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Valley Receives the 2017 Women’s Choice Award® as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics

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Among the top 20% of hospitals considered the best for having your baby in 2017
January 11,2017
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Ridgewood NJ,  The Valley Hospital has received the 2017 Women’s Choice Award® as an America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics for a third consecutive year. This evidence-based designation identifies the country’s best healthcare institutions based on criteria that considers female satisfaction and clinical excellence.

The national list of more than 400 award winners represents hospitals, including The Valley Hospital, which women feel confident in choosing for their maternity needs. By carrying the Women’s Choice Award seal, Valley has joined an elite network of hospitals that are highly regarded by women for providing high-quality and patient-friendly healthcare services.

“We are very pleased to receive this recognition,” said Paul Quinn, Director of Inpatient Women’s and Children’s Services at Valley.  “This recognition is a wonderful testament to the personalized and compassionate care our Valley staff and physicians at The Center For Childbirth deliver to mothers and their babies, and as well as their hard work in achieving the best clinical outcomes possible for their patients.”

“Pregnancy is one of the most special times in a woman’s life,” said Delia Passi founder and CEO of the Women’s Choice Award.  “Our award gives a woman the confidence that her choice of a hospital for her delivery will be the best in terms of quality care and patient safety for her and her baby.”

The Center for Childbirth at Valley offers a family-centered approach to the childbirth experiences, recognizing that each family has individual needs and desires concerning childbirth on emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and physical levels.  The Center offers a relaxed, flexible and comforting environment, which includes private Labor Delivery Recovery rooms that combine a beautiful homelike environment with sophisticated medical technology, as well as state-of-the-art Cesarean Delivery Rooms and a Level 3-Intensive 15-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.  The professionals at The Center For Childbirth help to bring more than 3,000 babies into the world each year.

For more information on The Center For Childbirth, please visit www.experiencevalleychildbirth.com.

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Hospitals’ lawsuit on tiered network can proceed

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Three hospitals — two in Bergen County — sued after they were left out of a leading insurer’s preferred network.

Three hospitals – two in Bergen County – that were left out of the preferred network of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey’s Omnia plan can continue their lawsuit, a state judge has ruled.

Superior Court Judge Robert Contillo in Bergen County dismissed three of the hospitals’ claims. But he said three other claims – including one in which the hospitals take exception to Horizon’s marketing campaign – should be left on the table.

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Valley Pays Tribute to Ann B. Alford with the Naming of Hospital Lobby Reception Desk

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December 23,2016

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Ridgewood NJ, On Monday, December 12, an audience of more than 50 family, friends and fellow volunteers gathered in The Valley Hospital Shotmeyer Lobby to dedicate the Reception Desk in memory of Ann B. Alford. Audrey Meyers, President and CEO of The Valley Hospital and Valley Health System, expressed her appreciation of Ann and emphasized what a fitting tribute this was to her memory. As a faithful volunteer at the front desk every Monday morning for more than two decades, Mrs. Alford welcomed countless patients, families and guests while graciously directing them to their destinations.

Ann Alford has a long history with Valley, which began in the 1970s when her husband, George Alford, joined The Valley Hospital Board of Trustees. From 1984 to 1989, Mr. Alford served as Chairman of the Hospital Board. He passed away in 1990, and Ann’s commitment to Valley deepened in the subsequent years.

In 1994, Ann joined The Valley Hospital Foundation Board and served for 12 years. Through nine of those years, she was an Officer of the Board, including three years as Chair. She was an Honorary Trustee of The Valley Hospital Foundation and was serving as a trustee on the Valley Health System Board when she passed away.

Ann was a founding member of Valley’s Women for Health program. Each year, this women’s group pools their social and philanthropic resources to assist Valley in providing the best possible healthcare.

Valley is incredibly grateful to Ann for her tireless dedication and devotion.

 

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Valley’s Women For Health Designates Funds Towards Reach for Hope Fertility Preservation Program

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December 17,2016

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Ridgewood Nj, On Tuesday, November 15, more than 90 Women For Health group members gathered at the Ridgewood Country Club for their Annual Meeting to vote on the designation of their collective gift to Valley.  This year, the members are donating $170,000 to The Valley Hospital Fertility Center’s Reach for Hope program.  This gift is Women For Health’s largest gift since its inception in 2011.  The Valley Hospital Fertility Center (VHFC) is committed to offering fertility preservation options for cancer patients, and their Reach for Hope Program reduces the oncology patient’s financial responsibility for her IVF cycle.  This gift will provide financial assistance and hope in the form of fertility preservation options to qualified oncology patients.

This year’s gift has an additional level of meaning for the group’s philanthropic members, as they are making the gift in memory of one of their founding members who passed away in June of this year – Ann B. Alford.  In addition to being a founding member of Women For Health, Mrs. Alford was an honorary trustee of The Valley Hospital Foundation and a trustee of Valley Health System.  Present for this announcement were two of Mrs. Alford’s daughters, Elizabeth Hogan and Maria Suehnholz.

