Valley Health System Affiliates With The Cleveland Clinic For Cardiac Care

RIDGEWOOD, N.J., Oct. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Valley Health System, headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ, is proud to have been selected as a regional cardiovascular affiliate of the Cleveland Clinic's Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart & Vascular Institute. This affiliation combines the academic, clinical, and research components of the Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute with one of the New York/New Jersey area's leading regional cardiac care providers.  Under the agreement, the systems will share best practices, coordinate care and develop programs to improve quality and patient safety.

The Ohio-based Cleveland Clinic has been ranked No. 1 in heart care by U.S. News & World Report for 20 consecutive years.

Through this affiliation, Valley Health System becomes a member of the Cleveland Clinic Cardiovascular Specialty Network. The Network is designed to accept patients from Cleveland Clinic's Cardiovascular Program for Advanced Medical Care, which gives employers a means to provide high-quality care to employees by facilitating access to Cleveland Clinic for specific services.  The Cardiovascular Specialty Network allows employers to offer their employees Cleveland Clinic-caliber heart care close to home.

Valley Health System includes The Valley Hospital, Valley Medical Group and Valley Home Care.

For more information please visit www.valleymedicalgroup.com.

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