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Three NYC Restaurants Helping to Feed Essential Workers In The Wake of COVID-19

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Our essential workers need fuel for their long, grueling shifts in NYC’s hospitals. We recognize three restaurants donating their time and efforts to help those who help us. 

 
Brooklyn Chop House (150 Nassau St.) in FiDi is making food deliveries to their neighborhooding hospital, New York Presbyterian, nightly for as long as the restaurant’s doors are open. They’re offering their most popular dishes to the staff that is working tirelessly to ensure NYC citizens safety, including nurses, doctors, surgeons and more for being the true heroes during this pandemic. 
Since word of their generosity has spread, almost a dozen other hospitals have reached out to Brooklyn Chop House for help, including Sloan Kettering, NY Presbyterian, Cornell Weill, and Lenox Hill. Without hesitation, the owners said they’d make meals for their workers too, as well as Elmhurst Hospital. They are also offering 20% off for all first responders picking up meals at the downtown hotspot.
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Loulou, the newly opened French bistro in Chelsea, began delivery to ICU doctors and nurses two weekends ago and plans to continue their efforts during the coming weeks. When the world changed, co-owner Loulou Mathias Van Leyden had to decide whether or not to close his less than a month old restaurant completely. He and his partners ultimately decided to fight and began delivery and takeout. He went a step further by delivering meals to New York Presbyterian/Columbia University ICU staff members on Sunday, March 22nd because of a fundraiser set up by Seven Rooms and now he’s continuing this endeavor.
Loulou is asking for help through donations where 100% of the proceeds will go to preparing and delivering meals to doctors during this time. The restaurant made additional deliveries to Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and Mount Sinai. To donate you can visit: https://www.gofundme.com/f/meals-for-hardworking-icu-doctors-during-covid19

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The vegan, plant-based and kosher chain Beyond Sushi in NYC delivered their first set of hospital meals to 42 health care workers at Elmhurst Hospital in Queens this past Wednesday (April 1st) as the result of a community fundraiser that was organized on the hospital’s behalf. The restaurant’s owners, Guy and Tali Vaknin, will now start a fundraiser of their own where for every $200 raised, they’ll send another care package of individual meals to a local hospital and are kicking things off with a donated delivery of their own at Metropolitan Hospital later this week.

Thank you for all your generous support and care for our essential New Yorkers. Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay indoors.

 

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Weill Cornell Medicine Releases Scheduling Changes

A STATEMENT FROM WEILL CORNELL MEDICINE

A STATEMENT FROM WEILL CORNELL MEDICINE

Our patients’ health and safety are our top priorities at Weill Cornell Medicine.
As part of our core mission and commitment to care, we continue to focus on the health and safety of you, your loved ones and our staff. Our team at Weill Cornell Medicine is centered around providing care for the sickest of patients and those who are in need during this unprecedented time.
We are taking a number of precautionary steps to minimize the risk of exposure to patients and our community. These changes will help us further concentrate the use of our equipment, preserve supplies and shift our healthcare resources during this healthcare emergency so that we may provide care to those who need it most.
NOTICE TO ALL PATIENTS:
Elective procedures are postponed and routine care visits are now cancelled.
In response to the current COVID-19 public health crisis, we have made the decision to postpone elective procedures and cancel all non-urgent office visits beginning immediately and until further notice.
We ask that you please contact your physician’s office to receive more information about your specific care, including rescheduling.
Please do not walk in to any of our practices without an appointment. We ask that you first call the hotline or our practice staff before visiting any of our locations.
What to do if you have an upcoming non-urgent, routine visit: 
If you have an upcoming visit that you consider non-urgent and routine, we kindly ask that you cancel your visit through Weill Cornell Connect or by contacting your provider’s practice.
Please have patience with our staff as we are experiencing high call volume.
If you need to keep your appointment, please reach out to your practice to inquire about Video Visits. Many of our Primary Care and specialty physicians have increased the usage of Telemedicine services for both adults and children during this time.
To stay up to date on the latest information and updates to our policies, please visit our dedicated COVID-19 webpage or our patient news page which include answers to your most frequently asked questions.
A hotline has been established for the patients of NewYork-Presbyterian, Weill Cornell Medicine and Columbia Doctors.
If you or your family is concerned about symptoms, have questions about testing or would like to speak with someone about any other COVID-19 related concerns,
please call the hotline at (646)697-4000
We apologize for the inconvenience these changes pose to you and your family, and we appreciate your understanding. Thank you for your continued trust.
Warm regards, 
Your Care Team at Weill Cornell Medicine 
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CM Chin Calls For Emergency Assistance To Frontline Senior Center Workers

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In charge of feeding and protecting the most at-risk population to COVID-19, providers ask for emergency resources and guidance from the City

Today, Council Member Chin sent a letter to the Department for the Aging to elevate a number of requests and concerns from senior providers at the frontlines of the effort to combat the spread of COVID-19.

