June 26, 2025 — Clifton, NJ — Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive health network, is proud to announce the opening of the Hackensack Meridian Health & Wellness Center at Clifton, helping to meet patients where they are. Located just off of Route 3 at 1 Metro Boulevard in Clifton, the Hackensack Meridian Health & Wellness Center at Clifton is the fourth health and wellness center to open in the past four years. This latest investment highlights the network’s continued dedication to increasing access to high-quality care for patients and transforming every aspect of care.
HMH Health & Wellness Center in Clifton, NJ
“At Hackensack Meridian Health, we are transforming the way care is delivered by adapting to the unique needs of the patients and communities we serve,” said Robert C. Garrett, FACHE, chief executive officer, Hackensack MeridianHealth. “By meeting patients where they are, we are not only increasing access to high-quality, compassionate care, but improving outcomes.”
As part of Hackensack Meridian Health’s broader vision, the Clifton center expands health care access in Passaic County by reducing barriers such as travel and wait times. This approach meets patients where they are and supports the health network’s goal of providing compassionate, coordinated care close to home. The Hackensack Meridian Health & Wellness Center at Clifton is a one-stop destination for the community to access a wide range of healthcare services. The center will offer a robust suite of services, including:
- Primary care
- Urgent care
- Rheumatology
- Gastroenterology
- Nephrology
- Ortho
- Occupational health services through Hackensack Meridian Works
- Early detection and risk assessment services from the Hennessy Institute for Cancer Prevention & Applied Molecular Medicine
In the coming months, the center will offer advanced imaging, retail pharmacy, cardiology, and a range of additional specialty services, as the health network continues to expand access in Passaic County and across New Jersey.
“The Hackensack Meridian Health & Wellness Center at Clifton is designed to provide patients in both Passaic & Essex counties with access to exceptional, comprehensive care closer to home,” said Mark D. Sparta, president Hackensack Meridian Health North region. “By bringing a range of physicians and health services under one roof – from primary care to specialty services – we are creating a more coordinated, convenient, and personalized experience for our patients, which we believe will ultimately help them to lead healthier lives. This is how healthy happens.”
Uniquely positioned within the same complex as the Hackensack School of Medicine and the Hackensack Meridian Health Research Institute, the Hackensack Meridian Health & Wellness Center at Clifton will be a hub for innovation, education, and exceptional patient care. This strategic location fosters a dynamic environment where cutting-edge research and medical education enhance the quality of services provided to the community. The Clifton location will also serve as a bridge from the classroom to the real-world, giving students an opportunity to do a rotation through the center and collaborate on research opportunities.
“At Hackensack Meridian Health, our physicians are dedicated to supporting the overall well-being of everyone who walks through our doors,” said Gary Panagiotakis, DO, Vice Chair of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Hackensack Meridian Health. “As a physician, it’s essential that we create an environment that makes our patients feel comfortable and at ease, ensuring they continue to come back year after year to receive the care they need. The Hackensack Meridian Health & Wellness Center at Clifton is uniquely designed to support our patients, providing convenient care in a welcoming space that is tailored to meet the needs of our community.”
Hackensack Meridian Health & Wellness Centers are now open at the following four locations across the state:
- Hackensack Meridian Health & Wellness Center at Clifton – 1 Metro Blvd, Clifton, New Jersey
- Hackensack Meridian Health & Wellness Center at Paramus – 650 From Road, Paramus, New Jersey
- Hackensack Meridian Health & Wellness Center at Clark – 1180 Raritan Road, Clark, New Jersey
- Hackensack Meridian Health & Wellness Center at Eatontown – 135 NJ-35, Eatontown, New Jersey
In addition to the four health and wellness centers, Hackensack Meridian Health recently opened three new Urgent Care PLUS and is opening the Hackensack Meridian Health & Wellness Center at Metropark this fall, the first health and wellness center to be located in a major travel hub.
For more information about Hackensack Meridian Health & Wellness Center at Clifton or to make an appointment, click here.
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ABOUT HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH
Hackensack Meridian Health is a leading not-for-profit health care organization that is the largest, most comprehensive and truly integrated health care network in New Jersey, offering a complete range of medical services, innovative research and life-enhancing care. The network has 18 hospitals and more than 500 patient care locations, which include ambulatory care centers, surgery centers, home health services, ambulance services, lifesaving air medical transportation, rehabilitation centers, urgent care centers, physician practice locations, and a fitness and wellness center. With 38,000 team members and 7,000 physicians, Hackensack Meridian Health is a distinguished leader in health care philanthropy and committed to the health and well-being of communities throughout New Jersey.
The network’s notable distinctions include having the only #1 ranked adult and children’s hospitals in New Jersey, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report, 2024-25. Hackensack University Medical Center is nationally-ranked by U.S. News & World Report in eight specialties. To learn more, visitwww.hackensackmeridianhealth.org.
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