Patient Care Blog

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How Cancer and Cancer Treatment Affect Your Bones

Cancer doesn’t have to be in your bones to affect them. Here’s how to protect your bone health, no matter what cancer you have.

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The Wellness Qlinic: A Unique Mental Health Resource for LGBTQ+ Adults

At the Wellness Qlinic at Weill Cornell Medicine, that future has arrived. This innovative program provides free, student-run mental health services to the LGBTQ+ community in New York City and the New York Metro Area. Medical students, psychology trainees and psychiatry residents, as well as their faculty supervisors, see it as a model for affirming mental health care, as well as for education, clinical experience and research.

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Bully, Be Gone! Prevention Tips for Home, School and Beyond

Is your child being bullied or bullying others? Use these tips to help your child build resilience and to prevent future bullying.

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NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine Recognized with National Emergency Medicine Wellness Center Excellence Award

NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and Weill Cornell Medicine have received the Emergency Medicine Wellness Center of Excellence Award from the ... Read More

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Eye Injuries: Protect Your Eyes and Your Vision

Eye injuries threaten your livelihood and vision. Learn what harms your eyes and the treatments available when injury occurs.

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Varicose Veins: Your Questions Answered

We’ve all seen them, and some of us have experienced them, but what are they, exactly? Why do some people develop varicose veins at a fairly young age, while others live into their 80s and 90s without any sign of them?

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Podcast: On Election Year Stress: Is American politics hurting our mental health?

In this special election year episode, host Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher engages with Dr. Richard Friedman to explore the psychological toll of contemporary American politics. They discuss how polarization, uncertainty, and political violence contribute to rising levels of stress, anxiety, and depression across different segments of society. Dr. Friedman explains how to differentiate between normal emotional responses to the electoral process and clinically significant mental health issues. He also... Read More

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Infographic: Ovarian Cancer 101

Ovarian cancer affects approximately 1 in 87 women, according to the American Cancer Society. Here’s what you need to know about ovarian cancer.

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Focused Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation

Treatment for atrial fibrillation helps you reduce symptoms and your risk for stroke. Learn more about your treatment options.

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Childhood Obesity Understood and Managed

Childhood obesity increases the risk of future health problems. Fortunately, you can help your child obtain and maintain a healthy weight.