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Bicycle Safety Tips To Carry You Through Summer And Beyond Bicycle Safety Tips To Carry You Through Summer And Beyond Bicycle Safety Tips To Carry You Through Summer And Beyond
Bicycle Safety Tips To Carry You Through Summer And Beyond There are few things more exhilarating than zooming downhill on a bike. When I used to live in New York City, I rode my bike to work nearly every day. It was a healthy habit, and the daily exercise felt great! Only the snow would send me to the subway. There is no question, riding a bike is as fun now as it was when I was a kid. But it can also be dangerous. Accidents happen. Yet, there are simple ways to protect your children. Bike safety starts with the helmet Even before a child’s first bike should come their first bicycle helmet! In 1999, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC…

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Bicycle Safety Tips To Carry You Through Summer And Beyond Bicycle Safety Tips To Carry You Through Summer And Beyond Bicycle Safety Tips To Carry You Through Summer And Beyond
Bicycle Safety Tips To Carry You Through Summer And Beyond There are few things more exhilarating than zooming downhill on a bike. When I used to live in New York City, I rode my bike to work nearly every day. It was a healthy habit, and the daily exercise felt great! Only the snow would send me to the subway. There is no question, riding a bike is as fun now as it was when I was a kid. But it can also be dangerous. Accidents happen. Yet, there are simple ways to protect your children. Bike safety starts with the helmet Even before a child’s first bike should come their first bicycle helmet! In 1999, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC…

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Phelps Spine And Back Pain Services Offer Minimally Invasive Surgery And Comprehensive Care Phelps Spine And Back Pain Services Offer Minimally Invasive Surgery And Comprehensive Care Phelps Spine And Back Pain Services Offer Minimally Invasive Surgery And Comprehensive Care
Phelps Spine And Back Pain Services Offer Minimally Invasive Surgery And Comprehensive Care Your spine is an essential part of your body, constantly working while you stand, sit, and sleep. When you experience discomfort in your back and spine, managing that pain can be a challenge. The Spine and Back Pain Program at Phelps Hospital, Northwell Health offers a comprehensive approach, including customized treatment plans and pain management evaluations, to address your pain. Our interdisciplinary team of pain management specialists, physical therapists, orthopedic spine surgeons, and neurosurgeons work hard to deliver exceptional care to all of our patients. Phelps’ holistic approac…

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Phelps Spine And Back Pain Services Offer Minimally Invasive Surgery And Comprehensive Care Phelps Spine And Back Pain Services Offer Minimally Invasive Surgery And Comprehensive Care Phelps Spine And Back Pain Services Offer Minimally Invasive Surgery And Comprehensive Care
Phelps Spine And Back Pain Services Offer Minimally Invasive Surgery And Comprehensive Care Your spine is an essential part of your body, constantly working while you stand, sit, and sleep. When you experience discomfort in your back and spine, managing that pain can be a challenge. The Spine and Back Pain Program at Phelps Hospital, Northwell Health offers a comprehensive approach, including customized treatment plans and pain management evaluations, to address your pain. Our interdisciplinary team of pain management specialists, physical therapists, orthopedic spine surgeons, and neurosurgeons work hard to deliver exceptional care to all of our patients. Phelps’ holistic approac…

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COVID-19: Northwell Discharges 10,000th Patient During Pandemic COVID-19: Northwell Discharges 10,000th Patient During Pandemic COVID-19: Northwell Discharges 10,000th Patient During Pandemic
Covid-19: Northwell Discharges 10,000th Patient During Pandemic New York’s largest hospital system has reached a heroic landmark as the state continues to combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. More than two months after the first case of COVID-19 came across a New York hospital, Northwell Health announced it has discharged its 10,000th patient over the weekend out of Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco. Related story - COVID-19: Northwell Front-Line Workers Will Get $2.5K Bonus, One Week Of Paid Time Off The patient, who was released on Friday, May 8 to a standing ovation from hospital workers marked a “significant milestone in the e…

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New City, NY
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Cold, Allergies, Or COVID-19? Deciphering Your Sniffles And Sneezes Through A Pandemic Cold, Allergies, Or COVID-19? Deciphering Your Sniffles And Sneezes Through A Pandemic Cold, Allergies, Or COVID-19? Deciphering Your Sniffles And Sneezes Through A Pandemic
Cold, Allergies, Or Covid-19? Deciphering Your Sniffles And Sneezes Through A Pandemic Life in the time of COVID-19 has many of us overanalyzing every throat tickle, sneeze, and, sometimes, even our stool. Should I be concerned about that nose drip? Is my chest tightness anxiety? Or a symptom of something else? With the unknowns of the pandemic plaguing us all, some people are worried that even mild symptoms are a sign of the virus. Having allergy season in full swing only adds more confusion to the mix, making it even harder to tell the difference between COVID-19 and seasonal allergies. And while colds may be miserable but otherwise harmless, you fret that they share common…

