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Herndon, VA
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Herndon Mental Health Counselor Who Helped Teens, Families Secretly Exploited Children: Feds Herndon Mental Health Counselor Who Helped Teens, Families Secretly Exploited Children: Feds Herndon Mental Health Counselor Who Helped Teens, Families Secretly Exploited Children: Feds
Herndon Mental Health Counselor Who Helped Teens, Families Secretly Exploited Children: Feds He was supposed to help vulnerable people. Instead, a Virginia mental health counselor was secretly helping exploit children online, including a 10-year-old and a child with learning disabilities. Herndon resident Christopher Neal Mishik, 36, was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison on Thursday, Oct. 8, for participating in a child exploitation enterprise that targeted young girls through social media, according to federal prosecutors. Mishik was a licensed professional counselor who provided telehealth services to adolescents, young adults, and families. But behind the scenes, he was i…

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by Zak Failla
Plainsboro, NJ
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Plainsboro Drugmaker's First GLP-1 Weight-Loss Pill Hits Pharmacies: What To Know Plainsboro Drugmaker's First GLP-1 Weight-Loss Pill Hits Pharmacies: What To Know Plainsboro Drugmaker's First GLP-1 Weight-Loss Pill Hits Pharmacies: What To Know
Plainsboro Drugmaker's First Glp-1 Weight-Loss Pill Hits Pharmacies: What To Know The first oral glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drug has launched nationwide, marking a major expansion of access to the popular treatments credited with reshaping obesity care in the US. The Wegovy pill is now widely available across the country, Plainsboro, NJ-headquartered Novo Nordisk announced on Monday, Jan. 5. The oral version of the popular weight-loss injectable was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in December 2025. The once-daily medication is the first GLP-1 pill approved for weight management in adults with obesity, along with those who are overweight with r…

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by Chris Spiker
Plainsboro, NJ
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Plainsboro-Based Wegovy Provider Ends Hims & Hers Deal Over Knockoff Weight-Loss Drug Sales Plainsboro-Based Wegovy Provider Ends Hims & Hers Deal Over Knockoff Weight-Loss Drug Sales Plainsboro-Based Wegovy Provider Ends Hims & Hers Deal Over Knockoff Weight-Loss Drug Sales
Plainsboro-Based Wegovy Provider Ends Hims & Hers Deal Over Knockoff Weight-Loss Drug Sales Novo Nordisk has ended its partnership with Hims & Hers Health after two months, accusing the telehealth company of pushing illegal knockoff versions of its weight-loss drug Wegovy and deceptive marketing. The pharmaceutical giant with US headquarters in Plainsboro, New Jersey, announced the termination of its deal with Hims & Hers in a news release on Monday, June 23. Shares in Hims & Hers plummeted more than 26% when Wall Street began trading for the day. The move comes weeks after the Food and Drug Administration declared that the nationwide shortage of Wegovy was resolv…

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by Chris Spiker
Tarrytown-SleepyHollow, NY
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Westchester-Based Regeneron Buying Bankrupt 23andMe For $256M, Pledges To Protect DNA Data Westchester-Based Regeneron Buying Bankrupt 23andMe For $256M, Pledges To Protect DNA Data Westchester-Based Regeneron Buying Bankrupt 23andMe For $256M, Pledges To Protect DNA Data
Westchester-Based Regeneron Buying Bankrupt 23andMe For $256M, Pledges To Protect DNA Data Regeneron Pharmaceuticals will acquire embattled DNA testing company 23andMe in a $256 million court-supervised sale, promising to honor existing privacy protections and continue consumer services with no changes. The agreement to buy 23andMe was announced in a news release on Monday, May 19. It comes two months after 23andMe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Under the deal, Westchester County, New York-based Regeneron will take over 23andMe's personal genome service, total health, and research services. The telehealth brand Lemonaid Health will be shut down and Regeneron has offered to…

