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Victoria A. Forte, MD, will lead the longest consecutive nationally accredited cancer care program on Staten Island August 17, 2021 – Victoria A. Forte, MD, has come home. The Staten Island native has been named Richmond University Medical Center’s new Cancer Service Line Director, as well as Director of Hematology-Oncology, and Program Director for the hospital’s […]

Experts in the field of medicine dedicated to the central and peripheral nervous system, neurosurgeons spend a great deal of time treating spinal conditions that include back, neck, and leg pain, herniated discs, and more. Let’s take a closer look at what neurosurgeons do and when it might be time to see one. What Is […]

Are your children up-to-date on their immunizations, and what about you and other members of your family? Let’s explore the importance of keeping your immunizations current –all year-round. Check This Year’s Immunization Schedules for Children and Adults Each year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issues updated recommendations on immunization schedules for children, […]

Strong bones are an essential part of good health, but maintaining this strength becomes more difficult as we age. In fact, 20% of women age 50 and older experience osteoporosis, or significant loss of bone mass. Richmond University Medical Center raises awareness and encourages everyone to make bone health a priority. Here, we take a […]

Local business donates clothing that celebrates diversity and the beauty of what makes people different July 23, 2021 – Staten Island based children’s clothing business, PEACH+BLUP, donated over 100 baby onesies for distribution to families receiving healthcare services through Richmond University Medical Center’s Project LAUNCH (Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Children’s Health) program. The program, […]

Oddo, Council Delegation Secure $8.5M in Capital Funds for Expanded SICU and Maternity Unit July 12, 2021 – Plans to modernize and expand the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) and Maternity Unit at Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC) received $8.5 million in the New York City budget for fiscal year 2022 thanks to all of […]

When a person is affected by a serious illness, its challenges go far beyond physical health. Coping with long-term and limiting conditions often causes stress, emotional turmoil, and unexpected complications with tasks that were once simple. Palliative care helps address these difficulties, but many people are unaware of all it encompasses. Richmond University Medical Center […]

Stem cells are quite an impressive type of human cell. They are raw materials produced by humans that give life to all other cell types in the body, from brain cells to muscle cells, and they are even used in regenerative medicine, meaning stem cells can help to repair damaged cells, reduce inflammation, and more. […]

Deciding how to proceed after diagnosis with a serious illness is difficult. Symptoms, stress, worries, and increasing medical appointments can leave you feeling overwhelmed. In these situations, palliative care can provide the support patients and loved ones need to navigate serious disease, limiting conditions, and terminal illness. Is it time for you or a loved […]

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated one in six Americans gets sick every year from eating contaminated food. This can happen if food is not cooked thoroughly, not stored correctly, or is left out for too long. At Richmond University Medical Center, we want to make sure people enjoy […]