Dr. Amy Melsaether presents today's #BreastCancerFact. #BreastCancer screening during pregnancy and lactation is safe and is recommended. To make an appointment with one of our experts, please call 844-MD-CANCER. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
The Mount Sinai Hospital is included in a new ranking from Newsweek of the best specialized hospitals in the world. Mount Sinai Heart was ranked No. 5 in the world in #cardiology, and The Mount Sinai Hospital was ranked No. 26 in #oncology and No. 44 in #endocrinology: https://fal.cn/3aJdR #MountSinaiToday
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
As part of an effort to honor front-line workers and others throughout the nation, Major League Baseball is featuring images of Mount Sinai employees during the #baseball postseason games: https://fal.cn/3aVEZ
#MLB #MountSinaiStrong #MountSinaiToday
Mount Sinai actively recruits volunteers from hardest hit communities for #COVID19 vaccine trial. New York City educator WillieBenjamin Loadholt shares his perspective.
For months, Mr. Loadholt says, “Every time I would go on a friend’s Facebook page I would see, ‘We regret to announce the passing or the transition of this person or that person.’ A friend of mine owns a funeral home and they were doing so many funerals. This one’s mom passed away, or this one’s father or sister passed away. It was heartbreaking.”
So, in August, when a friend told him about the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine trial at Mount Sinai, Mr. Loadholt was eager to sign up: https://fal.cn/3aVup
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Meet our interventional radiology residents and leadership at our Mount Sinai Interventional Radiology Integrated Residency Program virtual event on Thursday, October 15 at 6pm EST. Register here: https://fal.cn/3aVts #RadiologyResidents
In partnership with American Bone Health, we are pleased to offer a free virtual spine health workshop series. Learn the introduction to #SpineHealth on Wednesday, November 4 at 3pm EST with Dr. Amish Doshi from the Mount Sinai Health System. RSVP here: AmericanBoneHealth.org/MS
Our experts will be participating in a town-hall conversation on preventing sudden cardiac events on Sunday, October 18 at 4pm EST. Join the conversation: https://fal.cn/3aViI #HeartSurgery
This year, 92nd Street Y's City of Tomorrow summit is hosted as a virtual program. Watch the “Making Hospitals Work Better” panel featuring Niyum Gandhi, Executive Vice President and Chief Population Health Officer at the Mount Sinai Health System: https://fal.cn/3aVhu #CityofTomorrow2020
Dr. Catherine Spaulding, a physician at Mount Sinai Urgent Care, explains how to identify a #SinusInfection and how best to treat your symptoms: https://fal.cn/3b2YJ #MountSinaiToday
In partnership with American Bone Health, we are pleased to offer a free virtual spine health workshop series. Join our presentation on nutrition and bone health on Friday, November 6 at 3pm EST. RSVP here: AmericanBoneHealth.org/MS
Mount Sinai South Nassau has partnered with Nassau County to provide #COVID19 rapid testing in Five Towns.
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Mount Sinai South Nassau partners with Nassau County to provide COVID-19 rapid testing in Five Towns #covid19 #mountsinaisouthnassau
Dr. Andrea Dunaif joins us today to share innovation and research at the Department of Diabetes/Endocrinology, the department's recent U.S. News World and Report rankings, and the impact of #COVID19.
We are delighted to announce Leesa Galatz, MD, Professor and System Chair of Mount Sinai Orthopedics, as the recipient of the Orthopaedic Research Society's 2021 Women’s Leadership Forum Award. #ORS2021
Dr. Christine Hodyl from Mount Sinai South Nassau shares today's #BreastCancerFact. If you see or feel something on the breast that is different, you need to see your doctor. To make an appointment with one of our experts, please call 844-MD-CANCER. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
We are live with Dr. Charles Powell as he discusses what you need to know about respiratory care and #COVID19 in honor of National Respiratory Week. #RCWeek20 #RespiratoryCareWeek #LiveAtMountSinai
This week we are celebrating National Respiratory Care Week. Tune in today, October 26 at 4pm ET for our #RespiratoryCare and #COVID19 update featuring Dr. Charles Powell, Director of Mount Sinai - National Jewish Health Respiratory Institute. #RCWeek20 #RespiratoryCareWeek #LiveAtMountSinai
Dr. Julie Fasano explains 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
"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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13 Hand Sanitizer Mistakes You're Probably Making
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
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai’s Class of 2024 donned their white coats for the first time in October, in a symbolic and inspirational ceremony that has become an annual tradition marking the start of medical school and a life-long journey in the field of medicine: https://fal.cn/3biiC #MountSinaiToday
“During the #COVID pandemic the pharmacy team at The Mount Sinai Hospital was absolutely outstanding. Anytime I needed guidance for my patients they were always there. They did not miss a beat. I consider them friends, not just colleagues, and I couldn’t do my job without them," says Amir Steinberg, MD, to The Mount Sinai Hospital Pharmacy Department.
