“I couldn’t even use my right leg to brake the car,” recalls Stephen Diamond, describing the moment he realized his fall outside a restaurant one rainy March evening was more serious than he initially thought. The 66-year-old elder law attorney had tripped over a bench, but his stubborn streak kicked in first.“Being stubborn, I thoughtContinue reading “After the Fall: One Patient’s Path to Recovery Following Successful Hip Surgery”
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What is a Medical Genetics Evaluation, and Is it Right for You?
What is Medical Genetics?In recent years, scientists have begun to unravel the complicated role that genes play in our overall health and longevity. This knowledge has given us unprecedented access to what might lie ahead for us medically. It allows us to redirect what might have been with preventive care and lifestyle changes. Medical geneticsContinue reading “What is a Medical Genetics Evaluation, and Is it Right for You?”
Military Medic Becomes the Perfect Patient: Stephen’s Hip Replacement at MidHudson Regional Hospital
“It’s scary when your loved one goes into surgery, but the nurses were very reassuring and kind. WMCHealth’s text notification system kept me in the loop the entire time with regular updates, which was such a relief,” she said.
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Inside WMCHealth’s Sports Medicine Partnership with Marist College
More than just sideline support, WMCHealth’s orthopaedic specialists are embedded in the daily lives of Marist College athletes, ensuring injury prevention, recovery, and whole-athlete care for every sport, every season.