Formed in 2011, The Valley Hospital Foundation’s Women For Health philanthropic group has grown from 30 charter members to its current membership of 170 women, primarily from Bergen, Passaic and Rockland Counties. These women have pooled their social and philanthropic resources to assist The Valley Hospital and Valley Home Care in providing the best possible healthcare. Each year the members gather to hear presentations on three funding opportunities at Valley and then vote to determine which program will receive their collective gift.

If you are interested in becoming a member of this unique group of women philanthropists, please contact Sandy Carapezza at 201-291-6300 or [email protected].

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Ridgewood Goffle Road Pile Up Sends One Driver to Valley Hospital

Ridgewood Goffle Road Pile Up Sends One Driver to Valley Hospital

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December 8,2016

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Ridgewood NJ, Three (3) flatbed tow trucks were required to remove vehicles damaged in a Wednesday morning, 12/07, crash that occurred near 465 Goffle Road, Ridgewood. One (1) driver involved in the collision was transported by a Ridgewood EMS ambulance to The Valley Hospital; the victim’s injuries were reported to be non life threatening. Ridgewood FD personnel attended to a minor crash related fluid spill in addition to providing EMS support. Goffle Road was closed to through traffic in both directions between Rock Road and Ravine Avenue until the roadway was cleared of wreckage and debris. One (1) crash related summons was issued by Ridgewood PD.  provided traffic control assistance at the scene.

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Valley Hospital Receives Outstanding Achievement Award for Recycling from NJ Department of Environmental Protection

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Pictured (from left): Maria Mediago, Vice President, Facilities Management, The Valley Hospital; Howard Halverson, Director, Environmental Services, The Valley Hospital; and  Audrey Meyers, President and CEO, Valley Health System.

December 4,2016
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Ridgewood NJ,  The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (EPA) has recognized Valley’s commitment to recycling with an outstanding achievement award.

Valley was lauded for its recycling efforts, which include solid waste, medical waste, recycled waste and hazardous waste. The hospital uses a single-stream recycling system and makes a concerted effort to recycle whenever possible. For example, the OR now sends its reports electronically, which is saving hundreds of reams of paper annually. The hospital also recycles items such as old hospital beds and sends certain medical goods to be recycled for use by other institutions.

According to the EPA, “The Department promotes recycling through the annual recycling awards program that is coordinated in conjunction with the Association of New Jersey Recyclers (ANJR). The awards recognize the outstanding recycling achievements of municipalities, counties, businesses and industry and individuals, as well as schools and other institutions and are presented at ANJR’s annual recycling symposium. This program has generated positive publicity for New Jersey’s recycling efforts.”

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Northern Parkway Crash Leads to Two Persons Injured in Ridgewood

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November 28,2016

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Ridgewood NJ, Two (2) persons were injured during a crash in which a Jeep traveling southbound on Northern Parkway in Ridgewood struck a vehicle backing out of a driveway at 576 Northern Parkway on Sunday evening, 11/27. One (1) person was transported by a Ridgewood EMS ambulance to The Valley Hospital, the other victim refused medical aid at the scene. Both vehicles were heavily damaged, however only the Jeep was removed from the scene by tow truck; the other vehicle remained disabled in the driveway from which it was backing out. Ridgewood PD, FD and EMS personnel were all dispatched to the scene.

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The Valley Hospital Foundation Joins the Global #GivingTuesday Movement with a Radiothon

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November 22,2016

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Ridgewood NJ, For the 2nd consecutive year, The Valley Hospital Foundation has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide.
Occurring this year on November 29, #GivingTuesday is held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday to kick-off the holiday giving season and inspire people to collaborate in improving their local communities and to give back in impactful ways to the charities and causes they support.
Throughout the month of November, in honor of Men’s Health Month, The Valley Hospital Foundation has been encouraging the community to learn about and support Valley’s men’s health programs, in particular those within the Urologic Oncology Center which treat prostate cancer.
Additionally, The Valley Hospital Foundation is working with the radio station Q104.3FM to help spread the word about Valley’s Urologic Oncology Program and prostate cancer.  On that day, radio personalities Jim Kerr and Shelli Sonstein will be broadcasting the “Rock and Roll Morning Show” from 5:00AM until 9:00AM, airing interviews with Valley clinicians and touting the many benefits of Valley’s prostate cancer services.
The Valley Hospital has established the Urologic Oncology Center at the Blumenthal Cancer Center. Designed for those who have been diagnosed with prostate, bladder, or renal cancer, or those seeking a second opinion, this multidisciplinary center will provide the most up-to-date information regarding all aspects of urologic cancer care.  For more information about Valley-Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care, please visit: www.ValleyCancerCenter.com.
Those who are interested in supporting The Valley Hospital Foundation on #GivingTuesday can visit www.ValleyHospitalFoundation.org and click on “Donate Now.”
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Off Duty Valley Hospital RN Helps Fainting Women During 9/11 Memorial Service in Wyckoff

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November 20,2016

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Ridgewood NJ, Congratulations to this week’s Valley Hospital Service Star, Allison Dansen, RN, Community Care! Allison was  recognized for sacrificing a very personal moment to help a person in great need of medical attention.

