Dr. Sarah Cate shares a #BreastCancerFact in honor of #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. Paternal family history counts as much as maternal family history for breast and ovarian cancer susceptibility. If you have any concerns about your breast health, we would be happy to see you at one of our many locations that is convenient for you. To make an appointment with one of our experts, please call 844-MD-CANCER.
Dr. Paula Klein, Breast Medical Oncologist at the Mount Sinai Health System, shares today's #BreastCancerFact. It's important to strive for a diet that includes fruits, vegetables and grains. To make an appointment with one of our experts, call 844-MD-CANCER. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
Our Mount Sinai Nursing event has been rescheduled for Wednesday, October 7 at 1:30pm EST. Please join us for a thought-provoking conversation with nursing leadership about experiences and lessons learned on the frontlines during the #COVID19 pandemic: https://fal.cn/3aH9L
Our breast cancer specialists are sharing facts about #BreastCancer throughout the month of October in honor of #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. Dr. Laurie Margolies, Chief of Breast Imaging at the Mount Sinai Health System, says screening mammography saves lives. If you have any concerns about your breast health, we would be happy to see you at one of our many locations that is convenient for you. To make an appointment, please call 844-MD-CANCER. #BreastCancerFact
Live Q&A on #BreastCancer with Dr. Elisa Port, Chief of Breast Surgery at the Mount Sinai Health System and Director of the Dubin Breast Center at Mount Sinai. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
Even with #SocialDistancing signage and the presence of hand sanitization stations, those unable to work from home may still be concerned about office #safety. Mount Sinai's Dr. Dana S. Mazo offers practical advice on how to protect yourself in the office: https://fal.cn/3aFQa #MountSinaiToday
In a new development, researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified a unique pattern of immune responses that characterize multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) and could eventually serve as a biomarker, or reliable indicator that would help diagnose the disease: https://fal.cn/3aTXK #MountSinaiToday
Dr. Sylvia Reyes shares today's #BreastCancerFact. One in 10 Latinas will be diagnosed with #BeastCancer in their lifetime, yet Latinas are five percent less likely to get their annual screening #mammograms. To make an appointment, please call 844-MD-CANCER. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
Beth Brown is a Senior Social Worker supporting patients who have various neurological conditions, autism, intellectual disabilities, learning differences, and vision and hearing conditions, from the time of infancy to adulthood. Having worked at Mount Sinai for over 33 years, she calls it her “professional home” and has developed relationships with her patients and their families. Beth finds it important to advocate for early intervention, special education, and support services for patients and finds it rewarding to teach and counsel families on their legal rights. With recent technological advances and the use of people-first language in addressing people with disabilities, she is hopeful that the Center will continue to make a change in the everyday lives of its patients.
If you had COVID and have recovered you can help save a life. Your blood may contain antibodies that fight the virus and can help critically ill people. Mount Sinai is looking to screen you as a volunteer. Please fill out this form to see if you are eligible. If you are interested in getting your antibodies tested, sign up for our #COVID19 Antibody Testing Drive at The Mount Sinai Hospital on Tuesday, October 13 from 5pm EST - 8pm EST: https://fal.cn/3aSAB
The Perinatal and Pediatric Bereavement Committee invites families who have experienced losses to attend our annual Memorial Service on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 6:00pm. Given the current COVID-19 restrictions, we will be holding the memorial service virtually.
The service is held to remember and honor the perinatal and pediatric losses that have occurred at Mount Sinai. Each year, we have the privilege of having multiple families speak at the service, as well as hearing beautiful poems and music throughout the night. Please e-mail WCHbereavement@mountsinai.org to RSVP and receive Zoom link.
For more information about the memorial service or our committee, please visit our website: https://fal.cn/3aSp4
Dr. Lisa Abramson shares information on dense breasts and #BreastCancer screening recommendations. If you have any concerns about your breast health, we would be happy to see you. To make an appointment, call 844-MD-CANCER. #BreastCancerFact #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
Today is World PB&J Day! World Pediatric Bone and Joint Day takes place on October 19th and the goal is to spread awareness about the impact of musculoskeletal conditions in children. Learn more from two of our Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeons, Dr. Sheena Ranade and Dr. Abigail Allen. #WorldPBJDay
Join us for the Annual Women In Ophthalmology 2020 Meeting via Zoom. This year's topic, MONEY, INDUSTRY, AND YOU.
WED, NOV 4 AT 6:00 PM EST
Women in Ophthalmology: New York Chapter - 14th Annual Program
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Remote Learning and Hearing Issues | Mount Sinai Today
New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
October 15 at 10:37 AM ·
Mount Sinai hearing disorder expert Enrique R. Perez, MD, MBA, provides advice for parents who are concerned about their child's hearing when learning remotely.
https://health.mountsinai.org/blog/my-child-may-have-trouble-hearing-will-remote-learning-hurt-their-progress-in-school/
New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
October 15 at 10:37 AM ·
Mount Sinai hearing disorder expert Enrique R. Perez, MD, MBA, provides advice for parents who are concerned about their child's hearing when learning remotely.
