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'I Sing Of Hope': Nurse From Northwell Health Choir Discusses America's Got Talent Experience 'I Sing Of Hope': Nurse From Northwell Health Choir Discusses America's Got Talent Experience
'I Sing Of Hope': Nurse From Northwell Health Choir Discusses America's Got Talent Experience A choir of frontline nurses from New York’s largest health system is bringing a message of hope to the national stage, as they perform on America’s Got Talent. The Northwell Health Nurse Choir's live performance at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood aired on Tuesday, Aug. 17. It was the group's second appearance on the show, following the choir's audition. Watch the choir's audition here. Related - New York’s Northwell Health Nurse Choir Will Appear On America’s Got Talent Winnie Mele, a resident of Westbury in Nassau County who is the director of perioperative services at Plainview Hospi…

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Outpatient Joint Replacement Surgeries Becoming Increasingly Popular Outpatient Joint Replacement Surgeries Becoming Increasingly Popular
Outpatient Joint Replacement Surgeries Becoming Increasingly Popular Traditionally, hip and knee joint replacement surgeries were thought to be big ordeals requiring extensive hospital stays and a lengthy recovery. It’s time to rethink that train of thought. Substantial improvements in medical technology have led to minimally invasive surgical techniques for hip and knee replacement surgery. These procedures now have such positive outcomes that many orthopedic surgeons, including Dr. Jason Hochfelder of Phelps Hospital, Northwell Health, are offering outpatient surgery that allows patients to go home the day-of surgery, as opposed to spending unneeded time …

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How Doctors Are Adapting To Provide Care During COVID-19 How Doctors Are Adapting To Provide Care During COVID-19
How Doctors Are Adapting To Provide Care During Covid-19 Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, almost every single person has had to make changes to the way they live their lives and do their jobs. Working remotely, wearing masks, carrying bottles of hand sanitizer, and keeping our distance—even from those we love—have all become part of a new normal that has no clear end in sight. As doctors, we’ve been faced with the reality of reconsidering how to best approach health care. We’ve had to adapt to resources like telemedicine with unprecedented speed, and while the sudden switch has provided its challenges, it’s also improved care in ways we coul…

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The 6 Essential Health Exams Every Man Needs The 6 Essential Health Exams Every Man Needs
The 6 Essential Health Exams Every Man Needs Men in the U.S. are less likely than women to regularly see a doctor for preventive care, research shows. Unfortunately, this often results in men not seeking medical care until a disease or health issue has advanced. “There is no demographic that utilizes healthcare resources less than men between the ages of 18 and 45, followed closely by men ages 45 to 64,” says Dr. Joseph Alukal, a urologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital and an associate professor of urology at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Alukal shares what screenings and doctor’…

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Pregnancy And COVID-19: What You Need to Know Pregnancy And COVID-19: What You Need to Know
Pregnancy And Covid-19: What You Need to Know The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says women who are pregnant should be monitored more closely than the general population since they are known to be at risk of severe viral illness. Pregnant women experience immunologic and physiologic changes which make them more susceptible to complications from viral respiratory infections. If you are pregnant, you should take the following preventative actions: Avoid people who are sick or who have been exposed to the virus. Clean your hands often using soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. C…

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One Less Worry During The Coronavirus Pandemic: "We Are Here for You," Says NWH Doctor One Less Worry During The Coronavirus Pandemic: "We Are Here for You," Says NWH Doctor
One Less Worry During The Coronavirus Pandemic: "We Are Here for You," Says NWH Doctor National newspapers have reported on astonishing anecdotal evidence that aside from COVID-19 patients, hospitals located in the hot zones are seeing fewer numbers of patients they would normally treat in emergencies: heart attack and stroke victims, and those with other ailments big and small. During a time with so much stress and uncertainty, Northern Westchester Hospital staff wants you to rest assured that they will continue to be available for all emergencies, cancer treatments, doctors appointments and necessary surgeries. Northern Westchester Hospital doctors, nurses and staff are also…

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