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Malaria
New Rochelle, NY
News
Fox News Anchor Hospitalized With 'Severe Case' Of Malaria
A Fox News anchor is being treated at a northern Virginia hospital after coming down with a "severe case" of malaria. John Roberts, co-anchor of "America Reports," revealed his diagnosis in a social media post on Tuesday, Aug. 26. Late-night news anchor Trace Gallagher filled in for the 68-year-old on his broadcast with co-host Sandra Smith. It's unclear when Roberts will return to the air. "I somehow came down with a severe case of Malaria," Roberts posted. "I can honestly say that I am the only person in the hospital with Malaria. In fact, one of my doctors said I'm t…
Morristown, NJ
News
Malaria Case Reported In Morris County Resident With No Travel History: Officials
New Jersey health officials are investigating a rare case of malaria in a Morris County resident who had not traveled internationally, according to the Department of Health. The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) said it is working with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to determine how the person became infected. Officials said it is possible the case was acquired in New Jersey. If confirmed, it would be the state’s first locally acquired case of malaria since 1991. Malaria is caused by a parasite spread by Anopheles mosquitoes. Symptoms can include feve…
Westminster, MD
News
Maryland Reports First Malaria Case Not Tied To Travel In Decades
The Maryland Department of Health has confirmed a positive case of locally acquired malaria in a resident who lives in the National Capital Region. On Friday, Aug. 18, officials confirmed that a person has been hospitalized and is in recovery - while stressing that they did not recently travel outside of the US or other states where malaria is more prevalent. Health officials did not specify the exact location of the malaria case. Thousands of cases of malaria are reported annually in the country, though typically cases occur from people returning stateside from international travel.…
Beekman-Poughquag, NY
Lifestyle
From The Mountains To MidHudson, Area Doc Climbs To New Heights
Dr. Rajiv Narula has never been one to wait for the world to come to him. Combining his love of adventure with his medical training, the area doctor has found himself providing care off the beaten path in communities across the globe. Narula is an internist at MidHudson Regional Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network. He also provides travel-medicine services that help safeguard patients’ health as they explore the world’s most challenging and exotic locales – whether for business, study, humanitarian work or pure wanderlust. At MidHudson Regional Hospital, Naru…
Armonk, NY
Lifestyle
With So Many Possible Destinations, Make CareMount Medical Your First
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Each year, more and more Americans travel internationally. CareMount Medical’s John Raffalli, MD FACP (Internal Medicine/Infectious Diseases) and Neeta Chitkara, MD (Internal Medicine/Infectious Diseases) encourage patients to be proactive and take steps to anticipate issues that may arise during a trip. Learning about your destination before traveling is essential, according to Dr. Raffalli. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) post country specific travel notices and warnings on their websites. Check out the information u…
Beekman-Poughquag, NY
Lifestyle
With So Many Possible Destinations, Make CareMount Medical Your First
DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Each year, more and more Americans travel internationally. CareMount Medical’s John Raffalli, MD FACP (Internal Medicine/Infectious Diseases) and Neeta Chitkara, MD (Internal Medicine/Infectious Diseases) encourage patients to be proactive and take steps to anticipate issues that may arise during a trip. Learning about your destination before traveling is essential, according to Dr. Raffalli. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) post country specific travel notices and warnings on their websites. Check out the information upda…
Mahopac, NY
Lifestyle
With So Many Possible Destinations, Make CareMount Medical Your First
PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Each year, more and more Americans travel internationally. CareMount Medical’s John Raffalli, MD FACP (Internal Medicine/Infectious Diseases) and Neeta Chitkara, MD (Internal Medicine/Infectious Diseases) encourage patients to be proactive and take steps to anticipate issues that may arise during a trip. Learning about your destination before traveling is essential, according to Dr. Raffalli. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) post country specific travel notices and warnings on their websites. Check out the information update…