https://health.mountsinai.org/blog/my-child-may-have-trouble-hearing-will-remote-learning-hurt-their-progress-in-school/
Dr. Lisa Baron explains breast MRI and it's role in screening and diagnosing #BreastCancer. If you have any concerns about your breast health, please make an appointment and call 844-MD-CANCER. #BreastCancerFact #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
A project led by Dr. Andrew Stewart recently received a $2.5 million, four-year grant from the National Institute of #Diabetes Digestive and #Kidney Disease, to support Mount Sinai researchers’ innovative efforts: https://fal.cn/3aZSw #MountSinaiToday
Dr. Hanna Irie explains treatment options for triple-negative #BreastCancer. If you have any concerns about your breast health, we would be happy to see you at one of our many locations. Make an appointment and call 844-MD-CANCER. #BreastCancerFact #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
"You know how you should be washing your hands for a full 20 seconds, well, you should also be doing this to some degree when you’re applying #HandSanitizer as well," said Mount Sinai South Nassau's Aaron Glatt, MD: https://fal.cn/3b9yU #COVID19
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Dr. Paul Gliedman discusses radiation therapy for #BreastCancer in honor of #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. If you have any concerns about your breast health, we would be happy to see you at one of our many locations. Make an appointment and call 844-MD-CANCER. #BreastCancerFact
Protect yourself from #COVID19 by washing your hands, the right way. Don't forget to lather behind the back of your hands and between your fingers. For more information, visit: https://fal.cn/3b96W #IIPW #InfectionPrevention
"#BreastCancer: Survival During a Pandemic” features inspiring breast cancer survivors who share their journey during the #COVID19 pandemic. The special features our experts including Elisa Port, MD and Amy Tiersten, MD via ABC7NY: https://fal.cn/3b8RM #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
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On behalf of the entire Mount Sinai Health System community, we thank members of the #InfectionPrevention team for their leadership, perseverance, patience, and dedication to their work. We applaud your ongoing efforts to keep Mount Sinai safe. #IIPW #IIPW2020
Dr. Karen Lee explains high risk lesions in honor of #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. If you have any concerns about your breast health, we would be happy to see you at one of our many locations. Make an appointment and call 844-MD-CANCER. #BreastCancerFact
Aldo Londino, MD, a pediatric otolaryngologist at The Mount Sinai Hospital, explains speech delay, what parents should expect during a physician visit, and how it is treated: https://fal.cn/3bhH9 #MountSinaiToday
Dr. Christina Weltz shares the last #BreastCancerFact of the month. Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) is the earliest and most curable form of #BreastCancer. If you have any concerns about your breast health, we would be happy to see you at one of our many locations. Make an appointment and call 844-MD-CANCER. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
“Geremy is an awesome clinical emergency room pharmacy manager. He is instrumental in improving patient care and outcomes. Geremy never misses a moment to educate administrative, nursing, and medical staffs. He is a vital member within the Emergency Medicine Department. When the pharmacy staff has an issue with an order in EPIC, he is just a Vocera call away. Geremy is the true representation of someone who provides excellent patient care. I applaud him for his outstanding service,” says Juanita Miles, Registered Pharmacist, about her colleague Geremy Carpenter, PharmD at Mount Sinai West.
Visit for more #StoriesOfExcellence: https://fal.cn/3bhAb
Starting this #Halloween weekend off with some of our festive earmold creations for the month of October. #HappyHalloween #Audiology #EarMolds #Healthcare
“On Tuesday, I decided to get my #flu shot at Mount Sinai Brooklyn," says Joy Womble, Senior Instructional Designer, Talent, Development and Learning.
"It was my first time there, but it did not feel like it! Tanya Carter, PA, Dwight Gregg, and Vincent Hazel helped me locate the Employee Health Services office, and Vladimir Pichkar, PA was professional and friendly while giving me the flu shot. Thank you for all that you do keeping patients and visitors (like me) safe and feeling welcomed.”
Visit our website for more #StoriesOfExcellence: https://fal.cn/3bgZP
"Eternally grateful to Dr. Borges, Dr. Syros, Dr. Greenberg, Tiffany Vargas, and Amelia Pylarinos. I know that you have a great team, but I was lucky enough to have met them first-hand during scary times, which they helped make less scary. They made me feel secure and calm. More important, they made my dad feel the same way," says
Anastasia Economopoulos about her dad’s compassionate care at Mount Sinai Queens.
Read the full letter: https://fal.cn/3bgXG
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#Migraine headaches can be debilitating, and undue #stress can exacerbate the condition, creating new problems. Dr. Lauren R. Natbony provides some suggestions for how to manage your headaches when life gets stressful: https://fal.cn/3bppi #MountSinaiToday
November is #LungCancerAwarenessMonth. DYK: #LungCancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. #ShineALightOnLungCancer #ShineALight
Fighting COVID-19 has taken a toll on our health care workers. Shauna Linn, physician assistant at The Mount Sinai Hospital, made the decision to join the Center for Stress, Resilience, and Personal Growth’s resilience workshops to help her process her emotions following her experience on the front-lines. Listen to her story on the most recent episode of the #RoadToResilience podcast. Listen now: https://link.chtbl.com/W-oqvwLB #COVID19 #Podcast
In partnership with American Bone Health, we are pleased to offer a free virtual spine health workshop series. Learn good posture and body mechanics during our "Posture Power" virtual event on Wednesday, November 11 at 3pm EST with Dr. Susan Feldman from the Mount Sinai Health System. RSVP here: AmericanBoneHealth.org/MS #HealthyBones
The #COVID19 pandemic highlighted the Mount Sinai Health System's common humanity during the height of the crisis in the spring and early summer of 2020. The first responders, the physicians, the nurses, and all of the staff at Mount Sinai on the front lines of this crisis demonstrated unparalleled courage and resolve in providing exemplary care to patients impacted by this disease in the face of daunting circumstances. The Health System is deeply grateful for their tireless work, which is admired and recognized by our institution, our colleagues, and the communities we serve: https://fal.cn/3boeW
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We are live with Dr. Krystina Woods as she discusses on how to safely celebrate the holidays during #COVID19. #LiveAtMountSinai
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“Every single person that I dealt with—from scheduling, to #COVID19 testers, to food service—was professional, patient, and caring,” patient Rita Rigano wrote. “I am beyond grateful. Thank you for building an organization that clearly supports and rewards this kind of excellence in patient care," she says: https://fal.cn/3bBU3 #StoriesOfExcellence
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Another Tragedy Tied to Opioids: Eye Disease
New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
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The number of drug addicts who developed vision-endangering eye infections quadrupled between 2003 and 2016, according to researchers. "Pathogens injected into the bloodstream through IV drug use can spread to many different organs, often causing infections in heart valves, the brain and other organs. Often, the eyes are one of the first organs to be noticeably affected by such an infection", said Dr. Richard Rosen, a retina surgeon with the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai.
