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Head-On Crash in Fair Lawn Sends One Driver to Valley Hospital

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Fair Lawn NJ, a Thursday afternoon, 12/30, head-on crash near the intersection of Fair Lawn Avenue and Saddle River Road, Fair Lawn wrecked two (2) vehicles and injured both vehicles’ drivers. Fair Lawn EMS transported one (1) driver to The Valley Hospital with non-life threatening injuries; the other driver refused ambulance transport. Both vehicles were removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck. Fair Lawn Police handled the accident investigation. Traffic on westbound Fair Lawn Avenue was detoured at Saddle River Road while the victims were attended to and the roadway was cleared of debris.

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UPDATE :Women’s Body Discovered in Leaf Pile Outside Ridgewood Home

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Ridgewood NJ, a homeowner living in the 100 block of Union Street, Ridgewood, who stepped outside to put a garbage can on the curb late Wednesday night, 12/01, discovered a dead body in a large leaf pile in front of his home. Several Ridgewood Police units responded immediately along with Ridgewood’s Emergency Services to the homeowner’s 911 telephone call and confirmed the gruesome finding. A paramedic team from The Valley Hospital formally pronounced the individual dead on location. Ridgewood Police Chief Jacqueline Luthcke, who was at the scene, said that the deceased was “known to the police department,” and that no foul play was suspected. Members of the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Criminal Identification took photographs and inspected items found with the individual. Ridgewood Emergency Services personnel assisted with street closures and on-scene portable lighting.

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New Jersey Supreme Court to Hear Malpractice Suit Against The Valley Hospital

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Ridgewood NJ, when 43-year-old Viviana Ruscitto died after she underwent a hysterectomy in 2014 that spread cancer cells throughout her abdomen, it led to a malpractice suit against The Valley Hospital and her surgeon. Seven years later, that case has reached the New Jersey Supreme Court, whose decision may influence future doctors’ actions and recourse for patients when medical procedures cause harm.

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Multi-vehicle Crash on Lincoln Avenue in Hawthorne Sends 3 to Local Area Hospitals

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Hawthorne NJ, at least three (3) individuals were transported to local area hospitals following a multi-vehicle crash in the 400 block of Lincoln Avenue, Hawthorne on Tuesday afternoon, 11/23. Hawthorne Police, and Hawthorne Fire Department Company #4 responded to the incident along with mutual aid BLS units from The Valley Hospital. Glen Rock Police officers assisted with traffic control. Two (2) vehicles sustained heavy crash related damage; a third vehicle may have been removed from the scene on its own power. Hawthorne Auto Body removed the wrecked cars. A crash related fluid spill was attended to by firefighters from Hawthorne Fire Department.

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The Valley Hospital Earns an “A” for Patient Safety

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Ridgewood NJ, the Valley Hospital is proud to have been recognized with an “A” grade for patient safety for the 17th time with the release of The Leapfrog Group‘s Fall 2021 Hospital Safety Grade.

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Bright Green Lamborghini Heavily Damaged in 3 Vehicle Accident on East Saddle River Road in Ho-Ho-Kus

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, a bright green Lamborghini was one of three (3) vehicles involved in a Sunday afternoon, 10/24, collision in the 700 block of East Saddle River Road, Ho-Ho-Kus. One (1) individual, reportedly a passenger in the Lambo, sustained a non-life threatening injury and was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital. A flatbed tow truck removed the heavily damaged Lambo and a Nissan Sentra from the scene. The third vehicle involved, a Jeep Cherokee, was able to be driven away on its own power. Traffic on East Saddle River Road near Bogert Road in Ho-Ho-Kus was diverted while emergency responders worked at the scene.

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Township of Washington Man Faces Murder Charges For Stabbing Girl Friend

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Twp. of Washington  NJ, a Township of Washington man faces murder charges. Mary E. Huber suffered multiple knife wounds and bruises and was pronounced dead at The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood .

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Many Valley Hospital Doctors Unaware of Policy Barring Unvaccinated Visitors

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Ridgewood NJ, on October 20th the Ridgewood blog published the News that as of November 1, 2021, The Valley Hospital will require all visitors to present proof of COVID-19 vaccination and ID upon arrival. Unvaccinated visitors are not permitted, with limited exceptions, including end of life, pediatrics and OB.

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The Valley Hospital : All visitors to present proof of COVID-19 Vaccination and ID

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Ridgewood NJ, To protect the health and safety of our patients, our employees, and our visitors, as of November 1, 2021, The Valley Hospital will require all visitors to present proof of COVID-19 vaccination and ID upon arrival. Unvaccinated visitors are not permitted, with limited exceptions, including end of life, pediatrics and OB. Acceptable proof of vaccination forms include vaccination card, Docket app, Excelsior app, and NYC COVID Safe app. All guests entering The Valley Hospital are required to wear a mask and practice social distancing. For additional information regarding the update to visitation, please visit www.ValleyHealth.com/VisitingHours.
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Joseph Lorino, Vice President, Facilities Management, Will Present Plans, Design, and the Construction of The Valley Hospital in Paramus!

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Paramus NJ, the Valley Hospital is coming to Paramus and we couldn’t be more excited to open this state-of-the art, 372 bed hospital on a brand-new campus. Join Joseph Lorino, Vice President, Facilities Management, The Valley Hospital, to learn about the plans, design, and the construction of The Valley Hospital in Paramus! This program is presented in cooperation with the Paramus Public Library.
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The Valley Hospital Using Artificial Intelligence to Prevent Heart Attacks

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Ridgewood NJ, the Valley Hospital is among the first to use non-invasive, artificial intelligence imaging technology to prevent heart attacks by characterizing unstable plaque buildup with a high potential to rupture that can lead to a heart attack.

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The Valley Hospital Brings the Iconic Alexander’s Mural Home to Paramus

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Valley Health System is bringing the iconic Alexander’s mural back home to Paramus after a 30-year hiatus. Shown here is a rendering of how panels from the mural will be displayed on the new hospital’s campus.

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Paramus NJ, Valley Health System is bringing the iconic Alexander’s mural back home to Paramus after a 30-year hiatus.

The panels will find their new home on the campus of The Valley Hospital, currently being constructed in Paramus. The panels will be within the hospital as well as in the gardens that surround the campus.

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The Valley Hospital Foundation announces $125 million fundraising campaign in support of The Valley Hospital in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, with the opening of The Valley Hospital in Paramus scheduled for the end of 2023, The Valley Hospital Foundation has announced a $125 million fundraising campaign, Serve. Care. Transform. The Next Chapter of The Valley Hospital, in support of the project.  The Foundation also announced that Vincent Forlenza, Chairman, Valley Health System Board of Trustees; Carol Gillespie; and Michael A. Ietta, M.D., Bergen Anesthesia Group; will serve as Campaign Co-Chairs.

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