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by Chris Spiker
New Rochelle, NY
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WeightWatchers Files For Bankruptcy, Hopes To Adapt In Weight-Loss Drug Era WeightWatchers Files For Bankruptcy, Hopes To Adapt In Weight-Loss Drug Era WeightWatchers Files For Bankruptcy, Hopes To Adapt In Weight-Loss Drug Era
WeightWatchers Files For Bankruptcy, Hopes To Adapt In Weight-Loss Drug Era WeightWatchers is going on a financial diet, aiming to lose $1.15 billion in debt through a fast-track bankruptcy plan. Parent company WW International announced it was filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in a news release on Tuesday, May 6. The prominent wellness platform has struggled to keep up with more convenient weight-loss options like the drug Ozempic. WeightWatchers said it will remain open for its roughly three million worldwide members during its financial restructuring, which the company expects to last 45 days. "For more than 62 years, WeightWatchers has …

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by Chris Spiker
Manalapan-Englishtown, NJ
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Manalapan Man Streamed Child Porn, Masturbated In Telehealth Waiting Room: Officials Manalapan Man Streamed Child Porn, Masturbated In Telehealth Waiting Room: Officials Manalapan Man Streamed Child Porn, Masturbated In Telehealth Waiting Room: Officials
Manalapan Man Streamed Child Porn, Masturbated In Telehealth Waiting Room: Officials A 34-year-old New Jersey man is facing charges after authorities say he live-streamed pre-pubescent child porn and masturbated on a virtual telehealth waiting room multiple times. Jason Schain, of Manalapan, live-streamed similar content into the virtual waiting room for the Old Bridge health care provider at least seven times between October 2024 and January 2025, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said. An investigation identified Schain as the culprit, Ciccone said alongside Old Bridge Police Chief Thomas J. Montagna. Schain was arrested at his home on Friday, March 7…

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by Cecilia Levine
Kearny, NJ
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Hims & Hers Acquires Kearny Lab To Launch At-Home Blood Testing Hims & Hers Acquires Kearny Lab To Launch At-Home Blood Testing Hims & Hers Acquires Kearny Lab To Launch At-Home Blood Testing
Hims & Hers Acquires Kearny Lab To Launch At-Home Blood Testing Hims & Hers is introducing at-home laboratory testing, expanding its platform to offer deeper health insights and more precise clinical decision-making.  Hims & Hers Health, Inc. is acquiring Kearny, New Jersey-based Sigmund NJ LLC, marketed as Trybe Labs, the company said in a news release on Wednesday, Feb. 19. The move will allow the telehealth company to support at-home blood draws and comprehensive body testing. The acquisition helps Hims & Hers enhance its personalized treatments, supplements, and medications. "This next generation of healthcare is what we'…

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by Chris Spiker
Briarcliff, NY
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Telehealth And At-Home Treatment Options Increase For Cancer Patients During COVID-19 Telehealth And At-Home Treatment Options Increase For Cancer Patients During COVID-19 Telehealth And At-Home Treatment Options Increase For Cancer Patients During COVID-19
Telehealth And At-Home Treatment Options Increase For Cancer Patients During Covid-19 While the COVID-19 pandemic drags onward, many are left to worry not just about the virus, but about their regular medical treatments that may have been interrupted by a virus with a lot of question marks. For cancer patients, especially those undergoing treatment, COVID-19 has its own set of challenges. Many individuals with cancer who are undergoing treatments may have compromised immune systems. This can put them at higher risk of having negative outcomes if they contract COVID-19. If exposed to the virus, these patients may require isolation for a longer time than normal and should cons…

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Armonk, NY
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When It’s Cold Outside, Watch Your Back When It’s Cold Outside, Watch Your Back When It’s Cold Outside, Watch Your Back
When It’s Cold Outside, Watch Your Back Every season brings its own set of health woes. Winter is a major culprit, wreaking havoc with cold weather, freezing temperatures, and ice and snow that can lead to all sorts of health problems from head to toe and everything in between. This winter, if you’re spending a lot of time indoors amid the COVID-19 pandemic, you may want to grab your snowshoes, cross country skis or ice skates or just take a walk. And if you’re feeling cooped up inside, you may actually look forward to shoveling snow or chopping through a sheet of ice. As a pain specialist, many of the patients I see during the w…

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Content Partner: CareMount Medical
New City, NY
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How Doctors Are Adapting To Provide Care During COVID-19 How Doctors Are Adapting To Provide Care During COVID-19 How Doctors Are Adapting To Provide Care During COVID-19
How Doctors Are Adapting To Provide Care During Covid-19 Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, almost every single person has had to make changes to the way they live their lives and do their jobs. Working remotely, wearing masks, carrying bottles of hand sanitizer, and keeping our distance—even from those we love—have all become part of a new normal that has no clear end in sight. As doctors, we’ve been faced with the reality of reconsidering how to best approach health care. We’ve had to adapt to resources like telemedicine with unprecedented speed, and while the sudden switch has provided its challenges, it’s also improved care in ways we coul…