https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2020-11-05/another-tragedy-tied-to-opioids-eye-disease
Dr. Elisa Port, Chief of Breast Surgery at the Mount Sinai Health System, will be speaking at AtlanticLIVE's #PeopleVCancer virtual event on November 18 at 1pm EST. Dr. Port will be discussing #BreastCancer awareness. Register here: https://fal.cn/3bBN5
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Untreated and prolonged sinus inflammation can lead to infection and increased symptoms. Learn more about sinusitis on our graphic and visit Mount Sinai - National Jewish Health Respiratory Institute to make an appointment: https://fal.cn/3bBtU #RespiratoryCare
Alex Jamison, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, recently helped the pediatric population of Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital celebrate #Halloween2020 in a safe and fun way. After carefully selecting a wide variety of brand-new costumes and accessories for patients of all ages, she set up a Halloween pop-up shop in the Child Life Zone. Read more: https://fal.cn/3bBnV #StoriesOfExcellence
"People were dying because their own immune systems were going into overdrive," says Dr. Miriam Merad. Read how Mount Sinai responded to the #COVID19 pandemic in our #ScienceAndMedicineMagazine: https://mshs.co/3G
"#COVID19 has uncovered in a very public way just how deep-rooted inequities are in our society," says Lynne Richardson, MD. Read more via Mount Sinai's #ScienceAndMedicineMagazine: https://mshs.co/38
We are live with Dr. Gopi Patel as she discusses what you need to know about #COVID19 vaccination.
It is critical that you work together with your child’s teachers and other school employees to keep your child’s #diabetes under control: https://mshs.co/2V #DiabetesAwarenessMonth
We know the battle is far from over. We also know that tough times call for strong leaders. Masks work and they’ve helped slow the spread of #COVID19. Let’s #MaskUp and save lives together: https://mshs.co/2u
Pictured: An emergency room at The Mount Sinai Hospital in November 1980. Forty years ago, Mount Sinai had 100,000 people visit the ER each year. It was then located at Madison Ave. and 100th St., and was open around the clock. There was also a separate admitting area for psychiatric patients open Monday to Friday from 9 to 5, and a small holding area for people who need observation for more than 4 hours but less than 24. #ThrowbackThursday #MountSinaiArchives
Ron Trotta had been beset by a series of medical problems, starting with an abscessed tooth in April 2020. He then suffered a stroke with a brain bleed. Ron’s aortic valve was leaking badly because of the infection and the doctors felt that Ron was too weak to survive surgery. Ron was then transferred to The Mount Sinai Hospital, where Dr. Seltzer performed a complex surgery to replace the leaky aortic valve.
Ron has made amazing progress and is back to playing the piano: https://mshs.co/6f #Cardiology
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that the agency had approved a waiver allowing Mount Sinai Health System to enroll a broader group of #Medicare patients into its Hospitalization at Home (HaH) program. The move is a game changer as hospitals in New York City brace for a continued increase in #COVID19 cases.
“The CMS has taken an extraordinary step today, facilitating the rapid expansion of Mount Sinai’s Hospitalization at Home program, an innovative care model with proven results. This means we can significantly scale up hospital-level services in the home, while enhancing hospital capacity for a potential surge,” says Kenneth L. Davis, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mount Sinai Health System: https://mshs.co/67 #MountSinaiNews
“I did not anticipate how difficult it was—both for me and for the people who were turning to me for answers—to hear myself saying, ‘I just don’t know’ as often as I did during the early days of the pandemic.” Insights like this, and a look at the progress of #COVID19 vaccines, are offered by Judith A. Aberg, MD, a central figure in the Mount Sinai Health System’s pandemic response: https://mshs.co/5V #MountSinaiToday
Join us for the #WorldAIDSDay2020 event hosted by The Arnhold Institute for Global Health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai on Tuesday, December 1st, 2020. Register Today: https://mshs.co/5F
Mount Sinai Heart was awarded the The American College of Cardiology’s Transcatheter Valve Certification. This makes Mount Sinai the only #cardiac center in the city and one of three statewide to receive this recognition: https://mshs.co/5C
A message of thanks from the Louis Armstrong Center for Music and Medicine.
Don’t miss NYC Health Business Leaders #HealthcareRocksNYC featuring fourth year Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai students and musical duo Adam Lieber and Varsha Subramaniam. They’re performing alongside other industry artists to honor the frontline workers and organizations who have stepped up this year. It’s all to benefit The Child Center of NY Food Bank for New York City and Vibrant Emotional Health. Tickets: https://mshs.co/8e #NYC #COVID19
Mount Sinai Heart has received the American Heart Association's Gold award in the “Check. Change. Control. Cholesterol™”, “Target: BP”, and “Target: Type 2 Diabetes” categories in recognition of our commitment to reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke through improved cholesterol management. The award recognizes efforts across the Mount Sinai Health System. Learn more about the Check. Change. Control. Cholesterol Recognition received at heart.org/changecholesterol. #MSHeart
We are live with Drs. Diaz, Oishi, and Bucuvalas, as they discuss the Pediatric Liver Metabolic Transplant Program at the Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital. #LiveAtMountSinai
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Hydrus Microstent Receives Highest Designation of Any MIGS Device as Part of AAO Treatment Guidelines
New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
Yesterday at 5:19 AM ·
Congratulations to Dr. Nathan Radcliffe, a #glaucoma specialist at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, who presented the latest #HORIZON data earlier this week at the annual #AAO2020 meeting. His “4-Year Results from the HORIZON Trial” was selected as the best poster of the session. #nyee200 #nyee https://eyewire.news/articles/hydrus-microstent-receives-highest-designation-of-any-migs-device-as-part-of-aao-treatment-guidelines/https://eyewire.news/articles/hydrus-microstent-receives-highest-designation-of-any-migs-device-as-part-of-aao-treatment-guidelines/https://eyewire.news/articles/hydrus-microstent-receives-highest-designation-of-any-migs-device-as-part-of-aao-treatment-guidelines/
We are live with Kishore R. Iyer, MBBS, as he discusses RMTI - Intestinal Transplantation & Rehabilitation at the Mount Sinai Health System. #LiveAtMountSinai
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Paul Sidoti, MD: NYEE is One of Premier Institutions for Ophthalmic Care in the World
New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
December 3 at 6:59 AM ·
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai (NYEE) has been part of the New York community for 200 years, caring and curing patients impacted by diseases of the eyes, ears, nose, and throat. Paul Sidoti, MD, Site Chair for the Department of Ophthalmology at NYEE, discusses the three pillars of #NYEE, patient care, education, and research. #nyee200
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More than one-third of people living in the U.S. have missed routine #cancer screenings due to #COVID19. Discover which screenings are right for you and learn how to get screened: https://mshs.co/an
Jeremy Boal, MD, President of Mount Sinai Downtown and Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer, says taking the #COVID19 vaccine will protect his colleagues and patients.