Read more #StoriesOfExcellence: https://fal.cn/3bigj
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
The Ear Institute at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai celebrated National Microtia Awareness Day! #MicrotiaAwareness
Tune in Thursday, November 12 at 1pm EST for a live discussion with Dr. Maura Cosetti on what she learned as an otologist working in a #COVID19 ICU. #LiveAtMountSinai
How are companies large and small planning for the future? Niyum Gandhi, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Population Health Officer of the Mount Sinai Health System will join the discussion at The Atlantic's virtual event, A Resilient Future on Thursday, November 12 at 2:00 PM EST. Register here: resilientfuture.theatlantic.com. #AtlanticResilience
On this #VeteransDay, we want to thank all the military veterans who work in our system and for those who have family and friends who served, for giving so much of yourselves in service to our country.
Tune in on Friday, November 13 at 3pm ET for Survivor Corps HQ Facebook Live on how #COVID19 affects hair loss and skin featuring Mount Sinai's Dr. Emma Guttman-Yassky. Learn more: https://fal.cn/3bvhM
Regular check-ups help prevent disease, even when you are feeling well. This is especially true for lung disease, which sometimes goes undetected until its too late. #LungCancerAwarenessMonth #LungCancerPrevention
We are live with Dr. Raja Flores and Dr. David Yankelevitz as they discuss the importance of lung cancer screening in honor of Lung Cancer Awareness Month. #LiveAtMountSinai #LungCancerAwarenessMonth
Tune in to our Heart Healthy Diet Zoom webinar featuring Janna Guberman, Registered Dietitian, CDCES, on Thursday, November 19 at 7pm EST. We will discuss cholesterol, blood pressure, how diabetes relates to #HeartHealth, dietary patterns to help reduce your heart disease risk and improve your health if you already have heart disease. Tune in here: https://mountsinai.zoom.us/j/92366161920.
THU, NOV 19 AT 7:00 PM EST
Academy of Learning Zoom Webinar: Heart Healthy Diet
Theater of War for Frontline Medical Providers is an innovative project that presents dramatic readings by acclaimed actors of scenes from ancient Greek plays to help nurses, doctors, EMS, first responders, administrators, and other heath care providers engage in healing, constructive discussions about the unique challenges and stressors of the #COVID19 pandemic.
This event is hosted by Mount Sinai Health System. We are proud to open this event up to public, to bring the broader community impacted by COVID-19 and concerned citizens into dialogue with frontline medical providers. Join the event via Zoom. Register for free here: https://mshs.co/f
Cozy family gatherings are a staple of the winter holiday season. But this year, with #COVID19 continuing to circulate throughout the country, getting together with family may look different. In this Q & A, Dr. Krystina Wood, answers questions about how families can celebrate the #holiday season while preventing the spread of COVID-19: https://mshs.co/8 #MountSinaiToday
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Theater of War for Frontline Medical Providers: Mount Sinai
“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
Mount Sinai Urgent Care is proud to be an active participant in our communities. Here we support healthy hand hygiene at the Dumbo Brooklyn annual and reimagined Dumbo Drop 2020. #HealthyHands #UrgentCare #CommunityHealth
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Harsha Reddy, MD: What Makes Ophthalmology Residency Program at NYEE Unique?