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Kingston, NY
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Are You Ready For The Fall And Winter Seasons? Are You Ready For The Fall And Winter Seasons? Are You Ready For The Fall And Winter Seasons?
Are You Ready For The Fall And Winter Seasons? Pumpkin-spiced beverages are back, signaling the transition to fall and winter and a good reminder to prepare for cold weather health needs. With COVID-19 dominating health concerns, continued vigilance is a must—rigorous hand washing, social distancing and wearing a mask. And this year, more than ever before, it’s essential to plan also for the “usual” seasonal ailments and illnesses that can be expected as days get shorter and cooler: the flu, the common cold, sore throat and respiratory illnesses; dry, itchy skin; asthma, to name a few. Here are some ways you can begin preparing now: P…

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Briarcliff, NY
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Pausing Pregnancy Plans During A Pandemic Pausing Pregnancy Plans During A Pandemic Pausing Pregnancy Plans During A Pandemic
Pausing Pregnancy Plans During A Pandemic Dear Doctor, My partner and I were planning to start trying for a baby this year—but then COVID-19 hit. Now, instead of excitement at the thought of growing our family, I find myself worrying about all of the uncertainties. Do you think it’s still safe to try and get pregnant right now? Sincerely, “Pondering Parenthood” Dear Pondering: There's no right or wrong when it comes to family planning (even during a pandemic). It’s all about what works for you and your partner. COVID-19 has affected everyone in certain ways, and there have been different physical, emotional, and financial implic…

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Massapequa, NY
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COVID-19: NY Launches Testing Site In Florida Hotspot COVID-19: NY Launches Testing Site In Florida Hotspot COVID-19: NY Launches Testing Site In Florida Hotspot
Covid-19: NY Launches Testing Site In Florida Hotspot New York State is paying it forward and offering a helping hand to states struggling with the COVID-19 outbreak. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the state will be establishing a COVID-19 testing site in St. Petersburg, Florida at the Pinellas Community Church and donating personal protective equipment there. The site is expected to provide up to 500 tests per day. While New York has largely contained the virus after seeing an early spike, cases in Florida have been on the rise in recent weeks, with the state reporting record-high averages in COVID-19 deaths. In the past week, Fl…

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by Zak Failla
Armonk, NY
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Stress, Anxiety And COVID-19 Stress, Anxiety And COVID-19 Stress, Anxiety And COVID-19
Stress, Anxiety And Covid-19 Stress is a normal psychological and physical reaction to the demands of life. Everyone reacts differently to difficult situations, especially when it’s a situation that necessitates social distancing, isolation and quarantine. Multiple challenges daily can push you beyond your ability to cope. During the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be experiencing stress, anxiety, fear, sadness and loneliness. You are not alone. Everyone is experiencing stress during these unprecedented times. The single, most important thing you can do is to avoid feeling isolated and stay connected. Take advantage of th…

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Armonk, NY
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Heart Disease And COVID-19: Higher Risk Requires Extra Precaution Heart Disease And COVID-19: Higher Risk Requires Extra Precaution Heart Disease And COVID-19: Higher Risk Requires Extra Precaution
Heart Disease And Covid-19: Higher Risk Requires Extra Precaution If you have a pre-existing heart disease and become ill with COVID-19, you are at a higher risk for a heart attack or developing congestive heart failure. This is likely due to a combination of the severity of the viral illness and its increased demands on the heart (fever causes rapid heart rate, for example), compounded by low oxygen levels and an increased likelihood for blood clot formation. In addition to the increase in these heart problems, a more unusual condition called myocarditis where the virus infects the heart muscle directly, has also been observed in COVID-19 patients. If you…

