Are you taking advantage of Medicare’s free Annual Wellness Visit (AWV)? The AWV allows you and your provider to focus on key areas for staying well: disease prevention and detection and health promotion. If you’re…
Spring is always a long-awaited time of year. But as Dmitry Volfson, DO, Chief of Urgent Care Medicine for CityMD, says, “As the days get longer, the weather is warmer, which leads to an increase…
As the weather warms up and plants begin to bloom, there's another sign of the seasons changing you may have noticed — and aren't too thrilled about: spring allergies. Allergies associated with a change of…
Allergic reactions. Viruses. Sun exposure. There are dozens of reasons why your child may suddenly break out in a rash. These outbreaks of bumps, hives, redness, or scaly areas on the skin can be swollen,…
Family Access enables parents, legal guardians and caregivers access to the patient’s medical records and access to communicate with the patient’s providers. Setting Up Family Access If You Are a Westmed Patient and Already Have…
Coronavirus cases are decreasing across the U.S., but community transmission still remains high amidst the virus’s delta variant. While the CDC has given the “green light” for trick-or-treating this Halloween, Dr. Sara Kopple, Westmed pediatrician…
We are pleased to announce that Pediatric Saturday hours have returned at Westmed. Westmed’s Pediatric Departments at 210 Westchester Avenue, White Plains; 171 Huguenot Street New Rochelle, 3030 Westchester Ave, Purchase and 73 Market Street,…
For men, the observance of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month is a reminder to take good care of themselves. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among American men, primarily affecting men over the age…
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month – a time to raise awareness on this often stigmatized topic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is the 10th leading cause of death…
Flu season is right around the corner. The exact dates of flu season change every year, but it typically starts when temperatures start to drop in the fall, and ends when temps start to rise…
Every August we recognize National Breastfeeding Month. Healthcare professionals strongly recommend breastfeeding exclusively for at least six months after a child is born. Not only does research show that breastfeeding boost your baby’s physical and…
This summer is ending like any other - squeezing in last minute trips to the beach, fitting in a few more afternoons splashing at the pool, and solidifying the friendships that flourish in summer camp.…
Article written by Dr. Melinda Massoff, PhD, child and adult psychologist at Westmed Medical Group. Simone Biles is one of the “Greatest of All Time” (GOAT) when it comes to the Olympics. She had been…
Westmed Medical Group has introduced its first ever podcast, “Is That Normal?", hosted by Westmed pediatrician Dr. Dan Cohen. The podcast brings to the forefront parents’ most common questions from behind the exam room door.…
Depending on your age, you are made up of anywhere between 55 to 75% water, which means replenishing yourself daily with clean, filtered water is essential to healthy living. Staying hydrated helps regulate your body…
