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our services    find a physician    donate    contact us WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CHILDHOOD FOOD ALLERGIES Caring for a child with food allergies requires education, according to Dr. Lourdes de Asis, Section Chief of Allergy and Immunology at Nyack Hospital. Food allergies affects up to 2 million people in the U.S., approximately 8% of whom are children. LEARN MORE SCREENING FOR COLORECTAL CANCER CAN SAVE LIVES New York Gastroenterologist Yaron Langman, MD, attending physician at Nyack Hospital, shares the importance of colorectal screenings and why you should not put it off. LEARN MORE DON'T LET GOLFER'S ELBOW SLOW DOWN YOUR GOLF GAME Nyack Hospital’s Chief of Orthopedic Surgery, Jason Fond, MD, has an article for golf enthusiasts that is featured in U.S. News and World report’s Health blog For Better. LEARN MORE PREGNANT WOMEN CAN HELP PROTECT THEIR BABIES FROM PRENATAL INFECTIONS Karen Bergstein, certified nurse midwife on staff at Nyack Hospital, discusses prenatal infections and prevention. LEARN MORE FREE CANCER SCREENINGS AT THE BREAST CENTER On Friday, May 19, 2017 from 8:00 am – 3:30 pm, The Breast Center at Nyack Hospital is offering FREE Clinical Breast Exams, Mammography, and if needed, Pelvic Exams with PAP Tests for uninsured or underinsured women, age 40 and over. LEARN MORE ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC Monday, May 15, 2017, join us for the annual Northeastern Anesthesia & Nyack Hospital Medical Staff Golf Classic at the beautiful Rockland Country Club. Enjoy a great day of golf and support the important work of Nyack Hospital. To register, CLICK HERE. MAY COMMUNITY EVENTS   Full List of Events Look Good to Feel Better 5/1/17 9 am - 11 am Look Good Feel Better is a free of charge program designed for women dealing with hair loss and skin changes due to chemotherapy and radiation. Participants will learn techniques that will help make the most of their appearance while undergoing treatment. Join us at the Nyack Hospital McCormack Conference Room. Registration is required. Pre-register by calling Eric Kelly at 914-644-8844. Diabetes Support Group (Day) 5/11/17 10 am - 11 am This group provided support and education to individuals affected by diabetes. It is offered free of charge in the Cafeteria Conference Room (CCR). Call Nyack Hospital’s Community Health Education Department at 845-348-2004 for more information. Weekend Accelerated Lamaze Series 5/20/17,  12 pm - 6 pm 5/21/17, 9 am - 3 pm This class is ideal for the couple with limited time to attend childbirth classes. Class will cover relaxation and breathing methods, coaching techniques, and a tour of Nyack Hospital’s Maternity Center. Join us at the Nyack Hospital, Mother/Baby Classroom on the 2nd Floor, Maternity Unit. The cost is $175 per couple. Call Nyack Hospital’s Community Health Education Department at 845-348-2639 for more information. The information provided by this enewsletter is intended to educate readers about subjects pertinent to their health. Consult your healthcare provider concerning how the information contained here relates to your personal health. Nyack Hospital, a member of the Montefiore Health System, will not be held responsible for misuse of information stated in these resources. 845.348.2000 | nyackhospital.org Nyack Hospital | 160 N. Midland Ave. | Nyack, NY 10960

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