Valley Health System

Let’s Talk About Sleep (Part 1) - Eleonora Teplinsky, MD Valley Health System #Cancer #Insomnia #SleepCycle #CancerCare #OncoDaily #Oncology

The Valley Hospital has been ranked among the best hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report for 2024-25, placing third on the list of 63 New Jersey hospitals that were evaluated. Valley also achieved an overall rating as the 15th best hospital in the entire New York metropolitan area. In addition, The Valley Hospital achieved the highest possible rating of “high performing” in 16 adult procedures and conditions, including abdominal aortic aneurysm repair; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); colon cancer surgery; gynecological cancer surgery; heart attack; heart bypass surgery; heart failure; hip fracture; hip replacement; kidney failure; knee replacement; leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma; lung cancer surgery; pneumonia; stroke; and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Valley was also recognized as high performing in the adult specialties of orthopedics and urology. “These distinctions are a reflection of Valley’s longstanding commitment to providing high-quality clinical care and service,” said Robert W. Brenner, MD, MMM, FACHE, President and CEO, Valley Health System. “I would like to recognize our dedicated staff for all that they do each day to care for our patients and their families. I would also like to thank our community for choosing Valley for their healthcare.” To learn more about The Valley Hospital’s ratings by U.S. News & World Report, please visit https://lnkd.in/ekZ3p8xN. #USNews #BestHospitals #ValleyHealthSystem

Valley Health System is pleased to announce the appointment of K. Nadeem Ahmed, M.D., to the position of Chief Medical Information Officer (#CMIO) for Valley Health System. Dr. Ahmed has over 20 years of experience with healthcare systems across the United States and internationally. He most recently served as the Global CMIO for The Aga Khan University and its international network of hospitals in East Africa and Asia. There, Dr. Ahmed established their first multinational Health Informatics Department, working directly with leadership in planning, implementation, and optimization of all technology systems to support the delivery of high-quality patient care, medical education, and research. He has served over two dozen healthcare systems as a Physician Executive Consultant to develop effective multidisciplinary governance strategies for successful deployment of electronic health record systems. Before that, Dr. Ahmed had co-founded a successful internal medicine hospitalist group at an affiliate hospital with the University of Virginia Health System and led their clinical transformation to a fully electronic system. Of note, prior to medical school, Dr. Ahmed worked as a Senior Information Technology (IT) Analyst at US Airways, where he developed electronic databases and coordinated service-level agreements with global IT service providers. “Valley Health System is one of the most technologically savvy healthcare organizations in the world, in my opinion,” said Dr. Ahmed. “The new hospital facility is a great example of the forward-thinking approach that Valley has adopted and I am very excited to be part of such an innovative healthcare system. I look forward to working with all of our clinical and administrative leaders to continue advancing care for our patients with effective deployment and optimal use of healthcare technology.” Dr. Ahmed received his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine and completed residency in internal medicine at Lehigh Valley Hospital, affiliated with Penn State College of Medicine, in Allentown, Pennsylvania. #Leadership #ValleyHealthSystem

She’s described as a “gracious and tenacious” leader who has delivered top-quality healthcare and a brand new Paramus hospital to provide services, jobs and opportunities for generations to come. NJHA President & CEO Cathleen Bennett and Board Chair Bill Arnold presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to Valley Health System President & CEO Audrey Meyers. #BestAtTheBeach24 

A research study co-authored by Dan Musat, MD, Associate Director of Electrophysiology for Valley Medical Group, and members of The Snyder Center for Comprehensive Atrial Fibrillation, was recently published in Heart Rhythm Society. The study seeks to define the optimal blanking period duration after cryoballoon pulmonary vein isolation (PVI), using continuous monitoring by an implantable loop recorder. The data of the study suggests that the blanking period be limited to one month after cryoballoon PVI. To read the full study, please visit https://lnkd.in/eFjWY2GJ. #Cardiology #CardiacResearch #MedicalJournal #MedicalResearch #Electrophysiology #ValleyHealthSystem

The New Valley Hospital is one of the most ambitious projects Torcon has completed in our nearly 60-year history. With COVID impacts to supply chain and managing 650+ workers and 50+ subcontractors on site at any given time, the project was not without adversity. However, through teamwork, trust, and commitment to common goals, we worked together to successfully deliver this complex, multi-faceted project that is setting a new standard in healthcare in the region. We were proud to partner with our long-term client Valley Health System and designer HDR on this transformational project and are pleased to share our story. #healthcarebuilders #valleyhealthsystem #torcon #valleyinparamus

"Today marks the beginning of a really wonderful journey for us together." On Monday, June 17, we welcomed the inaugural class of Internal Medicine and OB/GYN residents to Valley Health System. This milestone signifies a new chapter in Valley's commitment to Graduate Medical Education (GME) and healthcare excellence. To learn more about GME programs at Valley, please visit https://lnkd.in/eQ4iZmZU. #GME #GraduateMedicalEducation #Residency #ValleyHealthSystem

Nominate Valley! NJBIZ has launched its annual Reader Rankings survey that asks the community to vote for their favorite New Jersey business or organization within many different categories. To begin, community members must first nominate the organizations they would like to see in each category. The top submissions in each category will then advance to the voting round when the survey opens in August. Please take a moment to nominate Valley for five categories under the Health Care & Pharmaceuticals section, including: 💙Best Health Care System (Valley Health System) 💙Best Hospital (The Valley Hospital) 💙Best Cardiac Care Center (The Valley Hospital) 💙Best Home Care Agency (Valley Home Care) 💙Best Physician Group (Valley Medical Group) You can also nominate Valley under the Philanthropy & Corporate Development section: 💙Best Nonprofit Organization (The Valley Hospital Foundation) Submit your nominations, now through Sunday, August 4 by visiting https://lnkd.in/e_qxanQD. Thank you in advance for your participation! #ValleyHealthSystem

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention prediabetes affects 38% of adults in the US, increasing the risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. It is crucial to take proactive measures to manage this condition. Check out our latest blog for essential tips on how to prevent and reverse prediabetes, authored by Xelenia DePena, MD, Medical Director of Valley Medical Group Primary and Walk-in Care in Dumont, NJ. To read the blog, please visit https://lnkd.in/ezB59CnZ. #Diabetes #ValleyHealthSystem

The most advanced robotic surgery for lung cancer. The most caring humans for everything else. Valley experts know that lung cancer care worth traveling for takes more than advanced robotics conducting minimally invasive surgery. It also takes giving our all to every single patient, with a care navigator managing even the smallest details of their fully customized treatment plan. To give you everything you need, takes everything we’ve got. To learn more, please call 201-634-5722 or visit https://lnkd.in/d8ECkek3. #LungCancer #CancerCare #ValleyHealthSystem