Author: Cheryl De Leon

Making Grade

Making The Grade

MMC earns highest score for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group for the 16th straight year.
Spine Surgery

Spine Surgery Is A Family Affair

‘Dr. P’ helps mom, dad and daughter get back on their feet again—and they continue to travel from their Florida home for follow ups at MMC.
Woman Eating Energy Bar After Riding Bike In Park

Nutrition For Athletes

A new sports nutrition program at CBMC helps athletes meet their dietary and body composition goals through individualized counseling, community outreach and education.
Breast Screening

Taking The Stress Out Of Breast Screening

The Same Day Breast Imaging Results Program at CBMC means patients obtain their screening mammogram results while they wait, and may undergo any additional imaging if necessary.
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All About Uterine Fibroids

Fibroids are common, and women have many options for successful treatment at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.
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Welcoming A Rookie Rockette

As a veteran high-kicker at Radio City’s “Christmas Spectacular” explains to a newcomer (a fellow Bergenite), those pre-show butterflies never go away.
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A Fall Mood

Little Luna of Leonia gives her mom a *serious* look when she attempts to take festive fall photos.
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Hold The Salt

Whether or not your blood pressure is high, give your heart a break and cut down on sodium.
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A Time Of Shortages

For most residents of our affluent county, temporary difficulties in finding certain food items are a nuisance, but for some they mean actual suffering.
American In Paris

An American in Paris

On a Bravo reality TV series, Emily Gorelik explores the world’s most romantic city on viewers’ behalf. But she’ll never forget her Bergen roots.
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Game Time In Montvale

This Instagram video taken at the St. Joe’s vs. Bergen Catholic football game perfectly captures the energy and the competition between the rival teams.
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It’s Still a Kick

At first she wondered if being a Rockette would really rock. Seventeen years in, she loves it.
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Cozy Classroom Costumes

Allendale teachers Allison Law and Alyssa Spagnuolo show their school spirit during New Jersey’s annual Week of Respect.
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Bergen’s Got Talent

River Edge’s Justin Lazaro uses his saxophone to spread a positive message with a smooth rendition of ‘If I Ain’t Got You’
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Your Prediabetes Questions, Answered

One in three American adults has prediabetes. In addition to lifestyle changes, the PREVENT T2 Program, offered at The Center for Diabetes Wellness and Prevention at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, is a CDC accredited program to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.
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Survivor Strong

Meet four women with four different inspiring breast cancer stories, all of whom chose to undergo treatment at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.
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Breaking Ground

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center’s new Comprehensive Cancer Center will be RWJBarnabas Health’s northern hub for world-class cancer care.
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Welcome To The Team

Get to know Brett L. Ecker, M.D., an exceptional physician who joins the Division of Surgical Oncology at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey.
Confused Looking Woman

5 Myths, Debunked

October is Health Literacy Month— a perfect time to let go of what you “know” that just ain’t so.
Runner

7 Bergen County 5Ks For A Cause

Get your steps in, get involved in your community and support a good cause at any (or all) of these walks and 5Ks taking place this month in Bergen County.
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Will Bergen Skew Urban?

As mixed-use luxury developments proliferate, the county’s suburban towns could develop a more urban feel.
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Finding The Sweet Spot

15-month-old Milly gives her furry best friend, Kaylee, a much-welcomed tummy rub at their Franklin Lakes home.