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Why Strong Emergency Medical Services Matter During Winter Months
Winter often brings an increase in medical emergencies that require prompt, expert care. Cold temperatures, respiratory illnesses, and hazardous conditions can create situations where quick access to emergency services becomes essential for...
St. Mary’s General Recognized Nationally with 9th Straight “A” in Patient Safety
St. Mary’s General Hospital earned its 9th “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country using…
Annual Public Meeting 2025
Annual Public Meeting. Wednesday, September 10th at 2:00 pm . In accordance with NJ State law,* St. Mary’s General Hospital will hold its Annual Public Meeting for the community on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually and can be accessed via Microsoft Teams…
Pioneering Cardiac Electrophysiology Research for Over Three Decades
St. Mary’s General Hospital Electrophysiologist, Dr. Atul Prakash has recently published three groundbreaking research papers that are set to transform the field of cardiology. His study on “Physiological Ventricular Pacing from the Right Side…
St. Mary’s General Hospital Names New Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Dr. Tyrone James Krause has joined St. Mary’s General Hospital, in Passaic, NJ, as Chief Cardiothoracic Surgeon. Dr. Krause brings with him an impressive career spanning over 30 years in cardiothoracic surgery. Most recently, he served…
St. Mary’s General Hospital Performs 1st Surgery with State-of-the-Art da Vinci Xi Surgical System
St. Mary’s General Hospital in Passaic, NJ, is proud to announce the acquisition of the da Vinci Xi Surgical System, a cutting-edge advancement in robotic surgery. This state-of-the-art system is now the centerpiece of our newly established Center for Robotic Surgery…
Navigating Health with FastTrackCare: A Day in the Life
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, health often takes a backseat to our many responsibilities. FastTrackCare is an up-to-the minute service that puts time back in your control. Let's take a look at how families, busy professionals, and...
Streamlining Your Emergency Room Experience: Introducing FastTrackCare
At St. Mary’s General Hospital., we offer FastTrackCare, a simple online tool that lets you reserve your spot in the ER for non-life-threatening issues ahead of time. Here’s how it works and how it can help you. Please remember, in a...
CBIZ KA Notice of Data Privacy Incident
CBIZ KA, a third-party vendor for Prime Healthcare (Prime), discovered a security incident involving CBIZ’s use of MOVEit Transfer software, which has recently reported a security vulnerability. Prime takes the responsibility of safeguarding your...
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month: Elevating Alzheimer’s Care
November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month, a time when we come together to raise awareness and support those affected by this challenging disease. Alzheimer's disease is a progressive and debilitating condition that primarily affects the elderly. As...
St. Mary’s General Hospital Earns 5th Straight ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade
St. Mary’s General Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, has earned its fifth straight “A” Hospital Safety Gradefrom The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care.
2022 Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award
St. Mary’s General Hospital has been recognized by Healthgrades as a 2022 Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ recipient for the fifth year in a row. This distinction places St. Mary’s General among the top 5% of hospitals evaluated...