Last September, Allison was at a 9/11 Memorial Service in Wyckoff honoring fallen Firefighter Dana Rey Hannon, her fiancé, along with 10 other residents who had lost their lives. During the ceremony, a cry went up from the crowd: “Medic!” A woman, overcome by the heat, had fallen out of her chair. As the ceremony went forward and hundreds of people began placing flowers on the memorial stone, Allison stayed back to assist with administering oxygen to the woman. Great job and thank you, Allison, for selflessly serving your community.

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Valley Hospital Medicare Open Enrollment Event Advisory

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November 13,2016

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Paramus NJ,The Valley Hospital/Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care will present a Medicare Open Enrollment event that’s open to the public on Wednesday, November 16, from 1 to 3 p.m., at the Dorothy B. Kraft Building on 15 Essex Road in Paramus, New Jersey. A state-trained and certified State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Medicare Counselor from the Bergen County Division of Senior Services in Hackensack will be available to assist with Medicare Open Enrollment and answer questions related to Medicare, including the following: Medicare changes for 2017, differences between Medicare and HMO Medicare Advantage plans; 2017 prescription plans; benefits to choosing a Medicare plan versus a HMO Medicare Advantage plan; differences between Part A, B, C Medicare; out-of-pocket expenses; social security; and pharmaceutical assistance.

Those interested in attending should RSVP to Gail Johnson, Patient Financial Advocate at The Valley Hospital, at 201-634-5644 or [email protected]

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Pedestrian Struck On Goffle Road in Ridgewood

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November 11,2016

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Ridgewood NJ, An adult female was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital with non-life threatening injuries sustained after being struck by a motor vehicle in front of 505 Goffle Road, Ridgewood on Thursday evening, 11/10. Ridgewood PD, FD, and EMS units responded to aid the victim. Traffic control assistance was provided by Midland Park and Wyckoff PD units. The driver of the vehicle involved remained at the scene and was cooperating with police. It did not appear that the victim was in a marked crosswalk at the time she was struck.

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Sunday Morning Crash in Ridgewood Transports Three to Valley Hospital

Sunday Morning Crash in Ridgewood Transports Three to Valley Hospital
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November 8th 2016
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Ridgewood NJ, A two (2) vehicle crash at the intersection of North Monroe Street and West Glen Avenue in Ridgewood on Sunday morning, 11/06 resulted in three (3) individuals being transported by ambulances to The Valley Hospital with crash related injuries. The crash was reported by members of Ridgewood FD Engine Company #31, whose fire house is located near the intersection. One (1) of the vehicles involved in the collision left the roadway and crashed into a home located at 259 West Glen Avenue. Ridgewood PD, FD, and EMS personnel responded to assist the injured parties. Engine Company #31 members attended to a crash related fluid spill. Both vehicles were removed by a flatbed tow truck. There was no apparent structural damage to the home that was hit. Ridgewood PD is investigating the cause of the crash.
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Valley employees walked for breast cancer at the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk

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October 24,2016

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Ridgefield, NJ , Valley employees walked for breast cancer at the American Cancer Society‘s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on Sunday, October 16 at Overpeck Park in Ridgefield, NJ! Our sponsored team, “Valley’s Breast Friends Forever (BFFs)”, was led by Sobeida Santana-Joseph, Manager, Oncology Services at The Valley Hospital Cancer Center. Funds raised by Valley are going towards groundbreaking cancer research and free educational material and services for those diagnosed with breast cancer.

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Valley Emergency Medical Technicians Help Out Needy Patient

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October 21,2016

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Ridgewood NJ, Paul Gilard and Susan Hook, are Valley Emergency Medical Technicians of the Special Transport Unit, During one of their shifts, Paul and Sue brought a person who appeared to be homeless into the Emergency Department (ED). This person’s shoes were deteriorating and practically falling apart. Shortly after leaving the ED, they returned with a pair of sturdy boots for the patient.

“Everyone in the ED expressed their gratitude and pride as these two Valley employees went above and beyond to help a patient in need,” says Chris Robertson, Emergency Department Director.

Thank you, Paul and Sue, for your kindness and compassion.

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Man Falls To His Death In Fair Lawn

Man Falls To His Death In Fair Lawn

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October 16,2016

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Fair Lawn NJ, A man working on a home under construction was killed on Saturday (10/15) morning after he slipped and fell from the roof. The tragedy occurred at 39-05 Vanore Drive, Fair Lawn at approximately 8:15 AM. Fair Lawn PD, EMS, and a paramedic team from The Valley Hospital responded to a 911 telephone call for help placed by one of the man’s coworkers. Despite a rapid response by emergency personnel, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Members of the victim’s family were notified by police and did respond to the location. Following on site investigations conducted by Fair Lawn PD and the Bergen County Medical Examiner’s Office, the victim’s body was removed from the property just before 11 AM. Decontamination assistance was provided by the Fair Lawn Rescue Squad.

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