Diabetes
4 Ways to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes can lead to serious health complications, including heart attack and stroke. The good news is you can take steps to prevent type 2 diabetes.
Let’s Put the Vaping Crisis at the Top of the Agenda.
Hackensack Meridian Health CEO Robert C. Garrett calls on all health networks in New Jersey to launch a major education campaign to warn the public and especially teen about the potential hazards of vaping.
U.S. News & World Report
Home is Where Award-Winning Care is
Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive health network, is proud to announce that four of its hospitals – Hackensack University Medical Center, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Ocean Medical Center and Riverview Medical Center – are among the top hospitals in New Jersey for 2019-20, according to U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, the hospitals are also ranked as High Performing in the U.S. in several areas of care. The 30th annual Best Hospitals rankings recognize hospitals that excel in treating the most challenging patients.
Nursing and Rehabilitation
Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive and integrated health network, is proud to announce that three nursing homes – Prospect Heights Care Center in Hackensack, Regent Care Center in Hackensack and West Caldwell Care Center in West Caldwell – have joined the network.
Hackensack Meridian Health John Theurer Cancer Center
Hackensack Meridian Health John Theurer Cancer Center is a proud member of the National Cancer Institute (NCI)- approved Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center Consortium.
Excellence is Our Standard
Patient Safety & Quality
At Hackensack Meridian Health, we are committed to achieving the highest quality standards and outcomes and welcome the clarity that measurement and reporting bring to the process. We are committed to transparency; shining a spotlight on safety, patient experience, and other publicly reported measures that accelerates improvement.
Quality Health Care Without the Wait
Hackensack Meridian Health in partnership with RediClinics provide access to board certified nurse practitioners with local physician oversight. RediClinics are an affordable and convenient option to medical care for minor illnesses when your physician or pediatrician (for children 18 months +) is not available.
Memorial Sloan Kettering and Hackensack Meridian Health host ongoing complimentary interactive community talks featuring cancer experts.
Learn More About Upcoming Events and Our Partnership
Memorial Sloan Kettering and Hackensack Meridian Health are partnering to develop new standards of cancer care.
HealthU, Hackensack Meridian Health’s new podcast, is all about the power of you. Providing you with the necessary tools and resources to make informed decisions about your health.
Why Choose Hackensack Meridian Health?
Our integrated health care network is taking health care in New Jersey life years ahead. Our mission is to provide the full spectrum of life-enhancing care and services to create and sustain healthy, vibrant communities.
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