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Sun River Health Administers First COVID-19 Vaccinations To Staff

by Sun River Health Lifestyle

On Wednesday, December 23, Sun River Health (formerly Hudson River Health Care) began administering COVID-19 vaccines to clinical staff at Sun River Health NYC health center locations. Among the first clinical staff members to be vaccinated were Sharon Andrades, RN, Director at Sun River Health’s Matilda Raffa Cuomo Health Center, Dolores Curbelo, MD, NYC Regional Medical Director, ...
COVID-19 Precautions Over The Holidays

by Asma Khan, MD Lifestyle

As the holiday season begins, it is important to protect your health and the health of your loved ones as much as possible by taking precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. By staying safe and healthy, we can ensure that this is still the most wonderful time of the year!How can we gather safely for the holidays?During this time when we are used to gathering with family and ...
Why The Flu Shot Is Important This Year

by Asma Khan, MD Lifestyle

This year, it is more important than ever to get the flu shot. With the chance of an increase in COVID-19 cases as the weather gets colder, it is important to protect your health as much as possible by getting the flu shot. Having the flu and COVID-19 at the same time may increase your chance of risks of complications from the virus. So, if you haven’t had your flu shot yet this year, ...
Hudson River Health Care And Brightpoint Rebrand As Sun River Health

by Sun River Health Lifestyle

On Tuesday, September 29, 2020, Hudson River Health Care (HRHCare) and Brightpoint Health announced their organization’s rebranding under the name Sun River Health. The new brand expresses the merger of these two organizations, which occurred in late 2018, as one combined health care organization better positioned to meet the needs of underserved communities across the Hudson Valley, ...
HRHCare Provides Walk-Up COVID-19 Testing In Haverstraw

by HRHCare Lifestyle

In response to the Governor’s office and in partnership with Haverstraw Mayor Michael Kohut, Hudson River Health Care (HRHCare) has begun walk-up testing for COVID-19 in Haverstraw as of April 29. The walk-up testing site is in the parking lot at West Broad Street and Partition Street, near the HRHCare Haverstraw Health Center.Testing is by appointment, Monday-Friday from 9am to 5pm. ...
HRHCare Provides Update Amid COVID-10 Pandemic

by HRHCare Lifestyle

Providing our patients with safe, secure health care services is our top priority. To continue patient care and limit the spread of COVID-19, Hudson River Health Care (HRHCare) is shifting most of our appointments to telemedicine. A telemedicine visit is like a regular doctor’s visit, but as a video chat.To make a telemedicine appointment at HRHCare:Click here.Call 1-844-HRH-Care ...
Hudson River Health Care Responds To Coronavirus Outbreak in New York State

by HRHCare Lifestyle

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) arriving in New York State, Hudson River Health Care (HRHCare) has equipped staff with information and resources at all 43 HRHCare health center locations across the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island. The organization, which has provided health care to NYS communities for over 40 years, has also made public health experts available ...
What To Know About Impetigo, The “School Disease”

by Asma Khan, MD Lifestyle

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 ...
HRHCare Expert Offers Prevention And Recovery Tips For Pneumonia Season

by Asma Khan, MD Lifestyle

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 ...
HRHCare Raises Over $600K To Bring Healthcare To New Yorkers In Need At Annual Benefit

by HRHCare Lifestyle

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 ...