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$31M Trip-Fall Fraud Scheme Results In Convictions For NY Attorney, Doctor $31M Trip-Fall Fraud Scheme Results In Convictions For NY Attorney, Doctor
$31M Trip-Fall Fraud Scheme Results In Convictions For NY Attorney, Doctor An attorney and doctor have been convicted of defrauding New York businesses and their insurance companies of more than $31 million through a massive trip-and-fall fraud scheme. Following a three-week trial, a jury in Manhattan just convicted George Constantine, a lawyer, and Andrew Dowd, an orthopedic surgeon, for their participation in the scheme from 2013 and 2018.  Both men live on Long Island -- the 60-year-old Constantine in Plainview, and the 67-year-old Dowd in Miller Place. The two were both found guilty of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, mail fraud, and w…

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Doctor Shot, Killed By Disgruntled Patient In Tulsa Has Ties To Northeast Doctor Shot, Killed By Disgruntled Patient In Tulsa Has Ties To Northeast
Doctor Shot, Killed By Disgruntled Patient In Tulsa Has Ties To Northeast One of the victims in the mass shooting at the Tulsa, Oklahoma hospital has ties to the Northeast. Dr. Preston J. Phillips was a Harvard Medical School graduate who worked at the Yale New Haven Hospital for years during his residency before ultimately landing as an orthopedic surgeon at the hospital where he was murdered. Phillips, age 59, was one of four people who were shot and killed by Michael Louis - also known as Michelet Louis - on Wednesday, June 1, when the gunman purchased an assault rifle and gunned them down at the Warren Clinic Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. Poli…

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Don’t Live In Pain, Learn More About A Knee Replacement Today Don’t Live In Pain, Learn More About A Knee Replacement Today
Don’t Live In Pain, Learn More About A Knee Replacement Today Exceptional orthopedic care, available at Phelps We know knee pain can affect your quality of life and put a strain on performing daily activities. At Phelps Hospital, Northwell Health, our dedicated orthopedic team is here to help. Our orthopedic surgeons are experts in many surgical techniques for knee replacement and will tailor their approach to fit your specific needs. What causes knee pain? Knee pain can be caused by a variety of conditions and issues, including: Arthritis (knee osteoarthritis, which is a wearing away of the natural cushioning of the knee) Back ailments Bursitis (…

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Good Samaritan Hospital Opens Brand New Orthopedic Surgery Center Good Samaritan Hospital Opens Brand New Orthopedic Surgery Center
Good Samaritan Hospital Opens Brand New Orthopedic Surgery Center Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has completed a comprehensive upgrade to its Orthopedic Surgery Center. The hospital held a ceremony heralding the official opening of the new unit, which offers a new level of patient experience to the region and fosters a specialized, patient-first approach to orthopedic care. The 10,000-square-foot unit offers 14 private en suite patient recovery rooms, each equipped with state-of-the-art digital monitoring consoles that nurses can use to input all patient documentation. The modern space …

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Need A New Hip? You’re Not Alone Need A New Hip? You’re Not Alone
Need A New Hip? You’re Not Alone The stiffness in your groin has become painful, making it hard to walk or get up from a chair, and even waking you up at night. Neither rest nor medication help. You may need a new hip. If you do, then you’ll be among more than 300,000 people who receive total hip replacements each year in the United States. Why Has My Hip Stopped Working? “The hip is one of the body's largest joints. Like other weight-bearing joints, it sustains plenty of 'wear and tear' that commonly lead to arthritis. In fact, arthritis is the major cause of chronic hip pain and disability, and the most common form of…

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From Pumps To Phones, How To Reduce Aches And Pains At The Office From Pumps To Phones, How To Reduce Aches And Pains At The Office
From Pumps To Phones, How To Reduce Aches And Pains At The Office For women who work in an office, heading to work pain-free may seem like an impossible task. In many cases, these professionals face an array of issues that can lead to feet, back, neck and wrist pain, despite it being a largely avoidable occurrence.  “Many sources of pain and injury in women are related to the shoes and bags they wear to work,” said Dr. Jason Fond, director of Orthopedic Surgery at Montefiore Nyack Hospital. “Women who wear high heels all day, every day are at increased risk of developing bunions, corns, calluses, hammertoes or pain in the ball of the foot.” To avoid injury…

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