New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
23 hrs ·
The Ophthalmology Residency Program at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai (NYEE) is the largest in the nation. Harsha Reddy, MD, Director of Ophthalmology Residency Program at NYEE, discusses what makes NYEE's education system so unique and how our competitive training environment helps trainees succeed in their chosen field. #nyee200
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EF4xG0LxqR4
New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
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The Ophthalmology Residency Program at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai (NYEE) is the largest in the nation. Harsha Reddy, MD, Director of Ophthalmology Residency Program at NYEE, discusses what makes NYEE's education system so unique and how our competitive training environment helps trainees succeed in their chosen field. #nyee200
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EF4xG0LxqR4
Vaccines for #COVID19 are in the news these days. For many pediatricians and preventive medicine specialists, vaccines have always been one of their most important tools and one of their most trusted measures for keeping patients healthy. Mount Sinai's Dr. Kristin Oliver explains why: https://mshs.co/3N #MountSinaiToday
"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.
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Harsha Reddy, MD: New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai's Impact on the Community
New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
November 28 at 6:38 AM ·
Learn about NYEE's impact on the New York community, and patients nationally and internationally for the past 200 years. #nyee200 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNR_7dmY2kI
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
Subtle changes in an individual’s heartbeat, which can be measured on an #AppleWatch, are able to signal the onset of #COVID19 up to seven days before individuals are diagnosed with the infection. That preliminary observation was made by our researchers at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in a new preprint from the Warrior Watch Study, which was recently uploaded to the medRxiv server: https://mshs.co/8v #MountSinaiToday
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
December 4 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
"Protecting myself is going to be one of my top priorities," says Michelle S. Cespedes, MD, MS. Dr. Cepesdes weighs in on the development of the #COVID19 vaccine. Visit here for more resources and information: https://mshs.co/at
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
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
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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
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
New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
December 22 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
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.
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!
New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
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Ellen M. Bonjorno, CPhT, a Pharmacy Technician at #NYEE was excited at the prospect of getting the COVID-19 vaccine. “I had Covid in March 2020; my then-partner did not contract it from me, despite our close living quarters. She and I were to be married in a big wedding on Memorial Day weekend, but were forced to change plans, and ended up being married on July 17, 2020, in a small outdoor ceremony attended by 12 of our local loved ones. I am especially happy to have my first dose of #Covid19 #vaccine on board to help protect my (now) wife from ever becoming infected. We're both over 60, so especially important to us. Hoping for a return to normalcy, and being able to hopefully take our previously planned European honeymoon in 2021!
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!
Mount Sinai West
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
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has launched a new center for psychedelics research. The Center for Psychedelic Psychotherapy and Trauma Research pursues a multipronged clinical and research approach to discovering novel and more efficacious therapies for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, and other stress-related conditions in the veteran and civilian population.
“It is important that we listen to people’s subjective experiences with these compounds and then study therapeutic possibilities through rigorous clinical trials," says Dr. Rachel Yehuda: https://mshs.co/gF #MountSinaiNews
Amelia Dass moved to New York City from Australia at age 26 and was enjoying a promising career as an architect when she developed unrelenting seizures. She turned to The Mount Sinai Hospital where she was put under the care of a skilled team of #epilepsy specialists.
“I was so grateful to be surrounded by kindness and strong women," says Amelia. Read her #PatientStory: https://mshs.co/gA #StoriesOfExcellence
"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
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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We are live with Dr. Roberto Posada as he discusses COVID-19 and flu in children. #LiveAtMountSinai
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Study: Medicated drops may help close small macular holes, prevent surgery to fix vision problems
New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
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A New Eye Drop Regimen for Macular Holes May Spare Patients Intrusive Surgery. Dr. Ronald Gentile, a retina specialist at #NYEE, who developed the treatment in 2011, comments on the recent study. #macularholes #nyee200
https://www.news-medical.net/news/20210122/Study-Medicated-drops-may-help-close-small-macular-holes-prevent-surgery-to-fix-vision-problems.aspx
We are live with Dr. Nita Vangeepuram from Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital, as she discusses diabetes prevention for at risk teens. #LiveAtMountSinai
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Pedro R. Moreno, MD, FACC, as Director for Quality for Cardiology. A highly respected interventional cardiologist and physician-leader, Dr. Moreno has several years of experience implementing excellence in the clinical practice of #Cardiology. In this new role, Dr. Moreno will contribute to drive improvements in quality, safety, and regulatory affairs for cardiology. #MSHeart
We are live with Dr. James Marion and Dr. Adam Faye as they discuss #IBD and fragility. #LiveAtMountSinai
Pictured: one of The Mount Sinai Hospital's modern laboratories in 1941. #ThrowbackThursday #TBT #MountSinaiArchives
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
We are live with Dr. Karen Wilson as she discusses the impact of tobacco and marijuana smoke exposure on children. #LiveAtMountSinai
Tune in today, February 3, at 12pm ET for a discussion on the impact of tobacco and marijuana smoke exposure on children featuring Dr. Karen Wilson from Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital. #LiveAtMountSinai
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
“It is critical to stay physically fit and in your best personal health to combat heart disease, COVID-19 infection and the post-COVID effects,” says Dr. Fergus. Learn how to reduce your risks: https://mshs.co/nd
#HeartMonth
A few ways to lower your risk for #HeartDisease include maintaining a healthy diet, exercising regularly, limiting alcohol consumption, and by knowing your numbers.
