What they call their work
What they do
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Direct Clinical Care Services 4 activities
- Allergy desensitization programOperates a specialized food and drug allergy desensitization program for patients with adverse reactions.
- Chronic pain managementProvides specialized chronic pain management services with a focus on compassionate, high-quality care.
- Hospital pharmacy servicesOperates a hospital pharmacy service that ensures safe and effective medication dispensing through interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Infusion Center servicesOperates an Infusion Center delivering chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood transfusions, and hydration therapy.
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Advanced Surgical and Cardiac Care 2 activities
- Cardiology and cardiopulmonary careProvides a full-spectrum cardiology program including emergency cardiac care and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, as well as outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation for individuals with chronic lung disorders and inpatient respiratory care for conditions such as asthma, emphysema, and COPD.
- Surgical care servicesProvides comprehensive surgical care services locally for a wide range of patient needs, including advanced procedures supported by robotic-assisted technology and specialized surgical teams.
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Comprehensive Cancer Care and Survivorship 1 activity
- Breast health and cancer careProvides diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of breast diseases, including breast cancer, fibroadenomas, cysts, and mastitis, through an accredited Cancer Center. Offers advanced screening technology, hidden-scar surgical techniques, clinical trials, and access to specialized services such as stereotactic, ultrasound-guided, and MRI-guided biopsies, cyst aspiration, and low-dose seed localization. Designated as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology. Assigns a Breast Health Navigator to guide patients through diagnosis and treatment.
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Outpatient and Emergency Care Services 1 activity
- Emergency and acute care servicesProvides emergency and acute care services to residents of Rockland County and surrounding areas, including operation of a Level III Trauma Center for critically injured patients from major accidents and other emergencies.
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Home Care Services for Elderly and Disabled 1 activity
- Home-based healthcare servicesProvides home-based healthcare services including skilled nursing and therapy for adults and children.
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Outpatient Substance Use Treatment 1 activity
- Inpatient and outpatient addiction and recovery treatmentProvides comprehensive substance use disorder treatment services in a culturally sensitive and judgment-free environment, including medically managed detoxification for adults with life-threatening withdrawal symptoms, inpatient rehabilitation with psychiatric evaluation and medication management, intensive outpatient programs with day and evening hours, clinic-level outpatient programs with specialized therapy groups, and ambulatory detoxification under physician supervision. Also operates the Impaired Driver Program for DUI/DWI offenders, providing education and early intervention meeting state requirements in New York and New Jersey.
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Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Recovery Services 1 activity
- Inpatient psychiatric careProvides inpatient psychiatric treatment for adults with depression, psychosis, and other mental illnesses through an interdisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, counselors, social workers, and activity-therapy staff. Offers evidence-based services including medication management, individual and group therapy, dietary education, guided relaxation, and therapeutic activity groups, with discharge planning to support community reintegration.
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Diabetes Self-Management & Prevention Programs 1 activity
- Nutrition counselingProvides one-on-one outpatient nutrition counseling to support personalized meal planning aligned with health goals.
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Orthopedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Care 1 activity
- Orthopedic and spine careDelivers comprehensive orthopedic and spine care including surgery, pain management, imaging, and rehabilitation through an academic care model, with nationally accredited hip and knee replacements performed using robotic-assisted surgical technology.
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Biomedical Research and Innovation 1 activity
- Participation in clinical trialsOffers patient access to clinical trials as part of its medical treatment programs, advancing evidence-based care through research participation.
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Pediatric Primary and Specialty Care 1 activity
- Pediatric medical careDelivers pediatric medical care across primary, inpatient, and emergency settings with a compassionate approach.
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Short-Term Rehabilitation Therapy 1 activity
- Rehabilitation therapy servicesDelivers inpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapy services with individualized treatment planning for adults and children.
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Diagnostic Testing and Imaging Services 1 activity
- Sleep medicine servicesOperates a Sleep Medicine Center offering high-accuracy diagnostic sleep studies in a safe and comfortable setting.
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Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
- Telehealth services for behavioral healthOffers telehealth appointments for counseling, nurse assessments, physician meetings, and group therapy via Zoom as part of its addiction and mental health treatment programs.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Cancer genetics and hereditary risk assessmentLeads the Cancer Genetics Program, providing clinical leadership in hereditary cancer risk assessment and management. Delivers hereditary cancer risk assessments, pre- and post-test genetic counseling, and coordinates genetic testing for individuals and families with cancer history.