"I owe it to my family and I owe it to my community to protect myself so I can keep other people safe," says Dr. Boal. Learn more about COVID-19 #vaccine information and resources: https://mshs.co/aa
On the #RealSmartPeople podcast, Addiction researcher Dr. Yasmin Hurd talks about confronting bias in her life and work, and how she learned to tune out the noise and take charge. Listen now: https://mshs.co/a1
Disclaimer: This footage was taken before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mount Sinai's Dr. Gregory Levitin was featured on Vascular Birthmarks Foundation's Facebook Live.
Vascular Birthmarks Foundation was live.
December 9 at 2:00 PM ·
The VBF end of year Facebook Live tonight feature Dr. Linda hosting world renown expert Dr. Gregory Levitin from Vascular Birthmark Center
Pictured: The Mount Sinai Hospital buildings in 1953, taken from the roof of 5 E. 98th Street, looking north. Every one of these buildings has since been torn down, either to make way for the Guggenheim Pavilion or the Annenberg Building.
In the middle foreground is the Lewisohn Pathology Laboratory and behind that is the back of the Einstein-Falk Children’s Pavilion. Facing that building across 100th St. is the Administration/Metzger building in the center with ward pavilions on either side. These are in the center of the original 1904 buildings on this site, which were torn down starting in 1986. #ThrowbackThursday #MountSinaiArchives
Dr. David Reich, President and Chief Operating Officer at The Mount Sinai Hospital, was featured on Becker's Hospital Review's #podcast. Dr. Reich discusses the response to #COVID19 at Mount Sinai, his best advice for emerging leaders, and more: https://mshs.co/9H
We are live with Dr. James Marion and Dr. Marla Dubinsky. They join us today to share #COVID19 vaccine information for IBD patients.
We know the battle is far from over. We also know that tough times call for strong leaders. Lead by example. #MaskUp. Learn more: everymaskup.com
On behalf of the Mount Sinai Health System, we would like to wish you and your loved ones a wonderful holiday season, and a happy and healthy New Year.
George Wanna, MD, an ENT specialist at Mount Sinai, getting his #Covid19vacccine. He said, “I took the vaccine because I believe in science and in all the research that has been done! “ #georgewanna #mountsinai
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Yesterday at 5:36 AM ·
George Wanna, MD, an ENT specialist at Mount Sinai, getting his #Covid19vacccine. He said, “I took the vaccine because I believe in science and in all the research that has been done! “ #georgewanna #mountsinai
Persistent shortness of breath in #COVID19 long haulers may be due to a treatable nerve injury. Our experts Dr. Jonathan Aviv and Dr. Suiana Chandrasekhar weigh in: https://mshs.co/cR
Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner was accepted into Juilliard’s undergraduate program at age 14. While continuing on to his master’s degree, he was the recipient of Juilliard’s Kovner #Fellowship. He shares a festive #performance for the Mount Sinai Health System: https://mshs.co/ef
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The first health care workers throughout the Mount Sinai Health System received the first new #COVID19 vaccine on Tuesday, December 15. For many, it was an exciting and emotional moment. For these front-line workers, and for the Health System, receiving the #vaccine represented a key milestone in the continuing fight against the #pandemic, and a critical first step in what remains a long journey back to normal for the New York metropolitan area.
Afterward, some took a moment to explain why they were eager to receive the new vaccine: https://mshs.co/dZ #MountSinaiToday
The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!
Thank you to all of the hardworking staff, volunteers, donors, and pups who made Christmas Day so special for our patients and families. Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!
This young lady was one of the first infants Randi Tepper, Supervisor of Pediatric Audiology, diagnosed with hearing loss 10 years ago & 4 years later her little brother CJ was diagnosed as well. So when all they wanted for Christmas was earmold impression material, she had no choice but to give them #impression material. 🎄🧑🎄🤶🏼🎅🏼 #nyeeearinstitute #merrychristmas #audiologygifts #siblinglove #pediatricaudiology #mountsinai #auditorybrainstemresponse
New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
December 23 at 3:17 PM ·
This young lady was one of the first infants Randi Tepper, Supervisor of Pediatric Audiology, diagnosed with hearing loss 10 years ago and 4 years later her little brother CJ was diagnosed as well. So when all they wanted for Christmas was earmold impression material, she had no choice but to give them #impression material. 🎄🧑🎄🤶🏼🎅🏼 #nyeeearinstitute #merrychristmas #audiologygifts #siblinglove #pediatricaudiology #mountsinai #auditorybrainstemresponse
This is Derek Mohammed, one of the transporters who has been at Mount Sinai Beth Israel for 18 years. Here’s why he got the vaccine: “In my job, I interact with patients who have COVID-19, so it’s always possible that I could be infected. I believe in prevention. Without the vaccine, I’m less protected.” He also said his experience getting the vaccine was “Easy like 1, 2, 3.”
#COVID19
Mount Sinai Beth Israel
January 2 at 11:06 AM ·
This is Derek Mohammed, one of our transporters who has been at MSBI for 18 years. Here’s why he got the vaccine: “In my job, I interact with patients who have COVID-19, so it’s always possible that I could be infected. I believe in prevention. Without the vaccine, I’m less protected.” He also said his experience getting the vaccine was “Easy like 1, 2, 3.”
#COVID19
Meet baby Ana. She was born on New Year’s Day at 12:25am. Parents, Aurelina and Gendry, from the Bronx, had their baby at Mount Sinai West. The family is happy and doing well, excited for 2021!
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January 1 at 9:03 PM ·
Meet baby Ana. She was born on New Year’s Day at 12:25am. Parents, Aurelina and Gendry, from the Bronx, had their baby at Mount Sinai West. The family is happy and doing well, excited for 2021!
On behalf of the Mount Sinai Health System, we wish you and your loved ones a happy and healthy New Year!
