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Emergency Medicine
Medford, MA
Sports
Tufts Lacrosse: Docs Weigh In On Why Players Remain Hospitalized
A dozen of Tufts University's 50 lacrosse players were sidelined earlier this month with a muscle-destroying illness following a grueling workout led by a Navy SEAL, school officials said. As of press time three of the reigning NCAA Division III National Championship players remained in the hospital recovering from rhabdomyolysis, or, as it's more simply known, "rhabdo," Tufts officials said. Nine players required hospitalization, and experts say it should not have gotten to this. Update: The Boston Globe reported Wednesday, Sept. 25, that all of the players have now be…
Hillsborough, NJ
Obituaries
Hillsborough Dad, Flight Nurse Jay McChesney Dies, 55: 'All American Hero'
Medical professionals across New Jersey are mourning the loss of Jay McChesney, a longtime nurse being remembered for his humility and genuine concern. Jay, whose birth name was James Paul, died on Friday, Aug. 30, according to his obituary on the Hillsborough Funeral Home website. He was 55 years old. A GoFundMe launched for Jay's family had raised more than $8,000 as of press time. Known affectionately by loved ones as the "All American Hero," Jay grew up in West Orange and went on to work at the Parsippany Pathmark, where he met his wife, Jenette Reilling, with whom he shared three chil…
Yonkers, NY
Lifestyle
Big News! Watch St. John's Riverside Hospital's New Episode Of Riverside Reflections
BREAKING NEWS...FOR THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT AT THE ANDRUS PAVILION! Watch episode 2 of Riverside Reflections with Raffaele Milizia, MD, Chair of Emergency Medicine & AVP of Medical Affairs. Plus, check out a preview of episode 3 with Herta Muller, MSN, BSN, RN, Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer. Coming Monday, July 22nd at 7pm! S1 E3 Preview St. John's Riverside Hospital
Rivertowns, NY
Lifestyle
Watch Riverside Reflections: A New Video Series By St. John's Riverside Hospital
S1 E1 Riverside Reflections. A NEW video series by St. John's Riverside Hospital delves into real conversations with those who help make our #CommunitySTRONG. NEXT EPISODE | Watch Preview Monday, June 24th at 7pm featuring Dr. Raffaele Milizia, Chair of Emergency Medicine & AVP of Medical Affairs. Watch, Like, & Subscribe TODAY!
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
Neighbors
Mahwah Doc Who Helms 30 EMS Agencies Across NJ Recognized With National Award
Matthew Letizia has always wanted to help people in their most vulnerable time of need. The 48-year-old Mahwah emergency medical physician was named the 2023 EMS Medical Director of the Year by NAEMT- Bound Tree Sarnova. Letizia will be honored at a ceremony next month in New Orleans. "What I enjoy most is helping those in need who are not able to help themselves," Letizia tells Daily Voice. "To be able to stand there with the family and I know I did what's best for their loved one and gave them the best chance of survival. How can I help people when they feel the most vulnerable?" Afte…
Allentown, PA
Lifestyle
Love Is Good Medicine For Former St. Luke's Medical Residents
Two hospital residents who met during a "code" emergency in 2010 are now married and serving as doctors at St. Luke's Bethlehem hospital. Erin Smith, DO, and Chuck Bendas, MD, were the targets of the mythical god of love on Thanksgiving 2010. Now they’re married and living in Center Valley and about to celebrate their 10th year of marriage and 13th year with St. Luke’s: Erin Bendas is chief of Palliative & Supportive Medicine; Chuck Bendas s a trauma/surgical critical care physician. A first-year resident, Erin said she was daunted by the gruesome code crimson that Thanksgiving day. The…
Massapequa, NY
Lifestyle
Tens Of Thousands Raised For Long Island Nurse Who May Need New Heart After Falling Ill
Tens of thousands of dollars have been raised for a Long Island nurse who is fighting for her life after suffering a heart ailment. Joanne Drenckhahn, a frontline worker during the pandemic, and an emergency room nurse, was admitted to a hospital in Mineola last week after suffering a heart ailment that could likely lead to her needing a new heart, according to a fundraiser set up to help with her medical care. A mother of two young children, Joanne has been transferred to a hospital in New York City for a higher level of care, the fundraiser said. She also underwent surgery to have a bive…
Poughkeepsie, NY
Lifestyle
Concussion Discussion
Millions of Americans suffer a concussion every year. In addition to trauma to the head from falls, such as slipping on ice, recreation-related concussions from football, baseball, hockey, and many other organized sports put athletes at a particularly high risk. Having several concussions over time may result in permanent brain damage, especially if left untreated. So, let’s talk a little bit about how to recognize and treat a concussion. What Is a Concussion? A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or by a hit to the body that causes t…
