November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Early detection is critical for successful lung cancer treatment. If you're over 50 and have a history of smoking a pack a day for more than 20 years, screening could save your life. Montefiore Nyack Hospital's screening program, led by pulmonology director Murali G. Krishna, MD, FCCP, uses low-dose CT scans to detect lung cancer when it's most treatable. Learn about screening eligibility, advanced robotic surgical options, and how to schedule your consultation.

Diabetic foot ulcers affect approximately 15% of people living with diabetes, but with proper treatment, these wounds can be effectively healed. Giacomo Vinces, DO, medical director of The Wound Care Center at Montefiore Nyack Hospital, explains how hyperbaric oxygen therapy offers a non-invasive, painless solution for difficult-to-heal wounds. Our multidisciplinary team works closely with your primary care physician to develop an individualized treatment plan tailored to your needs.

Injuries are not accidents—most are preventable. Each year, 62 million Americans seek treatment for injuries, with preventable injuries being the leading cause of death for individuals ages 1-44. Our Trauma Center has established a webpage of resources to highlight simple actions you can take today to protect yourself and your family from falls, pedestrian accidents, motor vehicle crashes, and more.

Montefiore Nyack Hospital has been recognized among the top 10% in the nation for coronary intervention care by Healthgrades. For the second consecutive year, the Hospital received the Coronary Intervention Excellence Award and earned five-star ratings for Treatment of Heart Attack and Coronary Interventional Procedures. This achievement underscores our commitment to exceptional cardiac care right here in your community.

As we head into the holiday season, here's a delicious and healthier dessert option for your table. This apple pear tart features a lighter graham cracker crust and is packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals from fresh fall fruit. It's the perfect way to enjoy the flavors of the season without the guilt.

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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