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Bariatric services will help patients improve their health and quality of life (Paramus, NJ) – Paramus, NJ – Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is proud to announce its partnership with the New York Bariatric Group (NYBG), a nationally renowned bariatric practice with the country’s most accomplished bariatric surgeons. NYBG is the leading bariatric practice in the tri-state area with offices throughout New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. The announcement of this partnership comes during Healthy Weight Week, which is dedicated to the importance of making wellness a lifestyle by developing healthy habits and more. “This partnership is yet another way Bergen New Bridge is increasing access to healthcare and addressing healthcare disparities by providing options for healthier lifestyles and weight management through bariatric weight loss surgery,” said Deborah Visconi, President & CEO, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center. “Together with NYBG, we will offer our patients the most recently developed, innovative technologies, and surgical techniques available to help them achieve a healthy weight while supporting them on their wellness journey.” “All patients deserve accessibility to exemplary care. The partnership between Bergen New Bridge Medical Center and NYBG allows patients to receive comprehensive weight loss treatments from highly trained staff at a distinguished hospital in the community,” said Dr. Shawn Garber, Founder, New York Bariatric Group. NYBG performs a variety of weight loss procedures including gastric balloons, LAP-BAND© adjustable gastric band, revisional surgery, sleeve gastrectomy, duodenal switch, and gastric bypass. In 2022, Bergen New Bridge renovated their Ambulatory Surgery Center which paved the way to responding for the expanding demand for care, including bariatric procedures for the diverse communities the hospital serves including those traditionally underserved. At that same time, Dr. J. Christopher Kollar became the new Chair of the Surgery Department at the Medical Center. Under Dr. Kollar’s leadership, partnerships like the one with NYBG will continue the efforts to expand the types of care provided by the Ambulatory Surgery Center and the accessibility of those services. For more information, visit www.newbridgehealth.org. ABOUT BERGEN NEW BRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER Bergen New Bridge Medical Center (BNBMC), a clinical affiliate of Rutgers, is a 1,070-bed hospital located at 230 East Ridgewood Avenue in Paramus, NJ. The Medical Center is both the largest hospital and licensed nursing home in NJ and the fourth largest, publicly owned hospital in the nation. Bergen New Bridge, a not-for-profit safety net facility, provides high-quality comprehensive services, including acute and ambulatory care, mental health and substance use disorder treatment, long-term care, 24/7 emergency department, surgical suites, physical rehabilitation, pharmacy, laboratory, radiologic services (including digital mammography). It is a leading provider of COVID 19 testing, vaccinations, and therapeutics. The Medical Center also has satellite offices in Bergenfield, Englewood and Paterson. Primary care and other health and wellness services are available at the hospital's CareRite Now centers located in select Inserra Supermarkets in Bergen County. Bergen New Bridge is in network with all major New Jersey commercial insurance plans covering 99.91% of NJ residents and is a Veterans Community Care Provider. It is also a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality in the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Healthcare Equality Index (HEI). Learn more at www.newbridgehealth.org.