Mahopac, NY
Lifestyle
Home Or Hospital? A Northern Westchester Hospital Doctor Weighs In
If I have symptoms of COVID-19, when should I go to the ER? While typical symptoms include fever, cough and shortness of breath, Northern Westchester Hospital doctors are also seeing nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain in positive-testing patients. If you think you have COVID-19, call your doctor. He or she can monitor your symptoms via telephone or video call if office visits aren’t possible and let you know what next steps to take. With mild symptoms like a fever and cough, home may be the best option, but if you feel you require emergency care, then it may be time to head to th…
Hackensack, NJ
News
Bergen County Hospital Physician: 'I Intubated Young, Healthy ER Doc, Here's What I Learned'
A doctor at a Bergen County hospital is sharing advice for other healthcare workers and the general public after he said he intubated a young and healthy colleague amid the coronavirus pandemic. David Zodda, an emergency medicine physician, took to Twitter to share what he learned as medical workers across New Jersey -- and the globe -- work to keep up with the surge of coronavirus patients that overwhelms hospitals. Zodda, of Montclair, requested Daily Voice remove the name of the hospital he works at to protect the identity of his colleague. Daily Voice's request for comment sent to th…
Beekman-Poughquag, NY
Lifestyle
Westchester Medical Center Explains How Avoid 'Tricks' This Halloween
Each year, 4,400 trick-or-treaters across the country are taken to a hospital. Dr. Mark Papish, associate medical director of Emergency Medicine at MidHudson Regional Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), shared strategies to minimize risk. First, remember that one-third of Halloween injuries involve lacerations from pumpkin-carving. “Using a children’s pumpkin-carving knife that is serrated, but not sharp, can mitigate this risk,” said Papish. “You can also have young children paint the pumpkin instead.” Costumes should also be well thought out. …
Rivertowns, NY
Lifestyle
St. John's Riverside Hospital Dobbs Ferry ER Offers Highest Quality Care
NO WAIT Every second counts during a medical emergency. When the need arises, take comfort in knowing you have the highest quality Emergency Care just minutes away. St. John’s Riverside Hospital in Dobbs Ferry provides our community the safety of a full-service hospital and rarely has a wait. TOP RATED DOCTORS The Emergency Department is under the direction of Mark Silberman, MD, Chief of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Silberman completed his residency at Columbia University Medical Center and is uniquely qualified with four board certifications. With no wait and a multiple board certified team,…
Hackensack, NJ
Lifestyle
The 6 Most Hazardous Injuries Bergen County ER Doctors Will See This Summer
Emergency room doctors across the U.S. are readying for the hazardous injuries that come with summer activities. Holy Name Medical Center Co-Director of Emergency Medicine Randy Tartacoff is running down the six most common summer injuries he and other physicians are anticipating. 1. Heat-related illnesses: Tartacoff says these rarely occur outside of summer. They can be life-threatening and are certainly critical. From least to most serious, these are heat-related illnesses and their symptoms. Heat rash: Accompanied by a red rash Dehydration: Can occur easily particularly in young toddl…
New City, NY
Lifestyle
Nyack Hospital Celebrates What Makes It Special: Their Doctors
NYACK, N.Y. -- At the heart of countless hospitals, doctor's offices and healthcare facilities are the doctors who make healing happen. That's why practices across the country like Nyack Hospital observe Doctor's Day in March, celebrating and honoring these invaluable community figures. Celebrated annually on March 30, Doctors’ Day began in 1933 in Winder, Ga. when Eudora Brown Almond, wife of Dr. Charles B. Almond, decided to set aside a day to honor physicians. This first observance included mailing greeting cards and placing flowers on the graves of deceased doctors. In 1958, a resolutio…
Beekman-Poughquag, NY
Lifestyle
'Oh No, What Do I Do?' WMC Answers Everyday Medical Questions
From bumps and scrapes to accidents in the kitchen, many everyday injuries are unavoidable. To help area residents better understand the severity of common injuries -- and what to do about them -- Westchester Medical Center doctors share their advice and tips: You’re renovating your home and step on a nail. Should you remove it yourself? According to Dr. Ivan Miller, Director of Emergency Medicine at Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of WMCHealth, “Puncture wounds are high risk for infection because they tend to seal in whatever contamination occurred with the puncture. In all cases,…
