PARAMUS, N.J. – The NAACP Metuchen Edison Area Branch has recognized Bergen Community College President Eric M. Friedman, Ph.D., with its Booker T. Washington Education Award, celebrating his commitment to providing transformational educational opportunities for all members of the community.
PARAMUS, NJ, October 30, 2025 – The Valley Hospital has successfully performed its first right anterior mini-thoracotomy (RAM-T) procedure, a minimally invasive surgical approach to aortic valve repair and replacement. The procedure was performed by Habib Jabagi, MD, Director of the Aortic Aneurysm Program at The Valley Hospital.
County-owned broadband delivers faster, more reliable service and savings for local government
PARAMUS, NJ, October 29, 2025 – Valley Health System is proud to announce that Eric Lazar, MD, Chair of Surgical Services for Valley Medical Group and Program Director of the General Surgery Residency Program, in partnership with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, has been reappointed as Governor-at-Large to the Board of Governors of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). This will mark Dr. Lazar’s second term.
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PARAMUS, NJ, October 28, 2025 – The Valley Hospital is pleased to announce that it has received distinctions from Healthgrades in the fields of orthopedics, stroke, neuroscience, and critical care for 2026.
Hackensack, NJ – Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, nearly 42,000 residents in Bergen County who rely on SNAP benefits will not receive them on time in November. In response, the Bergen County Office of Food Security is working closely with municipal and nonprofit partners to organize emergency food drives to support local food pantries in towns across the county.
(Hillsborough, NJ) – As we recognize National Liver Awareness Month this October, Elaine “Sissie” Welsh is reflecting on the 10 years since her lifesaving liver transplant and encouraging others to register as organ and tissue donors to help save and enhance lives. On July 15, 2025, Elaine celebrated a decade of renewed life, a milestone made possible by the generosity of her organ donor.
PARAMUS, NJ, October 24, 2025 – Valley Health System is pleased to announce the opening of Valley Health System – Montvale Campus, located at 400 Market Street in Montvale, New Jersey, at The Shoppes at DePiero Farm. The entrance to the Montvale campus is located on the opposite side of Pottery Barn and Williams-Sonoma. Valley Health System – Montvale Campus officially opened on Monday, October 13.
Bergen County’s biggest holiday celebration returns with live performances and the much-anticipated drone light show