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Cold, Allergies, Or COVID-19? Deciphering Your Sniffles And Sneezes Through A Pandemic Cold, Allergies, Or COVID-19? Deciphering Your Sniffles And Sneezes Through A Pandemic Cold, Allergies, Or COVID-19? Deciphering Your Sniffles And Sneezes Through A Pandemic
Cold, Allergies, Or Covid-19? Deciphering Your Sniffles And Sneezes Through A Pandemic Life in the time of COVID-19 has many of us overanalyzing every throat tickle, sneeze, and, sometimes, even our stool. Should I be concerned about that nose drip? Is my chest tightness anxiety? Or a symptom of something else? With the unknowns of the pandemic plaguing us all, some people are worried that even mild symptoms are a sign of the virus. Having allergy season in full swing only adds more confusion to the mix, making it even harder to tell the difference between COVID-19 and seasonal allergies. And while colds may be miserable but otherwise harmless, you fret that they share common…

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Massapequa, NY
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COVID-19: Northwell Front-Line Workers Will Get $2.5K Bonus, One Week Of Paid Time Off COVID-19: Northwell Front-Line Workers Will Get $2.5K Bonus, One Week Of Paid Time Off COVID-19: Northwell Front-Line Workers Will Get $2.5K Bonus, One Week Of Paid Time Off
Covid-19: Northwell Front-Line Workers Will Get $2.5K Bonus, One Week Of Paid Time Off New York’s largest hospital system will be rewarding its employees on the front line battling the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak with bonuses and time off. Northwell Health announced that it will be awarding employees a lump-sum payment of up to $2,500 and a week of paid time off that can be used during their time working for the company. “Our dedicated staff’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been nothing short of heroic. Thanks to the courage and commitment of our front-line caregivers, we answered the call-in service to the patients and communities who entrust us with their c…

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New City, NY
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How To Manage Allergic Rhinitis And Asthma How To Manage Allergic Rhinitis And Asthma How To Manage Allergic Rhinitis And Asthma
How To Manage Allergic Rhinitis And Asthma What you need to know about allergic rhinitis and asthma: Allergic rhinitis and asthma are some of the most prevalent conditions in the United States. It's common for patients with allergic rhinitis to have accompanying asthma. Still, few seek medical attention for both diseases, and many patients think their asthma is well controlled, although it is often not. Those with asthma must achieve and maintain good control because uncontrolled asthma can cause permanent lung damage. If you’re having trouble controlling your asthma or are experiencing symptoms of allergic rhinitis, Phelps Hospital…

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How To Manage Allergic Rhinitis And Asthma How To Manage Allergic Rhinitis And Asthma How To Manage Allergic Rhinitis And Asthma
How To Manage Allergic Rhinitis And Asthma What you need to know about allergic rhinitis and asthma: Allergic rhinitis and asthma are some of the most prevalent conditions in the United States. It's common for patients with allergic rhinitis to have accompanying asthma. Still, few seek medical attention for both diseases, and many patients think their asthma is well controlled, although it is often not. Those with asthma must achieve and maintain good control because uncontrolled asthma can cause permanent lung damage. If you’re having trouble controlling your asthma or are experiencing symptoms of allergic rhinitis, Phelps Hospital…

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Mahopac, NY
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One Less Worry During The Coronavirus Pandemic: "We Are Here for You," Says NWH Doctor One Less Worry During The Coronavirus Pandemic: "We Are Here for You," Says NWH Doctor One Less Worry During The Coronavirus Pandemic: "We Are Here for You," Says NWH Doctor
One Less Worry During The Coronavirus Pandemic: "We Are Here for You," Says NWH Doctor National newspapers have reported on astonishing anecdotal evidence that aside from COVID-19 patients, hospitals located in the hot zones are seeing fewer numbers of patients they would normally treat in emergencies: heart attack and stroke victims, and those with other ailments big and small. During a time with so much stress and uncertainty, Northern Westchester Hospital staff wants you to rest assured that they will continue to be available for all emergencies, cancer treatments, doctors appointments and necessary surgeries. Northern Westchester Hospital doctors, nurses and staff are also…

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Brentwood, NY
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COVID-19: Long Island Man Who Became Hospital Nurse After Working As Security Guard Dies At 63 COVID-19: Long Island Man Who Became Hospital Nurse After Working As Security Guard Dies At 63 COVID-19: Long Island Man Who Became Hospital Nurse After Working As Security Guard Dies At 63
Covid-19: Long Island Man Who Became Hospital Nurse After Working As Security Guard Dies At 63 A Long Island nurse has died from COVID-19 after contracting the disease while caring for patients. John Abruzzo, 63, of Seaford, had worked as a nurse at Huntington Hospital, part of the Northwell Health system, for 13 years where he worked on the medical-surgical floors, said multiple sources. "We at Huntington Hospital are devastated by the loss of our colleague John Abruzzo, RN, from COVID-19," the hospital said in a statement. "He was among the brave caregivers dedicated to their patients during this challenging time,"  Chief Nursing Officer Susan Knoepffler also released a state…

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