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Dr. Ernest Patti discusses with Fox 5 what it was like in the emergency department at SBH on the day of the fire for our team of heroes.

Relay, part of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s HealingNYC initiative to reduce the opioid overdose epidemic, arrived at SBH Health System in February, making it…

A medical student, brought to an office on the fourth floor of the Braker Building to interview for the hospital’s Department of Emergency Medicine residency program, looks around the room…

This is a program that is intended to stabilize a patient with an open wound until First Responders arrive. This is the final slide in the “Stop the Bleed” presentation…

The Pediatrics Department at SBH Health System has partnered with the CUNY School of Medicine and the Yale University School of Public Health on a project that explores the attitudes…

Obesity is a disease that affects about 78 million Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control, one that has been linked to more than 40 diseases including type 2…

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…

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…

Last year, Dr. David Perlstein, then working as a pediatric attending, was concerned about the health of an infant who was being seen repeatedly in the hospital’s clinic and emergency…

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…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that as many as 11 percent of American children between the ages of four and 17 suffer from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity…

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…

Could those childhood symptoms consistent with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), actually be suggestive of a sleep disorder? “The symptoms of ADHD and sleep deprivation due to obstructive sleep apnea…

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…

Roger Paganelli, owner of the Mt. Carmel Pharmacy, remembers the difficulties he faced juggling the six prescriptions he took following knee replacement surgery. “I’m only 52, this (being a pharmacist)…

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…

Often during the course of my day as an interventional radiologist, I’ll take the time to explain arteries and veins at their most basic level. Arteries are blood vessels, carrying blood…

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…

Debra Bonelli, director of the SBH medical library, was one of two speakers for National Network of Libraries of Medicine’s (NNLM) recent TechTime webinar. TechTime is a quarterly webinar open…

Summertime means lots of outdoor activities, exercise, sun, heat, sand, surf, BBQ’s, travel, and plenty of fun. However, it can be a challenging time for those folks who have asthma…

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,…

Four-and-a-half years ago, Loretta Fleming weighed 378 pounds and had a blood glucose level off the charts. When handed a flyer for a workshop series on diabetes self-management by a…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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,…

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…

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…

Flu Season Has Already Started. Usually peaking in January or February, flu season can continue into March or later. Now is the time to get vaccinated! Usually, it takes 1-2…

Extreme A&E, a British-produced TV documentary, gives an up close and personnel look at the trauma center at St. Barnabas Hospital. The documentary follows Dr. Kevin Fong, a popular British…

Here is an excerpt from an interview with Irene Kaufmann, Executive Director of the Bronx Partnership for Healthy Communities (BPHC). BPHC is comprised of more than 200 community-based organizations, including…

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…

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…

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…

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…

For the first time, a medication-assisted Outpatient Alcohol Use Disorder Program is now available here in the Bronx. This month, the Addiction Medicine department at SBH Health System (St. Barnabas…

Sugar shouldn’t be a “major food group.” Yet somehow it is an added ingredient in a lot of foods and beverages, including many breakfast cereals. Historically, sugar was only used…

Many parents worry about what their children eat and don’t eat. Picky eating habits are common among toddlers, preschoolers, as well as children in grade school. A child that is…

It’s no surprise that the Bronx has the highest incidence of asthma in America. Heavy traffic, construction, overcrowded living conditions, a high rate of smokers and poor compliance result in…

Over 70 local residents reunited with SBH doctors and nurses at a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) reunion, held as part of SBH Health System’s year-long 150th anniversary celebration. The…

Perceptions about mental illness are hard to shake – even when it’s over a number of years and thousands of miles. Dr. Vanesa Disla, a psychiatry resident at SBH Health…

Many people who wear contact lenses also suffer from allergies. This combination can make allergy season especially hard on contact lens wearers. Symptoms of allergies can include dry, itchy, puffy…

How much time does your child spend in front of a screen? Screen time includes time spent watching television, using a smartphone, tablet, computer, playing video games or other electronic…

SBH Health System takes pride in its ability to develop and mentor staff and help them grow both professionally and personally. During our 150th year, we celebrate the stories of…

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…

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