We are shedding a spotlight on The John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health. We speak with his wife and fellow actor Amy Yasbeck along with medical-surgical nurse Tonka Williams. September 15th - 21st is Aortic Dissection Awareness Week. The John Ritter Foundation was established to prevent unnecessary suffering caused by aortic dissection, which claimed the life of beloved actor John Ritter over 20 years ago.
A listeria outbreak linked to deli meats has sickened and hospitalized dozens across 12 states, with the most cases reported in New York state. Two deaths have been reported.
A new proposed agreement between Nuvance Health and Northwell Health emphasizes commitment to community-centric care, patient accessibility and academic advancements for the Hudson Valley. Together, 28 hospitals would become affiliated.
Just when you thought that the only thing you needed to worry about was COVID-19, then you hear about tuberculosis. Is this a current threat to all New Yorkers?
Wait, West Nile hasn't completely disappeared while we are being vigilant about COVID? Yikes! Here's what the symptoms of West Nile are, and they are similar to our other foe.