Washing your hands is one of the most effective ways to stop germs from spreading person-to-person and can help you avoid getting sick. Even though we were told at an early age to always wash our hands, some people never learn the proper way of doing so. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, washing your hands […]
When colder weather approaches, it is important to be aware of flu season and the potential dangers that can come with it. Because the common cold and flu share similar symptoms, many people think the flu is just a more severe form of cold. Cold and flu are both respiratory illnesses, but they are caused […]
Lung cancer refers to malignant (harmful) cancerous cells that develop in the lungs of the respiratory system. Non-small cell lung cancer is the most common type, making up a large majority of lung cancer diagnoses, while small-cell lung cancer is rarer yet known to spread quickly. The onset of lung cancer is usually linked to […]
Over 42 Units of Blood Collected Thanks to Nearly 40 Donors On October 30, Richmond University Medical Center hosted a Halloween themed blood drive at its Family Health Center, located at 800 Castleton Avenue. Close to 40 individuals donated blood, resulting in a collection of 42 units. The units have the potential to help save […]
Students donate over $6,000 for RUMC’s Breast and Women’s Center On November 6, over 150 students from Dragon Kim’s Karate USA did their part to help chop down breast cancer and support those in the community battling the disease. The students sold pink karate belts throughout October, which is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and […]
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with diabetes, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure a healthy lifestyle. Richmond University Medical Center provides educational material on diabetes to better equip you for the years to come, including the effects of diabetes on the body and what you can […]
Aunt Flow and SUNY Donate Over 3,000 Items to be Distributed Through Hospital’s SAFE Program To assist victims of sexual assault being cared for at Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC), Aunt Flow, a provider of menstrual products for commercial bathrooms, and the State University of New York (SUNY)’s Got Your Back program, have donated over 3,000 […]
The goal of physical therapy is to restore a patient’s functionality, mobility, and strength. This treatment aims to prevent further damage to the area being treated and decreases or eliminates the need for treatments such as medicines, injections, and more. Through physical therapy, Richmond University Medical Center helps patients increase functionality and strength using individualized […]
Commissioner Ann Marie T. Sullivan Tours Facilities, Reviews Services and Thanks Staff On October 22, Ann Marie T. Sullivan, MD, Commissioner for the New York State Office of Mental Health, toured the inpatient and outpatient behavioral health facilities of Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC). She was joined by hospital leadership as well as Bob Moon, […]
Since the 1980s, the AIDS epidemic has quickly made its way onto the global stage, and countries everywhere have worked to suppress the virus and prevent further transmission. At Richmond University Medical Center, our Palliative Care Program provides those who have been diagnosed with AIDS with supportive medical services. Here, we discuss how to fight […]
