NYACK, N.Y. -- Caring for a child with food allergies requires special education. Although many children outgrow them at a young age, food allergies still affect up to 2 million people in the United States, and studies show that children are much less likely to outgrow peanut, tree nuts or seafood allergies. When dealing with these long-term allergens, it's important for parents and ...

NYACK, N.Y. -- Although it means an extra hour of daylight, turning the clock one hour ahead for daylight savings time can cause biological clocks to become out of sync. That's why, according to experts, it's not uncommon to feel out of sorts for several days after the time change. "When you change your clocks on Sunday night, March 12, and lose an hour of precious sleep, you’re ...

NYACK, N.Y. -- When receiving urgent stroke care, the hospital a patient selects can make a world of difference for treatment and recovery. Luckily for Rockland County residents, Nyack Hospital has received stroke care recognition from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association for the fourth consecutive year.In receiving the Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality ...

NYACK, N.Y. -- For expecting mothers, staying healthy is an important part of any pregnancy. In addition to eating well and avoiding certain activities, being aware of prenatal infections that can harm the health of a baby is critically important.According to the experts at Nyack Hospital, CMV is one common virus that can affect prenatal health. Spread through contact with an infected ...

NYACK, N.Y. -- Nyack Hospital recently announced Kathy Lunney, RN, MSN has been appointed vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer at the hospital.No stranger to Nyack Hospital, Lunney will be responsible for providing leadership to the hospital's nursing staff, with particular emphasis on driving nursing excellence and performance improvement. Well known to the ...

NYACK, N.Y. -- In today's busy world, getting enough sleep can sometimes seem like a luxury. However, sufficient sleep is an important part of physical wellness, and a lack of rest can trigger a host of related illnesses. As Nyack Hospital celebrates Better Sleep Month this May, doctors are touting the health benefits of a good night's rest, and working to improve the health, mood and ...

NYACK, N.Y. -- Seasonal allergies can be more than a nuisance for people with asthma; tree pollen and other allergens can cause serious breathing problems. However, taking simple steps to reduce exposure can go a long way in providing relief."For people who are allergic to pollen, the body’s immune system mistakes pollen as an invader, and reacts by releasing chemicals that can ...

NYACK, N.Y. -- At one of the lower Hudson Valley's busiest -- and highest regarded -- trauma centers, patients in critical care are in good hands.Dr. Jeffrey S. Rabrich has been appointed medical director for emergency medicine at Nyack Hospital, having joined the hospital team from St. Luke’s in New York City. There, he served as medical director for the hospital's Level I Trauma ...

NYACK, N.Y. -- Parents in Rockland County can join together this weekend and encourage an important mother and baby connection through Nyack Hospital's “Big Latch On” on Saturday morning.The community event will be held on Saturday, August 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., and is sponsored by The Prenatal Center at Nyack Hospital. Part of a global breast feeding initiative, the morning will ...

NYACK, N.Y. -- If you tend to get heartburn, the holidays can be an especially challenging time of year. So many foods and beverages we tend to consume at holiday parties—spicy foods, greasy cocktail snacks, alcohol, caffeine, and chocolate—can lead to that burning sensation in your chest. However, according to Dr. Vipul Shah, chief of gastroenterology at Nyack Hospital, planning ahead ...