76. Three Tips for for Keeping Lungs Healthier in 2024
TRENTON (December 28, 2023) –  As we end the holiday season and look to the start of the New Year, it’s a good time to consider resolutions that can help keep you and your family healthier.  The American Lung Association provides these tips for lung health:
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77. Edison Resident Lori Smith Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary of Her Life-Saving Kidney Transplant, Inspiring Hope and Advocacy for Organ and Tissue Donation
... of Edison, NJ, marked a significant milestone in her life on December 16, 2023 - the 10-year anniversary of her life-saving kidney transplant at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. Her journey highlights the importance of organ and tissue donation and the powerful impact it has had on her life and family.
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78. COUNTY TO HOLD 18TH ANNUAL PROJECT HOMELESS CONNECT AND POINT-IN-TIME SURVEY TO FIGHT HOMELESSNESS
HACKENSACK, NJ - Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the County Board of Commissioners and the Department of Human Services announce that the 18th Annual Project Homeless Connect (PHC) will take place on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at the Bergen County Housing, Health and Human Services Center, 120 South River Street in ...
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79. Felician University Celebrates Bergen New Bridge Medical Center and Trustee Deborah Visconi
RUTHERFORD, NJ – Felician University congratulates Bergen New Bridge Medical Center and President Deborah Visconi on being named a ‘Top Hospital’ and ‘Top Teaching Hospital’ nationally by The Leapfrog Group for its achievements in patient safety and quality. This is the third year in a row they have been recognized with these ...
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80. New Jersey’s Missy Rodriguez Selected by the Sharing Network Foundation to Participate in the 2024 Rose Parade? in California
New Providence, NJ – NJ Sharing Network, the federally designated non-profit organization responsible for the recovery of donated organs and tissue for transplant in the Garden State, recently honored liver transplant recipient Missy Rodriguez of Short Hills, NJ, as she gets set to participate in the 2024 Rose Parade? in ...
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81. Bergen County And Bergen Community College Form Partnership To Enrich Veterinary Technology Education
TETERBORO, NJ – The Bergen County Board of Commissioners and County Executive Jim Tedesco are excited to announce a new innovative partnership between Bergen Community College (BCC) and the Bergen County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center.  BCC’s Veterinary Technology Program students will now have the opportunity to gain hands-on externships at ...
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82. Two Valley Leaders Recognized by the Organization of Nurse Leaders of New Jersey
... System, on receiving the 2023 Innovations in the Continuum of Care Award presented by the Organization of Nurse Leaders of New Jersey (ONL NJ), and David Rivera, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, Assistant Vice President of Medical/Surgical Services for The Valley Hospital, on receiving the Professional Recognition Award presented by ONL NJ.
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83. Valley Recognized by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for Commitment to Environmental Pledge
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, December 5, 2023 – The Valley Hospital was recognized on Sunday, December 3, by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for its public commitments to decarbonizing its operations and improving resilience in the face of climate change.
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84. Paramus Based CancerCare Awarded Northern NJ Community Foundation Grant
(November 28, 2023; Hackensack, New Jersey) – The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) joined more than 1,000 community foundations nationwide to celebrate National Community Foundation Week.  During the week, the NNJCF, a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization headquartered in Hackensack, New Jersey, announced $53,803 in grant and scholarship awards were made ...
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85. Belleville Resident Karl Halpin Celebrates a Decade of Life After Life-Saving Liver Transplant and Inspires Hope and Advocacy for NJ Sharing Network
Belleville, NJ – Karl Halpin, 61, recently celebrated a remarkable milestone – the 10th anniversary of his life-saving liver transplant. Karl’s journey serves as an inspiring testament to the transformative power of organ and tissue donation and transplantation.
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86. Panels from Alexander’s Department Store Mural Find New Home at The Valley Hospital in Paramus
PARAMUS, NJ, NOVEMBER 21, 2023 – Valley Health System is pleased to display panels from Polish-born artist Stefan Knapp’s mural entitled “The World” on the grounds of The Valley Hospital in Paramus.  The mural was prominently displayed for decades on the exterior of Alexander’s department store in Paramus, New Jersey.
