WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 9 December 2010 — The Valley Hospital, located in Ridgewood, N.J., has been recognized for service excellence for an eighth consecutive time under the J.D. Power and Associates Distinguished Hospital Program.^SM This distinction acknowledges a strong commitment by The Valley Hospital to provide “An Outstanding Inpatient Experience.”

The Valley Hospital is the only hospital to receive this designation for eight consecutive years, and was the first in the tri-state area to receive this recognition.

“In achieving this distinction for an eighth year, the nurses, physicians, technicians, and support staff and administrators at The Valley Hospital have demonstrated a deep passion for delivering excellence in patient experience,” said John Clark, director of provider programs at J.D. Power and Associates. “This recognition places The Valley Hospital among an elite group of hospitals that exhibit operational excellence, while simultaneously creating a unique caring, healing environment for patients. This is a tremendous achievement that everyone within the hospital and the community it serves should celebrate.”

The service excellence distinction was determined by surveying recently discharged patients about their perceptions of their hospital visit and comparing the results to the national benchmarks established in the annual J.D. Power and Associates National Hospital Service Performance Study.^SM

The telephone-based research conducted among The Valley Hospital patients focuses on the five key drivers of patient satisfaction with their overall inpatient experience.These drivers, which were identified in the national study, are speed and efficiency; dignity and respect; comfort; information and communication; and emotional support.

The Valley Hospital exceeds the national benchmark study score for inpatient satisfaction and performs particularly well, compared with the national study, in providing patients with dignity and respect. The hospital receives particularly high ratings for the courtesy of the doctors.

The hospital also performs well in providing patients with emotional support, particularly with instilling confidence and trust in the skill levels of the doctors.

Seventy-seven percent of The Valley Hospital patients surveyed say they would likely return to the facility if needed. In addition, 78 percent of patients say they would recommend the facility to friends and family.

“It is an honor to be recognized by our patients for providing exceptional care and service, and we are particularly proud that Valley has been recognized eight times in a row,” said Audrey Meyers, president and CEO of The Valley Hospital. “At Valley, we recognize how important it is to provide our patients with an outstanding hospital experience. It is this commitment that has allowed us to again be recognized in the J.D. Power and Associates Distinguished Hospital Program.”

Nongovernmental, acute-care hospitals throughout the nation are eligible for the J.D. Power and Associates Distinguished Hospital recognition for inpatient, maternity, cardiovascular, emergency and outpatient services. Distinction is valid for one year, after which time the hospital may reapply for this recognition.

About J.D. Power and Associates

Headquartered in Westlake Village, Calif., J.D. Power and Associates is a global marketing information services company operating in key business sectors including market research, forecasting, performance improvement, Web intelligence and customer satisfaction. The company’s quality and satisfaction measurements are based on responses from millions of consumers annually. For more information on car reviews and ratings, car insurance, health insurance, cell phone ratings, and more, please visitJDPower.com. J.D. Power and Associates is a business unit of The McGraw-Hill Companies.

About The McGraw-Hill Companies

Founded in 1888, The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a global information and education company providing knowledge, insights and analysis in the financial, education and business information sectors through leading brands including Standard & Poor’s, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power and Associates. The Corporation has more than 280 offices in 40 countries. Sales in 2009 were $5.95 billion. Additional information is available at http://www.mcgraw-hill.com/.

Media Relations Contacts:

John Tews; J.D. Power and Associates; Troy, Mich.; (248) 312-4119; media.relations@jdpa.com
Maureen Curran Kleinman; The Valley; Ridgewood, N.J.; (201) 291-6310; mcurran@valleyhealth.com

No advertising or other promotional use can be made of the information in this release without the express prior written consent of J.D. Power and Associates. www.jdpower.com

FAIRVIEW, NJ (November 30, 2010) Continuing its longtime community commitment, Fairview-based Advanced Physical Medicine Center is pleased to announce the results of its 18^th Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive to benefit the Fairview Welfare Department.  The practice exceeded its goal collected more than 20 cases of food for needy local residents.

Advanced Physical Medicine Center is a full-service physical wellness practice offering the latest physical therapy, chiropractic care, pain management and massage therapy to local residents for more nearly 20 years.  Since 1993, the Center’s food drives have raised more than $10,000 worth of desperately needed food for hundreds of Fairview families.

“We are thrilled to contribute whatever we can to this worthy cause with cases of  non-perishable food including canned and dry goods such as vegetables, soup, instant potatoes, cranberry sauce, gravy and stuffing mix,” said Dr. Arber, Advanced Physical Medicine Center’s clinical director.  “During these tough economic times, this is one small way to make a big difference in the lives of our neighbors who need it most.”

“The holiday season is the most difficult time of year for our families, said Joann Panzarino, director of general assistance for the Fairview Welfare Department.  “A simple Thanksgiving dinner costs pennies to contributors but is worth millions to recipients.”