Dr. Rachel Yehuda has been at the forefront of trauma research for three decades. Despite scientific advances, PTSD remains difficult to treat. On Mount Sinai’s #RoadToResilience podcast, Dr. Yehuda talks about the therapeutic potential of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy for trauma survivors. Listen now: https://mshs.co/ex
A trip to Burning Man caused Rachel Yehuda, PhD, a veteran trauma researcher, to give MDMA-assisted psychotherapy a second look. Now she’s leading efforts to study it further. Listen to Dr. Yehuda on the #RoadToResilience podcast as she describes her journey from skeptic to advocate for more research. Listen now: https://mshs.co/et
Staff and parent advisors from the Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital Family Advisory Council attended the New York State Solutions for Patient Safety (SPS) virtual meeting on Monday November 30.
Initiatives to improve key areas of hospital safety were highlighted at this regional meeting, including Employee Safety and Wellness, unplanned extubations, and Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI).
Senior Parent Advisor Andrea Johnston, who partners regularly with hospital staff to promote safety work, was asked to present her innovative role as a parent advisor on a CLABSI Quality Improvement project. Many thanks to all of our parent and patient advisors who consistently help us achieve excellent care.
Learn more about the Family Advisory Council: https://mshs.co/ei #ChildrensHealth
Disclaimer: This photo was taken before the COVID-19 pandemic.
"If we are going to combat mistrust, we must behave in a trustworthy manner. The (Mount Sinai Institute for Health Equity Research) is ready to work with researchers who are serious about building the relationships needed to recruit diverse populations into clinical trials," says Dr. Lynne D. Richardson.
Dr. Richardson talks about the latest #COVID19 vaccines, why it is important for clinical trials to include a diverse population, and how well the pharmaceutical industry has done that: https://mshs.co/gj #MountSinaiToday
On March 2, Sandra Cabrera, will be celebrating 34 years as a Mount Sinai employee. She is a support associate at The Mount Sinai Hospital Endoscopy Center. She shares why she got her #COVID19 vaccine:
“I got my vaccine to protect myself, my co-workers and my family.”
#MyCOVIDVax #DontWaitVaccinate
A new variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes #COVID19, appeared in Great Britain in greater frequency in December and has been reported in New York State. The new variant appears to spread more rapidly than older ones and has a distinct set of genetic changes, or mutations.
"Hope is on the horizon. We have highly protective vaccines, which will be delivered to as many people as possible in the coming weeks and months. Since the case numbers in our area remain worrisome, we really need to be careful and follow the guidelines that work for all SARS-CoV-2 variants," says Dr. Viviana Simon: https://mshs.co/ga #MountSinaiToday #COVID19Vaccine
Today at 2pm ET, Dr. Nicole Bouvier will be participating in "The Latest on COVID Convalescent Plasma" Facebook Live webinar. For more information visit: https://mshs.co/g6 #COVID19
Greg Conti, a retired Army officer, and cybersecurity expert was having dinner with his wife and mother when he first noticed floaters in his right eye. Soon afterward, specialists at #NYEE performed emergency surgery to repair a large tear in his #retina, and then, in a rare situation, again two months later on his left eye. “They saved me from complete blindness. I am forever in their debt,” he says. #nyee200
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The Mount Sinai Hospital has received the Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center Award from American Heart Association and the Mitral Foundation for its demonstrated record of superior clinical outcomes resulting from evidence-based, guideline-directed degenerative mitral valve repair.
The Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center Award was developed to identify, award and promote the nation’s recognized medical centers for mitral valve repair surgery: https://mshs.co/g0 #MSHeart
We are live with Dr. Kristen Zeligs as she discusses what you need to know about Cervical Cancer in honor of #CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth. #LiveAtMountSinai
January is #CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth. Tune in today at 2:30pm ET with Dr. Kristen Zeligs as she discusses everything you need to know about #CervicalCancer. #LiveAtMountSinai
COVID-19 Vaccination Update: https://mshs.co/hI
When Viktor Frisk tore his #ACL and lateral meniscus in 2018, he immediately began researching leaders in the field of sports medicine. Viktor met with Mount Sinai Orthopedics' Dr. Alexis Colvin, who repaired his meniscus and reconstructed his ACL with a portion of his patellar tendon.
It has been over two years since his surgery, and Viktor has accomplished an impressive number of athletic endeavors. “This was my first experience with American health care and it was great," says Viktor. "Dr. Colvin was knowledgeable and comforting. I trusted her completely. I am thankful for her expertise in getting my knee back to do all the fun things in life again!”
Learn more: https://mshs.co/hw
Ron Trotta, a three-time world champion ragtime piano player and a meteorologist, was beset by a series of medical problems. Our dedicated team at The Mount Sinai Hospital helped him get back on his feet: https://mshs.co/hu #StoriesOfExcellence #PatientStory
Heather Isola, Director of Physician Assistant Services, was featured on the Heroes of Healthcare podcast, discussing how Mount Sinai decided to manage mental health through building resilience: https://mshs.co/ho #HealthcareHeroes #Podcast
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Heroes of Healthcare: What Frontline PAs Can Teach Us About Resilience on Apple Podcasts
We are live with Dr. James Marion and Dr. Adam Faye as they discuss #IBD and fragility. #LiveAtMountSinai
Mount Sinai Health System’s own Dr. Bruce Sands is co-chairing the Crohn’s & Colitis Congress®, the premier meeting in inflammatory bowel disease (#IBD), January 21-24, 2021. If you are interested in transforming IBD care, this is the go-to meeting for you to attend. Learn more and register: https://mshs.co/j0
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Sze H. Wong, MD: Breaking Down Glaucoma
New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
12 hrs ·
DON'T PUT YOUR EYE HEALTH ON HOLD. #Glaucoma is called "the sneak thief of sight" since there are no symptoms. As much as 40% of vision can be lost without a person noticing and once vision is lost, it's permanent. Early detection is vital. Learn more about glaucoma services at NYEE: https://bit.ly/3ffZRD3 #glaucomaawareness
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On the #RealSmartPeople podcast, Addiction researcher Dr. Yasmin Hurd talks about confronting bias in her life and work, & how she learned to tune out the noise & take charge. Listen now: https://mshs.co/iS
Disclaimer: This footage was taken before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Two years ago, doctors at Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital performed a ‘medical miracle’ on Lexi. Born without a bladder and with both kidneys blocked, she first underwent surgery at age six so doctors could create an artificial bladder. In January 2019, she received a kidney transplant, with her father as the donor.
