■ Healthcare
Continued From Page 36 comprehensive cancer and same-day surgery center . The new hospital will incorporate the latest advances in healthcare while retaining Valley ’ s renowned personal touch , featuring single-patient rooms and a vastly expanded emergency department , growing from the current 39 exam rooms to 72 individual treatment rooms .
More than 30 percent of the campus has been dedicated to gardens , lawns and walking paths to provide a beautiful , serene and park-like setting for patients , families and visitors . The new campus will be easily accessible to major highways and access points , including Route 17 and the Garden State Parkway ; conveniently located to public transportation ; and will have ample parking for patients and visitors , including an enclosed parking deck . Not only will Valley ’ s presence in Paramus provide exceptional healthcare to the region , but it will also serve as a driver of economic growth for Bergen County and surrounding areas .
“ The Valley Hospital in Paramus will provide first-class facilities and will create a health and wellness destination for the entire region ,” says Valley Health System President and CEO Audrey Meyers .
Atlantic Health System ’ s New Cardiac Program
Atlantic Health System has announced the launch of its Atlantic Health Cardiovascular Rescue and Recovery Program at Morristown Medical Center . Under the leadership of Drs . Dimitrios Karmpaliotis and Amirali Masoumi , the Cardiovascular Rescue and Recovery Program will provide advanced treatment for patients in need of complex percutaneous coronary intervention ( PCI ) due to severe , total or multiple difficult-to-treat blockages of their coronary arteries ( PCI is angioplasty with or without a stent ).
3d rendering of endoscope with monitor displaying intestine
The program will also expand the advanced support capabilities for patients who are gravely ill with acute cardiac problems such as cardiogenic shock , in which the heart suddenly can ’ t pump enough blood to meet the body ’ s needs .
Serious and complex artery blockages are becoming more common and more difficult to treat . Therefore , highly specialized and experienced teams are needed to deliver life-saving treatment . State-of-the-art technologies and teams with advanced training and technical skills are essential for optimal treatment for those who have complex cardiovascular problems . The program ’ s philosophy is that every PCI , whether simple or complex , should be assessed and performed at the highest level of precision .
The Cardiovascular Rescue and Recovery team will also address other serious cardiac conditions , including cardiogenic shock . Cardiogenic shock most commonly occurs after a heart attack and is frequently lethal , but with coordinated , 24 / 7 / 365 multidisciplinary care , including mechanical support , PCI and surgical revascularization , Morristown provides improved outcomes for these complex patients . The Cardiovascular Rescue and Recovery Program will expand these capabilities at Morristown and will further support the program by expanding its advanced medical imaging tools and clinical trials for complicated heart conditions .
“ World-class cardiac centers such as our Cardiovascular Rescue and Recovery Program continue to evolve to successfully care for patients who , just a few years ago , could not be treated ,” says Linda D . Gillam , M . D ., MPH , MACC , Dorothy and Lloyd Huck Chair , Department of Cardiovascular Medicine and Medical Director , Cardiovascular Service Line , Morristown Medical Center / Atlantic Health System .
Photo : Getty Images / iStockphoto / PhonlamaiPhoto
Linda D . Gillam , M . D ., MPH , MACC , Morristown Medical Center
Arkady Broder , M . D ., FACG , FASGE , Saint Peter ’ s University Hospital
Saint Peter ’ s University Hospital Endoscopy Unit Recognized
The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy ( ASGE ), a leading gastrointestinal medical society , has recognized the Endoscopy Unit at Saint Peter ’ s University Hospital as part of its program specifically dedicated to promoting quality in endoscopy in all settings where it is practiced in the United States . The ASGE Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program honors endoscopy units that have demonstrated a commitment to patient safety and quality in endoscopy as evidenced by meeting the program ’ s rigorous criteria , which includes following the ASGE guidelines on privileging , quality assurance , endoscope reprocessing , Centers for Disease Control and
Continued On Page 40
38 COMMERCE www . commercemagnj . com