Our livers aid in digestion, remove waste from the body, and do much more. Despite the importance of the liver to our overall health, 4.5 million adults in the U.S. have been diagnosed with liver disease, or cirrhosis. Richmond University Medical Center shares five tips to help you keep your liver healthy. 1. Eat Well […]
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 […]
Hospital Teams Up with Minority Leader Matteo, Council Member Borelli, Assembly Member Reilly to Offer Vaccine to Residents May 17, 2021 – To further protect Staten Islanders from COVID-19, Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC) partnered with New York City Council Minority Leader Steven Matteo, Council Member Joseph Borelli, and New York State Assembly Member Michael […]
Two Lifelong Friends Among the First to Receive the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine May 13, 2021 – Earlier today, Richmond University Medical Center received authorization from the New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH) to immediately begin administering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to anyone 12 years of age and older. Among the first in the […]
Hospital Leadership, Community Leaders Tie Ribbons in Recognition of Those Struggling with Mental Illness May 12, 2021 – Since 1949, America has observed May as National Mental Health Awareness Month. Today, Richmond University Medical Center leadership, staff, and community leaders tied white ribbons around trees on hospital property to bring attention to the needs of […]
Most people understand the impact of physical health on wellbeing, from our diet and activity levels to care from experienced physicians. Fewer people are aware of mental health’s critical role. Despite this, one in five Americans experiences mental health challenges each year. Among them, less than 45% will receive the help they need. Mental Health […]
According to research from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), approximately 25 million Americans live with asthma. The prevalence of this condition led to the establishment of Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, when each year the AAFA and healthcare organizations around the country, including Richmond University Medical Center, raise awareness about this condition, […]
Institute Recognized for High Quality, Patient-Centered Care, Only Accredited Center on Staten Island Treating Adolescents April 19, 2021 – Richmond University Medical Center’s Bariatric and Metabolic Institute (BMI), founded in 2018, has achieved national accreditation from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). The center met all MBSAQIP criteria established to […]
Someone in the United States experiences a stroke every 40 seconds, with a stroke-related death occurring every four minutes. Additionally, up to 50% of stroke survivors will become chronically disabled. Because of the severity of this condition and its prevalence in the U.S., the American Heart Association observes American Stroke Month each year. Richmond University […]
You may have heard the terms palliative care and hospice used interchangeably but wondered about their differences. While this is a common misconception, hospice and palliative care are separate services that address different situations. There can be overlap between each type of care, and patients may simultaneously receive both. Learn more about the differences between […]
