RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- It used to be that doctors reserved knee replacements for people who could no longer function or perform daily activities. Not anymore. According to National Hospital Discharge Survey results published in August, people are getting knee replacements not only at greater rates, but also at younger ages. In 2000, the average knee replacement patient was about 69 years ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Valley Hospital was named a "Champion of Good Works'' by the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ) at its recent Chairman's Reception saluting the generosity of the business community.More than 250 business executives attended the gala reception at the Stony Hill Inn in Hackensack. Martin Kafafian, chairman of the CIANJ board of directors, ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- For those suffering from chronic or acute pain, relief can come in many forms. Perhaps one of the most effective remedies are the individualized treatments and therapies offered by pain management centers, which can help manage uncontrollable pain brought about by a severe illness or injury.As Robert Silverman, M.D., Medical Director of The Valley Pain Management ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Although there is increasing awareness about the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and diet to support physical wellness and longevity, Americans of all ages are still struggling to achieve optimal nutrition.We are lucky to live in an area where we have access to numerous supermarkets and farmers markets. We also have seemingly endless options for takeout ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Valley Hospital is one of 15 U.S. sites currently enrolling patients in a research study to evaluate a potential new treatment alternative for patients with symptomatic persistent and long standing persistent atrial fibrillation -- or AFib.This aMAZE Trial is evaluating an innovative treatment uses a device called the LARIAT to close off the heart’s left atrial ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Valley Hospital is proud to announce that all four adult critical care units – Intensive Care, Coronary Care, Cardiac Surgery, and Intermediate Care – have once again received the Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Valley’s Coronary Care, Cardiac Surgery, and Intermediate Care units received the Gold-Level Beacon ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Calling all moms and moms to be! Valley's Center for Childbirth is pleased to introduce a new a social media forum for new and expectant mothers. We will address a wide range of topics, including birth plans, childbirth, breastfeeding, newborn care, healthy toddler diets and so much more!Valley encourages all mothers to like The Center for Childbirth Facebook page and ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Valley Hospital and Holy Name Medical Center are collaborating to defeat a common foe: a dangerous drug-resistant bacterium called Clostridium difficile, or C. difficile. C. difficile is a bacterium that can cause symptoms ranging from diarrhea to life-threatening inflammation of the colon. It was responsible for almost half a million infections and was associated ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Every March, we are all faced with the arrival of Daylight Saving Time and its impact on our sleep-wake pattern, also known as circadian rhythms. The one hour shift in time can even temporarily disrupt our ability to fall asleep at night and to wake up in the morning. We not only lose an hour of sleep, but the time change disrupts the body’s biological clock and ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Clean eating is a lifestyle that can help maintain a healthy physique and mind. Beginning in March, Valley’s Center for Integrative Medicine will begin hosting two series of classes on cooking and eating “clean.” The classes will be taught by internationally trained chef and New Jersey resident Carrie Weiss and will take place in a brand-new teaching kitchen at the ...