IN THE NEWS: Panel Urges Cholesterol Testing for Kids
For an early start in preventing heart disease, the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute urges cholesterol screening in children as young as 9. Daphne Hsu, MD, Chief of Pediatric Cardiology, CHAM, comments on the potential benefit of early testing. Click here to read the Reuters article|Click here to read the Wall Street Journal article
IN THE NEWS: Wearing Red to Support Women's Heart HealthHeart disease is the #1 killer of women, yet many are unaware of that fact. A team of Montefiore Medical Center associates participated in National Wear Red Day to help increase awareness. Click here to watch the story on News 12/Bronx.
February 01, 2012: Caregivers' Guide Lists Helpful Low-Cost Resources to Help People Caring for Loved Ones
Free, updated guide from Montefiore available in English and Spanish ... [read more]
January 22, 2012: Bronx Residents With Highest Rate of Glaucoma in NYC Urged to Have Eye Exams
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Vision experts at Montefiore Medical Center encourage the public to learn more about this disease, which is the leading cause of preventable blindness in the United States. ... [read more]
January 04, 2012: Healthy Relationships Program Awarded Health and Human Services Grant
University Behavioral Associates (UBA) of Montefiore Medical Center has received a $2.4 million award. ... [read more]
December 18, 2011: Accountable Healthcare Network to Participate as Medicare Pioneer Accountable Care Organization
New Model Designed to Offer Better Care to Beneficiaries through Partnership with Medicare ... [read more]
December 13, 2011: Montefiore Collaborates with Bronx Churches to Combat Hypertension
Screenings and Educational Workshops Sponsored by Montefiore's Care Management Company (CMO) and Office of Community Health ... [read more]
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