Beginning October 2016, the Leslie Simon Breast Care and Cytodiagnosis Center is offering mammogram results and many follow-up tests during the same visit. Our newly renovated center offers a serene environment, the latest technology, and a dedicated, compassionate team working to get you the care you need, when you need it.
To make an appointment, call 201-894-3640. When you make an appointment, please be sure to ask about the availability of immediate results.
September 6, 2016 – Englewood Hospital and Medical Center is one of the first in the nation, one of two in New Jersey, and the only hospital in Bergen County to offer a recently FDA-approved, first-of-its-kind dissolvable heart stent to treat patients with heart disease. Englewood Hospital performed its first case on August 8, following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the Absorb stent in July.
The hospital was a leading enroller nationally to the ABSORB study, a 3-year clinical trial of the device.
“We’re proud to be one of the first hospitals in the nation to offer the Absorb coronary heart stent to patients with certain types of arterial blockages,” says Dr. Joseph De Gregorio, chief of invasive cardiology and principal investigator of the ABSORB trial at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center. “This new medical device allows us to treat coronary artery disease with the same effectiveness as the traditional stent without patients living with a lingering metal device in their body, which is unnecessary once the artery is healed and blood flow restored.”
With the arrival of the Absorb dissolvable heart stent, manufactured by Abbott Vascular, Inc., patients receive the same benefits and outcomes as the traditional metal stent without the concern of carrying hardware in the body indefinitely. Like the metal stent, the Absorb drug-coated device holds the clogged artery open and slowly releases medication to the diseased area. After blood flow is restored, the stent, which is made from material similar to dissolvable stitches, is absorbed naturally by the body in two to three years. As a result, the risk of certain types of blockages that can occur with metallic stents is reduced, additional interventions in the future may be easier to offer, and the treated artery may return to normal since there is no metal restricting its movement.
The Absorb stent is not for every blockage, but is beneficial for certain patients who may need to have coronary bypass surgery in the future, as well as those who have specific types of blockages.
Coronary artery disease is caused by a buildup of fatty deposits called plaque, which narrows the arteries that supply blood to the heart. As a result, patients with heart disease may be at increased risk of heart attack. Since the 2000s, drug-coated permanent metal stents have been the standard nonsurgical intervention used to restore blocked arteries.
Jane was busy loving life as a mom, wife, and musician when she found out she had cancer. She turned to Englewood Hospital and Medical Center for her care, and spent the next several years being treated for multiple cancers. After a seizure revealed her cancer had spread to her brain, Englewood Hospital’s neuro-oncology team performed delicate surgery. One month later, Jane was back on the stage she loved, beating the drums after beating the odds.
Posted on September 12, 2016
August 12, 2016 – Englewood Hospital and Medical Center now offers pasteurized donor human milk (PDHM) to the most vulnerable preterm infants in its neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Donor milk is rapidly becoming the standard of care for early feedings of preterm infants and low birth weight babies when mother’s milk is unavailable or cannot be used due to medications or illness. The American Academy of Pediatrics strongly recommends all preterm babies receive human milk because of its proven benefits.
Englewood Hospital and Medical Center receives its donor human milk from Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast, a nonprofit community milk bank that operates under the guidelines of the Hu
man Milk Banking Association of North America. To ensure safety, all donor mothers are required to undergo a comprehensive screening process, including a detailed health history, blood work and physician approval. Milk from mothers who pass the screening is then pasteurized and tested by an independent lab for an added level of safety.
“Human milk is easily digested and contains the necessary nutrients, enzymes, growth factors and hormones essential for growth and development,” says Dr. Loren Deluca, a neonatologist at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center and its PDHM program coordinator. “It also decreases the risk of infections in preemies, especially a life-threatening infection called necrotizing enterocolitis. Pasteurized donor human milk can be lifesaving for preterm infants. We are proud to be among the hospitals nationwide to partner with Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast to provide pasteurized donor human milk to mothers and babies in need.”
August 11, 2016–The Star Ledger’s Inside Jersey magazine released its Top Hospitals 2016 rankings in April in which it recognized Englewood Hospital and Medical Center as a healthcare leader among large hospitals.
Englewood Hospital was ranked among the top 10 large hospitals in New Jersey for overall care and in seven specialty areas: stroke, bypass surgery, hip and knee repairs, congestive heart failure, high-risk pregnancies, neurological disorders, and pain management.
The magazine partnered with Castle Connolly, a leading health care research firm in which New Jersey physicians graded the state’s best hospitals. Inside Jersey also partnered with IPRO, an independent not-for-profit health care consulting organization, to identify the best hospitals based on patient experience ratings for overall satisfaction, communication, and cleanliness. Based on that criteria, Englewood Hospital ranked among the top 10 large hospitals in all areas.
“We’re proud to be recognized as a top hospital in New Jersey, providing high-quality, safe, and compassionate medical care to our community,” says Warren Geller, president and CEO of Englewood Hospital and Medical Center. “This distinction highlights the talent and dedication of our healthcare professionals and investment in cutting-edge technology to provide advanced care to patients with serious health conditions.”
August 5, 2016 – In this year’s New York magazine “Best Doctors” issue, physicians on staff at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center were recognized as among the best doctors in the New York metro area. The magazine joined with Castle Connolly, one of the nation’s leading medical research and rating firms, to select the top doctors through a peer nomination process.
Among those listed as New York magazine “Best Doctors” are:
Additional physicians named a New York magazine “Best Doctor” included those with expertise in heart and vascular, cancer, gastroenterology, pediatrics, geriatric medicine, pain, colorectal surgery, urology, and neurosurgery, among others.
