Many newly diagnosed arthritis patients find themselves filled with questions and misconceptions about the painful condition. In honor of Arthritis Awareness Month, and to help set the record straight, Dr. Oliver Kurucz, chief of rheumatology at Montefiore Nyack Hospital, discussed the most common questions he hears from newly-diagnosed patients:Q: What is arthritis?A: The word ...

For women who work in an office, heading to work pain-free may seem like an impossible task. In many cases, these professionals face an array of issues that can lead to feet, back, neck and wrist pain, despite it being a largely avoidable occurrence. “Many sources of pain and injury in women are related to the shoes and bags they wear to work,” said Dr. Jason Fond, director of ...

NYACK, N.Y. -- Who says the doc can't rock?On Nov. 2, Nyack Hospital’s Battle of the Bands will give local physicians and their bands the chance to rock on for a cause, thanks to the annual live music event supporting the hospital's pediatric emergency department. Featuring an array of soft, contemporary, traditional and progressive rock, the evening will showcase a variety of bands ...

NYACK, N.Y. -- It may come as a surprise, but motor vehicle injuries are one of the leading causes of death among children in the United States. However many of these deaths can be prevented with the use of child safety or booster seats.To help keep Rockland County children and parents safe, Nyack Hospital’s New Moms Circle will be hosting a support group on Saturday, Feb. 24 at the ...

NYACK, N.Y. -- Glaucoma, a disease that damages the eye’s optic nerve, is a leading cause of blindness for people over age 60. Fortunately, blindness from glaucoma can often be prevented with early diagnosis and treatment, according to Dr. Andrew Spinak of Spinak Medical Eye Center and a staff member at Nyack Hospital.Below, he answers several common questions regarding glaucoma ...

Knowing how to stop bleeding can be potentially lifesaving.“Whether it’s caused by a natural or manmade disaster or an accident, knowing how to stop bleeding can save the life of someone who has a non-fatal wound,” said Jennifer Pastiglione, trauma program manager at Montefiore Nyack Hospital. “Too often, someone with a non-fatal wound dies from bleeding, when it could have been ...

NYACK, N.Y. -- Although back pain is very common, it isn't necessarily an inevitable part of aging.“Talk to your doctor about what steps you can take so your back pain doesn’t get worse,” said Dr. Neil Patel, medical director of Pain Management and Palliative Care at Nyack Hospital. “If your pain is severe or if it hasn’t gotten any better after several weeks, don’t ignore it. There are ...

NYACK, N.Y. -- At the heart of countless hospitals, doctor's offices and healthcare facilities are the doctors who make healing happen. That's why practices across the country like Nyack Hospital observe Doctor's Day in March, celebrating and honoring these invaluable community figures. Celebrated annually on March 30, Doctors’ Day began in 1933 in Winder, Ga. when Eudora Brown Almond, ...

NYACK, N.Y. -- There's plenty to love about daylight saving time: the arrival of spring, enjoying sunlight after work and being able to spend more time outdoors. However, the seasonal change can wreak havoc on sleep patterns. Unlike "falling back," when we gain an hour of sleep as daylight saving time ends, the spring change means the loss of an hour -- and in most cases -- ...

For patients in Rockland County suffering from chronic wounds that don't heal with normal rest and care, a treatment known as hyperbaric oxygen therapy can offer futuristic healing with incredible results.When left untreated, certain wounds can be serious and potentially devastating -- in some cases, leading to amputation. “We’re very aggressive about having wounds heal and getting ...