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Fairfield, CT
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BSSNY Offices Are Now Open BSSNY Offices Are Now Open BSSNY Offices Are Now Open
Bssny Offices Are Now Open We at Brain and Spine Surgeons of New York have been closely monitoring the rapidly evolving developments relating to the Coronavirus. Our highest priority is the health and well-being of our patients and staff and we want to let you know the precautions we are taking at this time. To help ensure the safety of our patients who now wish to come into the office for their appointments, we have instituted protocols based on the latest CDC guidelines, along with extra precautions that include: Wearing face masks. All BSSNY staff are required to wear appropriate PPE and it is mandatory that patie…

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Beekman-Poughquag, NY
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COVID-19 And Your Child With Type 1 Diabetes: What You Need to Know COVID-19 And Your Child With Type 1 Diabetes: What You Need to Know COVID-19 And Your Child With Type 1 Diabetes: What You Need to Know
Covid-19 And Your Child With Type 1 Diabetes: What You Need to Know Presently, data shows that children, adolescents and young adults with well-managed endocrine conditions, such as diabetes, are not at increased risk of getting infected or becoming severely ill with the coronavirus. However, poorly controlled diabetes can weaken their immunity and thereby increase the risk of getting infected. There are some indications that otherwise healthy, but severely obese children are at increased risk of a more complicated lung infection due to COVID-19. New data is becoming available each day about the virus, but in the meantime, parents and caregivers of children w…

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Beekman-Poughquag, NY
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How Does COVID-19 Affect Diabetics? How Does COVID-19 Affect Diabetics? How Does COVID-19 Affect Diabetics?
How Does Covid-19 Affect Diabetics? Infectious diseases such as COVID-19 are more serious in people with diabetes, according to the CDC. Why is this? 1) The immune system of diabetics does not function as well, which makes it harder for their bodies to fight the virus; and 2) the coronavirus appears to thrive in an environment of elevated blood glucose levels which makes the healing response to any infection slower. High blood sugar levels combined with a persistent state of inflammation make it much more difficult for people with diabetes to recover from illnesses such as COVID-19. Anyone with diabetes who notices symptoms …

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Beekman-Poughquag, NY
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I Am A Cancer Patient. What Should I Be Doing to Protect Myself During the COVID-19 Crisis? I Am A Cancer Patient. What Should I Be Doing to Protect Myself During the COVID-19 Crisis? I Am A Cancer Patient. What Should I Be Doing to Protect Myself During the COVID-19 Crisis?
I Am A Cancer Patient. What Should I Be Doing to Protect Myself During the Covid-19 Crisis? Cancer patients need to adhere to particular guidelines to maintain their health and well-being during the coronavirus pandemic. This is especially pertinent for patients who are undergoing chemotherapy treatment. It’s important to point out that individuals with any underlying medical condition, no matter the age, are at increased risk of developing complications from infection with the virus. This is especially true for patients who have an active cancer, particularly if patients recently received or are continuing to receive immune system suppressing treatment. According to the Centers for…

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Mahopac, NY
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I Am A Cancer Patient. What Should I Be Doing to Protect Myself During the COVID-19 Crisis? I Am A Cancer Patient. What Should I Be Doing to Protect Myself During the COVID-19 Crisis? I Am A Cancer Patient. What Should I Be Doing to Protect Myself During the COVID-19 Crisis?
I Am A Cancer Patient. What Should I Be Doing to Protect Myself During the Covid-19 Crisis? Cancer patients need to adhere to particular guidelines to maintain their health and well-being during the coronavirus pandemic. This is especially pertinent for patients who are undergoing chemotherapy treatment. It’s important to point out that individuals with any underlying medical condition, no matter the age, are at increased risk of developing complications from infection with the virus. This is especially true for patients who have an active cancer, particularly if patients recently received or are continuing to receive immune system suppressing treatment. According to the Centers for…

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Kingston, NY
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Senior Health: Keeping Anxiety And Stress at Bay Senior Health: Keeping Anxiety And Stress at Bay Senior Health: Keeping Anxiety And Stress at Bay
Senior Health: Keeping Anxiety And Stress at Bay As cases of the novel coronavirus now known as COVID-19 continue to increase worldwide and particularly here in New York State, researchers have learned that older adults and people with chronic health conditions may be particularly susceptible to the respiratory illness, which can cause pneumonia and symptoms such as fever, cough, diarrhea and shortness of breath. The coronavirus is a respiratory disease, meaning it mostly affects the lungs. But when the lungs aren’t able to work at full capacity, the heart has to work harder to pump oxygen-rich blood around the body. That added stress can b…