Several New Jersey publications also ranked top doctors. Among the New Jersey physicians listed in (201) Health magazine’s 2016 “Bergen’s Top Doctors,” 33 percent were affiliated with Englewood Hospital, including 15 physician leaders in a variety of specialties including neurosurgery, gastroenterology, cancer, heart and vascular, and emergency medicine. The research, provided by MSP Communications, a leading researcher and publisher of “Super Doctors,” identified top doctors in 45 specialties.
New Jersey Monthly magazine’s latest “Top Doctors” rankings from 2015 recognized physicians on staff at Englewood Hospital with expertise in pediatrics, gastroenterology, heart and vascular, neurosurgery, and colorectal surgery, among others. The publication partnered with Leflein Associates, a NJ-based research firm, to select top doctors through a peer nomination process.
Additionally, the Star Ledger’s Inside Jersey magazine, which also partnered with Castle Connolly, recognized 105 physicians on staff at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center in its latest rankings. Physicians with expertise in neonatal-perinatal medicine, neurological surgery, gastroenterology, heart and vascular, geriatric medicine, orthopedic surgery, maternal and fetal medicine, colorectal surgery, psychiatry, and cancer appeared in the publication’s Top Doctors, Top Doctors for Women’s Health, Top Doctors for Children’s Health, and Top Doctors for Cancer Care issues.
Englewood Hospital physician leaders recognized as “Top Doctors for Cancer Care” include:
“We congratulate our physician partners for this exceptional recognition,” said Warren Geller, president and CEO of Englewood Hospital and Medical Center. “This distinction reaffirms that we have some of the most talented and caring physicians working with us to provide our community with access to world-class care to achieve optimal health.”
August 2, 2016 – In its 27th annual “Best Hospitals” rankings, U.S. News & World Report named Englewood Hospital and Medical Center a Best Regional Hospital, ranking the medical center #7 out of 95 hospitals in New Jersey and #16 out of 169 hospitals in the New York metropolitan area. In addition to its state and regional recognition, Englewood Hospital was ranked as “high performing” in six procedures/conditions: heart bypass surgery, heart failure, colon cancer surgery, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hip replacement, and knee replacement.
“We are extremely proud to be named among the best hospitals in the state and region,” said Warren Geller, president and CEO of Englewood Hospital and Medical Center. “This recognition reflects our commitment to providing our community with the best care possible, delivered by the most compassionate and talented physicians, nurses, staff, and volunteers using the most advanced technology available to detect and treat conditions and improve quality of life.”
The rankings, released today, are designed to help patients make more informed decisions regarding their health. The 2016-2017 rankings evaluated nearly 5,000 hospitals nationwide using objective measures such as patient survival, the number of times a given procedure is performed, infection rates, adequacy of nurse staffing and more, and, to a smaller extent, a survey of physicians.
“We strive to provide patients with the highest-quality information on hospitals available,” said Ben Harder, chief of health analysis at U.S. News. “Driving for broader transparency and evaluating hospitals in a comprehensive, fair way reflects that mission.”
Best Hospitals was produced by U.S. News with RTI International, a leading research organization based in Research Triangle Park, N.C.
What Greg thought was just a bad case of the stomach flu turned out to be ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the colon. Soon he was no longer able to participate in activities the way he once did and was experiencing a lot of pain and recurring symptoms. Hoping to avoid using an ostomy bag for the rest of his life, he turned to Michael Harris, MD, chief medical officer and gastrointestinal surgeon, who performed a complex reconstructive operation called the J Pouch surgery to improve Greg’s quality of life. Learn more about what Greg is up to today.
Posted on July 14, 2016
July 6, 2016 – For the third consecutive year, Englewood Hospital and Medical Center (EHMC) has been recognized as one of Health Care’s “Most Wired” hospitals and health systems in the nation for 2016. This award is a reflection of EHMC’s commitment to the use of information technology to support high-quality patient care and services in a compassionate environment.
The award is based on the results of the Hospitals & Health Network’s 18th annual Most Wired Survey, which evaluates the most technologically advanced hospitals in the nation based on four categories: infrastructure, business and administrative management, clinical quality and safety, and clinical integration. These areas include the use of electronic health records, security and privacy protections, electronic lab test and medication orders, and coordination of care across all healthcare levels.
The medical center’s Information Technology Department has built on the innovative systems of the past to elevate high-quality and safe medical care, offering physicians and patients greater access to accurate and timely information while enhancing communication between the departments.
“We’re very happy to receive this recognition for the third time,” said Dimitri Cruz, chief information officer at EHMC. “This award is a reflection of our commitment to providing the best care for our community. The use of information technology systems allows us to track processes in care, monitor quality and safety, and provide for a more personalized experience for patients.”
Englewood Hospital and Medical Center received Magnet recognition once again in May 2016, proof of continued nursing excellence. The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program® identifies superior quality in nursing care by evaluating performance outcomes. Magnet recognition is the highest national honor for nursing practice.
Englewood Hospital and Medical Center is proud of our continued Magnet recognition, which is proof of our dedication to quality patient care. Research shows that Magnet-recognized organizations consistently demonstrate:
Currently, only 7 percent of U.S. health care organizations have achieved Magnet recognition. An organization that reapplies for Magnet recognition must provide documented evidence of how staff members sustained and improved Magnet concepts, performance, and quality over the four-year period since the organization received its most recent recognition. ANCC evaluates organizations seeking both initial Magnet recognition and recertification, judging how well organizations perform in the five foundations of the Magnet Model, which correlate to global issues in nursing and health care. ANCC looks at the degree to which leaders transform the organization to meet changing needs, empower staff members and prepare them to face all challenges, promote exemplary professional practice, foster innovation within staff knowledge, clinical practice, and systemic improvements, and measure and evaluate outcomes throughout the entire organization.
This is the fourth consecutive time that Englewood Hospital and Medical Center has achieved Magnet designation. Learn more at the ANCC website.
