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A Community in Transition
�� When Palisades Medical Center moved to its current River Road location in 1978, no one knew it would be in the heart of the waterfront restoration. Today, we stand ready to serve our changing community that includes lifelong residents and those new to the area. Our quality care reaches 350,000 residents in north Hudson and southern Bergen counties.�
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As in the past, residents of our community are looking for leadership from Palisades Medical Center to bring innovative and progressive solutions to meet their medical needs. Our patients not only value quality health care and emergency treatment, but also expect educational opportunities to enhance� their knowledge enabling them to make the best decisions regarding their health and that of their family. Palisades Medical Center is positioned to provide all of this.
Responding to the Challenges of Change ��In 1999, Palisades Medical Center teamed up with the New York-Presbyterian Healthcare System joining its two renowned medical centers, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center and New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. This affiliation provides our patients with access to the most advanced medical care and highest quality specialty are in the nation.
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Our effort to bring top-level experience to our community continues daily with an emphasis on recruitment and professional development. We currently have over 300 board certified and board eligible physicians on our medical staff. Additionally, in 2005 we added over 50 professionals to our nursing staff to provide our patients with even greater personal attention.
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We have also invested in technology to enhance the quality of care provided. Included in the wide range of advanced technology is northern New Jersey’s first 64-Multi-Slice CT Scanner. We have made similar investments in our Cardiac department, our comprehensive Breast Center, and throughout the Medical Center.
Building on the Foundation for the Future
��Today, Palisades Medical Center boasts a 202-bed hospital and a 239-bed Skilled Nursing� and Rehabilitation facility in the Harborage. As our community’s needs continue to change, so do our services. We are undergoing a complete renovation and upgrade of our Emergency Department.
This will include state-of-the-art patient tracking software that will enable doctors and nurses to follow a patient from intake to discharge with ease. Our Fast-Track system will be enhanced providing even more efficient care for minor illnesses and injuries. Plans are in place to expand our cardiac services, add new technology to our diagnostic capability, and enhance our laboratory and pathology services.�
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I invite you to learn about our changes, tell us your needs and join the momentum. On behalf of the entire Palisades Medical Center staff, I pledge our commitment to providing you with the highest quality care.
Bulding Momentum
Change is now constant at Palisades Medical Center. Identifying the critical needs of our diverse and dynamic community, we are constantly responding and investing in future programs.
Emergency Department Renovations
•�Upgraded technology with evolving communications systems.
•�Each station to be equipped with cardiac, stroke and other specialty care technology.
•�Expanded Fast-Track Services for more patients to experience efficient �care and quality treatment.
Technology
•�A strong commitment to invest in the latest equipment and technology to enhance advanced diagnostic services, surgical techniques and life-saving care continues at the rapid pace of change.
•�Plans are in place to add a second 64-Multi-Slice CT Scanner and expand ��the laboratory and pathology units.
Comprehensive Cardiac Care
•�Continuously updating our extensive cardiac care services, work is underway for an expansion.
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Pastoral Care
•�Recognizing the diverse community we serve, and the importance of emotional well-being in the healing process, our pastoral care ��services are growing, with the addition of a certified chaplain.
•�Focused outreach programs are engaging all community and faith-based organizations. Staff Recruitment and Professional Development
•�Nursing recruitment program is geared to attracting individuals to the field, and creating a comprehensive educational plan to see them from LPN to RN and beyond.
•�Continuing Medical Education presents the most current information for every specialty enabling the medical staff to provide the most advanced and highest quality care for all patients. |
