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Concussion Discussion Concussion Discussion
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…
Nyack Hospital Celebrates What Makes It Special: Their Doctors Nyack Hospital Celebrates What Makes It Special: Their Doctors
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…