As New York City grapples with this global health crisis, senior service providers have been taking on a herculean challenge to deliver essential services while protecting the most vulnerable groups impacted by the virus: our City’s seniors, particularly those who are immuno-compromised or have underlying health conditions.

However, without clear guidance from the City, community groups have been forced to make tough calls on their own to shift their work plans to address evolving needs and meet unprecedentedly high demand.

In the face of much uncertainty, Council Member Chin is joining providers to urge for clear assurance from the City that providers will not be penalized if they are unable to meet contract deliverables, a plan to distribute additional resources such as face masks, and a commitment to reimburse providers, many of whom have been dipping into their already strapped budgets to pay for to-go boxes, gloves, hand sanitizers and thermometers.

In the letter, Council Member Chin said, “Our community based organizations have been stepping up in bold new ways to continue their services with the least disruption. They should be rewarded, but many are adjusting their staffing and protocols to meet unprecedented demands while existential fears about their organization’s survival loom over their heads. Our City should be doing all it can to lift the barriers hamstringing these organizations from doing the work being asked of them.”

While DFTA has announced a two-week delay of the Home-Delivered Meals RFP, Council Member Chin is asking for a full pause on the RFP and any other pending procurements.

Attached is Council Member Chin’s letter to the Department for the Aging.

Dear Commissioner Cortés-Vázquez:
As New York City grapples with the global health crisis before us, senior service providers have been rising to the occasion and exceeding expectations to deliver essential services while protecting the most vulnerable groups affected by COVID-19 – older New Yorkers, particularly those who are immuno-compromised or have existing health conditions – from infection. As Chair of the Committee on Aging, I am calling on the Department for the Aging to immediately administer additional funding and resources to the senior service
system, waive all penalties related to utilization rates and other contract deliverables, reimburse providers for emergency expenses, and delay the Home Delivered Meals RFP.
Our community-based organizations have been stepping up in bold new ways to continue their services with the least disruption. They should be rewarded, but many are adjusting their staffing and protocols to meet unprecedented demands while existential fears about their organization’s survival loom over their heads. Our City should be doing all it can to lift the barriers hamstringing these organizations from doing the work being asked of them. At minimum, providers need clear, written assurance that DFTA will not penalize them if they
are unable to meet contract deliverables, and these guidelines should continue through the end of this Fiscal Year on June 30, 2020, as well as assurance that they will continue to receive full reimbursements for existing contracts, even as the nature of these programs shift or come to a halt entirely. We must have their backs.

A crisis of this magnitude allows zero room for ambiguity. Without clear guidance, providers are left to their own devices and forced to make tough calls overnight to adjust their work plans as needs evolve. A lack of clarity and support puts the safety of seniors, staff and volunteers at risk. There has been little guidance from the City on protocols such as wearing face masks, and how staffing will be made whole if staffers are sent home to
quarantine. Further, there has been limited direct guidance from DFTA, with the agency sharing procedures from the federal CDC and state health department though failing to provide additional instruction specific to the programs it knows best. And with many groups further dipping into their already strapped budgets to pay for to-
go boxes, gloves, hand sanitizers and thermometers, they need a commitment that they will be reimbursed for these expenses, and for DFTA to expeditiously share more of these resources directly with providers, especially to supportive senior housing.

Over the past week, providers have taken on a herculean amount of work, and time and time again, they have risen to the challenge. The crisis we are confronting has made the fight for adequate home delivered meals funding all the more salient. While I thank DFTA for moving the RFP, a two week delay is not enough. I am
asking for a pause on this and any other pending procurements. I also request that emergency funding be made available to ensure that providers are reimbursed the full cost of home-delivered meal services. At this state of emergency, we cannot continue to risk insolvency for the providers of this, or any, critical service.

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It is resoundingly clear that New York City’s seniors and senior service providers deserve the utmost attentionand support. Now more than ever, your partnership is critical to providing clarity and direction throughout this period of instability. If you have any questions or want to discuss further, please reach out to Marian Guerra, my
Deputy Chief of Staff, at mguerra@council.nyc.gov.