Today, Lexi is doing great! Luther, Lexi’s father and kidney donor, said, “Donating my kidney was the greatest thing I've done because nothing has given me more joy than watching Lexi grow and laugh and develop as a healthy, happy, and strong young lady with a long life ahead of her with the support of her mother, sister, and medical team.“
Mount Sinai's Dr. Hilary Hotchkiss said, “Lexi has come a long way, and at each step, she has been incredibly brave. With help from her parents, Lexi makes sure she takes her medicine every day to keep her transplant kidney healthy.”
According to Dr. Monica Dweck, there are many types of #glaucoma. Babies, teenagers, and young adults can get glaucoma. But glaucoma is usually associated with people over the age of 40 and with high pressure in the eye. This causes changes at the back of the eye, the optic nerve, which can lead to loss of vision and, ultimately, blindness: https://mshs.co/ke #GlaucomaAwarenessMonth
Tunnel vision, eye pain, sensitivity to light, and red eye are just a few #glaucoma symptoms. Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that can damage the optic nerve. This nerve sends the images you see to your brain: https://mshs.co/kd #GlaucomaAwarenessMonth
At Mount Sinai, our endocrine surgeons are world-renowned for their treatment of thyroid gland disorders. From innovative research to discover the causes of thyroid disorders to leaders in the use of pioneering treatments, we are able to provide the most innovative treatments of your thyroid condition. Visit here to learn more about our services: https://mshs.co/k9
#ThyroidAwarenessMonth #ThyroidDiseaseAwareness
We are live with Dr. Baron Lonner as he discusses the Non-Fusion Scoliosis Correction Program at the Mount Sinai Health System. #LiveAtMountSinai
Tune in to our #FacebookLive today, January 26 at 12pm ET for a discussion on the non-fusion scoliosis correction program at the Mount Sinai Health System featuring Dr. Baron Lonner. #LiveAtMountSinai
January is #GlaucomaAwarenessMonth. Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that can damage the optic nerve. This nerve sends the images you see to your brain. Visit here to learn about glaucoma facts and resources: https://mshs.co/jZ
We are live for a discussion on the importance of continuum of care for children featuring Dr. Alon Leibovitz. #LiveAtMountSinai
Tune in to a live discussion today at 2pm ET on the importance of continuum of care for children featuring Dr. Alon Leobovitz. #LiveAtMountSinai
#BlackHistoryMonth is celebrated in the United States as a time to recognize all the great contributions Black Americans have made in the history of our nation. The Mount Sinai Health System is proud to honor the resiliency of every Black American who has made an impact and paved the way for freedom and the fight for equity.
Stay safe during the winter storm. Mount Sinai Heart's Dr. Mary Ann McLaughlin shares 5 tips for healthy shoveling, including shoveling small to medium sized loads instead of large heavy loads. #HeartMonth
For Mount Sinai Paws and Play, snow days are the best days! ❄️ Facility dogs, Professor and Amos had fun in the snow, and our patients had fun making their own snow globes!
The Mount Sinai Health System proudly celebrates #AmericanHeartMonth. Follow us all through February for heart health tips from our Mount Sinai Heart experts.
#MSHeart #HeartMonth
Mount Sinai Heart chaplain Rocky Walker, one of the many health care heroes at the #SuperBowl, courtesy of the NFL. #SBHeroes
Employees from around the Mount Sinai Health System celebrated #WearRedDay to increase women's heart health awareness. #HeartMonth
We are live with Beth Oliver, DNP, in honor of #WearRedDay, to discuss #HeartDisease in women. #HeartMonth
We are live with Dr. Dana Mazo to discuss the Johnson & Johnson #COVID19 vaccine. #LiveAtMountSinai
Today at 1:00 PM ET, Dr. Dana Mazo will join us to discuss the latest on the Johnson & Johnson #COVID19 vaccine. #LiveAtMountSinai
On #WorldCancerDay and every day, we support cancer prevention, control, detection, & treatment to reduce cancer incidence & disparities globally. #IAmAndIWill
Dr. Joshua Bederson joins us on the Real, Smart People podcast to discuss the beauty of the brain, the connection between sculpture and #neurosurgery, and the future of computer-assisted surgery. Listen to the episode here: https://mshs.co/ot
It's important to move more, and sit less. Light-intensity activity can offset the serious health risks of being sedentary. Physical activity is linked with better sleep, memory, balance and cognitive ability. And less risk of weight gain, chronic disease, dementia and depression.
#AmericanHeartMonth #HeartMonth #MSHeart
In the operating room, neurosurgeon Dr. Joshua Bederson, peels away tumors and aneurysms to heal his patients. Dr. Bederson shares more on the beauty of the brain, the connection between sculpture and #neurosurgery, and the future of computer-assisted surgery, on the latest episode of the Real, Smart People #podcast: https://mshs.co/o5
Disclaimer: The safety of our community is our highest priority; some imagery appearing in this video were taken prior to February 2020.
