St. Mary's General Hospital

10/19/2026

Last week, during National Case Management Week, we recognized our team for their unwavering commitment to patient-centered care. Through collaboration, advocacy, and expert care coordination, they help ensure every patient receives the support they need throughout their healthcare journey.

Thank you for all you do!

10/14/2026

09/05/2026

08/04/2026

St. Mary’s General Hospital Graduate Medical Education residents hosted a focused Hepatitis Awareness Day, held in conjunction with World Hepatitis Day, which took place last week, and connected with more than 100 people at their educational table. Their goal was simple: raise awareness for a disease that often goes unnoticed until it becomes serious. Hepatitis symptoms vary by type:

Hepatitis A — fatigue, nausea, stomach pain, jaundice.
Hepatitis B — fever, joint pain, dark urine, jaundice.
Hepatitis C — Often silent; later symptoms may include easy bleeding, swelling, fatigue.
Hepatitis D & E — Abdominal pain, jaundice, nausea.

Screening and immunization save lives. Take a moment to speak with your doctor about getting tested and protected.

07/30/2026

07/21/2026

A Milestone for Heart Care at St. Mary’s General Hospital
A few weeks ago, St. Mary’s General Hospital proudly performed its first-ever Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)—a groundbreaking, minimally invasive procedure that is already transforming lives of our patients.

Led by leading interventional cardiologists: Dr. Hussein Shaqra, Chief of Cardiac Cath Services; Dr. Amer Ismil Aladin, structural heart interventionalist and Director of the Structural Heart Program, and Dr. Kunal Brahmbhatt, this life-saving procedure marked a new era in advanced cardiac care for our community.

Meet the patient behind this milestone:
A vibrant 70-year-old who remained incredibly active—walking nearly 20,000 steps a day—began experiencing increasing shortness of breath. Testing revealed severe aortic stenosis, a condition where the heart’s main valve becomes dangerously narrowed, making it harder for blood to flow properly. Having previously undergone open-heart surgery, another major operation would have meant higher risk and longer recovery time. That’s where TAVR made all the difference.

Why TAVR?
In simple terms, TAVR allows doctors to replace a damaged heart valve without open-heart surgery. Instead of opening the chest, a new valve is guided to the heart through a small incision—often through a blood vessel in the leg. For this patient, it meant: a safer alternative to repeat open-heart surgery, faster recovery, and a quicker return to the active lifestyle he loves.

A true team effort - The success of this first TAVR procedure reflects the skill and dedication of our entire Cath Lab team: Nurses: Tara & Halina, Technician: Fatima, Director: Heather Farrell, and Anesthesiologist, Dr. Galina Leyvi.

What this means for our community
Bringing TAVR to St. Mary’s General means patients in the Passaic/Clifton community and the surrounding areas can now access state-of-the-art cardiac care close to home, without the need to travel far for advanced treatment. This milestone is more than just a procedure—it’s a promise to deliver cutting-edge care, improve quality of life, and keeping our community’s hearts beating stronger.

To learn more about our award-winning comprehensive cardiac services program visit: www.smh-nj.com/cardiac

The comprehensive Cardiac Services at St. Mary's General Hospital is an award-winning care program specializing

07/03/2026

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06/29/2026

St. Mary's General Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare has been named to the 2026 Lown Hospitals Index Honor Roll, recognizing it among the nation's most socially responsible hospitals. Only 160 out of more than 3,600 U.S. hospitals achieved this distinction by earning top grades across measures of health equity, value, and patient outcomes.

Ranked No. 2 in New Jersey and among the top 3% of hospitals nationally for Social Responsibility, St. Mary's General Hospital demonstrated outstanding performance across health equity, value, and patient outcomes. The hospital also ranked Top 5 in New Jersey for Patient Safety, earned an overall "A" grade in Social Responsibility, and received "A" grades in Health Equity, Value of Care, Patient Outcomes, Clinical Outcomes, Patient Safety, Community Benefit, Inclusivity, and Cost Efficiency, reflecting its commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and improving the health of the communities it serves.

The Lown Hospitals Index is the only national ranking that evaluates how equitably care is delivered, how well hospitals invest in their communities, and whether patients receive high-value care that avoids unnecessary procedures, in addition to traditional measures such as clinical outcomes and patient safety. More than 50 metrics contribute to a hospital's overall score. For patients and families throughout Passaic County and the surrounding communities, these recognitions demonstrate St. Mary's General Hospital's commitment to delivering exceptional care, improving patient outcomes, and serving the community with compassion, equity, and excellence.

St. Mary's General Hospital's recognition by the Lown Hospitals Index adds to the hospital's growing list of national honors for quality, patient safety, and clinical excellence. This year St. Mary’s General has been awarded a Hospital Safety Grade of “A” by the Leapfrog Group, the Patient Safety Excellence Award by Healthgrades, and has been ranked in Becker’s Hospital Review’s “100 Great Community Hospitals,” while remaining the highest rated acute care hospital on Google in Northern New Jersey.

06/26/2026

This week, St. Mary’s General Hospital hosted a two-day Stroke Protocol Skills Fair, giving staff across all departments hands-on experience in recognizing stroke symptoms and responding with confidence based on their role. From the “BE FAST” assessment to interactive education stations and stroke alert workflow breakdowns, the event reinforced the critical steps that help improve patient outcomes.

Thank you to our dedicated Stroke Committee members and all participating departments for their hard work in bringing this impactful training to life. A third session is scheduled for early next month as we continue strengthening advanced stroke care across our hospital.

06/22/2026

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