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Beekman-Poughquag, NY
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Pregnancy And COVID-19: What You Need to Know Pregnancy And COVID-19: What You Need to Know Pregnancy And COVID-19: What You Need to Know
Pregnancy And Covid-19: What You Need to Know The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says women who are pregnant should be monitored more closely than the general population since they are known to be at risk of severe viral illness. Pregnant women experience immunologic and physiologic changes which make them more susceptible to complications from viral respiratory infections. If you are pregnant, you should take the following preventative actions: Avoid people who are sick or who have been exposed to the virus. Clean your hands often using soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. C…

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Norwalk, CT
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Stuck At Home: Addiction Experts Say Watch For Signs Of Alcohol, Drugs Stuck At Home: Addiction Experts Say Watch For Signs Of Alcohol, Drugs Stuck At Home: Addiction Experts Say Watch For Signs Of Alcohol, Drugs
Stuck At Home: Addiction Experts Say Watch For Signs Of Alcohol, Drugs It may seem counterintuitive but teens and tweens at home, possibly even under the watchful eye of remotely working parents, could be using or abusing drugs and/or alcohol as much as before. Addiction experts and someone in recovery from drug addiction suggest moms and dads pay attention to the signs especially now when stress is at its height. Jade (not her real name), 33, of Fairfield County, has been in recovery since 2007 from an addiction to prescription pills and heroin, a drug habit that began when she was just 12. "I broke my ankle and was in so much pain the doctor prescribed me O…

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by Donna Christopher
Newark, NJ
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'Disproportionate Impact': Officials Work To Mitigate COVID-19 In NJ's Black Communities 'Disproportionate Impact': Officials Work To Mitigate COVID-19 In NJ's Black Communities 'Disproportionate Impact': Officials Work To Mitigate COVID-19 In NJ's Black Communities
'Disproportionate Impact': Officials Work To Mitigate Covid-19 In NJ's Black Communities State officials are working to mitigate COVID-19's disproportionate impact in New Jersey's black communities. There were more than 4,000 coronavirus-related fatalities in New Jersey as of Friday evening, 22 percent of which were African Americans, NJ Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli said. Gov. Phil Murphy previously noted that's more than 50 percent higher than the overall representation in the population. "Your zip code sometimes matters more than your genetic code," Persichilli said Saturday. Just over 50 percent of the state's COVID-19 fatalities were white non-hispanic, and mo…

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by Cecilia Levine
Beekman-Poughquag, NY
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Top Five Things To Know About Virtual Visits With YOUR Doctor: An Update From CareMount Medical Top Five Things To Know About Virtual Visits With YOUR Doctor: An Update From CareMount Medical Top Five Things To Know About Virtual Visits With YOUR Doctor: An Update From CareMount Medical
Top Five Things To Know About Virtual Visits With Your Doctor: An Update From CareMount Medical Now, more than ever, having the option to “see” your own physician virtually instead of going into an office is key in order to practice social distancing. When deciding to do a virtual visit as opposed to an in-person visit, there are many factors to consider—from who the doctor is, to managing your health records, and more. Not all telehealth platforms are the same, so think about the following when deciding if a virtual visit is right for you.  1. Visit with Your Provider: Many telehealth companies offer virtual visits with a doctor, but not necessarily your doctor. With CareMount M…

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Mahopac, NY
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Top Five Things To Know About Virtual Visits With YOUR Doctor: An Update From CareMount Medical Top Five Things To Know About Virtual Visits With YOUR Doctor: An Update From CareMount Medical Top Five Things To Know About Virtual Visits With YOUR Doctor: An Update From CareMount Medical
Top Five Things To Know About Virtual Visits With Your Doctor: An Update From CareMount Medical Now, more than ever, having the option to “see” your own physician virtually instead of going into an office is key in order to practice social distancing. When deciding to do a virtual visit as opposed to an in-person visit, there are many factors to consider—from who the doctor is, to managing your health records, and more. Not all telehealth platforms are the same, so think about the following when deciding if a virtual visit is right for you.  1. Visit with Your Provider: Many telehealth companies offer virtual visits with a doctor, but not necessarily your doctor. With CareMount M…

