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Joint Statement: Immunization as Best Practice

Refuah Health Center and the Rockland County Department of Health fully support timely and complete immunization of all infants, children, adolescents and adults to bolster the health and well-being of all people. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that vaccinations have prevented more than 21 million hospitalizations and 732,000 deaths among children […]

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Measles Case Confirmed in Rockland County

[Spring Valley, New York, October 3, 2018–] Between September 29, 2018 and October 1, 2018, Refuah Health Center (Refuah) treated a patient with a confirmed case of the measles. The patient originated from out of the country and traveled to Rockland County, NY. Refuah is working closely with the Rockland County Department of Health to […]

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Summer Camp Revisited: Refuah offers clinical rotations through Columbia University’s Nurse Practitioner Program

During the summer months, Sullivan County’s population swells as seasonal residents abandon the city and travel upstate.  Since 2011, Refuah Health Center has been serving this rural community year round, helping shore up the healthcare infrastructure in an area that is already medically underserved.  Offering primary medical care, Refuah employs high-quality physicians and mid-level practitioners […]

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Going Above and Beyond for Patients and Providers

The world of healthcare is changing, encouraging innovation and flexibility. Organizations strive to adapt and balance patient and provider needs, while maximizing reimbursement and hitting performance measures. These pronounced challenges, give way to new opportunities like the prospect of improving patient health outcomes and quality of life.  As the tides shift, redefining the healthcare industry, patients continue to face traditional barriers to care—costs, transportation, accessible hours, and more. Changing […]