School-Age Food Allergies: What Parents Should Know
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As families prepare for the start of the school year, those whose kids have food allergies need to take extra steps to ensure their safety. Every child with a food allergy should have an emergency care plan that outlines recommended treatment in case of an allergic reaction and includes emergency contact information. Keep your plan in a place where others can find it, and make sure you and others understand what to do in case of an emergency.
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| What advice should new college students follow to avoid gaining the “Freshmen 15?”
Gaining weight, often called the Freshman 15, isn’t inevitable if students are thoughtful in their food and exercise choices. “Getting started with a healthy college diet should start even before a freshman college student goes off to school,” says Natasha Ferguson, MD, primary care physician at Highland Medical, Pearl River Medical Associates.
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Registration is now open for our 3rd Annual Rides & Strides fundraising event, which will take place on Saturday, October 26th at Rockland Lake State Park. Proceeds will benefit The Breast Center at Montefiore Nyack Hospital and enhance the vital cancer screening services it provides to medically underinsured individuals. For more information, call 845-348-2770 or register online at Rides & Strides 2024 - Campaign.
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AWARDS AND ACCREDITATIONS
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Montefiore Nyack Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke GoldPlus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines. In addition, Montefiore Nyack Hospital received the Target: Type 2 Diabetes™ Honor Roll award, which aims to protect patients with Type 2 diabetes who might be at higher risk for complications receive the most up-to-date, evidence-based care when hospitalized due to stroke.
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U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in quality hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named Montefiore Nyack Hospital as a High Performer for Pneumonia in its 2024-2025 Best Hospitals Procedures and Conditions ratings. The pulmonology and lung surgery ratings are based on analysis of patient outcomes and advanced clinical technologies.
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Montefiore Nyack Hospital, partnering with the Rockland County Breastfeeding Coalition, is celebrating World Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7, 2024) with a Live, Love, Latch!® World Breastfeeding Week Picnic Celebration on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This free event will be a Bring Your Own Basket Picnic at Congers Memorial Park (6 Gilchrest Road, Congers, NY).
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Montefiore Nyack offers many in-person and virtual events, classes and support groups to enrich the lives of our neighbors. Be sure to check our calendar for health and wellness opportunities and resources.
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Join Montefiore Nyack Hospital on a journey to empowered health. Our monthly enewsletter, To Your Health offers personalized content, reducing stress and boosting confidence in healthcare decisions. While our resources educate, consult your provider for personalized advice. Montefiore Nyack Hospital is not responsible for any misuse of information. Realize your health potential with us!
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