March 7, 2024
On February 23, Anne Jablonski, DNP, FNP-C, presented a health education seminar entitled, “A Quick Guide to Common Anti-Obesity Medications” at the Myra Mahon Patient Resource Center.This health education seminar introduced weight loss medications and answered the most common questions surrounding them.Anne Jablonski, DNP, FNP-C, is a nurse practitioner specializing in endocrinology, diabetes metabolism, and weight management at Weill Cornell Medicine. She received her Bachelor of Nursing at... Read More
December 11, 2024
Want to make 2025 another great year for your family? Take steps today to protect your family’s health tomorrow and all year long.
December 10, 2024
If you plan to trim down in the coming year, use these tips to make resolutions that will help you stay healthy for years to come.
December 5, 2024
December has arrived, and we have good news if you haven’t gotten your flu shot yet. It’s not too late! Make good health a priority.
December 4, 2024
Observed in early December, Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week sheds light on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Learn more about these chronic conditions and how to improve your health.
December 3, 2024
If a couple is unable to conceive naturally after one year of unprotected intercourse, that couple is deemed to be infertile. But does the problem lie with the male or the female?
December 2, 2024
Pat Cusick had mild scoliosis for many years, but it never bothered her. The Staten Island woman had an active life, even taking a retirement job as a school nurse after a long career in nursing, which included teaching in an associate degree-granting program and as an administrator in long-term care and rehabilitation facilities. But as she neared 70, she noticed she was starting to appear “a little bent over.”
November 27, 2024
Escherichia coli, or E. coli, is a type of bacteria commonly found in human and animal intestines. Most E. coli strains are harmless, says Dr. Heidi Torres, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases and Assistant Hospital Epidemiologist at Weill Cornell Medicine, and they’re even a beneficial part of the gut’s microbial ecosystem. However, certain strains can cause illness, with symptoms including diarrhea, urinary tract infections and pneumonia.
November 26, 2024
People of all ages and stages can experience urinary incontinence. Experience life without limits with these treatment options.
November 25, 2024
On November 21, Regina Hanna, APRN, MSN presented the health seminar, "Diabetes 101" at the Myra Mahon Patient Resource Center. The seminar discussed lowering the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, strategies to manage diabetes and reduce the risk of complications in people with Type 2 diabetes, and provided an overview of meal planning, physical activity, glucose monitoring and diabetes medications for people with Type 2 diabetes.Click here to watch... Read More
