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The popular sport has benefits, if you take steps to play it safely
It’s been called the fastest-growing sport in America. Pickleball, a cross between tennis and ping pong, has plenty of health benefits. Jason Fond, M.D., Director of Orthopedic Surgery at Montefiore Nyack Hospital, says pickleball is so popular in part because people of many ages, activity levels and athletic skills can play.
Montefiore Nyack Hospital is one of 462 healthcare providers nationwide to receive the “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer” designation.
Your doctor can help you figure out the cause so you can breathe easier.
Seasonal allergies can affect your sinuses and nasal passages. It can be tricky to tell if your drippy, stuffy nose is due to allergies or a sinus infection (sinusitis). “It’s important to determine the cause of your symptoms, so you can get the correct treatment,” said Samuel N. Helman, M.D., an Otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat) and sinus specialist at Montefiore Nyack Hospital.
Even Young Adults Should See a PCP for Early Detection and Prevention
Adults of all ages, even those in their 20s and 30s, should have a primary care physician (PCP). “While you may feel healthy now, having a primary care doctor is essential for maintaining your health in the long term and ensuring that you have access to comprehensive, coordinated healthcare when you need it,” said Noble Jacob, M.D., a board-certified family medicine physician with Highland Medical, P.C., Orangetown Family Practice in Tappan, NY.
Free Breast Cancer Screenings for Uninsured, Eligible Individuals
Nyack, N.Y. April 10, 2024 – The Breast Center at Montefiore Nyack Hospital will offer free breast exams and screening mammography for individuals age 40 and over in Rockland County who are uninsured and meet eligibility requirements on Friday, May 10, 2024, from 8:00 a.m.
to 3:30 p.m.
More than 150 people die every day in the United States from overdoses related to synthetic opioids like fentanyl, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
While new cases of colorectal cancer have been declining among adults over 50, rates are on the rise among younger adults. The reasons for the increase among adults under 50 aren’t known, but research shows that the disease is largely preventable through screening for adults of any age.
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in the United States. It starts as a polyp, or an abnormal growth, in the large intestine, which over time may become cancerous and potentially spread to other parts of the body.