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87. 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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88. Alfred N. Sanzari Family Foundation Announces 2023 Fall Grant Recipients $50,000 awarded to 12 local non-profits to support community-focused programs
Hackensack, N.J. (November 14, 2023) - The Alfred N. Sanzari Family Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving communities across the northeast, is proud to announce it has awarded 12 grants totaling $50,000 for its Fall 2023 grant program.
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89. Valley Health System Honored For Digital Excellence As a 2023 Digital Health Most Wired Survey Recipient
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, November 10, 2023 – Valley Health System has been recognized as one of the nation’s “Most Wired” according to The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) Digital Health Most Wired? 2023 survey.
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90. Valley Welcomes Chair of Medical Specialties for Valley Medical Group
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, November 8, 2023 — Valley Health System is pleased to welcome Joseph Mathew, MD, FACP, FCCP, CPE, as Chair of Medical Specialties for Valley Medical Group.
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91. The Valley Hospital Earns an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, November 6, 2023 – The Valley Hospital is proud to have been recognized with an “A” grade for patient safety for the 21st time with the release of The Leapfrog Group‘s Fall 2023 Hospital Safety Grade. This national distinction celebrates Valley’s achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable ...
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92. VAN SAUN COUNTY PARK ONCE AGAIN TO BE NORTH JERSEY’S PREMIER DESTINATION FOR HOLIDAY FAMILY FUN
Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland and Let it GLOW! A Holiday Lantern Spectacular Attractions Open This November
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93. Newest Beginnings Jersey City: A Pinnacle of Holistic Health and Luxury Wellness
November 2, 2023 JERSEY CITY, NJ — Newest Beginnings (NB), a renowned wellness and aesthetic center, is excited to announce the grand opening of its new luxury facility in Jersey City on November 15, 2023 at 3 pm. 
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94. 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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95. NCJW AND THRIVE NJ HOST PROGRAM ON IMPORTANCE OF ABORTION CARE FOR ALL
On Thursday, November 16th National Council of Jewish Women Bergen County Section, in collaboration with the THRIVE NJ Coalition, will host “The Power of Intersectionality.” Both organizations are reaching out to like-minded individuals, community groups, agencies and congregations to build a movement to secure abortion access for all.
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96. CareOne Expands Memory Care Services in New Jersey with Two New Harmony Villages: Valley and Livingston
As the integrated health network deepens its commitment to delivering unparalleled memory care, New Jersey residents will have more specialized options for memory disorder treatment and care.
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97. THE VALLEY HOSPITAL RECEIVES THE AMERICA’S 100 BEST HOSPITALS AWARD FOR STROKE CARE AND CRITICAL CARE
Ridgewood, NJ – October 24, 2023 – The Valley Hospital is proud to announce that it is one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care and Critical Care, according to new research released by Healthgrades.  The Valley Hospital is 1 of 6 hospitals in New Jersey to receive the ...
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98. The Valley Hospital Recognized by Newsweek on America’s Best-In-State Hospitals 2024 List
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, October 25, 2023 – The Valley Hospital is proud to announce that it has been recognized by Newsweek on the list of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals 2024. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc.
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99. BERGEN COUNTY CELEBRATES ITALIAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
PARAMUS, NJ – On Wednesday, October 11th the County of Bergen hosted a ceremony in recognition of Italian American Heritage Month in the Piazza at One Bergen County Plaza.
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100. BERGEN COUNTY OPENS OFFICE OF LGBTQ+ SERVICES
Permanent office opens under the Bergen County Department of Human Services on National Coming Out Day Hackensack, NJ – County Executive James J. Tedesco III, the Bergen County Board of Commissioners, and the Bergen County Department of Human Services announce the implementation of an Office of LGBTQ+ Services under ...
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