Physician Affiliate Group of NY, P.C.

High blood pressure is surprisingly common, affecting 46% of American adults. High blood pressure increases the risk for heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, and several other life-threatening health problems. Experts suggest that 50%-90% of high blood pressure could be successfully lowered with lifestyle change. ... Some tips to lower your #bloodpressure: -Increase physical activity -Having a healthy Diet -Weight Loss -Limit the intake of alcohol -Stop smoking #highBloodPressure #Hypertension #VitalsAreVital #Healthy #Medicine #healthcareprofessionals #doctor #hospital #america #diet #risk #salt

Know the signs - act FAST! F Face Drops - Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person's smile uneven or lopsided? A Arm drifts - Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?... S Speech Slurs - Is speech slurred? Is the person unable to speak or hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. T Time is critical - If the person shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 9-1-1 and get them to the hospital immediately. By learning and sharing the F.A.S.T. warning signs, you just might save a life from stroke. Find more information at www.stroke.org #stroke #HeartFailure #CardiacArrest #health #awareness

Tomorrow is #WorldStrokeDay. Did you know that all 11 @NYCHealthSystem hospitals where our #PAGNY providers work have been recognized by @American_Heart and @American_Stroke for improving care for #HeartFailure #CardiacArrest and #stroke? Awards from American Heart Association/American Stroke Association demonstrate commitment to quality care for stroke patients... More on stroke prevention and care: https://www.cdc.gov/stroke/prevention.htm

Resipiratory viral illnesses are well known to trigger Asthma exacerbations. COVID-19 can cause serious lung complications for those who have underlying breathing problems like Asthma and COPD. How to Protect & Manage Your Asthma: Stay home When in public avoid large groups and stay 6 ft. away from people... Wash your hands often Follow your Asthma action plan Avoid Asthma triggers Take time to distress and cope with anxiety Contact your PAGNY health care provider to ask about your symptoms. #COVID19 #COVID_19 #wearamask #StaySafe #StayHome #stayhealthy

Congrats to Israel Rocha on being named chief of Cook County Health. Dr. Eric Wei will serve as interim CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst, and Dean Mihaltses will take over as interim CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens. Learn more

It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that we are most pleased to announce the re-opening of Jacobi’s Cardiovascular Catheterization Laboratory for Diagnostic Coronary Angiography and Peripheral Vascular Intervention. "Beginning in 2005 under the direction of Dr. Seth Sokol, Chief of Cardiology, the Jacobi Cath Lab has been performing Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization procedures and with the co-direction of Dr. Amit Shah, Director of Vascular Surgery, Peripheral Vascular... Interventional Procedures. Our lab is now furnished with a state-of-art fluoroscopic camera with low ionizing radiation so as to increase the safety to our patients and staff. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Seth Sokol, Dr. Amit Shah, Christine Brown (Cardiovascular Catheterization Laboratory Associate Director of Nursing), and Janet Hernandez and Nicole Patrice (Administrators for Cardiology) for their work and utmost diligence in seeing both of these projects to their completion. A big thank-you and deep appreciation to Mr. Mastromano (CEO, Jacobi/NCB) and Ms. Bailey (COO, Jacobi) for all of their support and work on these projects to make all of this happen. Please join me in congratulating all of the above and everyone who worked on these projects." Bob Faillace Chair, Department of Medicine

With the increasing cases of COVID-19 and going into flu season, Halloween poses a high risk of spreading. The good news: There are several safer, alternative ways to participate in Halloween. Moderate Risk Activities:... - Prepare individually wrapped goodie bags for kids to grab and so you can maintain a safe distance. - Instead of kids wearing a Halloween costume mask have them wear a Halloween-themed cloth mask Low-Risk Activities: - Have a Halloween scavenger hunt outdoors where children can easily maintain distance. - Have a virtual Halloween costume contest - Have a pumpkin carving contest

The Health Department developed guidance on how to lower your stress and manage the situation: - Focus on areas over which you have some control. - Remind yourself of your strengths. - Stay connected with friends and loved ones.... - Use healthy coping skills. - Connect with community, including faith communities and faith leaders. - Consider civic engagement, advocacy, and collective healing. If your symptoms of stress become overwhelming, reach out for support and help. You can contact NYC Well, a confidential 24/7 helpline, staffed by trained counselors. They can provide brief counseling and referrals to care in over 200 languages. Call 888-NYC-WELL (888-692-9355), Text WELL to 65173, or Chat at nyc.gov/nycwell.

SAVE THE DATE & MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Our virtual PAGNY RESEARCH DAY 2020 is happening on DECEMBER 3, 2020 from 4PM to 5PM. The PAGNY Health and Research Foundation, Inc. is a not-for-profit... organization which conducts medical research to enhance healthcare for all people in the diverse communities of New York City. The Foundation provides a strong network to support experienced, mid-career, and novice researchers who seek grants to conduct biomedical and health services research to further PAGNY’s mission of enhancing the quality of healthcare for all New Yorkers. #PAGNY #Research #Foundation #biomedical #physician #grant #doctors #medicine #Researcher #nonprofit #healthcare #communities #diversity #NewYork #underserved

While seasonal influenza (flu) viruses are detected year-round in the United States, flu viruses are most common during the fall and winter. The more than we can do to mitigate flu this season, the better it’s going to be for everybody. Think of the flu shot as a virus protection. It does not mean that you won't get a virus but it significantly reduces the chances.... It's an extra precaution and there is no better time than now to take extra precautions. Vaccines at these sites are available to all New Yorkers, regardless of your immigration status or whether you have insurance. People who have insurance should bring their insurance cards. No registration or appointments are necessary unless otherwise noted. See list of events below for more information. https://www1.nyc.gov//heal/health-topics/flu-seasonal.page #flushot #covid_19 #getyourflushot #fluseason #letstalkaboutit #vaccinessavelives #doctorvisit #stayhealthy #fightflu #virus #PAGNY

Check out the newly unveiled mural at NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull in Brooklyn! It was designed by artist Imani Shanklin Roberts. This mural is part of our C...ommunity Murals Project, which is a collaboration between our Arts in Medicine program, the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund and the NYC Mayor's fund. See more

World Pediatric Bone and Joint Day on October 19th of each year spreads awareness about the impact of musculoskeletal conditions in children. Did you know that kids/teens who are overweight or obese pose a much higher risk of developing bone and joint problems? Childhood obesity has risen so much that WHO says that it's one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century. Facts:... 4.8 million children in America are obese between the ages of 10-17 years old. Childhood obesity costs about 14billion dollars annually in direct health expenses. 380 million children under the age of 5 are overweight or obese . The good news is that you can help your children: Help them develop healthy eating habits while they are young. Encourage water and less sugary drinks Feed them foods high in protein and fiber. Teach them portion control to reduce overeating. Keep kids active