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HEALTH & WELLNESS Fall 2020 Virtual Lecture Series

New York-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital offers a comprehensive range of services to patients in a caring, culturally sensitive environment with access to all of the specialties and resources of a major academic medical center.

We are happy to have one of the best hospitals and physicians right here in our own back yard.

We’re excited to share with you the Health and Wellness Fall 2020 Virtual Lecture Schedule. 

The Hospital is affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical College, one of the top-ranked clinical and medical research centers in the country, and our physicians are credentialed members of its faculty. New York-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital is committed to pursuing clinical excellence and extending the many benefits of the Medical College’s groundbreaking research programs to our patients.

The only acute care facility serving the lower Manhattan community, this campus is vital to meeting the health care needs of millions of residents, workers, and tourists. Our Emergency Medical Services and state-of-the-art Emergency Medicine Department provide outstanding care. And our Wellness and Prevention Center offers a wide range of screening and treatment programs in the areas of women’s health, cardiovascular health, breast health, and preventive medicine.

Presented by NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital and Weill Cornell
Medicine in collaboration with Battery Park City Seniors and PACE University Office of Government & Community Relations

 

Wednesday,
October 14, 2020
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

 

 

Optimizing Brain Health for
Healthy Aging
Presented by: Lynda Nwabuobi, MD,
Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology
Weill Cornell Medical Center

 

Tuesday,
October 20, 2020
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

 

 

Fever in Kids: What to Do and
When to Worry
Presented by: Vincent Uy, MD FAAP
Assistant Attending Physician,
Pediatric Emergency Medicine
NYP Lower Manhattan Hospital

Presented by: Emily Campbell, RN CEN
Certified Emergency Nurse
Pediatric Emergency Medicine
NYP Lower Manhattan Hospital

 

Thursday,
October 22, 2020
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Cardiovascular Wellness: Risk
Factors and Common Conditions
Presented by: Matthew Vorsanger, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine
NYP Lower Manhattan Hospital

 

Wednesday,
October 28, 2020
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Do You Need Surgery for Your
Back Pain?
Presented by: Michael Virk, MD, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery
Weill Cornell Medical Center

 

Thursday,
October 29, 2020
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Thyroid Health: Common Thyroid
Disorders, Hypothyroidism and
Hyperthyroidism
Presented by: James Warshaw, Ph.D., M.D., ECNU
Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine
Weill Cornell Medical Center

All lectures will be hosted virtually on Zoom

Please RSVP at Chl9090@nyp.org or call (212) 312-5165 for an invitation.

 

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Here’s How You Can Donate Supplies To Downtown Hospitals Right Now

Here's How You Can Donate Supplies To Downtown Hospitals Right Now

Across New York and the world, hospitals and health centers are providing front-line care to people in need. Here are three ways to help support this vital work in Manhattan.

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1. Donate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

This is probably the most critical. Due to the surge in COVID-19 patients, there is a vital need to get PPE to New York health-care providers who come in contact with the virus.

PPE includes N95 masks, surgical masks, full face shields, protective goggles, disposable latex gloves, hand sanitizer, thermometers, hospital gowns, and disinfectant wipes, among other items.

Most hospitals welcome donations, and New York City has set up NYC.gov/ppedonations to expedite the process. Fill out the form with your contact information and the items you have to donate. A representative will get in touch with you ASAP to schedule a pickup. If the online form is not an option for you, please call 833-NYC-0040 to donate by phone.

Grassroots organizations such as GetUsPPE have also made it easy to locate PPE requests in your neighborhood. The organization launched an interactive map, which you can use to see the current needs and donation instructions in Lower Manhattan. Tribeca Pediatrics in Battery Park City is requesting N95s to provide care to patients, while Apicha Community Health Center on Canal Street needs N95s, disposable gloves, and hand sanitizer. Some doctors have left residential addresses to accept any items you can spare, including those in already-opened packages.

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2. Donate Blood and Plasma

If you have recently recovered from COVID-19, hospitals and researchers are actively seeking your blood donations. You may have antibodies that could help save the lives of others infected by the virus. Sign up to see if you qualify with Mount Sinai Health System. Or try signing up with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

If you are unaffected by the coronavirus, hospitals still need a regular supply of blood donations for unrelated, lifesaving transfusions. Citing a dramatic reduction in donations, the FDA urges healthy individuals to donate if they are able. Keep in mind that blood reserves are perishable, and New York City needs approximately 2,000 daily donors to maintain its supply. According to the New York Times, this is one of the essential exceptions to shelter-in-place recommendations.

You can schedule an appointment through the New York Blood Center or the American Association of Blood Blanks Locator. But if you have symptoms of COVID-19, it is important to stay home rather than donating blood.

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3. Donate Meals

Across the country, restaurants and organizations are finding ways to deliver meals to essential medical workers.

The owners of Tarallucci e Vino created Feed the Frontlines as a way for city residents to gift meals to health-care providers, while also supporting local businesses. You can donate single meals or larger amounts through this form.

And if you love pizza, you can share the love through the Slice Out Hunger’s Pizza vs Pandemic initiative — feeding front-line health providers by coordinating large orders with independent pizzerias in Manhattan. Visit the website to make a donation or suggest a local health center in need. 

