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New Surge In Flu Cases Reported Nationwide; These States Are Seeing Biggest Spikes New Surge In Flu Cases Reported Nationwide; These States Are Seeing Biggest Spikes
New Surge In Flu Cases Reported Nationwide; These States Are Seeing Biggest Spikes Flu cases are surging across the nation, closing nearly a dozen schools and swamping hospitals in some states. At least 24 million cases, 310,000 hospitalizations, and 13,000 deaths —including 57 children —have been reported for this flu season, which began in October, according to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday, Feb. 7. The two strains of flu circulating this season are H1N1 and H3N2. Both are covered in this year's flu vaccine, but only about 40 percent of Americans have taken the vaccine each of the last two years, compared to 50 percent t…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Respiratory Illnesses Rising Dramatically In These States: Brand-New Map Respiratory Illnesses Rising Dramatically In These States: Brand-New Map
Respiratory Illnesses Rising Dramatically In These States: Brand-New Map Respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, influenza, and RSV, are surging across the United States, with healthcare systems feeling the strain as more people seek care for these conditions.  The CDC reported on Monday, Jan. 13 that the nation is experiencing high levels of acute respiratory illnesses, with young children and older adults particularly affected. COVID-19 activity has increased in most areas, fueled by rising emergency department visits, elevated lab test positivity, and high levels of virus detected in wastewater.  Influenza remains widespread, while RSV activity …

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by Joe Lombardi
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$41M To Go Toward Expanding, Modernizing Hospital In Westchester $41M To Go Toward Expanding, Modernizing Hospital In Westchester
$41M To Go Toward Expanding, Modernizing Hospital In Westchester New York State officials have dedicated tens of millions of dollars toward expanding and transforming facilities and equipment at a Westchester County hospital.  In an announcement on Monday, Sept. 30, Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard revealed a $41 million capital investment from New York State that will go towards Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital.  The secured funding will pay for a "comprehensive revitalization strategy" focusing on expanding and modernizing key areas of the hospital, officials said. This will include:  Redesigning the emergency department so …

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by Ben Crnic
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Flu Shot Protects Against Severe COVID-19 Effects, Study Finds Flu Shot Protects Against Severe COVID-19 Effects, Study Finds
Flu Shot Protects Against Severe Covid-19 Effects, Study Finds A new study found that the flu vaccine might provide people with some protection against severe cases of COVID-19. The findings were published on Tuesday, Aug. 3, in a study by physician-scientists at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.  Researchers analyzed patients records from around the world and found that the flu vaccine "reduces the risks of stroke, sepsis, and DVT in patients with COVID-19." The study also found that COVID-19 patients who had received the annual flu vaccine were "significantly less likely" to go to the emergency department and be admitted to the…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Home Or Hospital? A Northern Westchester Hospital Doctor Weighs In Home Or Hospital? A Northern Westchester Hospital Doctor Weighs In
Home Or Hospital? A Northern Westchester Hospital Doctor Weighs In If I have symptoms of COVID-19, when should I go to the ER? While typical symptoms include fever, cough and shortness of breath, Northern Westchester Hospital doctors are also seeing nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain in positive-testing patients. If you think you have COVID-19, call your doctor. He or she can monitor your symptoms via telephone or video call if office visits aren’t possible and let you know what next steps to take. With mild symptoms like a fever and cough, home may be the best option, but if you feel you require emergency care, then it may be time to head to th…

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Man Punches Staffer In Head At Emergency Room Of Area Hospital, Police Say Man Punches Staffer In Head At Emergency Room Of Area Hospital, Police Say
Man Punches Staffer In Head At Emergency Room Of Area Hospital, Police Say A 37-year-old man is behind bars and facing a felony charge after punching a staff member in the head at Nyack Montefiore Hospital, Orangetown Police said. Police responded to the Emergency Department of Nyack Montefiore Hospital located at 160 North Midland Avenue in the Village of Nyack at around 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 5.  The victim reported being punched with a closed fist, causing a laceration to the victim’s head which needed medical treatment. Steven Butterfield of Bardonia was arrested at the scene and charged with second-degree assault, a felony. He was transported to the Orangeto…

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by Joe Lombardi
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WMC Helps Tappan Teen Recover From Near-Tragic Bike Ride WMC Helps Tappan Teen Recover From Near-Tragic Bike Ride
WMC Helps Tappan Teen Recover From Near-Tragic Bike Ride Riding her bike to school one day, Jordan Duffy experienced an accident that would change her life forever. Not wearing a helmet, she and a friend pulled out of her family's driveway and began to pedal away. Suddenly, an approaching car veered towards the teens, causing her to collide head-on, flip head over heels and land on her head. A neighbor witnessed the impact and the seizure that followed, and called 911. Other neighbors ran over to help. “It was surreal,” said Jordan’s dad, Matthew. “She was out of it. Moving, but not moaning. Rubbing her head, but not speaking.” An ambulance whisk…

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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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