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Glen Rock NJ, a Glen Rock man was taken to the hospital last week after being struck by a vehicle while crossing the street, according to local police.
Continue reading Glen Rock Man Hospitalized After Being Struck in Crosswalk
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Ridgewood NJ, Scottie Scheffler, who was trying to maneuver around a prior accident where a man was struck and killed by a shuttle bus at 5 a.m. outside of the golf course, was detained and faces charges of: second-degree assault to a police officer, third-degree criminal mischief, disregarding an officer directing traffic and reckless .
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Ridgewood NJ,a reminder that in less than 2 days the Valley Hospital will be moving to Paramus. At 6:00 am on Sunday, April 14th the new Valley Hospital facility will open in Paramus. Patients will be transported from Ridgewood to Paramus via Linwood Avenue, and ambulance staging will take place at Graydon.
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Glen Rock NJ, on February 16th at 9:33 AM,Glen Rock Police Patrols and EMS were dispatched to the Glen Rock Dog Park on Doremus Avenue in response to a 9-1-1 report of a person bitten by a dog. Upon arrival, it was found that a Wyckoff woman, who was with her dog at the dog park, was bitten by a pit bull mix belonging to a Prospect Park woman. The responding officers and EMTs provided first aid and the victim was transported by ambulance to the emergency room at the Valley Hospital in Ridgewood.
Continue reading Glen Rock Park Dog Bite Victim Rushed to Valley Hospital
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Paramus NJ, 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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Ridgewood NJ, 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 harm and errors.
Continue reading The Leapfrog Group: The Valley Hospital Earns an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade
photos courtesy of Paramus Mayor Chris DiPiazza
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Paramus NJ, Paramus Mayor Chris DiPiazza gets a sneak peek at Valley Hospital . Valley Hospital’s move to Paramus is expected to take place on Sunday, April 14, 2024! The new acute-care hospital will feature 370 private patient rooms and will be the centerpiece of a comprehensive 40-acre healthcare campus that also includes Valley’s medical office building at 140 East Ridgewood Avenue, and the Robert & Audrey Luckow Pavilion, which houses Valley-Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care, The George R. Jaqua Same Day Services Center, a full-service retail pharmacy.
Continue reading Paramus Mayor Chris DiPiazza Gets a Sneak Peek at the New Valley Hospital
photos courtesy of Closter Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Corps (CVARC)
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Continue reading Closter Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Corps Extremely Busy Night
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Saddle River Nj, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella investigates drowning in Saddle River announcing the following information:
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Road Construction Update!
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Ridgewood NJ , according to the Ridgewood Police Department the Milling and Paving of Linwood Avenue has been postponed until Monday (7/31). Linwood Avenue will have significant detours and delays starting 7am on Monday. These closures will occur through most of the week. Access to Valley Hospital will be from N Van Dien Avenue.
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Ridgewood NJ, ,Jersey’s Best Magazine has named 27 physicians from The Valley Hospital medical staff to its Summer 2023 list of “Top Cancer Doctors.”
Each year, Jersey’s Best releases a list of the state’s top physicians in conjunction with Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., which publishes America’s Top Doctors. Based on peer nominations, attributes such as board certification, clinical skills, training, years in practice, achievements, and other criteria are reviewed and assessed by a physician-led research team. This intensive research methodology is designed to identify doctors that will achieve the best possible health outcomes, according to Castle Connolly.
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The 27 Valley medical staff members come from multiple specialties including colon and rectal surgery, diagnostic radiology, gynecologic oncology, gastroenterology, medical oncology, neurological surgery, plastic surgery, pulmonary disease, radiation oncology, thoracic and cardiac surgery, and more.
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Waldwick NJ, Just past 2 in the morning July 5th the Waldwick, NJ Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a single vehicle motor vehicle accident on Route 17 southbound near the bus stop. A Chevy pickup left the roadway and crashed through the guardrail coming to rest on its passenger side. Two occupants needed assistance in exiting the truck. Waldwick, NJ Volunteer Fire Department crews first stabilized the vehicle before assisting them out. The patients were turned over to the Waldwick Volunteer Ambulance Corps and were transported to Valley Hospital with non life threatening injuries. Fire Department units stood by till the vehicle was removed.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Valley Hospital has changed the medication delivered to ischemic stroke patients in an emergency situation to one that can be delivered faster.
Continue reading Valley Stroke Center Switches Medication to Expedite Treatment
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Ridgewood NJ, Valley Hospital Chaplain Rabbi Ziona Zelazo was among a group of rabbis and cantors from across the country who was honored for their service as part of one Jewish seminary’s mission to celebrate and embrace the full spectrum of Jewish tradition and observance. The Academy for Jewish Religion (AJR) recognized 19 of its alumni for their significant service to their Jewish communities for more than a decade.
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Paramus NJ, the Valley Hospital in Paramus continues to develop as the eye-catching curtain wall is installed at the main entrance and plants on the podium green roof are rigged. In Valley’s latest construction update on The Valley Hospital in Paramus project.
