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Tufts Lacrosse Players Hospitalized After Navy SEAL Workout: NJ Docs Explain What Did It Tufts Lacrosse Players Hospitalized After Navy SEAL Workout: NJ Docs Explain What Did It
Tufts Lacrosse Players Hospitalized After Navy SEAL Workout: NJ Docs Explain What Did It A dozen of Tufts University's 50 lacrosse players were sidelined earlier this month with a muscle-destroying illness following a grueling workout led by a Navy SEAL, school officials said. As of press time three of the reigning NCAA Division III National Championship players remained in the hospital recovering from rhabdomyolysis, or, as it's more simply known, "rhabdo," Tufts officials said. Nine players required hospitalization, and experts say it should not have gotten to this.  Update: The Boston Globe reported Wednesday, Sept. 25, that all of the players have now be…

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Big News! Watch St. John's Riverside Hospital's New Episode Of Riverside Reflections Big News! Watch St. John's Riverside Hospital's New Episode Of Riverside Reflections
Big News! Watch St. John's Riverside Hospital's New Episode Of Riverside Reflections BREAKING NEWS...FOR THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT AT THE ANDRUS PAVILION! Watch episode 2 of Riverside Reflections with Raffaele Milizia, MD, Chair of Emergency Medicine & AVP of Medical Affairs. Plus, check out a preview of episode 3 with Herta Muller, MSN, BSN, RN, Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer. Coming Monday, July 22nd at 7pm! S1 E3 Preview St. John's Riverside Hospital

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Watch Riverside Reflections: A New Video Series By St. John's Riverside Hospital Watch Riverside Reflections: A New Video Series By St. John's Riverside Hospital
Watch Riverside Reflections: A New Video Series By St. John's Riverside Hospital S1 E1 Riverside Reflections. A NEW video series by St. John's Riverside Hospital delves into real conversations with those who help make our #CommunitySTRONG. NEXT EPISODE | Watch Preview Monday, June 24th at 7pm featuring Dr. Raffaele Milizia, Chair of Emergency Medicine & AVP of Medical Affairs. Watch, Like, & Subscribe TODAY!

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Westchester Medical Center Explains How Avoid 'Tricks' This Halloween Westchester Medical Center Explains How Avoid 'Tricks' This Halloween
Westchester Medical Center Explains How Avoid 'Tricks' This Halloween Each year, 4,400 trick-or-treaters across the country are taken to a hospital. Dr. Mark Papish, associate medical director of Emergency Medicine at MidHudson Regional Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), shared strategies to minimize risk.  First, remember that one-third of Halloween injuries involve lacerations from pumpkin-carving. “Using a children’s pumpkin-carving knife that is serrated, but not sharp, can mitigate this risk,” said Papish. “You can also have young children paint the pumpkin instead.” Costumes should also be well thought out. …

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St. John's Riverside Hospital Dobbs Ferry ER Offers Highest Quality Care St. John's Riverside Hospital Dobbs Ferry ER Offers Highest Quality Care
St. John's Riverside Hospital Dobbs Ferry ER Offers Highest Quality Care NO WAIT Every second counts during a medical emergency. When the need arises, take comfort in knowing you have the highest quality Emergency Care just minutes away. St. John’s Riverside Hospital in Dobbs Ferry provides our community the safety of a full-service hospital and rarely has a wait. TOP RATED DOCTORS The Emergency Department is under the direction of Mark Silberman, MD, Chief of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Silberman completed his residency at Columbia University Medical Center and is uniquely qualified with four board certifications. With no wait and a multiple board certified team,…

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'Oh No, What Do I Do?' WMC Answers Everyday Medical Questions 'Oh No, What Do I Do?' WMC Answers Everyday Medical Questions
'Oh No, What Do I Do?' WMC Answers Everyday Medical Questions From bumps and scrapes to accidents in the kitchen, many everyday injuries are unavoidable. To help area residents better understand the severity of common injuries -- and what to do about them -- Westchester Medical Center doctors share their advice and tips: You’re renovating your home and step on a nail. Should you remove it yourself? According to Dr. Ivan Miller, Director of Emergency Medicine at Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of WMCHealth, “Puncture wounds are high risk for infection because they tend to seal in whatever contamination occurred with the puncture. In all cases,…

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