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American Heart Association Names HRHCare CMO As Co-Chair Of New Community Impact Committee

by HRHCare Lifestyle

Hudson River Health Care (HRHCare) is pleased to announce that HRHCare Chief Medical Officer Dr. Sophia McIntyre has been named Co-Chair of the American Heart Association’s new Community Impact Committee (CIC). This committee is tasked with building a culture of health in the Westchester community, while improving cardiovascular health for all. The CIC is a standing committee of the ...
Hudson River Health Care Launches NIH All Of Us Research Program In Beacon

by HRHCare Lifestyle

Hudson River Health Care (HRHCare) is pleased to announce that it launched the National Institutes of Health All of Us Research Program in Beacon on October 15, after successfully launching the program in Peekskill last year. This program is seeking one million or more participants nationwide to share their health information to accelerate health research and medical breakthroughs, ...
HRHCare Raises Funds To Bring Health Care To New Yorkers In Need At Annual Cornucopia Benefit

by HRHCare Neighbors

Hudson River Health Care (HRHCare), one of largest federally qualified health center networks in the country, hosted its 14th annual Cornucopia Benefit on Saturday, October 20. Held at The Hudson Loft in Irvington, New York, the event raised $350,000 to support the comprehensive primary and preventive health services that HRHCare provides to people in need throughout the Hudson Valley ...
HRHCare Explains How To Keep Your Sugar Levels In Check

by Asma Khan, MD Lifestyle

With Halloween around the corner and holiday season close behind, it’s safe to say that many of us will consume a little more sugar than usual over the coming months. Being responsible with sugar intake is important, as many of us may be prediabetic or at risk of prediabetes without knowing.So, let’s go over the facts around preventing and managing prediabetes.What is ...
First Class Of Hudson River Health Care Nurse Practitioner Residents Graduates

by HRHCare Lifestyle

On Thursday, August 30, Hudson River Health Care (HRHCare) was proud to celebrate the graduation of their first class of nurse practitioner residents: Tameka Bland, Nancy Gartin-Checchi, and Erika McNair. HRHCare has a long history of training medical residents and students, but these three nurse practitioners were the first to graduate from the new HRHCare Nurse Practitioner Residency ...
HRHCare Gives The Lowdown On Sexually Transmitted Infections

by Asma Khan, MD Lifestyle

Talking about sexually transmitted infections (STIs), sometimes known as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), can often be awkward! But if you are sexually active, knowing the facts about STI prevention is very important to keep you and your partner safe and in good health. So, let’s get started!What are STIs?STIs are infections that are spread through sexual contact. Other than colds ...
HRHCare Offers Advice On Caring For A Sprained Ankle

by Asma Khan, MD Lifestyle

During the summer, awkward moments when you lose your balance on a hike, playing sports or even just taking a stroll can sometimes result in an ankle sprain. They are one of the most common injuries – around 25,000 people sprain their ankle every day! So, if you find yourself with a sprained ankle, here are some helpful tips to get you back on your feet in no time.What Is a Sprained ...
HRHCare Offers Summer Sun Safety Tips

by Asma Khan, MD Lifestyle

Heading to the beach, playing sports and enjoying the outdoors with family and friends are often some of our favorite summer pastimes. But it’s important to protect yourself and your family this season by increasing your sun safety knowledge.Sun Safety TipsOverexposure to the sun can result in health complications later in life, including skin cancer. And as the earth’s ozone layer ...
Stay Tick-Free This Summer With Tips From HRHCare

by Asma Khan, MD Lifestyle

With summer on our doorstep, many of us are gearing up for gardening, camping, hiking and general outdoor fun. However, we also need to make preventing tick bites a part of our summer plans to keep ourselves and our families free from Lyme disease.What is Lyme Disease?Lyme disease is an infection caused by bacteria transmitted to humans through a bite from an infected black-legged or ...
HRHCare Expert Provides Pneumonia Prevention And Recovery Tips

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. Even though pneumonia often clears up in two to three weeks, it can become more serious, especially for older adults, babies and people dealing ...