Diabetes
4 Ways to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes can lead to serious health complications, including heart attack and stroke. The...
Cancer Care Lungs & Breathing
What Happens to Your Lungs When You Vape?
Two Hackensack Meridian Health experts in lung cancer weigh in on how vaping can impact your lungs, including what they're seeing in their own patients.
Pediatrics Pregnancy
Should You Still Be Concerned About Zika Virus?
If you are pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant you should take certain steps to ensure you are protected against mosquito bites.
Cancer Care Women’s Health
Should You Be Doing Breast Self-Exams?
Learn about the current breast self-exam recommendations, the latest mammogram protocols and how to determine the right cancer-screening plan for you.
eNewsletter
Sign up to receive the news you want from more than two dozen topics.
All Health
Emergency Medicine
How To Create a Family Emergency Plan
September is National Preparedness Month, and just as the hospital plans for emergencies and disasters,...
Parenting Pediatrics
New Term Germs: Avoid These 5 Back-to-School ‘Bugs’
Back-to-school means more exposure to germs and "bugs". Pediatrician, Glenn Salcedo, M.D., shares some of...
Cardiac / Heart Health
I Have Atrial Fibrillation… Now What?
If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with AFib, Dr. Grant Simons...
Blood Pressure Cardiac / Heart Health Men’s Health Women’s Health
How to Find the Right At-Home Blood Pressure Monitor
If you have hypertension, you may need to check your blood pressure at home. Learn...
Nutrition
RECIPE: Applesauce and Walnut Muffins
With apples, nuts and fall spices, these wholesome and hearty muffins are perfect for a...
Men’s Health Women’s Health
Don’t Even Try to Self-Diagnose These 5 Ailments
Some ailments may be easily identified using the internet, but here are five that you...
Patient Perspectives
Emergency Services
A Peaceful Presence in the Emergency Department
Learn how PCA II Paige Taylor calms her patients in the Emergency Department at Raritan Bay Medical Center-Perth Amboy.
Cancer Care, Women's Health
Two Surgeries in One
When a large hernia impeded surgery for Darlene Riva’s endometrial cancer, two doctors worked hand in hand to address both problems with one robotic procedure.
Cancer Care, Pediatrics
An Award for a Pediatric Oncology Hero
Child life specialist Lee Russeth goes out of her way to bring hope and smiles to the youngest oncology patients at Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital.
You may also be interested in...
Patient Perspectives
Explore the real-life stories of patients and families in your community who have triumphed over a health challenge and reconnected to what matters most.
Health Ambassadors
Interesting perspectives on health and everyday life from Hackensack Meridian Health's spokespeople.
GamePlan for Health
Download your personalized GamePlan for Health & receive recommended screenings, exercise regiments, nutritional tips and more.