By Dr. Ronit Friedman, MD, Women’s Health Department, RefuahHealth Breast cancer accounts for 30% of all new cases of cancer diagnosed in women. In the U.S., a women’s lifetime risk of developing this disease is 1 in 8. On a positive note, mortality rates have decreased over the past 50 years. This decrease can be […]
While we’ve got our eyes turned towards COVID-19, other respiratory viruses are circulating just as quickly. Respiratory Syncytial Virus, also known as RSV, is a highly contagious respiratory illness that most experience by age two. While the majority of children experience cold-like symptoms easily managed at home, some children become rather ill and need medical […]
Spring is just around the corner and outdoor excursions are finally on the horizon. This means fresh air, afternoon playdates, and picnics. It also means sunscreen, bug spray and “tick checks.” Keeping an eye out for pesky bugs, especially ticks, is an important step in safeguarding our families’ health. Ticks can carry a host of […]
New Square, New York – RefuahHealth has donated a mobile medical van to relief efforts in earthquake-stricken Haiti. The federally qualified community health center, which serves low-income residents across New York’s lower Hudson Valley, provides primary medical, dental and mental health services to Rockland County’s Haitian community and enjoys longstanding relationships with local Haitian community-based […]
South Fallsburg, NY – RefuahHealth is pleased to begin providing COVID-19 vaccinations at its Sullivan County location in South Fallsburg, NY. The health center is excited to expand its vaccination efforts to rural Sullivan County, working hand-in-hand with the local community to get shots into arms. Vaccines are currently available for any individual who qualifies […]
New Square, NY-RefuahHealth is announcing the launch of a series of pop-up vaccination sites in Rockland County and the greater Hudson Valley. This project is a collaboration between RefuahHealth, local officials, and community leaders to proactively identify the most vulnerable populations in need of the COVID-19 vaccine and bringing the vaccine directly to those communities. […]
New Square, NY – RefuahHealth just launched a new program to make a groundbreaking treatment for COVID-19 called monoclonal antibody therapy available to eligible patients. Monoclonal antibody therapy was approved earlier in the year by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration under an emergency use authorization. RefuahHealth joins the ranks of a pioneering group of […]
SPRING VALLEY, New York– Yesterday evening we celebrated an enormous scientific achievement, marking the first administration of COVID-19 vaccines to healthcare workers at RefuahHealth. We applaud all those who’ve worked so tirelessly to develop these COVID-19 vaccines for our community and the world. RefuahHealth is committed to protecting our staff, and are we are overjoyed […]
NEW SQUARE, New York – RefuahHealth announced today the opening of its new Esther Deutsch Birthing Center. Launched in response to COVID-19 and the challenges it poses to hospitals, healthcare providers, and families, the birthing center offers a safe and welcoming experience for low-risk mothers and their babies. Video footage highlighting the birthing center and […]
New Square, NY – Since the beginning of the pandemic, RefuahHealth has mobilized all available resources to identify those who are infected, contain the spread of the virus, and help keep our community safe. In response to recent concerns regarding an increase in local cases of COVID-19, RefuahHealth rapidly deployed its mobile units and staff, ultimately testing over 1,000 patients within a 24-hour period. By working hand in hand with […]