The Valley Hospital

The Valley Hospital
Geography
Location 223 N. Van Dien Ave,
Ridgewood, New Jersey, United States
Services
Standards JCAHO
Emergency department Yes
Beds 451
Links
Website http://www.valleyhealth.com
Lists Hospitals in New Jersey

The Valley Hospital is a 451-bed, acute-care, not-for-profit hospital in Bergen County, New Jersey. Valley staff includes more than 1,100 physicians, 3,700 employees and 3,000 volunteers.

In 2015, Valley recorded 46,967 admissions, 74,185 emergency department visits and 3,384 births.[1]

The Valley Hospital is part of Valley Health System, which also includes Valley Home Care and Valley Medical Group.

Healthcare Services

Services available[2] at The Valley Hospital include:

Locations

Main Hospital Campus (223 North Van Dien Ave., Ridgewood)

The Valley Hospital’s main campus houses the hospital’s inpatient medical/surgical services and emergency department, as well as cardiovascular, orthopedic, oncology, mother/baby and neurology services.

Luckow Pavilion (1 Valley Health Plaza, Paramus)

The Robert and Audrey Luckow Pavilion is home to the George R. Jaqua Same Day Services Center, the Daniel and Gloria Blumenthal Cancer Center, the Valley Hospital Fertility Center and the Valley Health Pharmacy.[3]

Kraft Center (15 Essex Road, Paramus)

Support offices for The Valley Hospital, Valley Home Care and Valley Medical Group, as well as the department of Maternal-Fetal Medicine,[4] are located at The Dorothy B. Kraft Center.

Kireker Center for Child Development (505 Goffle Road, Ridgewood)

The Center for Child Development offers care for children with special needs, including developmental pediatrics, rehabilitation therapy, audiology services, feeding therapy, autism programs and more.[5]

555 Route 17 South, Paramus

The Valley Hospital Health and Fitness Center,[6] Sports Institute and Mobile Intensive Care Unit are located at a satellite office on Route 17 South in Paramus, N.J.

Affiliations

In December 2014, Valley announced its affiliation with the Mount Sinai Health System. The academic partnership brings new research opportunities to Valley, with the goal of enhancing the hospital’s clinical services and attracting leading physicians. Both institutions will remain independent.[7]

In April 2015, Valley announced its affiliation with Cleveland Clinic's Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart & Vascular Institute. Through this affiliation, Valley has become a member of the Cleveland Clinic Cardiovascular Specialty Network. Both institutions will share best practices in cardiac care, coordinate care, and develop programs to improve quality of care and patient safety.[8]

Awards

Valley is the recipient of numerous awards and distinctions, making it one of the most honored healthcare organizations in New Jersey.[9] Recognitions include Healthgrades 5-star ratings in various specialties; an "A" for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group; and a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures distinction from The Joint Commission, among others.

Notable donations

In 2008, Valley announced a $30 million pledge by philanthropist David Bolger. The gift is thought to be the largest-ever single donation to a hospital in New Jersey.[10][11]

Expansion

The hospital is acquiring properties for expansion.[12] A proposal to nearly double the size of the hospital has been rejected twice by Ridgewood's planning board, leading the hospital to ask a court to intervene.[13]

References

  1. ↑ The Valley Hospital http://www.valleyhealth.com/valley_hospital_default.aspx. Retrieved 8 August 2014. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. ↑ "The Valley Hospital". Retrieved 10/1/2014. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  3. ↑ "The Robert and Audrey Luckow Pavilion". Retrieved 2014-09-09.
  4. ↑ "Contact Us". Retrieved 2014-09-09.
  5. ↑ "Kireker Center for Child Development". Retrieved 2014-09-09.
  6. ↑ "Directions to the Health and Fitness Center". Retrieved 2014-09-09.
  7. ↑ Layton, Mary Jo (December 19, 2014). "Valley Health System adds partnership with Mount Sinai". NorthJersey.com. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Special Announcement from Valley Health System & Cleveland Clinic - Valley Health System". www.valleyhealth.com. Retrieved 2016-02-23.
  9. ↑ "Award-Winning Care". Retrieved September 2, 2014.
  10. ↑ Curran Kleinman, Maureen (June 16, 2008). "The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ, Announces Historic $30 Million Gift". Reuters. Retrieved 2009-07-13.
  11. ↑ Coutros, Evonne (June 16, 2008). "Valley Hospital gets $30 million gift". The Record. Archived from the original on June 20, 2008. Retrieved 2009-07-13.
  12. ↑ http://www.northjersey.com/news/valley-hospital-buying-up-string-of-properties-near-its-ridgewood-site-1.671045
  13. ↑ http://www.northjersey.com/news/ridgewood-s-valley-hospital-sues-over-rejection-of-expansion-project-1.1102356

Coordinates: 40°59′01″N 74°06′03″W / 40.9837°N 74.1008°W / 40.9837; -74.1008

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