Upcoming EventsNewer types of weight-loss surgical procedures are helping severely overweight people lose pounds and get healthier, without complications seen with some older types of surgery.
As Nyack Hospital proudly assumes its new name "Montefiore Nyack Hospital," this is an exciting time in the Hospital's extensive history because it reinforces our commitment to transforming the delivery of quality, patient-centered care.
As you enjoy the warm summer weather, take some simple steps to protect yourself from heat-related illness, sunburn and other common health issues of the season.
Lyme disease is on the rise, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Ticks are most active from May through July.
Women who work in an office face an array of issues that can lead to pain in the feet, back, neck, and wrists.
Many newly diagnosed patients with arthritis come in with misconceptions about the condition, says Oliver Kurucz, MD, Chief of Rheumatology at Montefiore Nyack Hospital. For Arthritis Awareness Month in May, Dr.
When chronic wounds don’t heal, a treatment known as hyperbaric oxygen therapy can stimulate healing.
If you suffer from spring allergies, you should be taking allergy medication now, even before trees and plants start blooming.
The most common question people newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) ask is whether there’s a diet that can help fight the disease, says Jennifer Reardon, NP, Certified Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroscience Registered Nurse at the Madlyn Bor
Whether you’re a beginning skier or snowboarder or an experienced winter sports enthusiast, there are steps you should take to reduce your risk of injury this winter.
A Montefiore Nyack Hospital program called Mamas Maravillosas is helping Latina mothers reduce their risk of Type 2 diabetes by supporting them in losing weight.
Winter weather can pose health and safety dangers. Plan ahead to make this winter a safe and healthy one for you and your family both inside and outside the home.
Injuries to hands, wrists, and elbows have become increasingly common as people use smartphones, tablets, and other digital devices for many hours a day.
The change from summer to fall gives you lots of opportunities to improve your health. This year, consider taking steps to improve your diet, exercise routine and lifestyle habits. Here are some suggestions:
Caring for a child with food allergies requires education, according to Dr. Lourdes de Asis, Section Chief of Allergy and Immunology at Montefiore Nyack Hospital.
Michael Levy, MD, Senior Attending Psychiatrist at Montefiore Nyack Hospital discusses how to stay stave off post-holiday blues.
Aleksandr Rakhlin, MD, FACS, Trauma Program Medical Director at Montefiore Nyack Hospital, shares tips for avoiding common winter injuries.
Vipul Shah, MD, Chief of Gastroenterology at Montefiore Nyack Hospital, shares tips on how to avoid heartburn during the holidays.
As recently as five years ago, many people had never heard of prediabetes.
Drowsy driving is a major problem in the United States. According to the National Sleep Foundation, 60% of Americans have driven while feeling sleepy and 37% admit to having fallen asleep at the wheel in the past year.
As a growing number of patients are discharged from the hospital sooner, with more complex medical needs, the role of home care is expanding.
As summer gets into full swing, it’s time to start thinking about water safety measures that could save lives. According to the American Red Cross, 200 kids drown every year in backyard pools.
Denise Roma, MS, RD, CDN, CDE, a community health educator and diabetes educator at
Dr. Howard Feldfogel, DO, with Clarkstown Medical Associates of Highland Medical, P.C., and Director Department of Medicine at Montefiore Nyack Hospital shares how to recognize IBS and what can be done to minimize symptoms.
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