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Should You Be Double Masking? The Reasons Why Wearing Two Masks May Be Advised Should You Be Double Masking? The Reasons Why Wearing Two Masks May Be Advised
Should You Be Double Masking? The Reasons Why Wearing Two Masks May Be Advised With the recent spread of new coronavirus variants, some people have begun wearing two masks at the same time—double masking. Last month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new guidance that confirmed that wearing well-fitted masks or wearing two masks offers added protection. Here are some tips from NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital to understand the different kinds of masks and why it might make sense to start double masking. Is double masking a good idea? The CDC now says double masking is one way to improve protection from the virus. A second mask c…
NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital Celebrates Opening Of Maternal & Newborn Care Unit NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital Celebrates Opening Of Maternal & Newborn Care Unit
NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital Celebrates Opening Of Maternal & Newborn Care Unit On January 20, NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital celebrated the opening of its Maternal & Newborn Care Unit, designed to enhance the care and comfort of expectant moms and their newborns and provide the best patient experience before, during and after childbirth. Located on the second floor of NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital, the center features bright, private postpartum rooms, each with a bathroom, shower, and a comfortable bed for a partner to sleep that allows for family-focused support and bonding. The center also has spacious labor and delivery rooms with…
If It’s Time, Make Time: What You Need To Know About Colonoscopy If It’s Time, Make Time: What You Need To Know About Colonoscopy
If It’s Time, Make Time: What You Need To Know About Colonoscopy If you’re like many of us, the death of actor Chadwick Boseman, star of "Black Panther," hit you hard. Only 43, he died of colon cancer. Most of us associate cancer with old age, but it can strike at any time. Colorectal cancer, which begins in the colon or rectum, is the third-most deadly cancer in the U.S. Colorectal cancer often has no symptoms in the early stages, but it can be prevented or stopped from progressing with timely screenings. “Colonoscopy is the one tool that is proven to prevent colon cancer in patients,” said Pawan Rastogi, M.D., gastroenterologist at NewYork-Presbyterian…
5 Steps You Can Take To Improve Your Heart Health 5 Steps You Can Take To Improve Your Heart Health
5 Steps You Can Take To Improve Your Heart Health COVID-19 has changed how we live our lives, which can lead to significant impacts on our heart health. If you have gotten off course, take steps to steer yourself (and your heart) back in the right direction. Life has changed a lot since February. Many of us are spending much more time in our homes and less time participating in the activities we had before, which have an effect on our health, both good and bad. “We’ve seen a significant impact on people’s diets, lifestyles and exercise regimens over the past five months,” said Craig Hametz, M.D., FACC, FASE, FASNC, chief of the department …
NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital To Open New Maternity Center This Fall NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital To Open New Maternity Center This Fall
NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital To Open New Maternity Center This Fall When NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital leaders started talking about how to redesign their Maternity Center, they had a clear advantage: most members of the leadership team and redesign committee were women—and moms. “Who better to plan a perfect maternity unit than a group of mothers?” said Dr. Meera Garcia, Division Chief of General Obstetrics and Gynecology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital. Set to open this fall, the committee designed the new state-of-the-art center to help moms-to-be feel more at ease and families more comfortable while visiting their tini…
NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital Debuts Digestive Health Center NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital Debuts Digestive Health Center
NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital Debuts Digestive Health Center NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital has opened its new digestive health center and an expansion of its gastroenterology and hepatology team.  The NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital Digestive Health Center is located on campus at 1978 Crompond Road in Cortlandt Manor.  The new Center provides easy access to the highest quality of endoscopic services in a warm and welcoming setting and has achieved The Gold Seal of Approval by The Joint Commission. The public is invited to an open house to tour the Digestive Health Center and meet the team of digestive health experts. The fr…