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Nyack Hospital. We're your neighbors. We're your hospital.
To Your Health
Social Media Risky Behavior
Social Media Adds to Challenges of Risky Teen Behavior
The “Tide Pod Challenge” is the latest risky behavior landing teens in emergency rooms across the country. Teens who bite into laundry pods and post the videos online as part of a “challenge” can end up with permanent damage to their esophagus, warns Sandhya Katz, MD, Attending Physician in the Department of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Nyack Hospital. LEARN MORE
Safety Tips for Winter Sports
SAFETY TIPS FOR ENJOYING WINTER SPORTS
Whether you’re a beginning skier or snowboarder or an experienced winter sports enthusiast, there are steps you should take to reduce your risk of injury this winter. By preparing yourself in advance, you can protect yourself from everything from shoulder fractures to frostbite to brain injuries, says Barry S. Kraushaar, MD, an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon at Nyack Hospital.
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Child Safety Seats
NEW MOMS CIRCLE SUPPORT GROUP ADDRESSES CHILD CAR SAFETY SEATS
Motor vehicle injuries are a leading cause of death among children in the United States. But many of these deaths can be prevented with the use of child safety seats or booster seats. Child car safety seats and other topics of interest are discussed monthly at Nyack Hospital’s New Moms Circle support group.
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Mamas Maravillosas
MAMAS MARAVILLOSAS PROGRAM HELPS LATINA MOTHERS REDUCE RISK OF DIABETES
A Nyack Hospital program called Mamas Maravillosas is helping Latina mothers reduce their risk of Type 2 diabetes by supporting them in losing weight. The program targets Latina women who are overweight, obese or have other risk factors that put them at a higher risk for diabetes.
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UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS   Full List of Events
Cancer Survivorship Support Group
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
This support group for cancer survivors is held on the first Wednesday of every month and is open to the community free of charge. For more information, click here.
Diabetes Support Group, Evening
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
This group provides support and education to individuals affected by diabetes. For registration and details, call 845.348.2004.
Teddy Bear Hospital 

11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Nyack Hospital will host its popular Teddy Bear Hospital at Rockland County YouthFest, an annual community event at SUNY Rockland Community College’s Field House. Children, ages 2-10, will be given a free teddy bear, while supplies last, and have the opportunity to ask questions while their new stuffed animal is examined by the Hospital’s medical personnel.
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.
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