AdvantageCare Physicians

Join Dr. Nicole Thomas-Sealey, Dr. Frank Acerra, and Dr. Sophia Bichotte-Ligonde from AdvantageCare Physicians (ACPNY) for a virtual panel discussion on COVID-19 and the COVID-19 vaccine. They will review commonly asked questions and concerns about the vaccine, answer attendee questions, and provide information about vaccine access. Brought to you by EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care, ACPNY, and the ConnectiCare Centers. Register here: https://bit.ly/2WHhpow

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, we asked one of our OB/GYN Physician Assistants, Kristen Layne, to share some important facts about breast cancer to help raise awareness and encourage women to take preventative measures. Learn more: https://bddy.me/3FouDIo

In case you missed it: Our affiliate company, EmblemHealth, has officially opened their newest EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care location in Flushing, Queens. This center is co-located at our ACPNY Flushing medical office to bring quality, convenient health, and wellness resources to the community. Learn more: https://bddy.me/3lhgJzF

According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women, second only to skin cancer. We’ll be sharing important facts about this disease throughout October, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Learn more at https://bddy.me/3Bepnoi.

Did you know that Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for our body? It plays a role in calcium absorption, bone health, and immune system function. With fall here, you may be spending more time indoors, so it’s important to remember not to neglect your Vitamin D intake throughout the day. When your Vitamin D levels are low, it can cause problems like fatigue, bone pain, or even depression. Try these tips to give your Vitamin D levels a boost.

Today is World Heart Day! There’s no doubt about itmaintaining a healthy heart is vital to your overall well-being. At ACPNY, our cardiologists treat a variety of heart-related conditions, including arrhythmia, high cholesterol, heart disease, hypertension, and many more. Discussing risk factors like age, family history, and smoking with your provider can help ensure that you receive proper guidance on medication and testing. If you’re concerned about your heart health based on any of these risk factors, you should schedule an appointment with your ACPNY Primary Care Provider about a cardiology visit: https://bddy.me/3uogZzS