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St. John's Riverside Hospital Provides A Revolutionary Approach To Pain Management St. John's Riverside Hospital Provides A Revolutionary Approach To Pain Management
St. John's Riverside Hospital Provides A Revolutionary Approach To Pain Management Do you come home from work with a sore back? Are you stiff after a long drive in your car? Does walking up or down stairs have you seeing stars from the pain in your joints? If you suffer from chronic pain and do not want to be a surgical candidate, St. John’s Medical Group has opened a new Interventional Spine & Pain Management Center at 1022 North Broadway in Yonkers. “We are not an alternative to surgery, or against surgery. Interventional Pain Management is a part of the continuum of care used before patients have surgery and in many instances after surgery. It is a multidisciplina…

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Brain & Spine Surgeons Of NY Is Growing In Size And Expertise Brain & Spine Surgeons Of NY Is Growing In Size And Expertise
Brain & Spine Surgeons Of NY Is Growing In Size And Expertise Brain and Spine Surgeons of NY (BSSNY) is excited to announce the addition of seven top-notch fellowship trained physicians to the practice. These highly skilled doctors deliver expertise in the areas of neurology, orthopedic spine surgery, pain management, anesthesia, otolaryngology, neurotology, and more. Our patients now have access to a more diverse panel of experts which allows for an increased number of available treatments. BSSNY doctors take pride in working together to come up with the best personalized treatment plan possible for their patients. Expert neurologist Dr. Tatyana Gi…

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Non-Surgical Treatment Options Available At BSSNY Non-Surgical Treatment Options Available At BSSNY
Non-Surgical Treatment Options Available At Bssny Brain & Spine Surgeons of New York offers treatments other than surgery to address patient concerns. In fact, BSSNY has a whole practice dedicated to providing patients with pain relief without undergoing surgery. The practice, known as Spine Options, is located on the third floor of BSSNY’s main office in White Plains, N.Y. It is staffed by three board-certified physicians whose primary goal is to help patients with pain relief so they can live their best lives possible. BSSNY would like to announce the newest member of the Spine Options team, Dr. Neil Patel. Dr. Patel is a double board…

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Understanding Pain Management: Techniques And Treatments Understanding Pain Management: Techniques And Treatments
Understanding Pain Management: Techniques And Treatments Pain management is designed to treat chronic pain and allows a person to live a full, enjoyable life. Chronic pain is pain that lasts more than three to six months or pain beyond the point of tissue healing. Some forms of chronic pain can be linked to an identifiable cause, such as degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis or spondylolisthesis. Other forms have no clear cause, such as fibromyalgia or nerve pain. Fighting chronic pain is a lifelong struggle for many. With an accurate diagnosis and early intervention, we hope to help patients avoid a state of chronic pain, or at least reduce …

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Nurse From Westchester Named Greenwich Hospital Employee Of Year Nurse From Westchester Named Greenwich Hospital Employee Of Year
Nurse From Westchester Named Greenwich Hospital Employee Of Year Helene Kimmons, RN, of Port Chester was honored with the prestigious Marian Nowak Award, given to the employee who embodies the best of Greenwich Hospital’s values – at the annual Employee Service Awards Dinner. A 29-year veteran of Greenwich Hospital, Kimmons began her career at the hospital as a staff nurse in the Intensive Care Unit and later worked in the Post Acute Care Unit.  Kimmons currently serves as a leader and mentor as nurse manager for Ambulatory Surgery, PACU and Pain Management. At the awards dinner, Kimmons was praised for her commitment to the highest standards of patient…

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CareMount Expert Lists Must-Haves For Medicine Cabinet And First Aid Kit CareMount Expert Lists Must-Haves For Medicine Cabinet And First Aid Kit
CareMount Expert Lists Must-Haves For Medicine Cabinet And First Aid Kit Thinking about getting started on your spring cleaning? Don’t neglect your medicine cabinet or first aid kit essentials this season! As you begin your cleaning, make note of the items you currently have and what you will need to stock up on, and be sure to throw out any medications or prescriptions that have expired. Use this handy list of top 10 medicine cabinet must-haves and top five first aid kit picks to make sure you and your family are prepared for unexpected and seasonal ailments. Medicine Cabinet 1. Acetaminophen (Tylenol): Relieves mild-to-moderate pain and reduces fever, but …

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Columbia Orthopedic Surgeon Brings Specialized Care to Westchester Columbia Orthopedic Surgeon Brings Specialized Care to Westchester
Columbia Orthopedic Surgeon Brings Specialized Care to Westchester WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- A new era of orthopedic care has arrived in Westchester County at NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital where a team of sports medicine and orthopedic physicians from Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) is providing world-class, specialized orthopedic services in a community hospital setting. “Our goal is to bring New York City-level care and the full range of subspecialty orthopedic care that we offer at Columbia up to Westchester,” said Jeffrey A. Geller, MD, Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital and the Chief and Director …

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