By The Downtown Alliance

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Dental House in Greenwich Village is Ready to Help You Love Your Dentist

Dental House at Greenwich Village NYC

You want to love your dentist, but you might not always love visiting that special reclining chair. Dental House, a new, eco-chic dental practice in Greenwich Village is ready to make that happen. This female-owned and run practice does everything from cleanings to Invisalign®, oral surgery and even BOTOX®. We chatted with the founding partners, Dr. Sonya Kraslinikov and Dr. Irina Sinensky, about going out on their own and what makes Dental House so unique.

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Downtown: What made you both want to start your own practice?

Dental House: We first met at Stony Brook University Dental School and reconnected when we began working together at a private dental practice in Manhattan. We quickly realized that we shared similar dental philosophies and a shared vision, favoring a focus on conservative treatment guided by patient-centered, stress-free experience. At the time, we were both working as associates for a decade and felt the time was right to become our own bosses and do things our way, so we decided to go on a mission: to change the way people experience the dentist, and then the idea for Dental House was born.  We also wanted to set an example for our kids by becoming momtrepreneurs.

Downtown: What were the most important things aesthetically and care-wise when starting Dental House?

Dental House: Dental House’s vision statement is “Dentistry Re-Imagined,” and the driving force behind our slogan is eliminating the stigma of the dentist experience.  We wanted Dental House to offer a fresh, new vibe, with a warm, home-like feel. We created a space that features an intentional, calm interior to help patients relax and de-stress during their dental visit. The space has art-deco styling featuring European wallpaper, herringbone flooring, quartz stonework, and vintage brass elements that patients don’t usually expect when visiting a traditional dental office. When relaxing in the lounge (because waiting rooms are so last year) patients can browse the latest recipes in the number of cookbooks that we ourselves love or browse an assortment of books that are theirs for the taking.  Besides the interior, we wanted to create a practice where patients would never have to worry about whether or not they were getting the best care possible. Our office is home to a wide variety of industry-leading dental equipment and products, such as the latest digital X-ray technology, A-dec ergonomic dental chairs and advanced sterilization equipment. Environmentally friendly features include a paperless workflow, on-tap sparkling water and dental equipment that saves 360 gallons of water per day.

dental house exterior

Downtown: How did you pick the neighborhood?

Dental House: Greenwich Village was chosen strategically because it has an amazing downtown vibe. It is within walking distance of the Meatpacking District, Flatiron, Gramercy, and Tribeca — perfect for on-the-move lifestyle of Dental House patients.  The office is surrounded by the best restaurants, quaint shops, and galleries and, best of all, the most energetic, creative, community driven people NYC has to offer.

Downtown: What do you do differently from other dentists?

Dental House: Dentistry is a job of fixing teeth and improving people’s smiles. We feel that there is still a need to enhance people’s perceptions and experience of coming to the dentist.  We did that by providing a relaxing environment and amenities that can ease people’s nerves.

dental house desk

Downtown: Is chocolate really good for my teeth?

Dental House: If you had to choose a snack and curb your sweet tooth, dark chocolate, with at least 70% cocoa, is definitely the way to go.  Chocolate does not get trapped on and around your teeth and is washed away very quickly and easily by saliva.  It has special properties that leaves the tooth surface extra smooth and prevents bacterial plaque formation.

 

Downtown: What’s the worst things I can eat/drink for my teeth?

Dental House: We always suggest staying away from soda, sports drinks, and too much juice. Patients should try to minimize highly acidic foods such as citrus and sticky candy high in sugar content. But the key is to enjoy your food and drinks in moderation and keep in mind that the duration of time these foods are in contact with your teeth matters the most (i.e., don’t sip on your soda all day long – have it with a meal, and not as an all day activity.)

 

 

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St. Patrick’s Day Dos & Don’ts

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4cwCPxrwd8

Dr. Ralph Holsworth is a board-certified osteopathic family medicine physician and director of clinical and scientific research for Essentia Water. He is very knowledgeable about how hangovers really work, and has provided some great tips on how to avoid such during your St. Patrick’s Day festivities:

· DO indulge in (some) fatty foods: A small portion of fatty foods in your stomach prior to drinking slows the absorption of alcohol. But if you eat too much, your body empties the stomach contents more quickly into the small intestine where alcohol is more quickly absorbed. It’s a balancing act — so go ahead and enjoy a little soda bread!

 

Dr. Ralph Holsworth
Dr. Ralph Holsworth

· DON’T consume drinks high in sodium. Avoid those margaritas, dirty martinis and Bloody Mary’s — and even some fruity drinks. Salt with alcohol allows a little valve between your stomach and small intestine to be left wide open, allowing alcohol to more quickly be absorbed into the gut. And isn’t Guinness or Jameson the true drink of the day?

· DON’T pop painkillers. Pain relievers like acetaminophen, or Tylenol, can increase liver toxicity especially after it’s been irritated by alcohol consumption. Consider a more natural option found in your local health store: bromelain. It’s a natural enzyme that may help soothe your headaches.

· DO hydrate. If you’re in for a long day or night of revelry, hydrating beforehand can decrease the change of a hangover significantly. Staying hydrated between drinks is also helpful, reducing the alcohol content in the stomach, and then the bloodstream, giving the liver more opportunity to do its job. Essentia is an ionized, alkaline water that is perfect for hydration. In fact, water decreases the volume of alcohol by 50 percent. Consider making ice cubes using Essentia water for your whiskey!