1. The Valley Hospital Center for Sleep Medicine Receives Re-Accreditation
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, March 11, 2024 – The Center for Sleep Medicine at The Valley Hospital has recently earned its fourth consecutive Sleep Facility accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). This re-accreditation, valid for five years, is the culmination of a rigorous evaluation of the Sleep Center's operations, ...
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2. Dayton/South Brunswick Resident Samarth Mehta Celebrates 20 Years Since Lifesaving Kidney Transplant
DAYTON, NJ - Samarth Mehta, 32, of Dayton, NJ, recently commemorated the 20-year milestone since receiving a life-saving kidney transplant. His journey from battling IGA Nephritis and HSP at the tender age of 9 to founding and presiding over Aashray Charities Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families with hospitalized ...
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3. The Valley Hospital Introduces Laborist Program
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, February 8, 2024 – The Valley Hospital is pleased to announce a laborist program, designed to enhance the care and comfort of women who are in labor. Five independent Valley Medical Group physicians will provide care through the laborist program, assisting Valley’s obstetrician team with the care of ...
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4. Technology Partner Donates $25,000 to Bergen
PARAMUS, N.J – Bergen Community College’s technology solutions partner, Ellucian and its charitable foundation, have awarded the institution a $25,000 block grant to support 50 currently enrolled students’ basic needs such as tuition, housing expenses and textbooks. Accepted through the 501(c)(3) Bergen Community College Foundation, Ellucian awarded the $400,000 Progress, ...
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5. Northern NJ Community Foundation Awarded First-Time PSEG Foundation Grant for Green Infrastructure for Environmental Justice and Flood Mitigation Program
(Hackensack, New Jersey; January 2, 2024) – The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) announces the organization was awarded a PSEG Foundation grant of $7,500 to support the Green Infrastructure for Environmental Justice and Flood Mitigation Program. 
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6. A Salute to Women in the Arts in Ridgewood
RIDGEWOOD—West Side Presbyterian Church is excited to welcome Salute to Women in the Arts, a volunteer-run arts cooperative celebrating its 50th anniversary next year, to The Gallery for the month of December. Their exhibit – “All the Wonders of Nature” - features realistic and abstract artwork highlighting nature around us ...
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7. 3 Million Gift to Endow Bioethics Chair at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
Generous gift will provide lasting legacy of bioethics education and programs Nutley, NJ – November 16, 2023 – On October 30, 2023, Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation held an investiture ceremony for Hannah I. Lipman, M.D., M.S., HEC-C, vice president of Bioethics at Hackensack Meridian Health and a professor in ...
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8. Mother and Son’s Kidney Transplant Story Inspires Hope and Advocacy for NJ Sharing Network
ELIZABETH, NJ – A local heartwarming story of a mother’s selflessness and a son’s resilience has captured the community’s attention and is raising awareness about the power of organ and tissue donation and transplantation.
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9. COUNTY, RIDGEFIELD PARK LAUNCH PARTNERSHIP TO RECYCLE EPS STYROFOAM?
RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ – Today, officials from the County of Bergen and Village of Ridgefield Park gathered to celebrate a new partnership to provide Bergen County municipalities with an efficient means of recycling EPS Styrofoam?.
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10. Valley Stroke Center Switches Medication to Expedite Treatment
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, June 13, 2023 – The Valley Hospital has changed the medication delivered to ischemic stroke patients in an emergency situation to one that can be delivered faster.
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11. OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM BERGEN COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER HANSEL ASMAR
HACKENSACK, N.J. – Bergen County Health Officer Hansel Asmar releases the following statement on regarding current air quality conditions in Bergen County:
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12. Sparta’s Allison Ognibene Celebrates 35 Years Since Her Life-Saving Heart and Double-Lung Transplant
(Sparta, NJ) - Allison Ognibene, 50, has enjoyed living and thriving in Sparta since she was only 5 years old. Over the years, she has made countless local friends who appreciate her warm and fun-loving personality.
