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Ridgewood Police Officer attacked by a dog on Wednesday

Ridgewood Police Officer attacked by a dog on Wednesday

photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook

October 12,2017

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Ridgewood NJ,An on-duty uniformed Ridgewood PD Patrol Officer was attacked by a large mixed breed dog on Wednesday afternoon, 10/11. The officer had approached a single family home located on Alanon Road in an attempt to make a notification for another agency. The dog, who was not property restrained while accompanying its owner in the home’s back yard, bit the officer twice. The victim was transported by marked police car to The Valley Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries (a single puncture wound and scratches). Ridgewood PD Patrol Division supervisors and a representative from the Village of Ridgewood Health Department were observed interviewing the dog’s owner during the incident investigation process.  It was reported that the dog’s owner was issued at least one summons by the Health Department representative.

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Collision at Franlin Avenue in Midland Park Sends One to the Hospital

Collision at Franlin Avenue in Midland Park Sends One to the Hospital

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September 25,2017

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Midland Park NJ, A two (2) vehicle, Sunday afternoon, 09/24, collision at the intersection of Franklin and Vreeland Avenues in Midland Park brought out Midland Park Police, EMS, and FD. One (1) person was transported by ambulance to a local hospital; a paramedic team from The Valley Hospital assisted with patient evaluation and care. Both vehicles were rendered undriveable and had to be towed from the scene. Midland Park Fire Department attended to a minor crash related fluid spill.

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One person transported to The Valley Hospital following a rear end collision in Ridgewood

One person transported to The Valley Hospital following a rear end collision in Ridgewood

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September 21,2017

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Ridgewood NJ, One (1) person, an adult female, was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital following a rear end collision at the intersection of South Irving Street and Spring Avenue, Ridgewood on Wednesday afternoon, 09/20. Ridgewood PD, FD, and EMS personnel responded to the scene. Members of Ridgewood FD Engine Company #35 attended to a minor crash related fluid spill. A flatbed tow truck was dispatched to remove both wrecked vehicles.

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Car Collides With Utility Pole on Hollywood Avenue in Ho-Ho-Kus

Car Collides With Utility Pole on Hollywood Avenue in Ho-Ho-Kus

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August 17,2017

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Ho Ho Kus NJ, Ho-Ho-Kus Police and EMS responded to aid the adult female driver of a 4-door Buick sedan that crashed head on into a utility pole on Wednesday morning, 08/16. The crash occurred in front of 703 Hollywood Avenue, Ho-Ho-Kus and resulted in the victim sustaining non life threatening injuries; she was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital. A flatbed tow truck was dispatched to free the vehicle from its predicament.

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East Ridgewood Avenue Crash Sends One Victim to the Hospital

East Ridgewood Avenue Crash Sends One Victim to the Hospital

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August 15,2017

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Ridgewood NJ, A two (2) vehicle collision in front of 190 East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood on Monday evening, 08/14, resulted in the ambulance transport of one (1) crash victim to The Valley Hospital. Two (2) other individuals were evaluated on the scene by Ridgewood EMTs but refused further medical attention. Both vehicles that were involved, a 4-door sedan and an SUV, were removed from the scene by separate tow trucks. Ridgewood Police issued one (1) summons in connection with the incident. Traffic on East Ridgewood Avenue between Cottage Place and North Walnut Street was detoured while emergency crews worked.

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Why hospital mergers are the new normal in New Jersey

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By David Matthau July 16, 2017 10:22 PM

Hospital mergers continue to take place in New Jersey at a fast pace.

Recently Barnabas Health and Robert Wood Johnson Health System merged into RWJ Barnabas Health System.

Hackensack University Health Network and Meridian Health joined forces to become Hackensack Meridian.

“We are definitely seeing an increase in hospital mergers in New Jersey. We probably have about 80 percent of the state’s hospitals now part of a multi hospital system,” said Kerry McKean Kelly, vice president of communications for the New Jersey Hospital Association.

She said the trend is being driven by multiple factors, but money is at the heart of it.