Dr. Susan Khalil join us live for a Q&A on sexual health. #LiveAtMountSinai
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Nathan M. Radcliffe, MD
New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
February 11 at 1:09 PM ·
Nathan Radcliffe, MD, a #glaucoma specialist at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, speaks about treatment advances, risk assessments, and the role of artificial intelligence in glaucoma. Learn more about glaucoma services at NYEE: https://bit.ly/3ffZRD3 #nyee #nyee200
https://www.healio.com/news/ophthalmology/resources/glaucoma-awareness/nathan-m-radcliffe-md
We are live with Geriann Burrington, Nurse Manager of the Cardiac Surgery ICU at The Mount Sinai Hospital, discussing the importance of managing your heart health and knowing your numbers. #HeartMonth
We are live with Dr. Jess Ting and Dr. Bella Avanessian discussing safety protocols for transgender patients scheduling surgeries at Mount Sinai. #COVID19
Project coordinator Cynthia Tejeda is a true leader at Mount Sinai Morningside. No matter the issue, she is ready to give 110 percent of herself to the cause. It is hard to even know where at MSM Cynthia works, as she supports so many different departments and is always ready to jump in and help others: https://mshs.co/rf #StoriesOfExcellence
We are live with Dr. Joshua Safer and Dr. Mark Courey
for a discussion on transgender care and the Mount Sinai's Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery. #LiveAtMountSinai
On February 26, 1881, the Mount Sinai Training School for #Nurses filed papers for incorporation. The School later changed its name to The Mount Sinai Hospital School of Nursing. It closed in 1971 after graduating exactly 4,700 nurses. #ThrowbackThursday #MountSinaiArchives
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New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
10 hrs ·
The Ear Institute at #NYEE celebrates International Cochlear Implant Day! For many adults, making the decision to get cochlear implants can be scary. Watch Stephen Latus's 4 part video where he shares his journey to get the surgery and his experience living with the implants. Learn more about Cochlear Implant Program at the Ear Institute: https://www.nyee.edu/.../ear.../services/cochlear-implant
#CIDay2021 #CochlearImplantDay #InternationalCochlearImplantDay
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Ear Institute: Living Life to the Fullest After Cochlear Implant Surgery
New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
12 hrs ·
The Ear Institute at #NYEE celebrates International Cochlear Implant Day! Older adults can derive a lot of benefits from cochlear implants. For many, it's a chance to once again live life to the fullest. Watch Lucille as she shares her journey to regain quality of life with cochlear implants. Learn more about Cochlear Implant Program at the Ear Institute: https://www.nyee.edu/.../ear.../services/cochlear-implant
#InternationalCochlearImplantDay #CochlearImplantDay https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7fQK7hLTp8
#ciday2021
We are live with Dr. Luciana Vieira and Dr. Jill Berkin for a discussion on the COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy. #LiveAtMountSinai
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Cochlear Implant Program at Ear Institute at NYEE: Camilo's Story
New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
14 hrs ·
The Ear Institute at #NYEE celebrates International Cochlear Implant Day! Watch the inspiring story of Camilo who is thriving with cochlear implants to treat his profound sensorineural hearing loss. Learn more about Cochlear Implant Program at the Ear Institute: https://www.nyee.edu/care/ent/ear-institute/services/cochlear-implant
#InternationalCochlearImplantDay #CochlearImplantDay #ciday2021 #sensorineuralhearingloss
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Should you get the #COVID19 vaccine if you are pregnant? Join us today at 11am ET for this live discussion featuring Dr. Jill Berkin and Dr. Luciana Vieira. #LiveAtMountSinai
Congratulations to Caitlyn Kuwata, MD for being named Fellow of the Month! Dr. Kuwata is a #Geriatrics and Palliative #Medicine Fellow (PGY5) at The Mount Sinai Hospital and shows extreme dedication to her patients and families. Since the initial #COVID19 surge, Dr. Kuwata has been willing to go above and beyond for our older adults, spending extra time at the bedside, coordinating video chats for distance relatives, and talking to families at length over the phone to provide caregiver support.
We are live with Dr. Emily Sonnenblick as she discusses the COVID-19 vaccine and breast health. #LiveAtMountSinai
Employees across Mount Sinai Health System connect, appreciate, and pause with their colleagues. This week, many sites created a CAP collage wall with messages of gratitude and appreciation. We tip our CAPs to you. #TipOfTheCAP
Please join us in celebrating #NationalSocialWorkMonth, observed for the entire month of March, to honor our social workers across the Mount Sinai Health System. As designated by the National Association of Social Workers, this year’s theme is, “Social Workers Are Essential.” We could not be prouder of our social workers across our inpatient, ambulatory, emergency, and many other environments. Thank you for your perseverance, compassion, and agility this year and always.
The Mount Sinai Hospital has again earned top honors on Newsweek's list of World’s Best Hospitals 2021. The hospital was ranked No. 1 in the New York metropolitan region and No. 19 among hospitals in the world.
Newsweek’s “World’s Best Hospitals” rankings compare more than 2,000 hospitals across 25 countries. The list is based on recommendations from medical experts, results from patient surveys, and medical key performance indicators, such as quality of care for specific treatments, hygiene measures, and patient safety: https://mshs.co/x1
“Rio Rivera, a phlebotomist at Mount Sinai Queens, is exceptional! She is excellent at prioritizing ‘stat’ labs to ensure that they arrive to the lab in a timely manner, improving patient outcomes. She is hard-working, kind to all patients and staff, professional, and efficient. I appreciate that she takes her time with hard sticks, accepts challenges, and really does her best to locate the best vein and minimize the number of times a patient is stuck with a needle—decreasing their pain and risk of infection. And very importantly, she is usually very successful at getting the specimen we need! She is a team player. We are so lucky to have her!”
- Hoda Farghaly, BSN, RN
#StoriesOfExcellence
On International Women’s Day, we showcase commitment to women’s equality, celebrate women’s achievements, and raise awareness.
Join us in celebrating all women, and those that make up the Mount Sinai family.
#InternationalWomensDay #IWD2021 #WomensHistoryMonth
Dr. Leesa Galatz will be speaking at Becker's Hospital Review's Orthopedic, Spine + ASC Virtual event March 18 - March 19. Register here: https://mshs.co/wI
The symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) can vary from person to person, and even from day to day for an individual—and this causes stress and uncertainty for both people with MS and their families.
These psycho-social effects, and how to handle them, were the subject of a virtual talk by Andrea Arzt, LCSW, MSCS, Director of Healthcare Engagement, and Debby Bennett, Program Implementation Manager with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. This virtual talk was hosted by the Mount Sinai Office for Diversity and Inclusion: https://mshs.co/zs #MultipleSclerosisAwarenessMonth #MountSinaiToday
In honor of #PatientSafetyAwarenessWeek, Dr. Bernard Camins will be speaking on 'The Case for Healthcare Worker Vaccinations to Improve #PatientSafety," March 15 at 10am ET.
