Smoking Cessation Archives - SBH Health System

Claire Becker, a Fordham University junior, was slicing vegetables for dinner in her Bronx apartment when the knife zigged and her hand zagged. “I accidentally sliced open the skin between…

Mariana Sanchez, a Community Health Worker (CHW) with a.i.r. bronx, recently visited the home of a family struggling to help three of their five children control their asthma. During her…

By officially launching the Healthy Beverage Zone (HBZ), SBH Health System has become part of a Bronx-wide movement to promote healthy beverage options for all who work, live in and…

SBH Health System (St. Barnabas Hospital) is ranked as the #1 hospital for quality in primary care. This is according to the latest ranking among the 41 institutions participating in…

When you are pregnant, you need more nutrients than before. Eating healthy is one of the greatest gifts you can give to your baby during pregnancy. You may be “eating…

For new moms, giving birth feels like it should be a time that is full of JOY and HAPPINESS. But what happens if you experience THE OPPOSITE and it doesn’t…

Dr. Mary Gratch has heard a lot of tales about pregnancy during her many years as an obstetrician and gynecologist (Ob/Gyn) at SBH Health System. Some are superstitions passed down…

Being a new parent can be both exciting and intimidating. Knowing what to expect from your newborn can help ease the anxiety. The following are some useful information for your…

Mr. B. is a 58-year-old man with COPD who presents to the ER with increasing swelling and pain in his legs associated with shortness of breath. In the emergency room…

Residency is a grind, a torturous path that any physician can attest to. It’s a three-, four- or five-year odyssey marked by backbreaking hours, little sleep and the need to make…

By Edward Telzak, MD, Chair, Medicine ‘A new medical school run by the City University of New York will open with its first class in fall 2016 after receiving preliminary…

As a psychiatrist, department chair, spouse and parent, Dr. Lizica Troneci has become increasingly mindful of the effects of stress and physician burnout. She started to raise the issue and…

SBH Health System has been an active participant in the HealthFirst Quality Incentive Program (HQIP) program since it began in 2012, and has demonstrated continued improvement in its performance. That…

Nationally, 13 percent of Americans are foreign born and 20% speak a language other than English at home. In the Bronx, almost one-third of residents are foreign born and more…

SBH Health System will be introducing exciting state-of-the-art technology in the upcoming months that offers strong benefits to patients in the community. Here is a brief look at two exciting…

Like the table of contents in a book, nutrition labels help explain what’s inside of the food you are eating. The Nutrition Facts label is always printed on the outside…

If you have diabetes eating right means focusing on a variety of healthy foods from all the food groups, eating in moderation, and sticking to regular mealtimes. By doing this,…

It can be as easy as, well, breathing. And the benefits, according to research, can be life changing. Meditation, as defined by the Merriam- Webster dictionary, is the act of…

On the night of May 17th, 2017, singer Chris Cornell died from what police determined was a suicide. Cornell, aged 52, was the lead singer of the popular grunge rock…

On December 2, 1980, four Catholic missionaries from the United States working in El Salvador were brutally raped and murdered by members of the El Salvador National Guard during that…

Ingredients 1 (4-pound) cantaloupe, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 8 cups) 1 1/2 cups water 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon sugar or sugar substitute (Splenda, Equal,…

According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, more than 43,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral or pharyngeal cancer this year. Oral cancer will cause over 8,000 deaths, killing roughly one…

The Department of Surgery at SBH Health System is presenting a monthly lecture series in 2017 on surgical topics of interest to primary care practitioners. The CME series is suitable…

After over 100 years of operating separately, the organizations that administer allopathic and osteopathic physician training are merging into a single entity. Although it may be easier to believe that…

Case: You are caring for a 75-year-old woman from Korea who was admitted for fatigue and weight loss. Diagnostic tests including a CT scan are highly suspicious for lymphoma. Her…

When a migraine strikes, it can be debilitating. The pain can be unbearable and treatment can either be hard to find or cause side effects as bad as the migraine…

Dr. Eric Appelbaum is the new Chief Medical Officer at SBH, replacing Dr. David Perlstein, who is now President/CEO. Dr. Appelbaum, who was previously in charge of the hospital’s emergency…

The call comes into the hospital’s emergency department, letting doctors know that an ambulance is on its way with the victim of a possible ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (or STEMI).…

During my first year of residency at St. Vincent’s Hospital-Manhattan, I rotated on inpatient medicine as part of my training. I made wonderful connections during those months, which continued into…

There’s something about springtime that makes us all feel like young kids. Include these spring foods in your diet and start feeling like a kid year-round! Asparagus This nutritional powerhouse is…

Bronx Partners for Healthy Communities (BPHC) is funding an expansion of Critical Time Intervention (CTI) services in the Bronx through the non-clinical workforce. CTI is a nine-month, evidence-based, high-intensity care…

The setting is nothing out of the ordinary: A parent and two children sit down for a quiet dinner, sharing a meal and a beverage. Then, suddenly, the man pushes…

