Squeeze in your mammogram

October is breast cancer awareness month, and if there’s one MYTH that we need to debunk is that mammograms cause breast cancer. The TRUTH is the opposite: mammograms save lives by catching cancer early, when it's most treatable.

Q&A: What is Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma?

In the United States, an estimated 79,320 new cases of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (NHL) will be diagnosed in 2026. While that number is alarming, there is still reason for hope after diagnosis: the five-year relative survival rate for NHL overall is 74.3%. Even more encouragingly, some slower moving forms of NHL have excellent long-term survival, while many aggressive types can be highly treatable—and, in some cases, curable—with modern therapies.

College schedules can be hectic and oftentimes students forego eating as they’re bouncing around from lecture to lecture, or spending hours studying. The right snacks can play a huge role in whether these kids have productive days or ones that are plagued with fatigue.

Some of the best summer memories are made with visits from the little ones in your life. If children are making a trip to see you this summer, kid-proofing your medicine cabinet is key to ensure everyone stays safe.

While the Center for Disease Control (CDC) shares that older adults over the age of 65 and children are most at risk for heat related illnesses, Jamil Rizqalla, DO, FACEP, FAWM, director of the Emergency Department at Montefiore Nyack Hospital, says the heat can impact anyone.

It’s important that we check on our family, friends, and neighbors who are at high risk during heat waves and just hot weather in general,” Dr. Rizqalla says. “You never know how the heat will affect them.

Fireworks Safety
There’s no question that summer fireworks spark excitement. But before you pull up your lawn chair to enjoy the show, consider the risk: According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in 2024, 14,700 people were treated in the emergency room for firework related injuries, of which 37% of these injuries were burns.

Swim Safety
Nothing beats the heat like a dip in the pool; but before you dive in, make sure your water safety plan is in place.

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), drowning is the leading cause of death for children aged 1–4 and the second leading cause of unintentional injury death for kids aged 5–14. While these statistics are alarming, there are preventive measures families can take to make sure everyone is safe. The American Academy of Pediatrics advises the following:

Understanding hand injuries
Is discomfort in your hand or wrist limiting your daily routine? While it’s a challenge to get a grip on what’s causing the pain, relief is within reach. Orthopedic Hand surgeon Ugochukwu Udogwu, MD, of Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Orthopedic & Spine Center, shares how to put a finger on the problem—and choose the best treatment option.

Trauma Alert: A traumatic injury can happen to anyone, at any time. But who is most at risk—and how can these injuries be prevented? In recognition of May as Trauma Awareness Month, Liliana Delgado, MSN, RN, Trauma Program Director at Montefiore Nyack Hospital, shared key insights to help you better understand the risks and protect yourself and your loved ones.