NYACK, N.Y. -- If you suffer from pollen, tree or other seasonal allergies, don't waste another minute suffering this spring.“If you start sneezing in early spring, you’re most likely allergic to tree pollen,” said Dr. Ma. Lourdes de Asis, section chief of Allergy and Immunology at Nyack Hospital. “You should be taking medication from mid-March through June or July.” Common ...

NYACK, N.Y. -- At the heart of countless hospitals, doctor's offices and healthcare facilities are the doctors who make healing happen. That's why practices across the country like Nyack Hospital observe Doctor's Day in March, celebrating and honoring these invaluable community figures. Celebrated annually on March 30, Doctors’ Day began in 1933 in Winder, Ga. when Eudora Brown Almond, ...

NYACK, N.Y. -- A multiple sclerosis -- or MS -- diagnosis can trigger fears of disability and pain in many patients. However, MS varies in severity and in some cases may not even require treatment. While there is no cure for the disease, taking prescribed medication and implementing dietary changes can positively impact many of those affected. "The most common question people ask ...

NYACK, N.Y. -- There's plenty to love about daylight saving time: the arrival of spring, enjoying sunlight after work and being able to spend more time outdoors. However, the seasonal change can wreak havoc on sleep patterns. Unlike "falling back," when we gain an hour of sleep as daylight saving time ends, the spring change means the loss of an hour -- and in most cases -- ...

NYACK, N.Y. -- Glaucoma, a disease that damages the eye’s optic nerve, is a leading cause of blindness for people over age 60. Fortunately, blindness from glaucoma can often be prevented with early diagnosis and treatment, according to Dr. Andrew Spinak of Spinak Medical Eye Center and a staff member at Nyack Hospital.Below, he answers several common questions regarding glaucoma ...

NYACK, N.Y. --  The "Tide Pod Challenge" is the latest risky behavior landing teens in emergency rooms across the country.Teens who bite into laundry pods and post the videos online as part of the "challenge" can end up with permanent damage to their esophagus, warns Sandhya Katz, M.D., an attending physician in the Department of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Nyack ...

NYACK, N.Y. -- It may come as a surprise, but motor vehicle injuries are one of the leading causes of death among children in the United States. However many of these deaths can be prevented with the use of child safety or booster seats.To help keep Rockland County children and parents safe, Nyack Hospital’s New Moms Circle will be hosting a support group on Saturday, Feb. 24 at the ...

NYACK, N.Y. -- For Latina mothers in Rockland County, staying healthy doesn't need to be a solo exercise.A Nyack Hospital program called Mamas Maravillosas is working to help Latina mothers reduce their risk of Type 2 diabetes by supporting them in losing weight. Targeting Latina women who are overweight, obese or have other factors that put them at a higher risk for diabetes, the ...

NYACK, N.Y. -- Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced winter sports enthusiast, injuries can pile up during the colder months. However, with proper preparation and the correct equipment, seasonal athletes can spend more time on the mountain and less nursing injuries with a few easy precautions.The best way to protect against winter sports injuries is to be in good athletic ...

ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- From slips and falls to the bitter cold, winter weather can pose a variety of health and safety dangers. However, by planning ahead and taking the necessary precautions, Rockland residents can stay safe both inside and outside this winter.First, it's important to prepare for one of the most common winter-weather emergencies: power outages. Having food in the ...