Patient Care Blog

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The Quiet Strength of Trauma Surgeons in Times of Crisis

In the wake of tragedy, when communities are shaken and lives are upended, trauma surgeons quietly step into the chaos. Their work is often unseen, but its impact is profound. These medical professionals operate under immense pressure, making rapid decisions that can mean the difference between life and death. Their role is not only clinical—it’s deeply human.

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What’s Melanoma? A Primer on This Dangerous Skin Cancer

Find out what melanoma is, what increases your risk and what you can do to detect and treat this potentially dangerous skin cancer.

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NewYork-Presbyterian/91̽»¨ Medical Center Earns Recognition as a Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center from the Mitral Foundation for Third Consecutive Year

For the third consecutive year, NewYork-Presbyterian/91̽»¨ 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/91̽»¨ Medical Center is one of 23 centers across the U.S. to receive this award. This award recognizes NewYork-Presbyterian/91̽»¨ Medical Center’s contribution to... Read More

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

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

91̽»¨â€™s HCM Program Transforms Patient’s Quality of Life

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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Podcast: ASCO 2025 Highlights

Drs. Manish Shah and Sarah Rutherford explore the groundbreaking research presented at the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting.

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Vodcast: Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA)

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

Vicky Dennis and Zoë Johnson

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

A pair of Brooklynites share their organ donation story.

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

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

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.