Dr. Michael E. Arber, DC, DAAPM, is a nationally recognized chiropractor and clinical director of Advanced Physical Medicine Center.  He has been practicing for 18 years and has earned the distinction of “2002 Chiropractor of the Year” by his peers nationwide.  He leads an elite team of experts including chiropractors, licensed physical therapists and massage therapists, a staff physiatrist (pain management physician) and a medical doctor.  Dr. Arber and his team can be reached at (201) 945-1156.  For more information, people can visit their Web site at www.advancedphysicalmedicinecenter.com.

Area Residents Asked to Donate Unwrapped Toys to Benefit Those in Need

TEANECK, N.J., Nov. 24, 2010 – Heritage Pointe of Teaneck is giving back to the community this holiday season by collecting toys, books and other gifts to benefit local children in need. Unwrapped toys in their original packaging will be accepted from Mon., Dec. 6 through Mon., Dec. 20. A drop box will be located in the lobby, and items may be dropped off between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily. Heritage Pointe will deliver the gifts to the Teaneck Police Department, which will then distribute them to local children.

Heritage Pointe of Teaneck, a full-service rental retirement community, is located at 600 Frank W. Burr Blvd., in Teaneck, N.J. For additional information, please call (201) 836-9260 or visit www.HeritagePointeOfTeaneck.com.

The New Synagogue of Fort Lee is honored to host Ian Stern, Scholar-In-Residence, on Friday, Nov. 19, Shabbat Services 6 p.m., lecture immediately following services, and Sunday, Nov. 21, Morning Minyan 9 a.m., Breakfast and Lecture 9:45 a.m.

Donations for breakfast lecture $10 per person.

Ian Stern is the Director of Archaeological Seminars for the State of Israel Ministry of Tourism and site supervisor at a large number of excavations in Israel.

This event is open to the community.

Registration required for Sunday morning program.

For details, call the Synagogue office at 201-947-1555.

Q.  Dear Connie,

I would like to enroll my puppy in your obedience training and wonder if you offer the Star puppy program I heard about?

I want my puppy to be a great family and community member!

Thanks,

Jennifer C., Lyndhurst NJ

A.  Dear Jennifer,

Yes, I do offer the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy program! This new program is designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start! Pure breed or mixed breed pups are able to enroll.  You can visit my website page here for more information:

http://www.helpihaveadog.com/training/akc-canine-good-citizens-test/

Training classes teach you how to best communicate with your puppy. Organized training classes also provide an opportunity for your puppy or dog to socialize with other canines! My classes are aimed at helping you and your puppy earn the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy distinction!  You’ll be able to get information on all of your puppy-raising questions including housetraining, chewing and the most effective way to teach practical skills such as coming when called.

When you complete a basic training class taught by me (or another AKC Approved CGC Evaluator) with your puppy (up to 1 year old) your puppy is eligible to be enrolled in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program. You’ll attend my puppy or basic training class at least 6 weeks.  Then I will administer the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy test at the end of the course. Upon passing the test, you’ll get an application to send to AKC® for enrollment in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program.

Your puppy will receive the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Medal!   You and your puppy will be listed in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy records!

In addition, so that you can continue learning, you’ll receive the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy package that includes:

• A beautiful, frameable certificate designating your puppy is in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy records at AKC
• AKC Puppy Handbook, a valuable resource
• Discount to enroll in AKC Companion Animal Recovery Corporation, a 24-hour recovery service
• Ongoing Monthly Email Newsletter: Your AKC. This includes training tips and up-to-date information every dog owner needs to know. We want you and your puppy to continue learning beyond puppy classes!

Contact me and enroll today!  (201) 388-0935 or email cformosa@optonline.net

Best Wishes,

Connie Formosa

www.helpihaveadog.com

Ian Stern is the Director of Archaeological Seminars for the State of Israel Ministry of Tourism and site supervisor at a large number of excavations in Israel

Friday, November 19, 2010

Shabbat Services 6:00 P.M.

Lecture immediately following services

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Morning Minyan 9:00 A.M.

Breakfast and Lecture 9:45 A.M.

Donations for breakfast lecture $10.00 per person

This event is open to the community.

Registration required for Sunday morning program.

For details, call the Synagogue office at 201-947-1555

An expanded format, a bevy of generous supporters and a gorgeous venue are among the many highlights of this year’s Englewood Hospital Golf Classic, a signature event of Englewood Hospital and Medical Center Foundation.

Golf buffs are marking their calendars for this always eagerly anticipated outing, to be held at Knickerbocker Country Club, 188 Knickerbocker Road, Tenafly, on Tuesday, Sept. 14. This year’s Classic features two shotgun starts, 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Breakfast and registration will begin at 6:30 a.m. for the morning round, and lunch and registration will begin at 11:00 AM for the afternoon round. After a great day of sport and good company, players can look forward to cocktails and a delicious buffet at 5:30PM with the many specialties of the house.

Top sponsors so far include the Kaplen Foundation and Crothall Services, Presenting and Gold sponsors, respectively. Contact Todd Brooks, acting executive vice president for the Foundation, at 201-894-3004 or email Todd.Brooks@ehmc.com to learn more about sponsorships.

