Patient Care Blog

A Milestone Transplant

A Milestone Transplant

Despite the excitement of being a milestone transplant, the 4,000th for our transplant center which occurred in 2012, Nathaniel Zavin had anything but a smooth journey to his transplant.

Dr. Sandip Kapur interacts with a patient.

Overview of Our Kidney Transplant Program

Learn more about our kidney transplantation program and our innovative strategies, which are designed with our patients in mind.

Achieving Health and Wellness Through Mindful Eating in 2017

Registered dietician Jackie Topol explains how mindful eating can lead to healthier eating habits.

Archival photo of the Kidney and Pancreas Program at Weill Cornell Medicine

Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence

The Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation program at Weill Cornell Medicine celebrated its 50th anniversary.

Groundbreaking Study Finds 4 Subtypes of Depression Based on Brain Scans

Depression can be grouped into four different subtypes based on distinct patterns of abnormal connectivity in the brain, according to a new study by Weill Cornell Medicine’s Dr. Conor Liston.

Precision Medicine Offers Hope for the Future of Cancer Treatment

Precision medicine, which uses a tumor's genetic makeup to provide more targeted therapy, could be the future of medicine.

Someone holds a patient's hand

Overcoming Cancer: The Importance of a Strong Support Network

The support of family and friends is critical after a cancer diagnosis and during treatment. Here are a few ways you can help if a loved one is diagnosed with the disease.

WCM Opens New Comprehensive Spine Center

Weill Cornell Medicine has a new facility dedicated to helping patients with back pain. The Center for Comprehensive Spine Care recently opened at 240 E. 59th Street (at Second Avenue).Under the leadership of Drs. Roger Härtl, Neel Mehta, Bridget Carey, and Jaspal "Ricky" Singh, the center offers highly skilled treatment for spinal conditions in a state-of-the-art location. Over 15 physicians from Pain Medicine, Rehabilitation Medicine, Neurology and Neurological Surgery focus on providing a... Read More

Sean Parker Institute for the Voice's new clinical offices

WCM's Sean Parker Institute for the Voice Opens New Offices

The new clinical offices of the Sean Parker Institute for the Voice, directed by Dr. Lucian Sulica, have opened at 240 East 59th Street (at Second Avenue). The institute, part of the Weill Cornell Medicine Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, offers expert diagnosis and sophisticated, effective treatment for patients with... Read More

A Spoonful of Sugar Keeps Your Doctor Busy

Americans consume far too much added sugar, and outdated nutrition labels aren’t helping. The result? Poor dietary health and a high incidence of disease.