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The Wellness Series

… Columbia University employee, experienced cancer treatment from a patient’s perspective. Having worked for Columbia, she … advocacy, and self-empowerment. Through presentations from invited experts, open discussions, and interactive …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:59

Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

… in infancy. Over 35 identified defects span the range from mild and treatable to complex and life-threatening. Yet … and compares NYPH's results against national outcomes from January 2008 to December 2011 (four full years). The STS …

Last Modified: 05/25/2023 - 11:46

New Treatment May Prevent Diabetes After Pancreatitis Surgery

… surgery, to prevent diabetes in patients who would benefit from having their entire pancreas removed for chronic … hormones that regulate the endocrine system, are extracted from the pancreas after it is removed. The cells are then …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:59

Obesity Kills More Americans Than Previously Thought

… and 85. It found black women had the highest rate of death from obesity at 27%, followed by white women (21%), white men … of this deadly disease in the many who already suffer from it." To learn more about this study, and why obesity is …

Last Modified: 06/24/2024 - 11:45

Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital at Columbia Recognized as a Level I Children’s Surgery Center

… treated the sickest children in the local community and from across the nation for decades," said Dr. Emile Bacha , … care, even for the most complex cases. Patients have come from around the world to seek care with us. We’re proud to be …

Last Modified: 08/12/2026 - 11:31

On Changing the Standard of Care for Children: What the Evolution of ECMO Can Teach Us

… “When I was a pediatric surgery fellow in Washington [DC] from ‘80 to ‘82, I was probably involved with about 25 … heart-lung bypass machine. ECMO works by draining blood from the body, circulating it through an artificial lung for … device, it'll clot. We learned how to keep the blood from clotting and how to support nutrition, renal function, …

Last Modified: 11/06/2024 - 12:08

Preparing for Hernia Surgery: Essential Supplies and Tips for a Smooth Recovery

… and practical assistance. That helper can drive you home from surgery, pick up prescriptions, prepare simple meals, … tool : A long handled grabber lets you pick up items from the floor, reach things on high shelves, and retrieve … Emergency contact numbers List of current medications Tips from Patients Who Have Been There Start Your Stool Softener …

Last Modified: 04/03/2026 - 11:01

Top Hospital in New York, Ranked No. 7 in The Nation by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals

… provide the best, groundbreaking care for our community. From state-of-the-art surgical advances and top medical care … High-performing surgical and medical interventions from the surgeons at Columbia include: Colon Cancer Surgery … (TAVR) Diabetes Kidney Failure If you need care from the #1 medical center in New York, we’re here to help. …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:02

Transforming Surgical Training and Feedback with a New OR Assessment Tool

… feedback, helping students gain confidence and clarity from day one. In this Q&A, she shares some background of the … Education . I joined the group when I transitioned from fellow to attending and started a fellowship in Surgical … clearly and help students gain confidence and skills from day one. How does it address the need for both setting …

Last Modified: 08/28/2025 - 15:02

Routine Procedures: Dr. Duron on Mindfulness, Well-worn Running Shoes, and His Old School Love of Paper

… , we’re taking a closer look at the daily habits—from breakfast choices to favorite shoes—that shape our … another one on my way to work. Breakfast varies. Anything from a granola bar to a bagel. First thing you do when you … playlist that's evolved over many years, and it goes from 90s pop rock, U2, to blues. We even have some Teddy …

Last Modified: 06/23/2026 - 11:19

Our Super Specialty: Wound & Ostomy Care

… that could not be treated effectively elsewhere. From complicated and complex disease management to corrective procedures to address problems resulting from previous surgeries, we provides options for people who … follow-up to make travel and care easy for patients coming from far away. Information on accommodation in the NY/NJ area …

Last Modified: 09/01/2026 - 19:33