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Hackensack Meridian <em>Health</em> Recognized in PEOPLE's 100 Companies That Care in 2026, Ranking No. 48

Key Takeaways PEOPLE and Great Place to Work named Hackensack Meridian Health to the 100 Companies That Care list for 2026, ranking it No. 48. HMH is the only health network in New York and New Jersey on the 2026 list. The recognition considers how companies support employees, communities and the environment. Great Place to Work evaluates organizations using employee survey responses collected through its Trust Index Survey. HMH has also earned recognition from Fortune for its workplace culture, health care workplace and support for women. AI generated.

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Jersey Shore University Medical Center Now Providing Patients Advanced Thumb Joint Replacement

Key Takeaways Jersey Shore University Medical Center is the first hospital in New Jersey to offer the TOUCH® CMC 1 Prosthesis for thumb joint replacement. The procedure may be an option for people with stage II or III thumb osteoarthritis who have not found relief from more conservative treatments. The implant replaces the carpometacarpal joint at the base of the thumb while preserving the surrounding anatomy. The TOUCH CMC 1 Prosthesis received FDA approval in July 2025. You can learn more about orthopedic services online or call 844-HMH-WELL to make an appointment with an orthopedic specialist. AI generated.

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Hackensack Meridian Health Appoints Marc J. Levine, MD, as Chair of Orthopedics at Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Key Takeaways Marc J. Levine, M.D., will lead orthopedic surgery at Jersey Shore University Medical Center and across Hackensack Meridian Health’s Southern Region. Jersey Shore University Medical Center offers orthopedic care for joint, spine and other musculoskeletal needs. The medical center uses weight-bearing CT imaging, minimally invasive techniques, robotics and navigation tools to support orthopedic surgery. Jersey Shore University Medical Center is the first hospital in New Jersey verified through the American College of Surgeons Geriatric Surgery Verification program. You can learn more about orthopedic services online or call 844-HMH-WELL for a free referral to an orthopedic specialist. AI generated.

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<em>U.S. News & World Report</em> Names Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center New Jersey's #1 Hospital and Home to State's Only Nationally-Ranked Cancer Program

Key Takeaways U.S. News & World Report named Hackensack University Medical Center the #1 hospital in New Jersey for 2026-2027. Its cancer program ranks #1 in New Jersey, #6 in the New York-New Jersey Metro Area and #38 nationally. The medical center ranks in the top 10% nationally across seven adult specialties. JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Ocean University Medical Center and Riverview Medical Center also received recognition. The rankings use independently reported data, including quality measures from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. AI generated.

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Hackensack Meridian Health Becomes First Health System in the Country to Earn Responsible Use of AI in Healthcare Certification from Joint Commission

Key Takeaways Hackensack Meridian Health is the first health network in the nation to earn The Joint Commission’s Responsible Use of AI in Healthcare Certification. The certification reviews how HMH manages AI safety, oversight, privacy, transparency and staff training. HMH evaluates and monitors AI tools to address safety, performance, risks and possible bias. You can ask your care team to explain how AI may support your care. HMH uses AI to support clinical care and operations, while keeping physicians, nurses and other team members involved in your care. AI generated.

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How NJ's Largest Health Network is Fixing an $8B National Crisis in Parkinson's Care

Key Takeaways Hackensack Meridian Health uses an electronic Parkinson’s Disease Care Pathway to guide care for hospitalized patients with Parkinson’s disease. The pathway calls for Parkinson’s medications to be given within 30 minutes of their scheduled time. An electronic alert informs your care team about a Parkinson’s diagnosis and helps prevent the use of medications that may worsen symptoms. The pathway also includes movement at least three times a day and upright seating during meals. The program began at Hackensack University Medical Center and has expanded across the Hackensack Meridian Health network. AI generated.

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Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center’s ALS Center Achieves National Recognition as an ALS Association Certified Treatment Center of Excellence™

Key Takeaways The ALS Center at Hackensack University Medical Center is now an ALS Association Certified Treatment Center of Excellence™. The center brings together neurologists, palliative care experts, nurses, therapists, and researchers to support ALS care in one program. Patients and families can access ALS care at Hackensack University Medical Center in New Jersey. The center also takes part in ALS research and offers access to clinical trials when appropriate. This is the second ALS Association Certified Treatment Center of Excellence™ in the Hackensack Meridian Health network, joining Jersey Shore University Medical Center. AI generated.

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HMSOM White Coat Ceremony Welcomes Ninth Cohort of Students

Key Takeaways The 2026 Cohort includes 162 incoming medical students. Students can pursue a four-year M.D. program or an accelerated three-year track. The school selected the cohort from nearly 6,500 applicants. About 66% are New Jersey residents. The students collectively speak 27 languages beyond English. The curriculum includes community-based learning, clinical experience, research and graduate study options. AI generated.

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Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center Named a Parkinson’s Foundation Comprehensive Care Center Amidst Rising Parkinson’s Rates

Key Takeaways Hackensack University Medical Center is the only center in New Jersey designated as a Parkinson’s Foundation Comprehensive Care Center. The designation recognizes team-based Parkinson’s care, expanded access to specialists, and support for patients and families. Care includes movement disorder specialists, neurology, neurosurgery, psychology, nursing, social work, rehabilitation services, and hospital safety support. Selected patients may have access to deep brain stimulation, High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound, and Parkinson’s disease clinical research. Hackensack Meridian Health also offers Parkinson’s programs at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune and JFK University Medical Center in Edison. AI generated.

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Hackensack Meridian <em>Health</em> Graduates Largest Number of Residents and Fellows Yet for Network

Key Takeaways Hackensack Meridian Health graduated 314 residents and fellows, its largest group of GME graduates yet. More than 65 new physicians will continue their careers within the Hackensack Meridian Health network. Graduates trained at five HMH academic medical centers across a range of medical and clinical specialties. The 2026 graduating class grew 29 percent compared with last year's group of 244 graduates. AI generated.

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Family Fireworks on the Navesink Promises a Dazzling Display and Vital Fundraising for Riverview Medical Center

The Hackensack Meridian Riverview Medical Center Foundation Board of Trustees is proud to announce that Family Fireworks on the Navesink will return on Thursday, July 3, hosted by the DiPiero Family. The annual event, which features a brilliant fireworks display over the river and an exclusive celebration for event sponsors, has enthralled the community for more than a decade, and will raise money