Dr. Howard Greller, director of research and medical toxicology at SBH Health System, provides real-time medical advice on call-in show. The talk shifts easily from stories pulled from the day’s…

Drs. Howard Greller, Ethan Abbott, Marianne Haughey, Ernest Patti and Nicholas Avitabile, all attendings with the emergency medicine faculty at SBH, joined with EM residents Drs. Sanchez and Robison (from…

Spring has sprung! You have cleaned your home and reset the clocks, which means the only thing left to do is to clean out your medicine cabinet. Throw away any…

Everyone knows that proper nutrition and exercise are important to a long and healthy life. But in today’s fast-paced world, “eating on the go” seems to be the norm and…

As a woman – whether a daughter, sister, mother, wife, or grandparent – you need to stay in good physical and mental health. Good mental health is as important as…

Chief Medical Officer Dr. Eric Appelbaum was the focus of photographer Bud Glick as he posed for the cover of the upcoming issue of SBH Physician magazine. The issue, which…

Eating healthy food packed with vitamins and minerals is important at any age. As people get older, however, changes in the body can affect how it processes food. Certain nutrients…

Laughter, good advice, presents, and good oral health – all these await your children at their next dental visit. Children’s dental visits are intended to be educational sessions, where kids…

Yield: 4 servings INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup chopped leeks (white and pale green parts only) 1 12-ounce bunch thin asparagus, trimmed, cut on diagonal into 1-inch pieces…

The next time you’re riding up the elevator or racing down the hall and see someone who looks like a movie star, guess what, you might not be mistaken. For…

“I’ve always been curious about how the mind works,” says La Shemah Williams, the new administrative director of SBH Behavioral Health, “more specifically, how the mind can betray you.” Throughout…

Denyze Gary changes lives. Growing up in Amsterdam in the Netherlands, Denyze was raised by a family that prized education, music and helping others. At 12, she moved to America,…

Last Wednesday was a momentous day at SBH Health System, as the hospital and health care system became the first of its kind on the east coast and one…

Smoothies are a delicious and easy way to eat healthfully and are a great meal or snack options. They’re also beneficial for people with a decreased appetite or who have…

The colder months bring with them a slew of new and not so new health conditions that we need to be aware of. Prevention is always the policy. This time,…

This quick and easy recipe is rich in nutrients and free of any egg or nut. It’s the perfectly allergy-friendly meal for when hunger strikes. Ingredients: – 15 oz can…

The average travel time to work in the United States is 25.4 minutes. In New York, it’s even longer, averaging at 36 minutes each way. According to several studies, the…

Everyone is a patient at some point in their lives. Whether you are going for a routine check-up or taking your mother in for knee surgery, the patient experience impacts…

In the classic TV commercial for the men’s clothing store Barney’s, a group of young boys sit on a city stoop and discuss what they plan to be when they…

The use of holistic approaches like ear seeds to treat such problems as neck and back pain and insomnia is growing among New Yorkers, according to a recent story on…

“As I think about the emotional well-being of our country, I am particularly interested in how to cultivate emotional well-being for healthcare providers. If healthcare providers aren’t well, it’s hard…

When it comes to teenagers in this community and their weight, it can often be an uphill battle. “The numbers show that we have a higher rate of overweight and…

How much sugar do you and your family consume? If the majority of your food is processed, you’re likely consuming too much. What exactly is processed sugar? Processed sugar is…

Anyone can tell you that it is a good idea for people with diabetes to stay away from candy and cake. But proper nutrition for people with diabetes is not…

As a parent, you want to do everything you can to protect your child. But It’s not always easy to know what your child needs protection from. This is especially…

The lab coat or scrubs they wear do not define who they are. Many SBH physicians have special passions, talents, and accomplishments that exist outside the hospital. As you’ll read…

Maria is a 63-year-old woman with a history of polysubstance abuse. “I used to do heroin every day for 32 years,” she says. While heroin was her drug of…

Breast reconstruction is an important component to the treatment of breast cancer. Since 2000, breast reconstruction surgery performed in the United States has increased by over 20%. Several factors have…

The lab coat or scrubs they wear do not define who they are. Many SBH physicians have special passions, talents, and accomplishments that exist outside the hospital. As you’ll read…

Heart disease is epidemic throughout the country, but particularly in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island, where death rates from heart disease exceed 300 per 100,000, about 15 percent…

SBH Health System is pleased to announce that the Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. David Perlstein to the position of President/CEO. Dr. Perlstein will assume his new responsibilities July…

Hospitals that provide care for uninsured patients play an integral role in the U.S. healthcare system. With financing from Wells Fargo, one such facility in the Bronx was able to…

Dr. Appelbaum on Container Gardening If you live in cramped surroundings that stop you from growing your own vegetables, like many in the Bronx, container gardening could be the answer.…

Medication is an important component for treating patients with chronic conditions. This is particularly true with older people, who can take as many as a dozen different prescription medications in…

When Should You Go to the Emergency Department? by Dr. Ernest Patti Deciding when to seek medical attention is perhaps one of the most challenging things that we can face.…

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