#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
With the release of encouraging key data about Johnson & Johnson’s new #COVID19 vaccine, you might be wondering how it stacks up against the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines already being administered to the public.
Mount Sinai infectious diseases experts participated in the clinical trials for Johnson & Johnson’s one-dose vaccine and are excited about its effectiveness against moderate and severe COVID-19. What is most remarkable is that 28 days after a single dose, no vaccine recipient had been hospitalized for COVID-19 or died from COVID-19.
Dr. Dana Mazo explains why this new vaccine’s ability to prevent hospitalizations and serious illness is so significant, and why this represents a potential game changer that can help lead to the end of the pandemic: https://mshs.co/oF
#MountSinaiToday #COVID19Vaccine
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
A note from patient Anastasiia Ternovski to Dr. Shawn Anthony from Mount Sinai Orthopedics:
Dear Dr. Shawn Anthony,
Thank you for your tremendous skill in performing my ACL operation. Your talent and caring manner is a credit to the medical profession. You operate on a whole other level of intelligence that everyone can appreciate and you have all the other things that are very important: kindness, always listens, explains, gives the right recommendations. You’re a very positive person.
My knee looks amazing today on 13th day post-op! I can walk without crutches, thank you again! You are truly a lifesaver.
#PatientStory #Orthopedics #OrthopedicPatient #PatientCare
“Judith and Devyn stepped in immediately to assist my patient, who had suddenly developed an altered mental status in the Endocrinology clinic. Both were extraordinarily quick-thinking and helped to do everything we needed before transporting the patient to the Emergency Department. They monitored vitals and thought of different ways we could increase the patient’s blood sugar. Judith’s unflappable demeanor and Spanish-speaking skills were essential in communicating with and calming the person who had brought this patient to the clinic.
Devyn mobilized team members to ensure Emergency Medical Services was able to come up the elevator to clinic as quickly as possible, and then guided them down to the ED. Because of how serious the situation was, it’s probable the patient wouldn’t have survived were it not for Judith and Devyn’s skill and agility. Thank you for saving this patient’s life.”
Yasmin Khan, MD, to Judith Fana and Devyn Schaefer, Medical Assistants, Mount Sinai Queens: https://mshs.co/rE
#StoriesOfExcellence
Every day, Ali Spikestein, MS, Certified Child Life Specialist, brings smiles to her young patients and their families who are being treated at the Mount Sinai Blau Center for Children’s Cancer and Blood Disease.
She credits her work partner for many of those happy faces, though. That is because Ali is a facility dog handler and her partner is Professor, a golden doodle who has been on the Mount Sinai Hospital staff since 2017. Professor is one of three facility dogs who work full-time as part of the Paws & Play program in the Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department.
Ali explains that Professor allows her to do her job better. “He can provide physical comfort, which goes a long way in helping patients cope and adjust, especially when I am doing my part explaining treatments and outcomes; these are sometimes difficult discussions.”