As the #COVID19 pandemic continues to reveal the significant racial disparities that exist in health care access and treatment across the United States, Mount Sinai’s neuroscience community is additionally exploring the profound connections between racism and mental health through a new seminar series.
The first seminar, “The Impact of Racism on Mental Health,” held virtually on Monday, January 25, featured two guest speakers, and drew nearly 500 members of the general public, and researchers and students from 35 universities across eight nations.
It was sponsored by The Friedman Brain Institute, as part of its Diversity in Neuroscience initiative known as #DiverseBrains, and the Mount Sinai Office for Diversity and Inclusion. The seminars aim to raise awareness and address the inequities—and amplify the work of researchers studying the various effects of racism on minds and bodies: https://mshs.co/z8 #MountSinaiToday
Join The Louis Armstrong Center for Music and Medicine's "Such A Night Communal Music Video Event" on Sunday, March 14 at 6pm ET: https://mshs.co/yV #Music #Medicine
"As a surgeon, being in the operating room is one of the best parts of my workweek. I will spend a few hours each week reviewing my cases prior to being in surgery — planning out my steps and thinking through any alternative steps — so I am completely prepared. In the operating room, it’s just me and my surgical team working together to fix a patient’s injury. No emails or texts or phone calls to interrupt — just complete focus on putting stitches in a torn tendon or constructing a new ligament or repairing a broken bone," says Mount Sinai Orthopedics' Dr. Alexis Colvin, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Associate Dean for Alumni Affairs at Mount Sinai, via Medium: https://mshs.co/yM
"My African American and minority community, we have so much to gain from taking this vaccination. We have so much to lose if we do not take this vaccination," says Rose Wright-Swann, senior surgical coordinator at Mount Sinai. #COVID19Vaccine #COVID19
On Thursday, March 11, 2021, Mount Sinai Health System employees marked one year since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared #COVID19 a pandemic with a day of reflection.
Like the rest of the world, the Mount Sinai community has experienced immeasurable loss and sacrifice on an individual and community level. And yet, through groundbreaking innovation, an unwavering commitment to our patients, and exceptional agility and teamwork, Mount Sinai employees have saved thousands of lives and have vaccinated tens of thousands of people, bringing us closer as a community and closer to the end of this pandemic: https://mshs.co/Bl
#MountSinaiToday #MountSinaiStrong
Ana Mercedes, adult congenital heart patient beats the odds, and has her dream wedding.
"I love Dr. Z! When I became an adult, it was extremely difficult to find a cardiologist who truly understood the complexity of my heart disease and everything that comes with it, but he understands. Not only that but he is just an amazing human being. He always makes me laugh and is very forthright when it comes to my care. I wouldn't trade him and his team for anything in the world," says Ana Mercedes of her care: https://mshs.co/Bj #PatientStory
Dr. Zachary Hickman and Dr. Salazar Jones from the Department of Mount Sinai Neurosurgery discuss what you need to know about head trauma in honor of #BrainAwarenessWeek and #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth.
Author, speaker and podcast host Luvvie Ajayi Jones shares tips for conquering fear and making good trouble. “Facing fear is absolutely a muscle,” Ms. Ajayi Jones says on our #RoadToResilience podcast. “Being courageous is literally a moment-by-moment decision.” Her new book is "Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual." Listen to the full episode here: https://mshs.co/B1
We are live with Dr. Morgenstern discussing pediatric neurosurgery misconceptions. #BrainAwarenessWeek #BAW2021
Dr. Peter Morgenstern will join us on Facebook Live today at 2pm EST to discuss pediatric neurosurgery misconceptions in honor of #BrainAwarenessWeek. #BAW2021 #SinaiBAW
Dr. Girish Nadkarni and Dr. Lili Chan conducted a retrospective observational study of patients aged 18 and over who were admitted to six Mount Sinai Health System hospitals with laboratory-confirmed #COVID19 infection between February 27 and May 30, 2020.
“These findings suggest that AKI is one of the main complications of COVID-19,” says Dr. Nadkarni. Read more in our specialty report: https://mshs.co/CY
We are live with Dr. Sharma discussing the Mount Sinai Home Dialysis Program in honor of National Kidney Month.
Each week, 220 patients visit the Mount Sinai Kidney Center in East Harlem for maintenance hemodialysis therapy—a challenging regimen to maintain under optimal conditions, but even more so during the #COVID19 pandemic. Each visit increases the patients’ risk of infection, and comorbidity increases their risk of mortality.
“Although there are patients who contracted COVID-19 and subsequently developed #kidney failure requiring dialysis or additional care, our patients are people whose kidneys failed prior to COVID-19 and who require dialysis three times a week,” says Dr. Vijay Lapsia. Read more in our specialty report: https://mshs.co/CE #NationalKidneyMonth
"The infrastructure for health preparedness is limited. This is a major reason why disadvantaged communities are disproportionately impacted by public health emergencies. When large scale crises hit, hospitals are stretched dangerously thin and forced to do unimaginable things — like build a field hospital in Central Park — in order to save lives."
Learn more via this recent op-ed by Dr. Kenneth L. Davis, Mount Sinai Health System President and CEO, and Dr. Brendan Carr, System Chair for Emergency Medicine: https://mshs.co/Cr
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The next pandemic is coming. Will we be prepared?
“As I look at these images, what I see is staff, nurses, techs, and doctors, providing care for very sick and fragile patients,” says Peter Shearer, MD, FACEP, Chief Medical Officer and Vice President, Medical Staff, at Mount Sinai Brooklyn.
He adds, “One year into this pandemic we only have a few, modestly effective new medications for COVID-19. What keeps these patients from dying is the endless care that staff provides: care is encouraging confused patients to keep their uncomfortable oxygen masks on; care is helping a patient spend time lying on their belly; care is ambulating patients so they don’t weaken during their stay. Providing this care is hard work, and these people have been doing it day and night for over a year. The staff also provides care to co-workers, and that sense of community keeps us going.”
#MountSinaiToday #COVID19 #MountSinaiStrong
Mount Sinai emergency medicine physician Dr. Chris Hahn uses this creative outlet to share the importance of getting the #COVID19 vaccine and not to throw away the opportunity of getting your shot.
