When making the most of the warm weather this summer, Bon Secours Medical Group explains how to ensure you and your body are in peak health:Heatstroke poses a danger to athletes and people who work outdoors, and the key to prevention is staying hydrated. “Power drinks are beneficial, but there’s nothing better than good old-fashioned water or salt tablets,” said Dr. George Cox, internal ...
Thanks to three Rockland County high school students, an innovative tumor treatment device now has a name to match its capabilities. Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, recently announced the winners of the “Name the Linear Accelerator Contest.” Of the more than 300 high school student entries from across the county, two students tied for ...
Patients in Rockland County seeking surgical treatment for severe obesity at a nationally accredited hospital can do so easier than ever before, thanks to Good Samaritan Hospital and its Surgical Weight Loss Institute. According to Dr. Ramon Rivera, medical director of Good Samaritan Hospital’s Surgical Weight Loss Institute, the bariatric surgical center has been accredited as a ...
ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Due to her constant sciatica, Kathleen Paladine had become used to living in pain. However, as her lower body discomfort worsened to the point of immobilization, she realized something had to be done to take her life back.Experiencing pain in her thighs and the back of her legs, she turned to chiropractic treatments, acupuncture, physical therapy and even B12 ...
ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Winter's cold days and long nights can wreak havoc on even the most disciplined dieter. As the snow begins to melt and the promise of outdoor activities returns, here's how to make sure your body is ready to "spring ahead."“Over the cold months, most of us tend to hibernate," said Susan Epstein, MS, RD, CDN, registered dietitian at The Surgical ...
Seemingly the model of perfect health, Kevin Quinn, 63, decided to take his daily jog one March afternoon. However, as the retired New York City fireman and Rockland County resident began his usual running route, his body didn't feel normal.“I was almost a mile into the run, and I felt something strange — a pressure or a pain in my chest,” he said. “Something stopped me. I asked myself, ...
SUFFERN, N.Y. -- For patients seeking premier cardiac and heart care in Rockland County, Good Samaritan Hospital has them covered.With the addition of Dr. Cary S. Passik, a cardiothoracic surgeon, to its WMCHealth Heart and Vascular Institute, Good Samaritan Hospital has grown its already award winning team. Passik will see patients at the Active International Cardiovascular Institute ...
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