Westmed is pleased to announce that we have hired 19 new providers in Q1. We would like to extend our warmest welcome to all of our new team members! To learn more about our providers…
Westmed is expanding COVID-19 test availability for all patients. All of our Urgent Care sites will now be offering COVID-19 testing for: Back to school Back to work COVID-like symptoms Travel Quarantine testing Confirmed COVID-19…
Colon cancer in the United States is the third leading cause of cancer death, but with regular screenings, it is very preventable. March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Jonathan Finegold, gastroenterologist clears up…
Photo credit: Laura Garcia Even before the era of COVID-19, newborns were the ultimate social distancers – we have always recommended extra precautions to protect babies in the first few months of life as their…
To date, approximately 30 million Americans have tested positive for COVID-19, and as many as one-third of them are still feeling the lingering effects of the infection. Although much remains to be learned about “long…
CNET.COM As the United States reaches the one-year anniversary of battling the COVID-19 pandemic, there seems to be a light at the end of the tunnel with more vaccines rolling out. But, another potential threat…
The CDC recently released guidance on relaxed social distancing/mask use for vaccinated individuals. This is a BIG step toward our “new normal”, and shows the benefits of vaccination, above and beyond protecting you from…
Westmed Medical Group is proud to announce the publication of its 2020 Social Impact Report. This report outlines our efforts to develop our people, educate our community, innovate with purpose, and reduce our environmental impact.…
LIVESTRONG.COM Have cold feet, but in the literal sense? It's wintertime and you may be dealing with chilly tootsies that require slippers on top of socks to stay warm. Or, perhaps you deal with cold…
News 12 Westchester Learn more from Dr. Sandra Kesh as she explains the new CDC guidelines for fully vaccinated individuals.
After almost a full year of dealing with the coronavirus, everyone is looking forward to returning to normal life. This new normal is hard to picture as we await vaccine distribution, but we are all…
By: Dr. Daniel Cohen, Pediatrician A year has passed since the pandemic has become a part of our lives and vernacular. Social distancing, new normal, gaiters and face wear are terms that we do…
According to the American Heart Association, half of American adults have hypertension. Uncontrolled hypertension is a leading cause of illness for Americans, but fortunately with proper diagnosis and treatment you can take control to prevent…
Starting February 14, 2021, New Yorkers with comorbidities and underlying conditions will be eligible to make appointments at state-run COVID-19 vaccination sites, with the first appointments being scheduled for February 15. HOW TO MAKE YOUR…
The pandemic has been trying for everyone in many ways. With the initial closure of gyms, cancelation of organized sports and concerns due to group events, one significant limitation that people have felt has been…