Read more: https://mshs.co/ry #StoriesOfExcellence
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
A thank you message to our Mount Sinai residents from Dr. Scott Gottlieb in honor of #ResidentAppreciationDay. #ThankAResident
We are live with Dr. Vivek Reddy as he discusses his new study on catheter ablation procedures. #LiveAtMountSinai #HeartMonth
Andres Arredondo, MD, is a resident in Emergency Medicine at The Mount Sinai Hospital who spent time at Elmhurst Hospital in Queens – thought to be the epicenter of the epicenter of the pandemic – when the pandemic struck New York last spring. Originally from Colombia, Andres was struck by the disproportionate affect of the pandemic on the Hispanic community. “The impact of the pandemic on the Hispanic community really highlighted the need for us to place an emphasis on addressing the social determinants of health, such as: economic stability, crowded living conditions, quality education, and access to healthcare,” says Andres. “We worked long, hard hours but we banded together and supported each other. I was impressed by my fellow residents - some voluntarily worked extra shifts, some started fundraisers for the Queens community, while others helped out in departments that were stretched. We all pushed ourselves to give as much as we could. I’m thankful for all of these things.”
#ResidentAppreciationDay #ThankAResident
We are live with Dr. Joanne Stone as she discusses maternal fetal medicine. #LiveAtMountSinai
Tune in today at 11am ET for a live Q&A discussion on maternal fetal medicine featuring Dr. Joanne Stone. #LiveAtMountSinai #WomensHealth
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
We are live with Dr. Emily Sonnenblick as she discusses the COVID-19 vaccine and breast health. #LiveAtMountSinai
Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available: https://mshs.co/vD #COVID19
Congratulations to Dr. Dennis Charney and Dr. Judith Aberg for being honored with Empire BlueCross BlueShield's 2020 Empire Whole Health Heroes Award!
Empire BlueCross BlueShield, in partnership with Crain’s New York Business, has honored 50 Whole Health Heroes from the healthcare, essential workers and business sectors, who have displayed extraordinary leadership, dedication, empathy, and compassion to help ensure the safety and wellness of all New Yorkers during the pandemic. #EmpireWHH20
Kantaro Biosciences, a collaboration between the Mount Sinai Health System and Renalytix AI, has made Fast Company's list of the World’s Most #Innovative Companies for 2021!
Mount Sinai opposes and condemns all forms of racism, bigotry, and hate. We stand with our Asian and Asian-American students, faculty, trainees, patients, and staff, and with all members of our community who experience marginalization and bias.
Today and every day we recommit to our effort to create a learning and work environment that is free of anti-Asian violence and racism, to develop interventions that are responsive to racial trauma, and to provide resources to support students, faculty, and staff members who are directly impacted by any form of racism.
#StopAsianHate
This week is #PatientSafetyAwarenessWeek. Mount Sinai's Lauren Peccoralo, MD, MPH, will be speaking on health care staff well-being throughout the #COVID19 pandemic and strategies to reduce stress and burnout, on March 16 at 1pm ET. #PatientSafety
Dr. Cardinale B. Smith shares that the #COVID19 vaccine is safe for #cancer patients, and encourages both cancer patients and survivors to get the vaccine once they are eligible.
Dr. Cardinale B. Smith shares information on the #COVID19 vaccine for #cancer patients and survivors.
COVID-19 Vaccines and Cancer
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
Mount Sinai Health System created the country’s first Center for Post-COVID Care (CPCC), which provides personalized, multispecialty care to recovering #patients while gathering vital #clinical data on a disease whose full effects are still not well understood.
“We saw the need, even while our caseloads were high, for a center that could provide comprehensive, expert care for a wide range of patients who continued to be impacted by this complex disease,” says Dr. Zijian Chen. “It was also important to us that all New Yorkers, regardless of their disease state or socioeconomic status, received that broad level of care from our team of medical specialists.”
Read more in our specialty report: https://mshs.co/Bt
#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. Preethi Pirlamarla and Dr. Danielle Belardo present on plant base diet for cardiovascular disease prevention. #HeartHealth
Happy Purple Day! Purple Day is a global event founded by Cassidy Megan of Halifax, Nova Scotia who was only 9 years old at the time. Cassidy was motivated by her own struggles with #epilepsy to initiate this important day to dispell myths about epilepsy and raise awareness to support all those living with epilepsy. Today, wear purple to raise epilepsy awareness! #PurpleDay
Dr. Preethi Pirlamarla and Dr. Danielle Belardo present on plant based diet for cardiovascular disease prevention. #HeartHealth
Plant Based Diet for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
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
