of joy, Miguel Andres Cabrera Guzman the first baby born at Mountainside Medical Center in 2024. Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center welcomed the hospital’s first baby of 2024 on January 1 at 1:23 p.m.  Born to Francis and Carlos Cabrera of Kearny, NJ, baby boy Miguel…

Mountainside Medical Center proudly announces the appointment of three distinguished individuals to its Board of Trustees: Sung T. Kim, M.D, James Mazza, chief of Emergency Medical Services at Montclair Ambulance Unit, and Joseph Ravenell, M.D. They will serve a minimum term of 2 years, effective January 1, 2024. “Mountainside Medical Center is honored to welcome…

Pictured left to right: Kenneth Levine, director of Human Resources; Rebecca Light RN, assistant chief nursing officer; Valerie Allusson, M.D., chief medical officer; Karen Palatella, VP of Risk and Compliance, Barbara Santora RN, director of Surgical Services; Tim O’Brien, chief executive officer; Todd Huffman, chief financial officer; Josh Jerome, assistant administrator Mountainside Medical Center is…