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Armonk, NY
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Top Five Things To Know About Virtual Visits With YOUR Doctor: An Update From CareMount Medical Top Five Things To Know About Virtual Visits With YOUR Doctor: An Update From CareMount Medical Top Five Things To Know About Virtual Visits With YOUR Doctor: An Update From CareMount Medical
Top Five Things To Know About Virtual Visits With Your Doctor: An Update From CareMount Medical Now, more than ever, having the option to “see” your own physician virtually instead of going into an office is key in order to practice social distancing. When deciding to do a virtual visit as opposed to an in-person visit, there are many factors to consider—from who the doctor is, to managing your health records, and more. Not all telehealth platforms are the same, so think about the following when deciding if a virtual visit is right for you.  1. Visit with Your Provider: Many telehealth companies offer virtual visits with a doctor, but not necessarily your doctor. With CareMount M…

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Massapequa, NY
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COVID-19: Hospital For Special Surgery Opens Five Urgent Care Centers As ER Alternative COVID-19: Hospital For Special Surgery Opens Five Urgent Care Centers As ER Alternative COVID-19: Hospital For Special Surgery Opens Five Urgent Care Centers As ER Alternative
Covid-19: Hospital For Special Surgery Opens Five Urgent Care Centers As ER Alternative The New York-based Hospital for Special Surgery is opening up urgent care centers as emergency rooms for “serious orthopedic injuries" that require immediate medical attention. The HSS Urgent Ortho Care facilities will be opened in Manhattan, Nassau County, Stamford, and in Paramus, New Jersey. Louis Shapiro, the CEO of HSS, said that it “has the expertise and resources to provide urgent orthopedic care at the new centers, including x-ray and MRI imaging to diagnose injuries,” during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “Right now, hospital emergency rooms need to focus their resourc…

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by Zak Failla
DV Plus - Fairfield, CT
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Check-In Before You Checkup Says Fairfield County Pediatrician Check-In Before You Checkup Says Fairfield County Pediatrician Check-In Before You Checkup Says Fairfield County Pediatrician
Check-In Before You Checkup Says Fairfield County Pediatrician Vaccinations and well visits are important, even during coronavirus (COVID19), but these days, you'll want to call ahead before paying a visit to your children's pediatrician. Chances are you appointment will be handled via phone, Skype or Facetime. Dr. Lori Storch Smith, with Bay Street Pediatrics in Westport, misses the in-person visits, but has been enjoying getting to know her patients in a new setting.  "I  strongly encourage patients to take advantage of any telemedicine option offered. With telehealth," Dr. Smith explained, "we see each other and I get to meet their pe…

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by Donna Christopher
Hackensack, NJ
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New Bergen COVID-19 Test Site For First Responders, Health Care Workers Only Opens Sunday New Bergen COVID-19 Test Site For First Responders, Health Care Workers Only Opens Sunday New Bergen COVID-19 Test Site For First Responders, Health Care Workers Only Opens Sunday
New Bergen Covid-19 Test Site For First Responders, Health Care Workers Only Opens Sunday The first drive-thru coronavirus testing site in New Jersey dedicated solely to first responders and health care workers opens Sunday afternoon at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus. Only first responders and health care professionals who live or work in Bergen County will be tested at the site -- but only after they are screened first, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco said. To be screened, Tedesco said, symptomatic first responders and health care workers must first: complete a brief survey located at https://www.newbridgehealth.org; see a Telehealth doctor; obtain a confirma…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Hackensack, NJ
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Officials: Bergen County's 2 Coronavirus Patients Went To Same Care Center, 3rd Being Tested Officials: Bergen County's 2 Coronavirus Patients Went To Same Care Center, 3rd Being Tested Officials: Bergen County's 2 Coronavirus Patients Went To Same Care Center, 3rd Being Tested
Officials: Bergen County's 2 Coronavirus Patients Went To Same Care Center, 3rd Being Tested Both Bergen County residents with presumed cases of coronavirus visited the same commercial health care facility before they were admitted to the hospital for treatment and testing of coronavirus, county officials said Friday. Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco did not disclose the name of the Bergen County facility that the Englewood woman and Fort Lee man went to, but said the names of the other individuals at the facility at that time have been given to state health officials. A third elderly patient experiencing pneumonia-like symptoms has also been tested by an unnamed hospital in Ber…

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by Cecilia Levine