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As we come to the end of the calendar year, Hudson Regional Hospital (HRH) started looking back at what was accomplished this year, 2018, in their mission to build a healthier community, especially with community outreach to the general public and healthcare professionals.

November is National Diabetes Month, and Hudson Regional Hospital is here with some tips for preventing type 2 diabetes along with some easy ways to manage the condition if it is something that befalls you.

It is with a heavy heart that we write this article in light of the tragic anti-Semite attack in Pittsburgh, Pa. We extend our condolences to the victims and their families and all of Klal Yisroel, and we stand united against this senseless, brutal attack. What happens if Chas v'Shalom, a tragedy should occur in our communities? What do we do? For those communities who have Hatzolah, you can be thankful for such a dedicated group of individuals who, because of their structure and dedication, can react to an emergency in minutes.

Hudson Regional Hospital hosted their inaugural Breasts and Brunch event over the weekend to help raise breast cancer awareness. Members of the public were invited to for a free brunch, free breast exams, and complimentary education program.

Hudson Regional Hospital is pleased to welcome Dr. Scott Lippe, a board-certified gastroenterologist who specializes in gastroenterology (GI), hepatology and nutrition. Dr. Lippe was voted Top Doctor three years in a row by NJ Top Docs Magazine. He is a religious Ashkenazi Jew who has written articles on the health issues peculiar to his heritage and how he plans to bring new programs for the community at Hudson Regional Hospital.

For many people, weight loss (or bariatric surgery) has typically been viewed as something as a last resort. Meaning, after trying all those diet fads, juice cleanse and insane workout routines, they will find a bariatric surgeon. However, new trends have emerged that indicates bariatric surgery can be a good option for those looking at preventive health options in their weight loss journeys.

As the Indian summer fades and October rustles in, it can almost seem like breast cancer awareness is ubiquitous to every part of our lives. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women and is the second leading cause of cancer death among women. While one in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetimes, with Ashkenazi Jews the rate is higher. Some specific changes, or mutations, in BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, occur more frequently in Ashkenazi Jews than in the general population.

Hudson Regional Hospital is proud to announce that Kristin Hyman, Head of EMS has been nominated for Outstanding EMS Administrator by the New Jersey EMS Award Program. The ceremony will be held on October 5th during the National Conference on EMS in Atlantic City, NJ. It is an honor for Ms. Hyman to be nominated along with an exceptional group of individuals who regularly go above and beyond in the field of Emergency Medical Services.

Hudson Regional Hospital is proud to announce a thirteen-part free education series this summer. As part of building a healthier community, we are excited to offer free classes focusing on CPR basics, wound care and stroke awareness.

Under the new ownership of Yan Moshe, Hudson Regional Hospital (formerly known as Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center) proudly announces several developments that build towards its promise of providing high-quality, trustworthy and affordable healthcare services to the residents of Secaucus and its neighboring communities.