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  • Phelps Hospital Is A Regional Leader In Stroke Care

    Phelps Hospital Is A Regional Leader In Stroke Care

    Seconds matter when it comes to a stroke. Think about it. You have some 86 billion brain cells. When you have a stroke, a brain injury that damages blood flow to the brain, you can lose up to 1.9 million brain cells per minute. Restoring blood flow as quickly as possible can make the difference between a full recovery and catastrophic results, including death.Additionally, doctors talk ...

  • Westchester's Trusted Leader In Cancer Care: An Interview With Dr. Anna Komorowski

    Westchester's Trusted Leader In Cancer Care: An Interview With Dr. Anna Komorowski

    As part of the Northwell Health Cancer Institute, the cancer specialists at Phelps Hospital and Northern Westchester Hospital provide comprehensive, advanced diagnostic and treatment services to Westchester cancer patients. This unique regional cancer team provides patients expanded services to move them faster through diagnosis to treatment. Now Phelps’ new state-of-the-art PET/CT ...

  • Celebrating The Holidays While Suffering From Reflux

    Celebrating The Holidays While Suffering From Reflux

    Reflux affects nearly 40% of the population, and as those who suffer know, holiday indulgences often exacerbate the symptoms. A person suffering from the symptoms associated with Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, LPR, or Gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD, may feel anxiety and stress around the holidays and the idea of meals out or hosted by family and friends that can trigger flare ups.LPR ...

  • Introducing Phelps Hospital’s Concierge Program

    Introducing Phelps Hospital’s Concierge Program

    At Phelps Hospital, we’re doing everything in our power to lower barriers to quality healthcare. That is why we’ve implemented our new concierge program to simplify access to care for all of our patients.The Phelps concierge program, through Northwell Health, offers a single point of contact for all community members to our Reflux Center, the Spine Institute, lung cancer screening, ...

  • Life-Saving Cancer Screening You Should Know About

    Life-Saving Cancer Screening You Should Know About

    Phelps Hospital, Northwell Health, is at the forefront of innovation in cancer care, using advanced technology, testing, and treatments. Colorectal cancer, unlike other cancers, is preventable if detected early. However, only 63% of patients over age 50 had some form of screening like a colonoscopy or Cologuard testing. We are prepared and eager to beat those statistics in our community ...

  • Benefits Of A Plant-Based Diet

    Benefits Of A Plant-Based Diet

    What is a plant-based diet?A plant-based diet focuses on whole, minimally processed plant-based foods. It involves limiting animal products and making fruits, vegetables, and plant proteins the star of your plate. It emphasizes nuts, seeds, oils, whole grains, legumes, and beans and limits foods like meat, dairy, and eggs.Why eat a plant-based diet?Eating a plant-based diet is ...

  • Stroke: Know The Warning Signs And Seek Early Medical Attention To Prevent Long Term Disability

    Stroke: Know The Warning Signs And Seek Early Medical Attention To Prevent Long Term Disability

    A stroke is an urgent medical emergency that may cause long-term irreversible brain damage that can lead to lifelong disability or even death. Recognizing signs of stroke and seeking early evaluation is key in determining eligibility for current acute treatments for stroke. According to the American Stroke Association, stroke is the fifth leading cause of death, and a leading cause of ...

  • Chronic Pain Following COVID-19 Infection Is More Common Than You May Think

    Chronic Pain Following COVID-19 Infection Is More Common Than You May Think

    We are continuing to learn more about the lasting effects of the COVID-19 virus. An infection that we first thought primarily impacted the lungs, we now know that it can have a significant impact on many of our bodily functions. Many patients who have been severely impacted by COVID-19 are now experiencing chronic pain. Unfortunately, almost 10% of these individuals will suffer from ...

  • Get The Attention You Deserve At The Phelps Hand, Wrist, And Elbow Center

    Get The Attention You Deserve At The Phelps Hand, Wrist, And Elbow Center

    Did you know that common daily activities such as typing, writing, or playing sports can impact the health of your hands, wrists, and elbows? If pain in your upper extremities is interfering with your everyday life, it’s time to seek medical attention. At the Phelps Hand, Wrist, and Elbow Center, we offer complete, multidisciplinary care to treat upper extremity pain.Some common upper ...

  • How Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Is Used In Medical Treatment

    How Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Is Used In Medical Treatment

    What is hyperbaric medicine?Hyperbaric medicine is the specialty that uses high pressure oxygen to treat a number of complex medical conditions. The treatment involves using a hyperbaric chamber to increase pressure while the patient breathes 100% oxygen, which significantly increases the oxygen level in the blood stream and subsequently all cells of the body. Hyperbaric chambers may be ...

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