MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Going to the doctor to get shots is medical commonplace for most growing children. However, more and more doctors are urging a new segment of the population to schedule an appointment and receive their vaccinations: seniors."It's a common misconception that vaccines are just for kids," said Dr. Margaret Vaughan, a geriatrics and internal medicine doctor at ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- In today's aging population, cataracts can present a significant problem. A clouding of the eye’s lens which blurs vision, cataracts affect more than half of all Americans by age 80, according to the National Eye Institute. However, according to the eye experts at CareMount Medical in Mount Kisco, seniors don't need to live with this discomfort thanks to the array ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- The next generation of urgent medical care is coming to Mount Pleasant. CareMount Medical has recently opened its new urgent care facility located at 12 Marble Avenue in Thornwood.The new urgent care offices will provide medical care for all types of illnesses or injuries that require immediate care but are not serious enough to warrant a trip to the emergency room. ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- There are no shortages of tips and tricks on how to maintain beautiful, healthy skin. Americans spend billions of dollars annually on cosmetics touting glowing skin and endless youth. When faced with this onslaught, what's a consumer to believe? Dr. Ross S. Levy, chairman of the Department of Dermatology at CareMount Medical in Mount Kisco, discusses several common ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Strokes are a scary occurrence, but much can be done to help patients in the first minutes and hours of a blockage. If you or a loved one notices warning signs, acting fast and receiving care is key, says Dr. Jennifer Sevush-Garcy, a Neurologist at CareMount Medical in Mount Kisco.A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is cut off, and can lead to paralysis or ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- We walk on them, stand on them, use them to drive, play sports and shop. Possibly more than any other part of our bodies, feet experience the most wear and tear. Due to their importance, a foot in pain can make living an enjoyable life difficult. That's why taking simple steps to keep feet healthy can be the difference between jumping for joy and hobbling in ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- A child’s growth is one of the most important aspects of youth development that is regularly tracked. It's a reflection of overall health and nutritional status, and poor growth can be an indicator of an underlying medical problem. "A child whose height percentiles have decreased over time or whose height percentiles are significantly lower than what would be ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. --  Self-image issues surrounding weight have become more prevalent in today's society, especially among young teens. However, what many parents don't know is the influence they have in keeping their child at a healthy weight."Many adolescents observe their parents worrying about weight and diet," said Dr. Deborah Mollo, pediatrician at CareMount Medical in ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Childhood obesity has become one of the biggest health problems in the United States. As more and more children become overweight, an array of health complications often follow. Fortunately for parents, obesity doesn't occur overnight and can often be reversed with healthy exercise and eating habits. How prevalent is childhood obesity? Almost one third of children ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Rhinoplasty, or plastic surgery of the nose, has become commonplace in today's world and is often performed to help patients both look and breathe better. Many rhinoplasty patients wish to narrow the bridge of their nose or have a bump removed. However, some patients with low bridges, particularly Asian or African-American patients, wish to have their bridge raised. ...