Westmed Medical Group, a leading multispecialty outpatient practice in NY and CT, has launched its new "My Westmed" Amazon Alexa Skill designed to use voice-enabled technology to help patients access important healthcare resources related to…
As more Americans receive the COVID-19 vaccine, just as many remain apprehensive, unsure or misinformed. Over the last few months, you may have heard rumors or seen social media posts raising the concern about fertility…
Please continue to wear a mask in our healthcare facilities to help us prevent the spread of COVID-19. In light of the recent CDC announcement with new guidelines for fully vaccinated persons, it is important…
COVID-19 vaccines are finally available for all U.S. residents age 16+. While we collectively work towards beating this pandemic by getting vaccinated, there is one population that will remain unprotected by the vaccine in the…
Important Note: As of April 25, the CDC and FDA have recommended use of the J&J COVID-19 vaccine in the US, after a temporary pause. Get the latest on COVID-19 vaccine information, testing, limited visitor policy and more. April 13,…
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…
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…
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…
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 latest headlines have been dominated by news of the COVID-19 variants that have been discovered in Britain, South Africa and Brazil. Health officials estimate that the British variant will be the predominant strain in…
With so much information available about the COVID-19 vaccine, it’s hard to know what information is based on fact and what is actually a misconception. Dr. Sandra Kesh, infectious disease specialist and deputy medical director…
