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Phelps Hospital Helps Keep Seniors Safe Behind The Wheel

by John Haffey Lifestyle

SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. -- In today's car-centric world -- especially in a place like Westchester County -- the inability to drive can feel like a loss of independence. This is especially true with seniors, who, as they age, can find themselves unable to safely operate a vehicle. While the normal aging process can slow reaction times and on-road awareness, studies have shown that ...
Phelps Hospital Seeks Donations For Hurricane Relief Efforts

by John Haffey Events

SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. -- To help those affected by Hurricane Maria, Phelps Hospital is sponsoring a local collection effort to bring urgently needed supplies to the people of Puerto Rico.The hospital is only able to accept specific items, which must be unopened, within expiration date and in their original packaging. These include:Diapers (infant, toddler and adult sizes)Baby wipesBaby ...
Phelps Hospital Turns Down The Heat On Acid Reflux

by John Haffey Lifestyle

SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. -- Affecting patients of all ages, acid reflux can be thought of as an uncomfortable message from our digestive system. The burning, tightness and pain associated with the disorder isn't uncommon -- some of the most prescribed medications today are for reflux -- but repeated, untreated pain has the potential to lead to larger health problems."Acid reflux is when ...
Don't Wait, Dial 911: Quick Thinking Saves Lives During Sudden Strokes

by John Haffey Lifestyle

SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. -- When someone experiences a stroke, according to a stroke specialist at Phelps Hospital, minutes matter."The earlier we give treatment, the better the outcome," said Dr. Paul Lleva, a Phelps Medical Associates Vascular Neurologist. "For every minute missed, there is an increased number of neurons in the brain that die. The earlier we're able to treat ...
Phelps Surgeon Explains What You 'Kneed' To Know About Sports Injuries

by John Haffey Lifestyle

SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. -- Spring often means an end to cabin fever and a return to the outdoors. For many, it also marks a return to regular sports and exercise. During these few short early spring weeks, months of sedentary lifestyles and improper training collide with a burst of activity, usually causing the number of hip and knee injuries to skyrocket. That doesn't have to be the case, ...
Phelps Hospital's Award-Winning Newborn Care Program Receives WHO Acclaim

by John Haffey Lifestyle

SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. -- Phelps Hospital has always been known as a great place to have a baby. Now, as the hospital joins the ranks of internationally recognized "Baby-Friendly Hospitals," mothers and their newborns have access to the best in maternal care.The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative is a global program created by the World Health Organization, designed to recognize ...
Diabetes Doesn’t Have to Derail Your Life

by John Haffey Lifestyle

SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. -- Affecting more than 29.1 million Americans, diabetes has become one of the most common diseases today. Like many disorders, understanding the facts and treatment options is the first step in preventing and managing diabetes.Diabetes occurs when the pancreas is unable to produce sufficient levels of insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar. As a result, the ...
Phelps Hospital Earns 'Baby-Friendly' Distinction

by John Haffey Lifestyle

SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. -- Phelps Hospital has always been known as a great place to have a baby. Now, it has officially joined the international ranks of “Baby-Friendly® Hospitals,” signifying an unmatched level of care and support for new mothers and their babies.Phelps is now one of just 381 designated Baby-Friendly hospitals and birth centers across the United States, and one of more ...
Is Working A Pain? Phelps Shares Tips For Healthy Workspaces

by John Haffey Lifestyle

SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. – Despite never breaking a sweat, sitting at work can cause considerable wear and tear on a body. Many Americans spend a great deal of time behind a desk each day, and poor posture or workspace arrangement can result in visits to doctors or therapists with complaints of neck, back, wrist or elbow pain."One of the biggest causes of injuries at a computer ...