12 Good Reasons to Reduce Stress This Year

We hate being stressed and it’s not good for our health, so here’s how to cope with it better.

Don’t Forget to Schedule These Medical Appointments

Now is as good a time as any to get these appointments on your calendar.

Thomas R. Percello, MBA, Appointed Executive Vice President Finance, CFO

Deborah Wishes Laura Jordan of Bayonne a Happy 101st Birthday

On December 8th, Laura Jordan of Bayonne celebrated her 101st birthday after undergoing a TAVR procedure at 100-years old.

Deborah Hosting Women’s Health EXPO

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)

An Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, or AAA, is a weakening and bulging of the aorta, the largest artery in the body and the body’s main supplier of blood. If the aneurysm grows to a large size, it can spontaneously rupture, leading to profuse bleeding, shock, and even death. AAAs usually grow slowly, and often have no…

Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease is a buildup of plaque in the arteries that leads to narrowing of the blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen to the heart. It is the leading cause of death in the United States for men and women, with more than 3 million cases being diagnosed annually.

Carotid Artery Disease

Carotid artery disease occurs when the carotid arteries become narrowed or blocked.The carotid arteries provide part of the main blood supply to the brain. They are located on each side of the neck. Carotid artery disease occurs when fatty material called plaque builds up inside the arteries. This buildup of plaque is called hardening of…

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a group of lung diseases that include chronic bronchitis and emphysema, often caused by heavy smoking or exposure to certain gases or fumes in the workplace. COPD can also include chronic asthma, which is a hypersensitivity of the air passages in the lungs. Bronchitis, emphysema, and asthma all have…

Aneurysm

An aneurysm is an abnormal widening or ballooning of a part of an artery due to weakness in the wall of the blood vessel. It is not clear exactly what causes aneurysms. Some aneurysms are present at birth. Others are caused by defects in the arterial walls. Common locations for aneurysms include: Major artery from…