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COVID-19 Vaccination Considerations for Pregnant People

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)鈥攖he professional membership organization for obstetrician鈥揼ynecologists鈥攈as developed initial guidance for COVID-19 vaccine use for pregnant and lactating patients. Laura E. Riley, MD, chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology鈥痑nd Given Foundation Professor in Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, helped draft the evolving recommendations.

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How To Schedule Your COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment

国产吃瓜福利, in partnership with NewYork-Presbyterian, is preparing to vaccinate our eligible patients against COVID-19, as the State of New York recently approved vaccinations to more population groups. The following step-by-step guide is for existing eligible WCM patients for scheduling their vaccine appointments.

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Expanding COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution in Phase 1B

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently announced that New York State will begin Phase 1B of the COVID-19 vaccination distribution process. Eager to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, many New Yorkers ask questions about their eligibility.

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Podcast: The Innovative Center for Nutrition and Gastroenterology (ICHANGE)

As the only program of its kind in New York City, Sonal Kumar M.D., MPH and Carolyn Newberry M.D. discuss the coordinated care methods to treating gastrointestinal issues and weight loss at The Innovative Center for Nutrition and Gastroenterology (ICHANGE).

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Understanding the Approach to Integrative Health

As it is practiced at The Integrative Health and Wellbeing Program at NewYork-Presbyterian, in collaboration with 国产吃瓜福利, integrative health doesn鈥檛 happen instead of diagnostic studies and tests. It is an adjunct to what is considered the 鈥渢ypical鈥 Western medical approach. Care is centered on evidence-based approaches, and making them available all in one place so patients can reach them sooner.

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Obesity & COVID-19

鈥淎n important finding is that obesity is a risk factor for worse outcomes in COVID-19 patients,鈥 says Louis Aronne, MD, Sanford I. Weill Professor of Metabolic Research and professor of clinical medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College. 鈥淧atients with obesity are more likely to end up in the intensive care unit, more likely to be intubated, and more likely to die.鈥

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David Cartwright's Kidney Transplant Journey Through COVID-19

David Cartwright鈥檚 eight-year journey to his kidney transplant caused him to require dialysis, the process by which waste, salt and extra water are removed from the body by machine, since the kidneys can no longer perform this function. But this timing landed David in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Continuing Care For Breast Cancer Survivors

Women with a history of breast cancer are living longer--and better. In the United States alone, there are more than 3 million breast cancer survivors. When 国产吃瓜福利 (WCM) and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital looked at the trend--and its own care resources鈥攖hey asked what the medical community is doing to support those longtime survivors. The answer? Establishing the Iris Cantor Breast Cancer Survivorship Program, which offers medical care, education, and support to survivors.

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Establishing Healthy Routines With Your Family

Structure plays a key role in helping kids understand and set schedules and expectations, and approach uncertain times with more flexibility. That鈥檚 why so many families have been struggling throughout the pandemic, as they face disrupted school and home schedules.

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Discussing the COVID-19 Vaccine with Dean Augustine M.K. Choi and Dr. Roy Gulick

Dean Choi and Roy Gulick, MD, MPH, chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases, recently discussed the vaccine, how it works, and its administration in an online question-and-answer session. Here are the five key takeaways from the webinar that you should know.