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NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill ÂÜÀòÉçÆƽâ°æ Medical Center Earns Recognition as a Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center from the Mitral Foundation for Third Consecutive Year

August 11, 2025

For the third consecutive year, NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill ÂÜÀòÉçÆƽâ°æ Medical Center has been recognized with the Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center Award by the Mitral Foundation for demonstrated excellence in heart valve repair. NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill ÂÜÀòÉçÆƽâ°æ Medical Center is one of 23 centers across the U.S. to receive this award. This award recognizes NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill ÂÜÀòÉçÆƽâ°æ Medical Center’s contribution to... Read More

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Staying Safe Amid Ongoing Wildfire Smoke in the Northeast

August 7, 2025

As smoky skies once again blanket parts of the northeastern U.S., Dr. Michael Niederman, Professor of Clinical Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at ÂÜÀòÉçÆƽâ°æ, reminds us that the health risks remain very real—especially for vulnerable populations.

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Here’s What We Know: Vaccine Recommendations by Age Group

August 6, 2025

Learn what we know about vaccine recommendations by age group. From birth to mid-life and beyond, here are the vaccines you need.

Rich Meissner

ÂÜÀòÉçÆƽâ°æ’s HCM Program Transforms Patient’s Quality of Life

August 5, 2025

Last summer, Rich Meissner’s relaxing family vacation took a harrowing turn after he was involved in a serious car accident.

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Vodcast: Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA)

August 4, 2025

In this episode of Back to Health, Dr. Fahey discusses pulsed field ablation, a minimally invasive procedure used in removing benign thyroid nodules

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‘There’s a lot of hope’: Brooklynite steps up as organ donor for a friend in need

August 1, 2025

A pair of Brooklynites share their organ donation story.

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Here’s What We Know: Required Vaccinations for Back to School

July 30, 2025

Get your kids ready for school. Find out what vaccines are required for the upcoming school year to ensure a healthy and safe return to class.

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Here’s What We Know: New COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance For Healthy Pregnant Adults and Children

July 29, 2025

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued new guidelines regarding who should receive the COVID-19 vaccine and who shouldn’t. Healthy children and pregnant women are no longer on the list of vaccine-eligible Americans.

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Here’s What We Know About NB.1.8.1, a New COVID Variant

July 23, 2025

The latest variant of concern is actually a descendant of Omicron: NB.1.8.1. And it has been creating a major spike in cases in China. Recently, a few cases have appeared on our shores as well.

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Infographic: Benefits of Yoga

July 22, 2025

Discover how yoga, a safe and effective integrative therapy, can offer transformative benefits for overall well-being, especially for people managing chronic conditions.