Margaret S. Chin
Council Member, District 1

 

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Wrongful Death Claim

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When someone dies due to the fault of a professional healthcare provider, it’s extremely unfortunate to imagine that an accident or another cause of death can lead to a personal injury case. There are times when injuries sustained are life-threatening and, regretfully prove to be fatal.

For the healthcare industry, wrongful death is a valid concern. It relates to whether negligence was involved, and who was with the patient from the healthcare facility at the time of their passing.

We’ll examine in detail and take a look at how things appear from the perspective of the patient so to gain greater clarity for those potentially involved in such a case.

Not Every Case is a Wrongful Death

It’s fair to say that when someone dies unexpectedly, it’s natural for friends and relatives to look for blame. Emotions are high with a sudden loss, and it can be hard to maintain calm and focus on good reasoning, it’s natural and is to be expected.

Nevertheless, despite the high emotion of the moment, it’s important to appreciate that not every death is wrongful. Negligence on the part of a nurse, doctor or another individual can be difficult to establish and even harder to prove. Quite often, the assigned blame is based on supposition and not the facts.

It’s important to see what the facts are to determine if it was an unfortunate death or a wrongful one. This is where its important to have good attorneys present, they can provide impartial legal opinions using clear and reasoning based on the established facts of the case.

Wrongful Death Cases Are Handled Differently State to State

New York requires that a personal representative be responsible for the financial affairs of the person who has passed away in a wrongful death case. This could be a family member or a friend who is suitable for this role.

It’s up to the court to appoint this individual as a personal representative. Once officially appointed as the trustee, they can potentially file a wrongful death case. At this point, as the representative and trustee, they’re expected to act in accordance with the wishes of the deceased. This may include pursuing a wrongful death case.

Will an Attorney Be Hired in a Potential Wrongful Death Case?

Most people have never had to deal with the estate of a loved one or pursue a wrongful death case. Along with the emotional shock of the person’s passing, it’s a heavy burden to bear.

When having to manage a case of possible negligence, and or failure in the duty of care, hiring an NYC wrongful death lawyer is essential to get the proper representation. The professional council knows what advice to give, how to proceed with this type of case, and the amount of compensation to consider. Without an experienced attorney when involved in this type of case, New York state, and or a court-appointed trustee is going to find it difficult to manage the legal process.

Gaining insight into wrongful death cases and how they may be perceived outside the healthcare profession is tedious work, and can be driven by heightened emotion. Being informed on how to proceed as the patient’s advocate is paramount.

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SQUEAKY CLEAN – Dental Visits

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How regular dental visits and good home care help fight periodontitis.

by Frank Celenza, DDS PC, and Ioana Stoia, RDH

PERIODONTITIS, an inflammatory disease of the teeth and gums, characterized by the loss of the soft connective tissue and surrounding alveolar bone, which support the teeth, is one of the most prevalent diseases in North America and

is also the most frequent reason for tooth loss in adults. Caused by a build-up of bacteria, which adheres to tooth and root surfaces, both common gingivitis (early- stage gum inflammation) and more advanced chronic periodontitis, are conditions that require recurring treatment. Fortunately, regular dental cleanings, which include the removal of this bacteria-based plaque and calculus (a.k.a., tartar), are one of the easiest ways to help prevent inflammation and/or periodontitis from taking hold.

The connection between oral and general health is becoming better understood and appreciated in medical communities. In fact, similarities between dental plaques and those found in cardiovascular and neurological conditions are also becoming apparent, which

is why it is so important to treat periodontitis promptly. Gingival
(or gum) inflammation is often difficult to manage because it can vary based on how an individual builds and retains plaque, their use of medications, and immunologic reactions, as well as any systemic diseases they may have. For example, diabetes affects both oral and systemic health, and certain medications, including those for high blood pressure, can affect the gums by causing severe inflammation and tissue overgrowth.

Periodontitis is a complex disease and eliminating it represents a great challenge for periodontists and dental hygienists. One reason, regular treatment is so important is that dental plaque along the gumline can reform just 72 hours after removal or cleaning. If it is allowed to grow, undisturbed, bacterial colonization quickly follows, and that can initiate an immunologic response in the body. On average, damaging results from this sort of “invasion” begin to occur on a cellular level after roughly three months. For this reason, patients who are predisposed to, or are already displaying a history of periodontal disease, are often asked to schedule cleanings every three months.

