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Dr. Strombom, Colon & Rectal Surgery, Phelps Hospital
Lifestyle
Phelps Hospital, Northwell Health, is at the forefront of innovation in cancer care, using advanced technology, testing, and treatments. Colorectal cancer, unlike other cancers, is preventable if detected early. However, only 63% of patients over age 50 had some form of screening like a colonoscopy or Cologuard testing. We are prepared and eager to beat those statistics in our community ...
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Danielle Broder, Dietetic Intern and Jennifer Fox, RD, CDN, CDCES
Lifestyle
What is a plant-based diet?A plant-based diet focuses on whole, minimally processed plant-based foods. It involves limiting animal products and making fruits, vegetables, and plant proteins the star of your plate. It emphasizes nuts, seeds, oils, whole grains, legumes, and beans and limits foods like meat, dairy, and eggs.Why eat a plant-based diet?Eating a plant-based diet is ...
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Dr. Ramandeep Sahni, Stroke Director, Phelps Hospital and Regional Director of Stroke Ambulatory Services, Northwell Health
Lifestyle
A stroke is an urgent medical emergency that may cause long-term irreversible brain damage that can lead to lifelong disability or even death. Recognizing signs of stroke and seeking early evaluation is key in determining eligibility for current acute treatments for stroke. According to the American Stroke Association, stroke is the fifth leading cause of death, and a leading cause of ...
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Dr. Yili Huang, DO, D. ABA, Phelps Hospital, Northwell Health
Lifestyle
We are continuing to learn more about the lasting effects of the COVID-19 virus. An infection that we first thought primarily impacted the lungs, we now know that it can have a significant impact on many of our bodily functions. Many patients who have been severely impacted by COVID-19 are now experiencing chronic pain. Unfortunately, almost 10% of these individuals will suffer from ...
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Erika Larson, Program Manager, Concierge Program, Phelps Hospital, Northwell Health
Lifestyle
Did you know that common daily activities such as typing, writing, or playing sports can impact the health of your hands, wrists, and elbows? If pain in your upper extremities is interfering with your everyday life, it’s time to seek medical attention. At the Phelps Hand, Wrist, and Elbow Center, we offer complete, multidisciplinary care to treat upper extremity pain.Some common upper ...
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Dr. Owen O’Neill, Department of Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine, Phelps Hospital Northwell Health
Lifestyle
What is hyperbaric medicine?Hyperbaric medicine is the specialty that uses high pressure oxygen to treat a number of complex medical conditions. The treatment involves using a hyperbaric chamber to increase pressure while the patient breathes 100% oxygen, which significantly increases the oxygen level in the blood stream and subsequently all cells of the body. Hyperbaric chambers may be ...
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Dr. Craig Zalvan, Chief of Otolaryngology and Medical Director of The Institute for Voice and Swallowing Disorders, Phelps Hospital, Northwell Health
Lifestyle
Reflux affects nearly 40% of the population, and as those who suffer know, holiday indulgences often exacerbate the symptoms. A person suffering from the symptoms associated with Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, LPR, or Gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD, may feel anxiety and stress around the holidays and the idea of meals out or hosted by family and friends that can trigger flare ups.LPR ...
Early detection of cancer cells is critical for survival outcomes, but the COVID-19 pandemic has caused an untold number of cancers to go undiagnosed and untreated. As the world entered lockdown in 2020, many people postponed annual preventative cancer screenings, as a way to avoid the virus. To this day, many are yet to reschedule.Based on data collected by the Northwell Health Cancer ...
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Danilo Silva, MD, Director, Northwell Spine Institute at Phelps, Phelps Hospital, Northwell Health
Lifestyle
The average American will suffer with some sort of back pain or spinal injury in their lives. However, the root cause and manifestation of back pain is different for everyone. At the Phelps Spine Institute, we understand that not all back pain is the same. We work with each of our patients to offer a variety of solutions for back issues. While the cause of back pain may vary, we have ...
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Erika Larson – Program Manager, Concierge Program, Phelps Hospital, Northwell Health
Lifestyle
At Phelps Hospital, we’re doing everything in our power to lower barriers to quality healthcare. That is why we’ve implemented our new concierge program to simplify access to care for all of our patients.The Phelps concierge program, through Northwell Health, offers a single point of contact for all community members to our Reflux Center, the Spine Institute, lung cancer screening, ...
