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…
With life currently pulling everyone in different directions, it can feel like a lot to take care of your own health first, but a great smile says more about you than you know. With everything…
The pandemic has had a significant impact on the way we live, work, think and behave. We have all had to alter our lifestyles in more ways than one, which has disrupted day to…
Normally after a holiday season of indulgence, improving your health becomes a priority. This year more than ever, health will be top of mind as we work towards ending this pandemic for good. For most…
There have been studies reported recently lately that link vitamin D to better outcomes from coronavirus. Though only time and further study will be able to tell if that is truly the case, it is…
At Westmed, our extraordinary pulmonary experts work to provide the best care possible for patients with respiratory conditions. That commitment remains our focus during the COVID-19 crisis in our local community. We are still providing…
If you feel you may have COVID-19 or the flu be sure to contact your doctor to get a diagnosis.
It takes everyone’s efforts to keep the community safe right now. This year, Halloween safety precautions are not just going to be about watching traffic and wearing reflective gear. We all want our kids to…
While the pandemic itself is a severe health crisis, there is another underlying health issue that is deserving of attention as well. More than a third of Americans have reported feeling depressed and anxious as…
Westmed Medical Group at Ridge Hill in Yonkers has announced the renovation and expansion of its outpatient gastroenterology suite, with the goal of increasing access for patients during this critical time when many are now…
Back to school means back to cold and flu season, but COVID-19 is really what is at the top of every parent’s mind. This is why when your kids gets a fever, you may feel…
Though we know that the flu vaccine has prevented millions of flu-related illnesses and flu-related doctor’s visits each year, we know that only approximately 45.3% of adult patients received their flu vaccine during the 2018-2019…
Part of back to school this year means parents will need to do some at-home health screening to ensure their children are healthy enough to attend school in-person. It can be tough to know, especially…
You don’t need to completely overhaul your diet and exercise to develop a healthier lifestyle, you can start by by making a few simple changes to your day-to-day routine. In fact, small, incremental changes can…
New York and Connecticut are two states that have achieved ongoing control of COVID-19, in no small part due to education and commitment to PPE and social distancing protocols set forth by public health authorities.…
