RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Valley Medical Group has announced that 20 of its 23 primary care practices in New Jersey have been selected for inclusion in the federal Comprehensive Primary Care Plus program, a partnership designed to provide improved access to quality health care at lower costs.The program includes the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), commercial health plans, ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- According to a recent study by the Cleveland Clinic, of which Valley Health System is an affiliate, Americans overwhelmingly fear heart disease. In fact, 68 percent of those surveyed admitted they are worried about dying due to some form of cardiac disease. Despite this concern, many at-risk individuals are critically unaware of what factors signify good cardiac ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Two renowned health systems in the New York City area are changing the lives of patients with cancer in northern New Jersey. The innovative partnership between Valley Health System and Mount Sinai Health System will provide Valley with enhanced inpatient and outpatient cancer services by offering access to an expanded roster of clinical trials and Mount Sinai’s ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- With the holidays over and New Year's resolutions in full swing, many people are looking to leave behind any unwanted weight they may have gained over the festive months.“As we look forward to the fresh start that a new year brings, many of us will also be struggling with the addition of the unwanted pounds we’ve gained during the holidays” explained Meredith Urban, a ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Like it or not, winter has officially begun and snow has already arrived. Although winters in the Northeast are typically beautiful, especially after a fresh snowfall, the arrival of snow means it's time to start shoveling.“We know that shoveling snow is a winter norm, but most people don't know that shoveling snow can actually pose a serious cardiac health risk to ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Getting enough sleep is a critical part of youth growth and development, especially in young children. However, studies have shown that 15 to 20 percent of one to three year olds experience nightwakings, and don't sleep full nights. “Inappropriate sleep associations are the primary cause of frequent nightwakings," said Dr. Stephanie Zandieh, director of the ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Valley Hospital doesn't only care for patients and their families. Thanks to a new recognition by New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Valley’s commitment to recycling and the environment has been rewarded with an outstanding achievement award.Valley was lauded for its recycling efforts, which include solid waste, medical waste, recycled waste and ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- For those seeking cancer care in northern New Jersey, the future just got brighter. Valley Health System has recently partnered with the Mount Sinai Health System to offer a new, state-of- the-art, comprehensive cancer care system in the comfort of the suburbs.The partnership will enable Valley to provide enhanced inpatient and outpatient cancer services by offering ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Are you a smoker or tobacco user? Do you know what the greatest cause of death is from cigarette smoking? Most people would say lung cancer. True, smoking is the leading cause of this cancer, which kills approximately 160,000 Americans a year. But what many don't realize is that cigarettes may cause even more deaths from heart attack—smoking is believed to be ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The recent catastrophic NJ Transit train accident in Hoboken highlights one of the perils of undiagnosed sleep apnea, which poses a threat to transportation operators and the public alike. In the accident, the engineer unexpectedly fell asleep at the wheel due to a medical condition which causes sleepiness. Anytime a public transit operator becomes drowsy, or worse, ...