Hackensack University Medical Center, part of the Hackensack University Health Network, is truly an extraordinary place bringing together exceptional patient care and medical innovation. This powerful combination enables us to take medicine further than ever before, to push beyond traditional thinking and provide patients with amazing possibilities.
Founded in 1888 with just 12 beds, HackensackUMC was Bergen County's first hospital. As we continue to grow and flourish, this nonprofit, teaching and research hospital has grown to become the largest provider of inpatient and outpatient services in New Jersey. Not only have we added 763 more beds to our facilities, we’re now Bergen County’s hub of healthcare for the Northern New Jersey and New York metropolitan areas.
World-Class Cardiac Care
HackensackUMC is home to the Heart & Vascular Hospital, one of America’s most comprehensive cardiac and vascular care centers. This “hospital within a hospital” provides a full-range of state-of-the-art invasive and non-invasive services, including electrophysiology studies, a state-designated cardiac catheterization center, and one of the largest cardiac surgery programs in the state.
The care at the Heart & Vascular Hospital has garnered national recognition by being named one of HealthGrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care™, one of HealthGrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention™, ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s 2011-12 Best Hospitals list for Cardiology and Heart Surgery, listed as a Thomson Reuters 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospital, and listed on Becker's Hospital Review "70 Hospitals with Great Cardiology Programs" list.
Led by breakthrough research, the Heart & Vascular Hospital integrates preventive, diagnostic, and treatment services with a special focus on cardiovascular disease management. Inpatients and outpatients are treated for all types of cardiac and vascular diseases by an array of specialists—all from one central location. This collaborative, multidisciplinary model allows for more efficient and effective care.
One of the Nation’s Largest Cancer Centers
At 155,000 square-feet, the John Theurer Cancer Center at HackensackUMC is one of the nation’s largest and most comprehensive cancer centers, and ranks in the top 10 for patient volume.Opened in December of 2010, the cancer center has quickly established a reputation of excellence and has been ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s 2011-12 Best Hospitals list for Cancer and Becker's Hospital Review "70 Hospitals with Great Oncology Programs" list.
The cancer center houses outpatient cancer services and incorporates diagnostic facilities, chemotherapy preparation and infusion areas, pharmacy and laboratory resources, as well as a full spectrum of radiation oncology services. We have 14 specialized teams on-site who are fully engaged in the medical and emotional care of patients and their loved ones. Each of the 14 divisions features teams of physicians, nurses, technologists, and support staff with clinical and research expertise in a specific type of cancer, allowing for advanced, focused care.
The John Theurer Cancer Center was built following eco-friendly guidelines outlined by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and developed by the U. S. Green Building Council, making it an institution devoted to life-sustaining practices from the inside out.
Nationally-Renowned Children's Hospital
As a state-designated children's hospital, The Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital provides comprehensive medical and surgical pediatric care in more than 30 specialties, all integrated within a state-of-the-art child-focused facility. The 300,000-square-foot facility offers 24-hour access to leading physicians, nurses, staff and a pediatric emergency department. This facility is one of the country’s first environmentally responsible and sustainable healthcare facilities and is ranked as one of the Top 10 Green Hospitals by The Green Guide.
The Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital has also been selected by U.S. News and World Report's 2011-2012 Best Children's Hospitals ranked in Top 50 for Neurology and Neurosurgery and by Child magazine as one of the top 25 children’s hospitals in the United States and the top-ranked children’s hospital in New Jersey.
Environmentally-Friendly Hospital Designed Just for Women
Ranked in the top 10 percent of women’s hospitals nationwide by HealthGrades and the recipient of the Women’s Health Excellence Award™ for five consecutive years, the Donna A. Sanzari Women’s Hospital is dedicated to providing superior care to its patients. The hospital is part of the 300,000-square-foot Sarkis and Siran Gabrellian Women’s and Children’s Pavilion. The pavilion was carefully planned and developed to provide exceptional patient satisfaction and services within an environmentally healthy facility. Its design, energy systems, cleaning supplies, linens, medical equipment, and even the food prepared for patient/staff/visitor consumption are environmentally friendly in keeping with the values of The Deirdre Imus Environmental Center for Pediatric Oncology®, an award-winning non-profit organization at HackensackUMC.
In 2011, we welcomed 6,200 babies – more than any other hospital in New Jersey – a true testament to our long history of trusted care in the community.
Quality & Accreditations
HackensackUMC is continuing to prove that “impossible” is just an opinion. We’ve created an environment that encourages medical innovation to flourish by recruiting top doctors and giving them freedom to push research and treatments beyond traditional thinking. We’re proud to highlight a few of the awards HackensackUMC has earned:
The Joint Commission 17 Gold Seals of Approval™
HealthGrades® America’s 50 Best Hospitals 2012 (six consecutive years)
HealthGrades® Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence™ (10 consecutive years)
Leapfrog Top Hospitals List
U.S. News & World Report’s 2011-12 Best Hospitals (National) – Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery and Geriatrics
U.S. News & World Report’s 2011-12 Best Hospitals Metro Area Top 10 – Ear, Nose & Throat; Gastroenterology; Gynecology; Nephrology; Neurology & Neurosurgery; Orthopedics; Pulmonary and Urology
Becker’s Hospital Review 50 Best Hospitals in America
CEO Cancer Gold Standard
American Alliance of Healthcare Providers “Hospital of Choice”
National Research Corporation (NRC) Consumer Choice Award
American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program
Becker’s Hospital Review 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare