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 […]
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. In brief, the article discusses: The future of medicine is online How telemedicine broadens access to healthcare for many people Medicare/Medicaid coverage of telemedicine Virtual visits mean better care for […]
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. In brief, the article discusses: What warrants an in-person visit and what can wait What conditions can be handled by a virtual visit What to do if you have a […]
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. In brief, the article discusses: Signs that you may have allergies or a cold Signs that you may have COVID-19 Check your symptoms to learn if you have a cold, […]
Skin cancer is on the rise Many people think that skin cancer typically happens to older people. Unfortunately, at Westchester Health we’re seeing a lot more skin cancer nowadays, even in people in their 20s and 30s.
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. In brief, the article discusses: masks help protect the wearer as well as people around the wearer all masks are not the same any mask is better than no mask […]
It seems that there is a lot of conversation about sunscreen right now. Here at Westchester Health, we feel that there are a number of important points we want people to remember when they’re buying, applying and reapplying sunscreen in order to avoid sunburn, skin cancer and premature aging of the skin, which we’d like […]
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, written by Northwell Health Registered Dietitian Julie B. Kramer, RD. In brief, the article discusses: sheltering at home is a great opportunity to make positive changes to your diet a […]
As a mom, I love getting outside in the summer with my kids and soaking up the rays. But as a Westchester Health dermatologist, I also know how damaging those rays can be to the skin, especially to the point of sunburn. I often get asked how to safely spend time in the sun without […]