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Weight Loss Surgical Options Now Offered at PalisadesLed by Stefanie Vaimakis, MD, FACS, FASMBS, bariatric surgeries are now offered at Palisades for individuals who have been unable to achieve significant weight loss through diet modifications and exercise programs alone. Bariatric surgery, also known as weight loss surgery, refers to the various surgical procedures performed to treat obesity by modification of the gastrointestinal tract to reduce nutrient intake and/or absorption. Dr. Vaimakis specializes in advanced laparoscopic techniques and laparoscopic bariatric surgery. For more information, please call (201) 453-2784 or CLICK HERE.
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PALISADES SCORES BIG IN STATE REPORT!
(The Jersey Journal, 10/15/2009)
The Hospital Performance Report 2009, which examines 2008 data from 72 hospitals across the state, ranks the North Bergen hospital in the top 10 percent of New Jersey hospitals in three out of four categories for quality of care.But the report also shows that three Hudson County hospitals – the Bayonne Medical Center, the Hoboken University Medical Center, and Christ Hospital in Jersey City – ranked in the bottom half of hospitals across the state in the four categories investigated.
This sixth annual report measures the percentage of patients that received appropriate treatment heart attacks, pneumonia, heart failure and surgical care.
Palisades Medical Center scored perfect 100s for its treatment of heart attack and heart failure patients. It scored in the top 10 percent of state hospitals for surgical care.
"We have consistently had strong and high grades," said Bruce J. Markowitz, president and CEO of Palisades Medical Center. "We continue to show improvement in all areas, and thanks to the quality and efforts of all our staff here."
Emergency Room Waiting Time Reduced to Only 9 Minutes at PMCTop hospital in Hudson/Bergen Counties to receive perfect 100 score in treating heart attack patients
(NJ Dept. of Health & Senior Services' Hospital Performance Report)
Only hospital in Hudson County to use breakthrough Medicine Administration Technology (MAK) to improve patient safety
Perfect 5-star rating for Maternity Unit!
(Healthgrades)
New Wound & Limb Institute features state-of-the-art hyperbaric chamber to speed healing
World's most advanced CT scan technology available on-site
4-D ultrasound technology delivers the best diagnostic information available
New Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Center treats patients like stars