Studies reveal that when left untreated, obstructed sleep apnea (OSA) can double the risk of a patient dying from cardiac disease. By Mediha Ibrahim, MD, Medical Director, SBH Center for Sleep Medicine   OSA has been linked to the risk of heart failure, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, elevated blood pressure, atrial fibrillation and stroke. It’s …

SBH Health System (St. Barnabas Hospital) is ranked as the #1 hospital for quality in primary care. This is according to the latest ranking among the 41 institutions participating in the HealthFirst Quality Incentive Program. SBH has been an active participant in the HealthFirst Quality Incentive Program (HQIP) program since it began in 2012, and has …