Hospitals have faced a lot of funding cuts in recent years and they could be looking at far deeper cuts, depending on what Congress does with replacing the Affordable Care Act.

“Being part of a larger system can put hospitals in a better place to weather those type of cuts,” she said.

Read More: Why hospital mergers are the new normal in New Jersey | https://nj1015.com/why-hospital-mergers-are-the-new-normal-in-new-jersey/?trackback=tsmclip

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Bee Swarm Takes on Ramsey Resident and Emergency Rescue Personnel

Bee Swarm Takes on Ramsey Resident and Emergency Rescue Personnel

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July 15,2017

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Ramsey NJ, Ramsey Police, Fire , EMS, Rescue Squad and OEM personnel rushed to 62 Mardis Avenue, Ramsey on Saturday afternoon, 07/15, in response to a 911 telephone call reporting an adult male unconscious in the home’s driveway after being stung multiple times by a swarm of bees. It was several minutes before Ramsey PD and FD members could advance to the driveway area and remove him to a waiting ambulance. Multiple ambulances were subsequently called to the scene after at least two (2) other neighborhood residents were stung. A beekeeper was called to address the issue, but the area remained off limits to pedestrians for approximately three (3) hours until the bees calmed down. Allendale PD and EMS assisted at the scene, as did an ambulance from The Valley Hospital. A uniformed Ramsey PD officer was also among those stung; he was observed entering a ambulance for examination and treatment.

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Driver Transported to Hackensack University Medical Center following a crash on the Paramus campus of Bergen Community College

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June 27,2017

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Paramus NJ, The adult male driver of a Honda CRV was transported by ambulance to Hackensack University Medical Center’s main campus following a crash on the Paramus campus of Bergen Community College Monday evening, 06/26. The driver apparently lost control of his vehicle exiting the campus onto Paramus Road, hitting a guard rail, curb, and tree along the way. No other vehicles were involved. Paramus Police, Bergen County Sheriff’s Office, Paramus EMS, Bergen Community College Public Safety, and a paramedic team from The Valley Hospital all responded to the incident.

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Wyckoff Man Found Unresponsive in Backyard Pool

Wyckoff Man Found Unresponsive in Backyard Poo

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June 16,2017

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Wyckoff NJ, Ambulances and police vehicles line the street in front a Carriage Lane, Wyckoff single family home on Thursday afternoon, 06/15 after responding to a report of a man in his early 90’s who was found unresponsive in a backyard swimming pool. Unconfirmed reports are that the victim was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital in critical condition.

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Driver transported to The Valley Hospital after Striking a Utility Pole in Glen Rock

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June 12,2017

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Glen Rock NJ, The driver of a silver colored 4-door Nissan Altima sedan was transported to The Valley Hospital by a Glen Rock EMS ambulance following a Sunday morning, 06/11, collision with a utility pole on Ackerman Avenue near South Maple Avenue, Glen Rock. Injuries to the victim appeared to have been non life threatening. The damaged Nissan was removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck. Glen Rock Police is investigating the incident. A paramedic team from The Valley Hospital also responded to the scene.

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Saturday Afternoon collision at the intersection of Park Avenue and South Maple Avenue in Glen Rock

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June 11,2017

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Glen Rock NJ, A two (2) vehicle collision at the intersection of Park Avenue and South Maple Avenue in Glen Rock on Saturday afternoon, 06/10, resulted in ambulance rides to The Valley Hospital for both adult female drivers and heavily damaged two (2) black colored sedans. Injuries sustained by the two (2) victims appeared to have been non life threatening Glen Rock PD and EMS responded to the incident. A flatbed tow truck removed both wrecks from the scene.

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Crash near the Intersection of West Ridgewood Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard in Paramus Injures driver

crash near the intersection

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May 26,2017

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Paramus NJ, A two (2) vehicle Thursday morning, 05/25, crash near the intersection of West Ridgewood Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard in Paramus injured the driver of a gold colored mini van, whose vehicle careened off of the rain slick roadway up onto the lawn of a nearby home. Paramus PD patrol officers and a Bergen County Sheriff’s Department Patrol Division K9 officer aided the victim until an ambulance arrived and transported her to The Valley Hospital. The other driver complained of back pain, but refused ambulance transport. Both heavily damaged vehicles were removed from the scene by separate flatbed tow trucks.

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The Valley Hospital has been Selected as 1 of 10 Hospitals to Participate in Nationwide Study for Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement

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May 21,2017

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Ridgewood NJ, The Valley Hospital Heart and Vascular Institute has been selected as 1 of just 10 hospitals – and the only hospital in New Jersey – to participate in a nationwide study investigating a minimally invasive aortic valve replacement procedure for individuals with aortic stenosis.

Individuals interested in making an appointment for an evaluation to see if they are a candidate for this study are encouraged to contact Jaclyn Chomsky, D.N.P., Valve Coordinator, at 201-447-8378 or chomja@valleyhealth.com.

The first-of-its-kind clinical trial, led by Medstar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C., aims to evaluate the use of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), a minimally invasive procedure, in aortic stenosis patients who are at low risk for conventional open-heart surgery. TAVR is not yet approved by the FDA for use in this population.  TAVR has already been established as a treatment option for intermediate- and high-risk patients. The trial is now open and will be enrolling 200 patients over a 24-month period. It will be non-randomized, meaning individuals who qualify will be selected to undergo the TAVR procedure instead of open-heart surgery.

“TAVR has already been shown to extend lives and improve the quality of life for intermediate- and high-risk patients who just a few years ago may not have had an alternative to open-heart surgery,” said John Goncalves, M.D., Director of Cardiac Surgery at The Valley Hospital and Surgical Director of Valley’s TAVR Program. “This is an exciting study to be a part of because it may potentially prove the effectiveness of TAVR for low-risk patients and open the door for others to qualify for this minimally invasive procedure in the future.”

TAVR is a procedure used to treat aortic stenosis, a life-threatening condition that occurs when blood flow is obstructed due to the narrowing of the aortic valve, one of the valves in the heart. Using TAVR, the heart team can replace a diseased aortic heart valve in a less-invasive manner than with open-heart surgery. The procedure requires only a small incision in the groin, through which an expandable heart valve is placed into the body and up to the heart via a catheter-based delivery system. Studies have shown that patients achieve better outcomes when undergoing TAVR than with medication alone.
“We are honored to be recognized for our expertise and experience with the TAVR procedure,” said Dr. Goncalves. “Clinical trials like this are critical to our work providing the highest quality and most innovative care for our patients.”

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Teen with measles may have exposed others at Valley hospital

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May 20,2017
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Ridgewood NJ, A teenager who became ill while at the Ramada Rochelle Park and was hospitalized at The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood and was  diagnosed with measles, a highly contagious disease, the state health department said Friday.

The 16-year-old, who was traveling in the United States with a tour group from Asia, may have exposed others at those locations between May 12 and 15.

According to Valley the staff took steps to control the spread of infection as soon as the patient arrived last Saturday. The patient arrived at the hospital from 9 a.m. on May 13 until 1 a.m. Sunday, May 14, she said. The health department said exposure may also have occurred on Monday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Anyone who came in contact with the teenager may develop symptoms as late as June 5.

Measles is spread through contact with an infected person’s mucus or saliva or through the air when someone coughs or sneezes.

If you suspect you were exposed please contact a health provider. Valley is informing all patients who were treated at the hospital during the specific times the patient was there, as well as employees, physicians and volunteers.

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Pedestrian Hit at Intersection of Fairway Road and Northern Parkway in Ridgewood

Pedestrian Hit Ridgewood

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May 16,2017

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood EMS, and Fire Department responded to a pedestrian vs. motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Fairway Road and Northern Parkway shortly after 3 PM on Monday, 05/15. The victim, a 10 year old female, sustained non life threatening injuries to her face and knee and was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital. The driver of the vehicle involved remained at the scene and was cooperating with police officers assigned to investigate the incident.