January 19, 2023
January Is National Blood Donor Month, highlighting the lifesaving power of blood donation. Blood donations save lives by providing blood to people who were in accidents, have cancer or have emergency surgeries.
January 5, 2023
Folic Acid Awareness Week helps spread information about folate’s role in overall health and pregnancy
December 15, 2022
The holiday season can be stressful, especially with a triple epidemic of flu, RSV and COVID-19 upon us. Follow these tips to reduce stress and stay healthy this winter.
December 8, 2022
Do your part to help protect your family and yourself this holiday season. Get your annual flu vaccine during National Influenza Vaccination Week that runs December 6-12, 2022.
December 6, 2022
You were always told to wash your hands. Just in case you need a reminder, December 5–11, 2022, is National Handwashing Awareness Week. This annual focus on handwashing couldn’t come at a better time.
December 1, 2022
December 1st is World AIDS Day, an opportunity to show support for people living with HIV (the virus that causes AIDS) and remember the more than 40 million people who died from illnesses related to HIV and AIDS. The day also helps raise awareness about what can be done to stop the spread of HIV.
November 30, 2022
A triple epidemic is upon us. Occurring all at the same time and earlier than in past years, the flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) have joined forces with COVID-19 to create new layers of stress for parents and families in our region and across the country. These respiratory viral infections have also stretched the capacities of emergency rooms, resulting in shortages of hospital beds and staff alike.
November 2, 2022
Learn about men’s health issues and the importance of preventative care and screenings to keep your mind and body running smoothly.
October 24, 2022
In this special episode of Kids Health Cast from our Back to Health channel, Lisa Kalik, M.D. and Alphonso Scotti, PA-C discuss preparing for the upcoming flu season.
October 5, 2022
The New York City Commission on Human Rights received a seven-fold increase in reports of anti-Asian harassment, discrimination and violence since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unsurprisingly, the rise of racially motivated attacks on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) living in the U.S. has fueled a rise in symptoms of mental distress in these communities.
