Special Announcements

Measles Outbreak Alert – Are You Protected?

Measles cases are on the rise, including in Bergen County, NJ. This highly contagious disease spreads through airborne droplets and can lead to severe complications. Protect yourself and your family by confirming your measles immunity today.

Do You Need an Immunity Test?

If you were born after 1957, you may not have full immunity. A simple IGG antibody blood test can determine if you are protected.

  • Positive IGG = You are immune.
  • Negative IGG = You need the MMR vaccine.

Who Needs the Measles Vaccine?

 Anyone without confirmed immunity

 Healthcare workers (high-risk group)

 Travelers & individuals from countries with lower vaccination rates

 Post-exposure cases (within 72 hours)

Symptoms of Measles

  • High fever (104°F+)
  • Cough, congestion, red eyes
  • White spots inside the mouth (Koplik spots)
  • Red rash spreading from face to body

What You Can Do Today

  • Get your IGG antibody test at Nirvana Healthcare.
  • Ask about the MMR vaccine for protection.
  • Post-exposure? Get vaccinated within 72 hours or discuss immune globulin therapy.

 Schedule your test today at any Nirvana Healthcare location.

 Call 973-672-8573 or visit NirvanaHealthcare.com

Closure of Prospect Spine and Pain – Effective November 1st

Dear Valued Patient,
 
We regret to inform you that the Pain Management Department under Prospect Spine and Pain will be closing as of November 1st, 2024. We are deeply grateful for your trust and for the excellent care provided by Dr. Maria Cabodevilla-Conn and her team.
 
To help you transition, we encourage you to seek a new pain management provider. While we cannot make specific recommendations, we are available to guide you in finding local providers. For medical records, please complete a Medical Records Request Form at your next visit or contact us at 973.672.8573.
 
Please note, all other Nirvana Healthcare services will remain fully operational
 
Thank you for your trust, and we are here to assist you during this transition.
 
Warm regards,
The Nirvana Healthcare Team
973-672-8573

It's Just Not That
Black & White
A new podcast, premiering October 15

Society & Culture · 2026

Available On

What happens when a doctor and a reverend sit down to talk about the questions that rarely have simple answers?

Welcome to It’s Just Not That Black and White, hosted by Dr. Alexander Salerno and Reverend Doctor Dana Owens. Continue reading… ↓ Friends for over 20 years, these two trusted community leaders bring uniquely different, yet deeply connected perspectives to candid conversations about health, faith, culture, technology, and the unpredictable realities of everyday life.

With two decades of shared history, Dr. Salerno and Reverend Owens aren’t afraid to challenge assumptions, share personal stories, invite insightful guests, and dive headfirst into complex issues.

Whether they’re finding common ground or making room for honest disagreement, every episode balances deep reflection with lighthearted humor, reminding us that life’s most important truths usually live somewhere in the gray.

Subscribe and join the conversation where no topic is off-limits, and nothing is ever just black and white.

It's Just Not That Black & White
A new podcast, premiering October 15

What happens when a doctor and a reverend sit down to talk about the questions that rarely have simple answers?

Welcome to It’s Just Not That Black and White, hosted by Dr. Alexander Salerno and Reverend Doctor Dana Owens. Friends for over 20 years, these two trusted community leaders bring uniquely different, yet deeply connected perspectives to candid conversations about health, faith, culture, technology, and the unpredictable realities of everyday life. Continue reading… ↓

With two decades of shared history, Dr. Salerno and Reverend Owens aren’t afraid to challenge assumptions, share personal stories, invite insightful guests, and dive headfirst into complex issues.

Whether they’re finding common ground or making room for honest disagreement, every episode balances deep reflection with lighthearted humor, reminding us that life’s most important truths usually live somewhere in the gray.

Subscribe and join the conversation where no topic is off-limits, and nothing is ever just black and white.