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New Milford Hospital is proud to announce it has achieved Acute Stroke Ready Certification from The Joint Commission, underscoring its commitment to exceptional stroke care. 🩺👏🏼 Following a comprehensive evaluation by The Joint Commission, our program met stringent standards for diagnosing and treating stroke, providing support services for patients and caregivers and consistently meeting the highest quality measures. “The Greater New Milford Community can feel comforted knowing advanced treatments are an important part of how we care for stroke patients at New Milford Hospital,” said Dr. Doug Smith, emergency medicine physician and director of emergency medicine at New Milford Hospital. “New Milford Hospital’s commitment to stroke care is a testament to our mission of treating every person with personalized, compassionate care. I am proud of our stroke team who go above and beyond for the community,” said Dr. Paul Wright, senior vice president and system chair of the Neuroscience Institute at Nuvance Health. New Milford Hospital’s rapid time to treatment, safety, and patient and caregiver education results in improved outcomes for stroke patients. 💙 Please help us congratulate our team in the comments and follow the link to learn more!

We’re bringing the brightest minds to you 💡💙 Nuvance Health hospitals have received several U.S. News & World Report rankings for the coming year! “We are extremely proud of the recognition our hospitals have received from U.S. News & World Report. These High Performing ratings reflect our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care and improving patient outcomes across a wide range of procedures and conditions,” said Dr. Diane Kantaros, chief quality officer for Nuvance Health. “Our dedicated teams work diligently to ensure every patient receives the highest standard of care, and this acknowledgment is a testament to their hard work and expertise.” 🔗 Follow the link to read our full list of recognitions: https://bit.ly/4cNZyhx

We are wrapping up #GetFit2024 with a friendly reminder from Dr. Jafar 💡 One thing you can do to protect your heart and mind — cardiovascular fitness. 🫀🧠💪🏽 Have you seen any major changes since you started participating in Get Fit? Let us know in the comments!

Your skin might get a rude awakening if you are indoors most of the day at work and then go on a beach vacation. You need to protect your skin! From ingredients to SPF — we have your complete guide to sunscreen safety. ☀️ What ingredients should you look for and avoid? ☀️ Do spray sunscreens work? ☀️ How else can you protect your skin? ☀️ Do you know when to get your moles checked? 🔗 Follow the link for the info you need from Nuvance Health Surgical Oncologist Dr. Eric Dong, a skin cancer expert: https://bit.ly/4f5ofYa

Bruce is 1 week away from the 2024 Lake Placid Ironman and over halfway to his fundraising goal! Follow the link to watch the full video support his mission to raise funds for #cancercare in Hudson Valley: https://lnkd.in/g9_4NJRT

Our amazing volunteers are easy to celebrate! 🎉👏🏼 Danbury, New Milford and Sharon Hospitals volunteers were recognized for their extraordinary service at the “Garden Party Glam” Nuvance Health Volunteer Awards Ceremony. 💙 We enjoyed a fun-filled event with entertainment provided by Riskallah Rayad Belly Dance and Student Ensemble! Our Pet Therapy Teams had their very own “Raw Bar” filled with dog-friendly treats. 🐾 Help us celebrate the people who donate their time to serving our community in the comments 👇🏽

There are 5 main drivers of heart disease: 💙 Diabetes 💙 High blood pressure 💙 Smoking 💙 High cholesterol 💙 Genetics While some of these factors are out of your control — there are many ways to preserve your #hearthealth. 🎧 Tune in for Dr. Kaplon's tips on maintaining a healthy heart and follow the link to learn more about new ways to improve yours: https://bit.ly/4bCFNrO

Our thoracic surgery team continues to grow with exceptional surgeons, including Dr. Cleveland Lewis! Dr. Lewis has joined Nuvance Health with 20 years of experience in medicine dedicated to treating diseases of the chest, with a focus on lung cancer. 🩺 He has been passionate about helping people with lung cancer and thoracic conditions ever since medical school, where he observed surgeons seemingly work magic with their hands and minds to heal patients. Treating cancer requires a combination of surgical skills and intricate thought processes, which ultimately attracted him to this challenging field. Please welcome Dr. Lewis to the Nuvance Health Cancer Institute! Follow the link to learn more about Dr. Lewis: https://bit.ly/3zA20JL

Meet Mia, a 3-year-old Golden Retriever. ❤️ Her superpower is knowing when someone needs more attention! Mia is well-known for her sweet and bubbly personality — lighting up any room and collecting as many treats as possible! 🐾 Help us thank Mia for her #volunteer work in the comments 👏🏼👇🏽

Please help us welcome our new Nuvance Health Medical Practice president and chief operating officer, Dr. Alan Kurose! 👏🏼 “I’m excited to be part of the team at Nuvance Health, and grateful for the warm welcome I’ve received. The commitment to serving patients and communities at every level of the organization is inspiring,” Dr. Kurose said. “This is a growing and dynamic system that is driving excellence in patient care, teaching and research. There also is a healthy appetite for innovating to sustainably provide the best possible quality care and experience for the communities we serve.” We are excited to see what Dr. Kurose and our team can accomplish as we continue to pursue the impossible and elevate care across our communities 💙🩺 Learn more 👇🏽