Maintaining healthy sleep patterns is important for both physical and mental health. It can also improve productivity and overall quality of life. Dr. Melinda Massoff, behavioral health wants patients to understand the importance of good…
On behalf of our entire team of 1,500 providers, nurses and staff at Westmed Medical Group, I want to thank you for trusting us with being your partner in lifelong care. Your trust and loyalty…
Westmed Medical Group’s Chief Clinical Officer, Maureen Adams, was recently appointed the new chair for the 2020 Westchester Go Red for Women movement. Ms. Adams has spent her career advocating for and improving health care…
Stress is your body’s method of coping with adverse or high-pressure circumstances. While stress is important because it helps you react quickly to dangerous situations, if we are chronically stressed, it can have effects on…
Tips from Westmed’s Behavioral Health Experts Good mental health is as important as bodily health, but we often ignore signs that we may need some support. You are not alone if you have to deal…
By | In Jung Lifrieri, Registered Dietitian At the start of each new year, many of us shift our thinking back to healthy eating and how we can tackle our wellness and weight loss goals.…
If you’re worried that the holidays will steer your healthy eating habits off track, you can use these tips to help you remain conscious when making decisions about what foods to eat. Put all the…
By Dr. Daniel Cohen, Westmed Pediatrician In November, the American Cancer Society promotes The Great American Smokeout®- a campaign for people everywhere to commit to healthy, smoke-free lives. In honor of this day, I want…
While you may want to consider seeing your doctor when you start to have a fever, cough, sore throat, there are many things you and your family can do to prevent catching and spreading cold…
By Dr. Sara Kopple With the temperatures dropping and the back to school scramble still on, it is easy to start filling kids’ schedules with all sorts of enhancement activities. I feel this is…
September is Baby Safety Month which serves as a reminder to consumers to purchase safe products for babies and use those products as instructed. It’s not just parents who need to be concerned with baby’s…
The start of college marks a big transition in your life. While you and your child are busy getting the right dorm room essentials and choosing classes, you may be ignoring some key health decisions.…
It’s normal and natural to feel some anticipatory anxiety about going to college for the first time. Remember that everyone else is feeling a bit anxious too! Dr. Melinda Massoff, Psychologist at Westmed Medical Group,…
It is true that many allergic conditions can begin in childhood, and continue throughout life, so it is helpful to discover these allergies in your child early on to ensure your child feels more comfortable.…
When the sun is out, your skin isn’t the only thing you need to protect from strong UV rays. It’s important to remember that your eyes are also at risk of being damaged from the…
