Impetigo is a common bacterial skin infection that mostly affects children, though anyone can get it through contact with someone who is infected. The name stems from impetere, meaning “to attack” in Latin, as it is one of the most contagious skin infections that exists today. While impetigo usually isn’t too serious, it can lead to complications if left untreated. Let’s go through ...

As cold and flu season continues, the last thing you want to deal with is pneumonia. Fortunately, there are many steps you can take to prevent getting pneumonia, and some great at-home treatments to eliminate it if you’ve already been diagnosed. PreventionThe number one action step to help you prevent getting pneumonia is to get your flu shot every year. Seasonal influenza is a common ...

Hudson River Health Care (HRHCare), one of the largest federally qualified health center (FQHC) networks in the country, hosted its annual Cornucopia Benefit on Saturday, November 2. Held at The Altman Building in Manhattan, the event raised over $600,000 to support the comprehensive primary and preventive health services that HRHCare provides to more than 225,000 people in need ...

Many of us can remember feeling sick to our stomach at some point. Viral gastroenteritis, more commonly known as the stomach flu, may have been what we were experiencing. Let’s talk a little about what causes gastroenteritis, and how to prevent it in the first place.Causes and SymptomsYou are likely to contract viral gastroenteritis when you eat or drink contaminated food or water, or ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are not a popular conversation topic, yet they affect over 150 million people worldwide each year. Doctors typically treat UTIs with antibiotics, but there are steps you can take to reduce your chances of getting a UTI in the first place. So, let’s get talking.Symptoms and ComplicationsA UTI is an infection in any part of your urinary system, which ...

On Monday, August 26, United States Congressman Antonio Delgado, representing the 19th District of New York, visited Hudson River Health Care’s Amenia Health Center. Joined by CEO Anne Kauffman Nolon and other HRHCare executives and health center staff, Congressman Delgado was able to learn more about the vital impact the health center has on the Amenia community, as well as the ...

No matter what grade your child is about to enter, there’s always a long checklist of things to get done before the new school year starts. One item you should always have on that list is his or her yearly check-up. While it may not seem as urgent as back-to-school shopping for clothes and supplies, an annual check-up will ensure your child or teen is on track for a healthy, successful ...

For those of us who enjoy spending time in the great outdoors, it’s important to know how to treat poison ivy rashes. The best treatment, of course, is to teach yourself and your children how to recognize these and other unfriendly plants and stay away from them! But in case you do have a brush with poison ivy this summer, we’re here to help.“Poisonous” PlantsPoison ivy, poison oak, and ...

As summer begins, it’s time to head to the beach, gear up for sports, and enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. With all the time spent outside during the summer months, it’s more important than ever to learn how to keep your skin safe.Sun Safety TipsOverexposure to the sun can result in health complications later in life, including skin cancer. And as the earth’s ozone layer ...

On Thursday, April 25, Assemblyman Kieran Michael Lalor (R), representing New York’s 105th Assembly District since 2012, toured The HRHCare Dover Plains Health Center. Led by HRHCare Chief Operating Officer Allison Dubois, the tour gave the Assemblyman a chance to see the Dover Plains facility and learn more about the high-quality primary and preventive health services that Hudson River ...