Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States. In 2023, more than 230,000 people across the country were diagnosed. Lung cancer often does not cause symptoms until it is advanced. That is why screening is so important. Finding lung cancer early can save lives.
Author Archives: WMCHealth
Is It Time for Your Teen To See a Gynecologist?
Many parents think a first visit to the gynecologist (GYN) can wait until their child is older. But doctors say it helps to start earlier. Seeing a provider during the teen years can support your child’s health, answer questions and build confidence.
Croc Talk: A Pediatrician’s Perspective on the Popular Shoes for Kids
They come in every color imaginable, snap on in seconds and have become a staple in kids’ closets across the country. Crocs are beloved for their ease and fun, but are they actually good for growing feet?
The Cardiologist Who Helped Build the Cath Lab That Saved His Life
For more than four decades, Cary Hirsch, MD has helped shape cardiovascular care in the Hudson Valley. As one of the physicians who helped establish Good Samaritan Hospital’s Cardiac Catheterization Lab, he dedicated his career to bringing advanced heart care closer to home.Then, unexpectedly, he became the patient.When Dr. Hirsch experienced a serious cardiac event,Continue reading “The Cardiologist Who Helped Build the Cath Lab That Saved His Life”
Menopause Myths, Debunked: What the Science Says
Few life stages come with as much misinformation as menopause. For decades, women have been given conflicting advice from magazines, social media, well-meaning friends and even some clinicians who trained before the research caught up. The result is a swirl of half-truths that can make a normal life transition feel confusing or alarming.
Women’s Health Spotlight: Pelvic Health After Childbirth
Pregnancy and childbirth are incredible experiences that transform your body in many ways. While much attention is given to newborn care, one important aspect of postpartum recovery is sometimes left out of the conversation: pelvic health. Changes to the pelvic floor after childbirth are common, but they shouldn’t be ignored. Understanding what’s normal, what’s not and how to seek help can make a world of difference in a new parent’s comfort, confidence and quality of life.
When Pregnancy Becomes High-Risk: What to Expect from a Perinatal Team
Hearing the words “high-risk pregnancy” can be unsettling. For many expectant parents, the phrase raises immediate questions: What comes next? Who will be involved? Is everything going to be okay?
Summer Nutrition Tips to Keep You Feeling Your Best
Heat changes everything about how your body operates. You sweat more, your appetite changes and the foods that felt satisfying in January may not be what your body is craving in July. A few small adjustments to how you eat can go a long way toward keeping you feeling good through the warmer months.
Understanding a Breast Cancer Diagnosis: First Steps and Treatment Options
Hearing the words “you have breast cancer” can stop time. In the hours and days that follow, questions pile up faster than anyone can answer them: What does this mean for my health? What happens next? How do I choose the best treatment plan? Slowing down to understand what lies ahead is one of the most useful things you can do.
Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery: Faster Recovery, Better Outcomes
For decades, gynecologic surgery meant a large abdominal incision, several days in the hospital and weeks of recovery before life returned to normal. Many women put off procedures for that reason, choosing to live with symptoms rather than face the disruption of a traditional operation.