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Concern Grows Over Mount Sinai Closure Plans for Both Beth …

WEBPhoto: Keith J. Kelly. In late October, 2023 the Mount Sinai Health system, owner and operator of the Beth Israel Medical Center (BI) - and New York Eye and Ear …

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UES Dr. Darius Paduch Convicted of All Sex Abuse Charges, Faces …

WEBNightmare urologist, Darius A. Paduch, 56, of North Bergen, NJ, was convicted of 13 counts of sexual abuse against eight patients, including six boys, in U.S. federal court in …

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Lung Cancer Screening: It Might Just Save Your Life

WEBNearly 3,000 people die every year from lung cancer and more than 4,000 receive a new lung cancer diagnosis here in New York City, according to the NYC …

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Mt. Sinai Plans to Close Beth Israel, Citing $1B in Losses Over Past …

WEBMount Sinai Health Systems said that Beth Israel has lost over $1 billion over the past decade. It is set to lose an additional $150 million this year alone. A spokesperson for …

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‘Hospital At Home’ Care: A Win-Win for Both Hospitals and Patients

WEBLinda V. DeCherrie, MD, Professor of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine at the Mount Sinai Health System. Photo courtesy of Mount Sinai Health System

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Lenox Hill’s Cardiac Program Ranked among New York State’s Best

WEBTwo newly released reports from the Department of Health rank Lenox Hill Hospital, which is part of the Northwell Health Group, as among the best in New York …

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Telehealth: How to Get the Most Out of Your Virtual Doctor Visit

WEBBack in the spring, when physician offices were closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual doctor visits took off. While before the pandemic only about …

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Understanding the Two Pandemics: COVID-19 and Obesity

WEBThe facts are clear: obesity may triple your risk of being hospitalized for COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the risk of …

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Pushback on Lenox Hill’s Revised Expansion Plans

WEBNorthwell Health’s revised expansion proposal for their Lenox Hill hospital has been met with unanimous disapproval by civic associations on the Upper East Side. The plan to …

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NYC Hospitals Score High in National Rankings by USN&WR

WEBNYU Langone ranks as the number 1 hospital in the New York metro area and number three nationally in the prestigious Best Hospitals annual issue of US News …

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Asian-American Women and Mental Health Care

WEBA study recently found that a significantly lower percentage of Asian-American and Pacific Islander women in NYC say that they have access to mental health services, compared …

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City Council Passes Bill Creating Nation’s First Office Of Healthcare

WEBCity Council Member Julie Menin was the key sponsor of a bill that will force hospitals to reveal the prices they charge for various procedures, by establishing the …

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$2B Lenox Hill Hospital Expansion Heads to City Planning after …

WEBDespite Northwell Health dramatically scaling back its expansion plans for Lenox Hill Hospital, it still faces some stiff resistance from Upper East Siders who still …

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From ER Doctor to Executive Director — For Dr. Daniel Baker, It’s …

WEBFor as long as Dr. Daniel Baker has lived in New York, he’s also worked at Lenox Hill Hospital. To him, he said, the two are “almost synonymous.”

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a few words about taking care

WEBBeen in the emergency room with a non-life threatening health disorder? Then you will love how TV reviewer Gary Susman compared it to television ER life and …

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Medicaid Enrollment is Set to Plummet. Here’s What Beneficiaries …

WEBBy Janet Trautwein. Millions of Americans will soon lose Medicaid coverage, as some pandemic-era provisions that kept people continuously enrolled in the program expire.

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Lenox Hill Hospital Wins Best Maternity Award, Contentious …

WEBLenox Hill Hospital has been named “America’s Best Maternity Hospital” for the second year in a row by Newsweek. Frank Chervenak, MD, the chair of obstetrics and gynecology at …

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Powers: NYC Retirees Should Keep Healthcare They Were Promised

WEBIn the past year, the city’s 250,000 retired municipal employees have understandably struggled with the city’s announcement to switch their healthcare from …

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Two Teens Suddenly Dead At NYU Within A Span Of 2 Days

WEBIn a tragic turn of events, the New York City Police Department confirmed the deaths of two young women within New York University’s Manhattan campus. One …

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