A traveling exhibition from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, “Varian Fry, Assignment: Rescue, 1940-1941,” will be on display Friday, Oct. 8 in the Pascal Gallery, Berrie Center for Performing and Visual Arts at Ramapo College, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah.

“Varian Fry, Assignment: Rescue, 1940-1941” tells the story of an unlikely hero from Ridgewood who became the first American, and one of only three, to be designated “Righteous Among the Nations,” an award from Yad Vashem, Israel’s national Holocaust memorial, that honors non-Jews who risked their lives during the Holocaust to save Jews from extermination by the Nazis.

A reception for “Varian Fry, Assignment: Rescue, 1940-1941” will be held 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 15. Dr. Mordecai Paldiel, former director of Yad Vashem’s Department of the Righteous, will give a speech at 7 p.m. about Fry’s humanitarian mission in France.

The exhibition is sponsored by Ramapo College’s Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies in cooperation with the Berrie Center Art Galleries and the Committee to honor Varian Fry (Ridgewood). The exhibition and all events associated with it are free and open to the public.

Gallery hours are 1-5 p.m., Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and 1-7 p.m., Wednesday. For information call Dr. Michael A. Riff, director of the Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies at 201-684-7409.

Joseph M. Sanzari

Longtime supporter of Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC), patron Joseph M. Sanzari, has been appointed chairman of the board to the institution that bears his name on its children’s hospital. The appointment was announced at the medical center’s 122nd Annual Meeting and the Hillcrest Health Service System, Inc. 22nd Annual Meeting, to a full audience of members of the 2009 HUMC Board of Governors and employees, in the Palm Court of the Medical Plaza.

“Joe’s dedication to supporting our world-class leadership in healthcare has been demonstrated for many years now, and it is with great assurance that I say he will continue to guide HUMC,” said Robert C. Garrett, of Morris Township, president and chief executive officer. “He has devoted countless hours to enhancing HUMC to make it the best that it can be.”

“Under my helm, HUMC will continue to recruit exceptional medical and dental staff to compliment the existing renowned healthcare team, especially in consideration of the anticipated openings of the John Theurer Cancer Center and the Heart and Vascular Hospital,” said Mr. Sanzari.

Mr. Sanzari has served on the medical center’s Board of Governors and is a member of HUMC’s Foundation Board of Trustees, and served in several officer roles prior to his appointment as chairman. Mr. Sanzari has been an active member of many committees, including Officers, Budget, Children’s Hospital Governance, Insurance, Joint Conference, Executive, Nominating, Finance, Building, Realty, and Strategic Planning. He served as a member of the HUMC Foundation’s Nominating Committee.

Mr. Sanzari is the president of Joseph M. Sanzari, Inc. and the Sanzari Companies. Mr. Sanzari’s wife, Donna, shares his dedication to HUMC and she is the founding benefactor of the Women’s Health Services Education, Research, and Resource Center at the medical center, as well as the Donna A. Sanzari Women’s Hospital.

Mr. Sanzari is on the Board of Trustees of Felician College. He has served as a Republican Councilman in Ho-Ho-Kus, as Commissioner of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission, and chairman of the Garden States Arts Foundation. He is vice chairman of the Bergen County Economic Development Corporation. His efforts have been recognized by countless organizations, including the Colleen Giblin Foundation, the Cooley’s Anemia Foundation, New Concepts for Living, the United Businessmen’s Charitable Foundation, and the Garden State Arts Foundation, who honored Mr. Sanzari with its Tenth Annual Francis Albert Sinatra Award. He has won multiple Project of the Year Awards and has been recognized as one of the top 25 contractors in the country. Mr. Sanzari has received recognition from the American Society of Highway Engineers, Associated General Contractors, the Paramus Chamber of Commerce, and the Meadowlands Greater Chamber of Commerce.

Mr. Sanzari is well known for his vision, his philanthropy, his dedication to family, and the many communities and organizations he vigorously serves.

About Hackensack University Medical Center
HealthGrades® named HUMC as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for 2010. HUMC is the only healthcare facility in New Jersey, New York, and New England to be named one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals, for four years in a row.

For more information, please visit the medical center’s website at www.humc.com.

Kevin Konovitch and Linda Santucci

HACKENSACK – The Greater Hackensack and Saddle Brook Chambers of Commerce announced they have recently merged to become The Hackensack Regional Chamber of Commerce (HRCC), “Serving Northern New Jersey.”

The recent challenging economic environment has encouraged individuals, businesses and organizations alike to re-evaluate their financial, organizational and planning strategies. The newly formed HRCC has found this as an opportunity to work more effectively and efficiently to serve their respective members and communities at large.

“This is a great opportunity for increased networking and business growth between our two neighboring communities,” says Linda Santucci, president of the newly formed HRCC.

“I know the importance of the power in numbers,” said Kevin Konovitch, former president of the Saddle Brook Chamber of Commerce and a director of the HRCC. “I feel passionate about being part of a larger group of people.

HRCC has been serving the community since 1933. During both prosperous and challenging times, the HRCC is involved in a variety of programs to support the well-being of the business community, the city and the surrounding areas. It is a voluntary group of business and professional people dedicated to promoting civic, business and community success.