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What We’re Reading: 09/20/19
… Health Impacts Storms, floods, fires and power outages can leave hospitals without medicines, fluids, or power … “The climate crisis is impacting not only health for our patients but the way we deliver care and our ability … cancer diagnosed each year.” “I just know that I don’t have a single patient who wouldn’t swap two or three shots …
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Hospital Services and Amenities
… blood banking and the possibility of donating blood for yourself or having family and friends donate blood before … Social workers also coordinate discharge planning. They can arrange home-care services, help patients apply to … programs. The Department of Social Work Services can be reached directly by calling (212) 305-2553. Patient …
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Stories of Hope: Alia's Story
… recognized by her undergraduate institution with an Award for Outstanding Leadership for community service. Alia lived … time. I want them to know that they have someone they can turn to when it feels like no one else understands. I can share my own experience of taking time off from school, …
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After Hernia Surgery, Daniel Has a Larger Life
… diarrhea, pain and cramping and bleeding from the rectum. For Daniel this meant a pretty challenging childhood—one … he started vomiting and having trouble eating. “It wasn’t Crohn’s,” he said. “For years, I had hernia after hernia … the muscle or tissue where old incisions were made. This can be painful, and cause an obstruction of the digestive …
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It’s Not All Doom and Gloom with a Disappearing Pancreas
… May of 2016 was an exciting time for Tony Rafaniello. Now retired as an assistant principal … aid of a ventilator. When he finally woke up, Tony couldn’t move his arms or legs. He couldn’t hold a cell phone, and … replied with a hospital recommendation, “As soon as you can get to the Pancreas Center in New York.” Tony heeded his …
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Keeping Healthy This Thanksgiving Holiday
… while cooking! Eat slowly. It takes about 20 minutes for your brain to register that you are full and have no need … of wine or beer adds an additional 150 calories, which can add up quickly during the holidays. Enjoy a glass or two … healthy substitutions. Make healthy upgrades where you can in holiday recipes — your guests will never know, and …
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Support your digestion: eat the colors of the rainbow!
… a healthy diet high in fiber may reduce your risk for developing uncomfortable and embarrassing … that kids need to eat the colors of the rainbow too! You can make this fun using a chart for the fridge like the one below – just color in or use …
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Beat the Heat
… is, it’s important to know that too much sun (and/or heat) can lead to dehydration. Did you know that water makes up 60% of the adult body? Water is essential for every cell to function properly. When you are in the sun … and do not drink enough water, your body loses water which can lead to dehydration. The most common symptoms of …
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Webinar – 2020 Annual Research Symposium
… Irving Medical Center. It provides an opportunity for residents, fellows and students to present their research … and Dynamic Accumulation of Tissue Resident Memory T-Cells in the Human Lung during Early Life and Childhood – … Readmission Rates in those with Partial Neck Dissections for Primary Thyroid Malignancies – Rahul K. Sharma, MD …
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Frank D'Ovidio, MD, PhD
… and ex-vivo perfusion. Dr. D'Ovidio is renown for his surgical work in patients with lung cancer and other … societies and councils including the American Association for Thoracic Surgery, the International Society of Heart & Lung Transplantation, Scientific Committee for Thoracic Surgery, the European Society of Thoracic …
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What We’re Reading: 05/15/20
… from Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery For 59 days we shared Dr. Smith’s daily COVID-19 memos with … room. We’re on the road to a new normal. If you haven’t had the chance, give the last few letters a read. Act Now … will be unfurling for a while, and some of the fallout we can plan to manage. Mental health must be addressed head-on …
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Post-Transplant Recovery
… them, these anti-rejection medications are mandatory for suppressing the body's natural immune response to the new … Unfortunately, the risk of rejection never goes away. For that reason, you will be taking immunosuppressants for … the acute care recovery period. Lying in bed too long can drain your energy. As soon as you are transferred to the …
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Celiac Awareness
… bloating and/or anemia. If left untreated Celiac Disease can lead to serious complications. You may not know this, but the ONLY cure for celiac disease is a strict Gluten Free diet. Gluten … such as gluten from sharing a knife or cutting board, can trigger symptoms to occur and prevent the villi from …
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Weight Control in 12 Weeks Group Program
… format is intended to give everyone a voice and allow for individualized attention. Where The Weight Control Center … room 512 Get Maps & Directions » Cost The cost is $480 for the 12-weeks ($40 per session) Contact Jamie Leskowitz, … MS, RD, CDN at jll2221@columbia.edu or (212) 305-0486 for information and start dates Download Program Flyer » …
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What You Need To Know About Prebiotics
… hand , Prebiotics are various foods in your diet that can stimulate the growth and balance of healthy bacteria in the colon. For example, the beneficial bacteria: bifidobacteria and … whole wheat foods, oats, and soybeans. How Prebiotics can impact GI symptoms Prebiotics are certainly not …
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