- Wound care servicesOffers outpatient wound care for complex, non-healing wounds using individualized treatment plans developed by certified specialists.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| SUSAN GREEN-LORENZEN RN | TRUSTEE (RESIGNED 6/28/2024) | 1 | $3.12M |
| MARK GELLER MD | PRESIDENT & CEO | 48 | $1.28M |
| ANTHONY MATEJICKA DO | VP, CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER | 50 | $893K |
| JOHN S BURKE | VP, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/TREASURER | 48 | $849K |
| MICHAEL NOVAK | VP, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER/ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 49 | $690K |
| MARY E JONES | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF CARE MANAGEMENT/ORTHOPEDIC PATIENT NAVIGATOR | 40 | $588K |
| DAVID B SOUTHREN | PHYSICIAN ADVISOR | 40 | $524K |
| M KATHLEEN LUNNEY | VP, CHIEF NURSING OFFICER | 50 | $487K |
| JAMES P KELLEHER MD | MEDICAL DIR BEHAVIORAL HLTH | 40 | $460K |
| MICHAEL B JACKSON MD | ASSOC. DIR PSHYCHIATRY SERV. | 40 | $384K |
| VANESSA K BIJLANI | PSYCHIATRIST | 40 | $366K |
- AZFAR CHAK MD — TRUSTEE
- DEBBIAN BLAKE APRN FNP — TRUSTEE
- DENNIS TROY — TRUSTEE (RESIGNED 6/28/2024)
- EMILY FEINER — TRUSTEE (EFFECTIVE 4/26/2024)
- GREG MERRIWEATHER — TRUSTEE (EFFECTIVE 4/26/2024)
- GUILLERMO ROSA — TRUSTEE
- HOWARD FELDFOGEL DO — TRUSTEE
- JEFFREY LUBATKIN — TRUSTEE
- JOEL A PERLMAN — TRUSTEE
- JOHN MECCHELLA — TRUSTEE (RESIGNED 6/28/2024)
- KEVIN FRANCIS — TRUSTEE (EFFECTIVE 4/26/2024)
- MARISA BARBIERI — TRUSTEE
- MARK JACOBS — CHAIR
- MERNA BINNS — TRUSTEE
Who they work with
- American College of Radiology Government — Designated Montefiore Nyack Hospital's Breast Center as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence.
- Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Government — Institutional affiliation for the Director of the Cancer Genetics Program.
- Highland Medical Psychiatry Partner — Provides psychiatric services in collaboration with Highland Medical Psychiatry in Nyack, NY.
- Highland Medical Surgical Associates Partner — Professional practice group with which Montefiore Nyack-affiliated surgeons are affiliated.
- Montefiore Einstein Network — Affiliated academic medical partner providing comprehensive specialty care.
- Montefiore Nyack Hospital Network — Part of the Montefiore Health System, operating The Behavioral Health Center as an inpatient psychiatric unit.
- Montefiore Nyack Hospital Partner — Hosts Highland Medical offices within its facility.
- New Jersey State law enforcement Government — Co-regulates the Impaired Driver Program treatment criteria
- New York Medical College Government — Dr. Joseph Vittorio completed a fellowship at New York Medical College.
- New York State DMV Government — Co-regulates the Impaired Driver Program treatment criteria
- New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services Government — Certifies all three levels of care at The Recovery Center
- The Joint Commission Government — Accredits all recovery services at The Recovery Center
How they approach the work
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- Culturally Responsive and Accessible Care Deliverymethodology: culturally_responsive_careBy providing care in local, accessible settings and using language-concordant, culturally responsive practices, the hospital increases engagement among diverse populations because trust and comprehension are strengthened when care reflects patients’ cultural and linguistic contexts.
- Integrated Care for Co-Occurring Conditionsmethodology: integrated_careBy combining medical and psychiatric services within a single care framework, Montefiore Nyack Hospital addresses the interconnected physical and mental health needs of patients, because integrated models improve treatment adherence, reduce fragmentation, and lead to better overall health outcomes.
- Multi-Disciplinary Team Approach to Addiction Recoverymethodology: multi-disciplinary team careBy coordinating medical, mental health, and substance abuse counseling services through a unified team, the hospital improves recovery outcomes because comprehensive, collaborative care addresses the complex biopsychosocial factors underlying addiction.
- Patient-Centered Care Coordinationmethodology: patient-centered_careBy tailoring care to individual needs and using patient navigation and continuity planning, the hospital improves engagement and treatment success because personalized support enhances understanding, reduces barriers, and sustains recovery beyond acute episodes.
- Time-Sensitive Emergency Care Integrationmethodology: integrated_emergency_careBy co-locating trauma, stroke, and cardiac care with rapid response protocols, the hospital reduces neurological and physiological damage because coordinated, immediate interventions during critical windows improve survival and recovery outcomes.