Take Control of Your Pain: The Importance of Pain Management

In September of 2002, Pain Awareness Month was established by the American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA). The goal is to raise awareness and educate the public regarding the issues surrounding pain and pain management, removing the burden of stigma associated with those living with chronic pain. With this in mind, here at Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center, we remain focused on taking an individualized, multidisciplinary, and personalized approach to pain management.

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Group Welcomes Sylva Takvorian, M.D.

Pascack Valley Medical Group has announced that Sylva Takvorian M.D., has joined the practice in the field of internal medicine.

Dr. Takvorian's primary aim is to empower her patients to lead their best lives possible. "The most effective way to achieve this is by truly understanding each individual, nurturing their innate healing processes, optimizing their lifestyle choices, and embracing a multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach," she emphasizes.

What to know about Cord Blood during National Cord Blood Awareness Month

What is Cord blood?

Skin Cancer Awareness & UV Safety Month

Hernia Awareness Month

According to the National Center for Health Statistics, over five million people in the United States suffer from hernias annually.  Of these five million, only 15% seek out medical treatment to resolve their diagnosis. Many hernias are not life-threatening however, if left untreated the condition can worsen thus requiring complicated procedures to correct. 

What is a hernia?

Testing for HIV is an Act of Self-Care

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) can weaken your immune system, making you more vulnerable to other infections.(HIVcare.org, 2023). If left untreated, HIV progressively deteriorates the immune system, ultimately leading to the development of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Knowing your HIV status empowers you to make informed decisions. The sooner you know, the better. Regardless of your status, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from to remain healthy.

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Group Welcomes Certified Cardiologist Mindy Markowitz, M.D.

Pascack Valley Medical Group today announced that cardiologist Mindy Markowitz, M.D. has joined the practice.

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Group Welcomes Certified Nurse Midwife Carole Shipman

Westwood, NJ - (June 8, 2022) – Pascack Valley Medical Group has announced that Carole Shipman, MSN, CNM, RN, CLC, has joined the practice, adding midwifery to the medical group’s offerings.

Carole Shipman, certified nurse midwife, provides comprehensive care to women throughout their life including preconception, labor and birth, postpartum and beyond. She also offers newborn care in the early postpartum period.

5 Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Your Thyroid Health

Have you discussed your thyroid health with your provider? If not, you should.

The butterfly-shaped gland that sits low on the front of the neck produces thyroid hormones, which control many activities in your body, including your metabolism and body temperature.

Holiday Nutrition

Most nutritionists will agree that a single day splurge of holiday over-eating will not wreck your entire healthy eating goals. Obviously, people with certain medical conditions such as diabetes or heart disease have less leeway for going off their food plans, but in general, an occasional food indulgence at this time of year is reasonable to avoid feeling “deprived”. Here are some tips to help you stick to your holiday nutrition goals: