Patient Care Blog

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8 Questions to Consider for the 2021-2022 Flu Season

Each flu season brings new questions and this season is no different with SARS-CoV-2 variants still circulating in our communities.

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Podcast: Pediatric Thoracic Surgery

Shaun Steigman, M.D. and Stephen Oh, M.D. discuss pediatric thoracic surgery.

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Infographic: Recommended Immunization Schedule

Know which immunizations can help protect your child from preventable diseases.

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Diabetes and COVID-19 Vaccine

Unless your doctor advises otherwise, you should get the COVID-19 vaccine--especially if you have an underlying medical condition, like diabetes.

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Consider Getting Flu and COVID-19 Shots Together

Flu season has landed and, as cases of COVID-19 continue to spike, you may be wondering when to get vaccinated against both viruses. The answer is: Now.

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Podcast: Promoting COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Pt. 1

Kevin Holcomb, MD, FACOG and Kemi Babagbemi, M.D., speak on promoting COVID-19 vaccine confidence within medically vulnerable patients and pregnant adults

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Podcast: Clinical Trials in Cancer Care

Clinical trials are pivotal in developing medical breakthroughs and advancing cancer treatments. Patient volunteers are instrumental in this research process. This behind-the-scenes look offers insight into how clinical trials are conducted and what participation entails, including safety precautions, risks and benefits, and much more.

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Halloween Food Safety Tips for Parents

The only thing that should be scary at Halloween are the costumes and decorations, not food illness or hazards. Registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator at Weill Cornell Medicine, Isabel Reckson, CDCES, CDN, RD shares some food safety tips for parents to help protect their trick-or-treaters this Halloween.

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COVID-19 Vaccines: The Latest Science and Recommendations on Booster Shots

In this webinar, Weill Cornell Medicine’s infectious disease experts discuss the latest science and recommendations on boosters for all vaccine types, and provide answers that help inform planning and protection.

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What Women Should Know About Osteoporosis and Menopause

Your body’s production of estrogen declines during menopause, which also begins a period of accelerated bone loss. This can increase your risk for the “brittle bone disease” known as osteoporosis.