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Mitchell A. Adler, MD, JD, MPH, HEC-C, FACP, Northwell Health Physician Partners Medicine
Lifestyle
Why health screenings are important:Knowing your risk factors for disease is one of the first steps toward prevention and treatment. At Northwell Health, we recommend regular health screening tests so that you truly understand your risk factors. Then you and your primary care physician can work together to address health problems before they start.What are health screenings?Health ...
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Onisis Stefas, PharmD, Northwell Health, Phelps Hospital
Lifestyle
The COVID vaccines being rolled out do not use inactive virus to build immunity, rather messenger RNA (mRNA) technology as a novel way of preventing illnessSandra Lindsay’s bravery and wisdom spoke volumes when she became the first person in the US to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. “Healing is coming,” she said directly after getting the shot, iconic yet profound words that will ...
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Dr. Glenn Forrester, Bariatric Surgeon
Lifestyle
Deciding to undergo bariatric surgery is a commitment to your health and wellbeingThe team at Phelps Hospital, Northwell Health understands that weight loss is truly a journey, and that it can sometimes be a long and stressful one. We are committed to supporting you and helping you make the best choices along the way. Your doctor can help you determine whether weight loss surgery, also ...
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Matthew J. Weiss, MD, Surgical Oncologist, Northwell Health, Phelps Hospital
Lifestyle
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 ...
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Bruce Farber, MD, Chief of Infectious Diseases, Northwell Health, Phelps Hospital
Lifestyle
Dear Doctor,The topic of vaccines has been in the news constantly, thanks to the imminent COVID-19 vaccine. But I’m hearing a lot of conflicting information from friends and family about what to believe. Can you set the record straight about vaccine safety?Sincerely,“Searching for the Truth”Dear Searching:Vaccine misinformation is a tremendous problem in this country. And as an ...
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Nika Finelt, MD, Dermatologist, Northwell Health, Phelps Hospital
Lifestyle
Dear Doctor,The cold, dry weather is usually hard on my skin, and now frequent hand-washing, sanitizing, and mask wearing is making my hands extra dry and my face break out. How do I avoid winter wreaking havoc on my skin?Sincerely,“Cracking Under COVID”Dear Cracking:Soap and warm water may keep hands germ-free—which is critical for preventing the spread of COVID-19—but they also strip ...
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Alesandra Dubin, Writer, Northwell Health, Phelps Hospital
Lifestyle
The COVID-19 pandemic is certainly complicating families’ plans for many cherished winter holiday traditions, from sitting on Santa's lap for photos at the mall to smooching long-missed grandparents. As coronavirus cases continue to tick up, the risks require extra caution and a science-backed understanding of the virus’ transmission.But that doesn’t have to mean the holidays are ...
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Dr. Gunawardane, Neurology, Phelps Hospital Northwell Health
Lifestyle
What is a seizure? A seizure is the result of abnormal excessive activity of neurons in the brain. How do seizures present?Seizures can present with abnormal involuntary jerking or twitching movements of the arms or legs. Sometimes people can urinate on themselves or bite their tongue. They can make a strange sound during a seizure and may have difficulty breathing. Some seizures do ...
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Peter H. Stein, MD, Director of Advanced Endoscopy, Vice President of the Medical Staff Division of Gastroenterology
Lifestyle
Gastroesophageal reflux is the normal occurrence of gastric contents back-flowing into the esophagus. We all experience this phenomenon occasionally throughout the day. When this natural occurrence results in discomfort or other symptoms, we call it gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. The most common symptoms are heartburn – a burning sensation in the chest or throat, and ...
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Linda Caffrey, FNP-BC, Phelps Hospital Northwell Health
Lifestyle
Am I eligible for a lung cancer screening?A lung cancer screening is a quick and effective low-dose computerized tomography (CT) scan that can detect lung cancer and other serious abnormalities. Only 3-5% of persons eligible for a lung cancer screening have an annual low-dose CT scan. Our new regional lung cancer screening program at Phelps Hospital, Northwell Health, and Northern ...