For most patients, however, regular, bi-annual treatments and cleanings—using manual and ultrasonic instruments to remove dental plaque above and below the gums—are sufficient to effectively keep periodontitis at bay. Eliminating plaque at
the gum-line and root planing (smoothing the exposed surface of the roots) significantly reduces inflammation, and can also help alter the subgingival flora, creating a less hospitable environment for bacteria to grow in the first place. Laser treatments offer a more rapid solution, removing inflamed tissue and sterilizing the periodontal pocket, with minimal bleeding. Last but not least, in order to maintain their oral health, patients must also establish good at-home care practices, and schedule routine maintenance visits.

One of the biggest challenges –

for dentists and dental hygienists in a periodontal practice is helping patients understand that treating periodontal disease requires their active involvement. Like many practices in this specialty, our office carefully monitors individual patients and customizes their treatment to maximize comfort and results. From experience, we know that tailoring preventive and maintenance strategies to each patient’s needs is important, as is educating them about home care, including proper techniques, what devices to use, etc. When patients work with their dentist to maintain good oral hygiene, they are helping to improve their overall health, and are less likely to lose their teeth. Remember, dental prevention is a proven money- and time-saving endeavor!

Dr. Frank Celenza is a uniquely dual-certified orthodontist and periodontist, who has maintained a practice on the Upper East Side for over thirty years. In addition to his practice, he is an internationally recognized professor, who holds faculty positions at several universities. Ioana Stoia is a registered dental hygienist who works with Dr. Celenza.

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AGING BEAUTIFULLY

AGING BEAUTIFULLY

Dr. Marina Peredo shares tips on skin treatments from age 20 to 60 and beyond.

 

EN VOGUE|TIMELESS BEAUTY MARINA PEREDO is a board-certified dermatologist with over 25 years of experience and has been labeled a “super-doctor” by the New York Times, as well as a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly. She believes that dermatologists can have a direct impact on a person’s confidence, and she brings her concept of aesthetic artistry to a whole new level at her modern practice, Skinfluence, in Manhattan.

Downtown: Can you explain the aging process of the face?

Marina Peredo: The contour of the face changes and causes shadow patterns to develop. Your triangle of youth begins to invert as your features begin to drop. Dependent on your genetics and lifestyle, people will age very differently, and these changes can go from drastic to nonexistent.

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DT: What are your thoughts on aging beautifully?

MP: I believe that anyone can age beautifully when proper care is taken. In my opinion, facial beauty is derived from seven criteria: facial shape, forehead height, eyebrow shape, eye size and inter-eye distance, nose shape, length and height of lips, and skin clarity, texture, and color. These features require constant maintenance to be properly maintained.

DT: When you say maintenance, what does this entail?

MP: Maintenance can be anything from applying sunscreen before leaving the house to getting laser treatments, which can help prevent skin cancer in the future. If you’re investing in skin treatments and not applying sunscreen, you’re not truly helping your skin.

DT: How would you suggest women and men in their 20’s take care of their skin and help enhance the youthfulness of their skin?

MP: During your 20’s and even your early

30’s, one of your skin-care concerns may be breakouts. But, keeping your skin hydrated and protecting your skin from the sun will prevent your skin from aging quickly. Protection from sun damage is the ultimate preventative anti-aging technique and is incredibly easy to work into your daily routine.

DT: When we reach our 40’s and 50’s, what do you suggest?

MP: Combination therapy is key to whole-body rejuvenation. Most often, fillers, volumizers, and toxins are combined with radiofrequency, lasers, or ultrasound to improve skin laxity and age-related volume loss.

DT: We hear that facelifts are not as required as they were 10 years ago. In your 60 and 70’s, do you recommend a full facelift?

MP: In your 60’s and 70’s patients may benefit from a facelift. How you’ve maintained your skin in your younger years will determine whether you need to invest in a full or mini facelift. At any age, proper skin-care can and will be costly, so make sure you are going to a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon before you consider getting a procedure done.

DT: Give us one tip that many people do not know to help us age gracefully?

MP: Sunblock, sunblock, sunblock. Also, invest in a good skincare at a young age.

DT: What do you love about your job?
MP: Making women feel great about how they look, which is an amazing confidence builder!

Dr. Marina I. Peredo, M.D., F.A.A.D, is a board-certified dermatologist with 20+ years of experience. She is currently an Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York.  Dr. Peredo strives to bring out the beauty that is already present, by employing a less is more philosophy, and stressing the importance of consistent skincare. 

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