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Pickup Crashed Through Guardrail on Route 17 South in Waldwick Occupants Transported to Valley Hospital

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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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Valley Stroke Center Switches Medication to Expedite Treatment

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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.

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Valley Hospital Chaplain Rabbi Ziona Zelazo Honored by the Academy for Jewish Religion For Significant Service to the Jewish Community

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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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In Its Latest Construction Update the Valley Hospital States that it, “will maintain a vibrant campus in Ridgewood”

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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.

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10th Birthday Emergency Room Visit Results in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Stay at the Valley Hospital and a Happy Ending

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Ridgewood NJ, amidst the birthday celebration for Delaney Safro’s 10th birthday, something wasn’t right. It was the height of the pandemic on April 6, 2020, and the last place Delany expected to be was at emergency room the Valley Hospital . But, as her mom Joy noted, it was the best place to be.

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Best Hospitals in New Jersey

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Ridgewood NJ, U.S. News evaluated 98 hospitals in New Jersey. Fifteen meet high U.S. News standards and are ranked in the state. U.S. News also ranked hospitals in the New York and Philadelphia metro areas. The number 1 hospital in New Jersey is Morristown Medical Center.  Three of the fifteen are Bergen County based .
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Will Winograd Make Ridgewood the Next Hackensack

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Ridgewood NJ, yesterday the Ridgewood blog reported that parents once again spoke out at Monday evening’s Ridgewood Board of Education meeting about the increase in class sizes.  Taxpayers better get used to it .While  staffing shortage were cited as the primary problem, the reality is with more high density housing being targeted for the Valley Hospital property and the already built high density housing attracting more students to Ridgewood Schools ,taxpayers should prepare themselves to spend more money on classrooms and public education.

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Midland Park Women Charged in Chain Reaction Multi Vehicle Collision in Glen Rock

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Glen Rock NJ, on March 17th at 4:03 PM, Glen Rock Police  Patrols, along with EMS, were dispatched to the intersection of Ackerman Avenue and Maple Avenue following a four-car motor vehicle accident. Two of the drivers and a child were transported to Valley Hospital for further medical evaluation by EMT’S from the Glen Rock Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Three of the vehicles were rendered inoperable in the crash and were towed from the scene.  Ackerman Avenue remained closed until just prior to 5:00 pm.

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Valley’s Vaccination Center : February Friday walk-in Vaccinations

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Paramus NJ, Valley’s Vaccination Center, located at 599 Valley Health Plaza in Paramus, is offering Friday walk-in appointments throughout the month of February for individuals interested in receiving their Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 booster. Please note, vaccinations for children ages 5 – 11 will not be available during these walk-in sessions.

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Teaneck Planning Board Gives the Go to Major Holy Name Medical Center Expansion

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Teaneck NJ, an amendment to the master plan that could lead to a complete overhaul to the current Holy Name Medical Center was approved by the planning board and sent to the council for consideration Thursday night. The changes could lead to a major  expansion of the hospital’s facilities, complete with two nine-story hospital buildings near the existing hospital, three medical office buildings and other changes over the course of the next two decades.

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Valley Hospital has Updated its Visitation Policy. As a Reminder, all Visitors must show Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

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Ridgewood NJ, in accordance with the New Jersey Hospital Association’s visitation guidelines, Valley Hospital has updated two areas of its visitation policy; changes are noted below. As a reminder, all visitors must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination (with limited exceptions as noted in our policy).

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Valley Health System’s “Kindness Campaign” Leads off with the Termination of 72 Employees

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Ridgewood NJ, coinciding with Valley Health  System, “Kindness Campaign” the the Ridgewood and Paramus based healthcare provider has decided to dismiss 72 employees who remain unvaccinated against COVID-19 . The healthcare hero’s will be terminated next week .

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Twp. of Washington Firefighters Get House Fire Under Control in Under 30 minutes

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Twp of Washington NJ, Sunday morning the Washington Township responded to a working house fire in the township. The fire was under control in about 30 minutes. The quick response by the fire department enabled us to contain the fire to the garage saving the home from extensive damage. No injuries were reported. Mutual aid was requested from Woodcliff Lake for a FAST team and Westwood and Ho-Ho-Kus for coverage of the town. Also responding were ambulances from Hillsdale VAC and Valley Hospital. We thank all of our mutual aid for their assistance. A  big shout out to the wives of the firefighters today. They came out in the rain, brought water and coffee for our members and it was greatly appreciated.

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Florida COVID Wave Recedes As Fast As It Rose

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Tallahassee Fl. with no lockdowns, mask mandates, school closures, or business limitations, the Florida COVID  wave has crested and fallen dramatically in recent weeks.

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Valley Hospital has treated more than 500 COVID-19 patients with monoclonal antibody infusion

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Ridgewood NJ, Valley is proud to recognize the clinical team that has treated more than 500 COVID-19 patients with monoclonal antibody infusion, which is administered to reduce progression of the virus and prevent hospitalizations.

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