Leapfrog Group Grades Montclair Hospital: Mountainside Med Center

The Leapfrog Group rating focuses on errors, accidents, injuries and infections. See Mountainside Medical Center’s “grade” here.

Opioid Abuse May Soon Qualify For Medical Marijuana In New Jersey

Addicted to opioids? There's a chance medical marijuana can help you kick your deadly habit, New Jersey’s health commissioner says.

Human Services: Increased Wages for Direct Support Professionals

$32 Million Increase for the Professionals who Care for those with Disabilities

American Family Care (AFC®) New Urgent Care in Cedar Grove Coming

The doctor will see you at the new Cedar Grove Urgent Care - opens December 3rd with extended hours!

New Jersey Hearing Project Audiologists Recognized

N.J. Human Services Commissioner Johnson Offers Thanks for Participating in Program that Helps Older New Jerseyans with Low-Incomes

Mountainside Physician Named A ‘New Jersey Top Doc’ By Peers

An Essex County resident who works at Hackensack UMC Mountainside in Montclair was named a “New Jersey Top Doc.”

Donate Blood At MSU, Get Free Haircut Coupon: Red Cross

Red Cross: Donors through Sept. 30 will receive a coupon via email for a free haircut at participating Sport Clips locations.

NJ Restaurant Worker Battled Hodgkin’s, Now She’s Fighting Bills

The owners of a restaurant in Montclair and Ramsey say a beloved employee needs help paying bills that her insurance refuses to cover.

James Orsini, Jr. MD named Top Doc for hematology and oncology

Dr. James Orsini, Jr. of Essex Fells has been named a 2018 New Jersey Top Doc by his peers in the field of hematology and oncology.

Free Women’s Clinic In Essex County: Breast Exam, PAP Smear

The Montclair Health Department will hold a “no-cost” Women’s Clinic/Cancer Screening event on Sept. 27 for eligible Essex County residents.

Groundbreaking For 3-Story Building At Mountainside Hospital

Developers say the 45,735-square-foot facility will create better healthcare for the Montclair, Glen Ridge and Essex County communities.

Montclair Officials: Here’s What To Do If ‘Extreme Heat’ Strikes

See how hot weather forecasters are predicting Montclair will get on Monday, June 18.

Essex County Physical Therapist: 'Committing' To Health Matters

Dr. Matthew Cifelli, COO and Partner at Parabolic Performance & Rehab, explains why committing to your health is so important.

Montclair Rolls Out ‘Operation Blue Angel’ For Senior Citizens

Operation Blue Angel gives Police, Fire and EMS access to a home in the event of an emergency when the resident is unable to open the door.

Montclair Hospital Graded In Annual Report Card (How Did It Do?)

Several Essex County hospitals received ratings that ranged from “A” to “F.” Do you agree with the Leapfrog's assessment for Mountainside?

YMCA of Montclair and the Montclair Recreation Department To Host

Registration is now open for this family friendly event on Sunday, June 3 that includes a USATF certified10K and a 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Cheese Recalled At Montclair Whole Foods Over Listeria Concerns

FDA: Whole Foods is voluntarily recalling selected packages of the cheese from nine stores in six states, including the Montclair location.

Mountainside Hospital: Highly Reliable Rounding Is Working

The Montclair hospital says that a new initiative is helping to boost patient satisfaction rates and increasing teamwork among staff.

Montclair Physical Therapist: 'Why Sleep Is Important'

Dr. Matthew Cifelli of Parabolic Performance and Rehabilitation explains why "sleep is so important to improving your health."

YMCA of Montclair's Park Street Branch Spring Registration

The YMCA of Montclair’s Park Street Branch spring session begins February 19.

Montclair Blood Drive Will Help Remedy ‘Critical Shortfall’ In NJ

There will be blood drives in Montclair on Feb. 8 and 12. See how to sign up here.

YMCA of Montclair Names Buddy Evans as New CEO

Buddy Evans Brings 25 Years’ Experience to Organization

Essex County Seeing Less Opioid Prescriptions: Report

The number of people that have been prescribed opioids in Essex County has fallen by more than 15 percent from 2010 to 2015, a report says.

Montclair Physical Therapist: 4 Steps To Fitness Success In 2018

Here are 4 steps you can take to ensure your 2018 fitness goals are met, courtesy of a Montclair-area physical therapist.

Montclair Health Department Announces Radon Action Month

Radon is a radioactive gas that occurs naturally when uranium and radium break down in the soil and in rock formations.

New Year – New You - Tips For A Healthier New Year

Fitness, Eating Healthy, More Sleep = A better life - but do you know the #1 Tip to protect your health?

Montclair Woman’s Breast Cancer Fight Leads To Boston Marathon

“I was a 47-year-old vegetarian with no family history of breast cancer or genetic predisposition to the disease who ran marathons."

Montclair HS ‘Dig Pink’ Event Fights Breast Cancer

The organizers of the MHS girls volleyball “Dig Pink” breast cancer fundraiser will have a new plateau to beat for next year’s event: $6,579

Montclair Councilwoman Joins Murphy’s Transition Team

Montclair Councilwoman Renee Baskerville will serve on Phil Murphy’s transition team as part of the Healthcare Committee.

Montclair Offering Free, Low-Cost Flu Vaccine Clinics

The Montclair Health Department will hold free and low-cost flu vaccine clinics from Nov. 6 to Dec. 18.

HackensackUMC Mountainside Hospital Gets ‘C’ Grade From Nonprofit

Leapfrog released its bi-annual round of hospital safety grades. Learn about how it rated HackensackUMC Mountainside.

Mountainside Hospital To Hold Free Bone Density Screening Event

The screening will use an ultrasound of the forearm that helps to identify women and men at risk for osteoporosis.

Montclair Women’s Health Clinic To Offer Free Pap Smears, Breast Exams

There will be a free women’s health clinic in Montclair on Sept. 28 for uninsured or underinsured Essex County residents.

Montclair Event Helps Kids Learn About Asthma

In New Jersey, nearly nine percent of youth under 18 suffer from asthma, the Boys and Girls Club says.

'Glow After Dark' At This YMCA Of Montclair Event

"Glow After Dark" at the Montclair YMCA will include "Glow In The Dark" cycling, yoga and Zumba.

Montclair Fitness Coach Damages Vocal Cords With Intense Cheering

Montclair’s Adrienne Felder is so dedicated to her job, she literally cheered herself into surgery. Here’s how you can help her recover.

FDA Calls Marijuana Ingredient ‘Beneficial,’ Wants To Know More

Marijuana. Ketamine. Fentanyl. One of these drugs is not like the others, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Montclair Blood Drive Will Help Relieve Summer Shortages: Aug. 19 Event

Learn how you can help save someone’s life in Montclair.

Montclair Water Report Released: 2016 Quality ‘Meets Standards’

Where do Montclair and Glen Ridge get their drinking water, and how did it test during 2016?

Mountainside Hospital Celebrates 140 Local Cancer Survivors

If you’re looking for a superhero in Essex County, all you need to do is talk to a local cancer survivor.