Patient Care Blog

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First Foods for Your Baby: The Solid Truth

Transitioning your baby from breastmilk or formula to solid foods is a big milestone. Your baby gets to try new tastes and textures and feel more independent as they start to feed themselves. Knowing when it’s time to start trying solid foods and what’s best for your baby helps you and your little one navigate this new phase of life together.

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Essential Summer Safety Tips for Active Kids

During the summer, physical activity is one of the best ways to keep kids healthy and entertained. All parents know how easy it is for kids to get sucked into screens and video games—especially without school and their regular daily routines. So, this summer, find creative ways to get your kids moving, even if the weather is too hot for playing outside.

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Preparing for Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery

A woman’s pelvis is home to her urinary tract, rectum, uterus and other reproductive organs. Sometimes, pelvic reconstructive surgery is warranted to remedy the following conditions: Prolapse, Urinary incontinence, and Fistula of the urinary tract.

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Podcast: Preventing Pain While Working From Home

In this episode of Back to Health, Dr. Rohan Jotwani discusses what patients should know about managing pain or discomfort while working from home.

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Listen to Weill Cornell Medicine Podcasts on YouTube Music

For several years, Weill Cornell Medicine has been offering podcasts on a wide range of health topics. In addition to the channels where our podcasts are typically found, we’ve started adding them to our YouTube channel, making it easier for you to access the information that’s especially helpful and relevant to you.

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Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis: What’s the Difference, and How Are They Related?

Diverticulitis is a big word, given the condition it denotes: inflammation in a small pouch that may form in the lower part of the colon. Such pouches, called diverticula, are not exactly normal, but they’re quite common, especially in older adults.

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Podcast: Pediatric Mental Health Integration Program

In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Dr. Corinne Catarozoli highlights the Pediatric Mental Health Integration Program (PMHIP) at Weill Cornell Medicine.

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Preparing for a Pediatric X-Ray: Your Questions Answered

What follows is the third in a 3-part series on imaging procedures. The first part focused on mammograms, and the second part explained how to prepare for a CT scan.

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Understanding CMV: Why Screening Is Worthwhile

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a form of herpes that is a very common virus. Learn why screening for CMV can benefit your health.

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Infographic: Summer Hydration for Kids

Keep summer fun safe by ensuring your kids are well hydrated.