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13. BERGEN COUNTY LAUNCHES DEMENTIA FRIENDLY INITIATIVE
HACKENSACK N.J – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of County Commissioners, and the County’s Division of Senior Services under the Department of Human Services announce that the County of Bergen will launch a Dementia Friendly Initiative in partnership with the Act Now Foundation’s Dementia Resource Center.
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14. East Brunswick Woman Celebrates 20 Years Since Her Life-Saving Kidney and Pancreas Transplants
(East Brunswick, NJ) - Robyn Ashmen, 52, is taking time to reflect on life’s most precious moments as she recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of her life-saving kidney and pancreas transplants.
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15. STEM Student Secures National Honor
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College student Lisa Nam has earned the 2022-23 Terry O’Banion Student Technology Award and Student Developer Champion Award from the League for Innovation in the Community College. Nam, of Teaneck, will receive $1,000 for educational expenses and a plaque commemorating her achievement. The international nonprofit organization ...
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16. Bergen County Emergency Medical Services Unit Unveils New Ambulances to Assist with Countywide 911 Calls
Hackensack, N.J. – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco joined with Bergen County Commissioner Chairman Tom Sullivan yesterday to start the Bergen County Emergency Medical Services Unit, a countywide unit that will assist local EMS agencies with mutual aid 911 medical calls.
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17. Alfred N. Sanzari Family Foundation Announces Recipients of 2022 Spring/Summer Grant Program
My grandma has Parkinson’s disease, she is about 75 years old it was detected 7 years ago. Right now it’s getting more difficult to live for her, because of stiff muscles she can’t even move. L-dopa and carbidopa medicines are given, but won"t give much relief. She can"t eat food and ...
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18. Pediatric Patient Makes Wish to Donate Technology Back to Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital with Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley
Hackensack, NJ – December 27, 2022 – On Monday, December 19, during a private presentation, Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley honored the wish of 15-year-old Shannon of Rockland County (NY), who elected to use her wish to give back to pediatric patients at Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health at Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s ...
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19. Kean University Is First in NJ to Join National Moon Shot for Equity Partnership
UNION, N.J. — As part of a longstanding commitment to diversity and equity in higher education, Kean University announced today it is the first university in New Jersey to join Moon Shot for Equity, a national network of colleges and universities committed to eliminating equity gaps in higher education by ...
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20. Foundation Spotlights Food Insecurity and Donates Turkeys to Help People Experiencing Hardships
(Hackensack, New Jersey; November 21, 2022)— The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation's (NNJCF) celebration of National Community Foundation Week from November 12 through November 18 and National Philanthropy Day on November 15 highlighted the escalation of food insecurity in the region. 
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21. Valley’s Emergency Department Director Honored as an Emergency Nurses Association’s “20 Under 40”
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, November 21, 2022 – Valley Health System congratulates Rebecca Basso, DNP, RN, CEN, CPEN, EMT-B, HN-BC, NEA-BC, Director of the Emergency Department and Emergency Services for The Valley Hospital, on being named a 20 Under 40 honoree by the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA).
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22. Bergen County Establishes Countywide Emergency Medical Services Unit
HACKENSACK, NJ – Last night, the County’s Board of Commissioners voted to approve a resolution establishing a Bergen County Emergency Medical Services Unit.  This unit will assist local EMS agencies with mutual aid 911 medical calls.
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23. NAI James E. Hanson Negotiates Two Deals to Help Realterm Continue to Expand its Presence in New Jersey
East Rutherford, N.J. (October 31, 2022) – NAI James E. Hanson, the largest New Jersey-based full-service independent commercial real estate firm, announces it has negotiated the sale of 880 Paterson Plank Road and 890 Paterson Plank Road in East Rutherford, N.J.
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24. Valley Dietitian and Health Coach Publishes Book on Experience as a Caregiver
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, October 26, 2022 – Jessica Cording, MS, RD, CDN, INHC, a registered dietitian and health coach at The Valley Hospital Breast Center, has published The Farewell Tour: A Caregiver’s Guide to Stress Management, Sane Nutrition, and Better Sleep.
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25. Alfred N. Sanzari Family Foundation Awards $50,000 to Local Non-Profits Through 2022 Grant Program
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