“Have you been wearing a mask?,” asks Westchester Health Pediatrician Dr. Peter Richel in the recent video he created, “Let’s Put On A Mask.” Known as “the singing pediatrician,” Dr. Richel uses a fun, bouncy song to teach kids about the importance of wearing a mask to keep themselves and those around them from getting […]
As part of Northwell Health Physician Partners, we at Westchester Health would like to share the following article from Northwell Health written by Debra Spicehandler, MD, Infectious Disease Specialist, concerning aspects of the COVID-19 outbreak. In brief, the article discusses: How to determine whether it is safe to return to work Workplace factors to consider […]
Does your child sit too close to the computer screen? Does he/she squint when reading a book? Can he/she see things that are close up but has trouble when they are far away, or vice versa? Any of these signs might mean that your child needs glasses.
The coronavirus is still very much a public health crisis. What you don’t need is the flu on top of that. You’ve been very diligent at protecting yourself and your family against COVID-19. Now you need to protect all of you against the flu as well. Don’t wait! Schedule your appointment today to get your […]
Four Westchester Health pediatricians have been nominated for the Westfair Communications “Doctors of Distinction” Award/Team Category for the work they performed on the Proning Team at Phelps Hospital, a Northwell Health member hospital. The four physicians — Lauren Adler, MD, FAAP; Erin Kelleher, MD, FAAP, IBCLE; Hildred Machuca, DO, FAAP; and Deborah Tesler, MD — were […]
As part of Northwell Health Physician Partners, we at Westchester Health would like to share the following article from Northwell Health concerning aspects of the COVID-19 outbreak. In brief, the article discusses: People everywhere gained weight during the early months of the pandemic Weight gain is a normal physiological reaction to stress How to keep new […]
If you have the toe deformity known as hammer toe, you know just how painful it can be. For those who don’t suffer from this condition, a hammer toe is a toe that has an abnormal bend in its middle joint, causing the toe to bend downward, resembling a hammer. It’s the most common deformity […]
As part of Northwell Health Physician Partners, we at Westchester Health would like to share the following article from Northwell Health concerning aspects of the COVID-19 outbreak. In brief, the article discusses: What you need to know before getting tested for COVID-19 What COVID-19 testing costs nationwide You need to be screened by a doctor before […]
As part of Northwell Health Physician Partners, we at Westchester Health would like to share the following article from Northwell Health concerning aspects of the COVID-19 outbreak. In brief, the article discusses: How vaccines work How researchers develop a vaccine How scientists make sure a vaccine is safe A COVID vaccine needs to prevent the […]
As part of Northwell Health Physician Partners, we at Westchester Health would like to share the following article from Northwell Health concerning the COVID-19 outbreak, by Dr. Anita Sadaty, Northwell Health OB/GYN. In brief, the article discusses: Common health issues experienced after ICU discharge Secondary health issues associated with COVID-19 If you can get COVID-19 […]