With the many daily responsibilities and hustle and bustle of New Yorkers, it’s important not to forget about your health. Good health allows you to work and take care of your family. A primary care doctor can assess your health and let you know where you stand, and what services you need to reduce health
Read MorePrimary Care Physician’s Role in The Healthcare System
A primary care physician (PCP) is a doctor who provides both the first contact for a person with an undiagnosed health concern, as well as continuing care for patients with chronic conditions. A PCP generally manages the patient’s overall healthcare, including referrals to specialists when necessary. The role of the primary care physician has become
Read MoreIs It Safe To Get An MRI When Pregnant?
Pregnant women have a lot of restrictions placed on them for the safety of their unborn baby. They are usually not allowed to eat certain foods or drink specific beverages. They also can’t take some medications and must be careful about how much physical activity they do. So, it’s no surprise that many pregnant women
Read MoreImportant Questions to Ask Your Family Doctor
Did you just set up an appointment with your family doctor? If you haven’t visited your family doctor in a while, it can be tough to know what exact questions to ask. Here are some of the important questions to ask your family doctor – whether you’re just getting a routine checkup or have a
Read MoreHow a Women’s Physician Can Help Prevent Breast Cancer
As the world’s most prevalent form of cancer, breast cancer accounted for about 12.5% of all cancer cases diagnosed in 2020. It is the second most common cancer in women, with the odds of 1 in 8 women developing the disease at some point in their lives. However, consulting a women’s physician, implementing preventive measures,
Read MoreHow Can a Primary Care Physician Help After a COVID-19 Diagnosis?
Consulting your primary care physician after being diagnosed with COVID-19 is very important, as there are some long-term health effects related to coronavirus that require medical attention and treatment. A patient with COVID-19 can recover within a few weeks. However, some patients report symptoms even after recovery. These symptoms are usually referred to as post-COVID
Read More7 Tips For Getting A Good MRI
The use of magnetic fields and radio waves to create images of organs and soft tissues such as muscle and fat is known as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). An MRI can be used to diagnose various medical issues, including cancers, joint injuries, heart problems, and spine disorders. It’s crucial to have an accurate MRI scan
Read MoreWhy Should You Get a Mammogram Screening Every Year?
Breast cancer is one of today’s most pressing women’s health concerns, but routine mammography can help protect you. Here’s why annual mammogram screenings are beneficial and when you should start getting them. Breast Cancer Risk The American Cancer Society (ACS) reports that the average breast cancer risk for American women is about 13 percent. Annually,
Read MoreUses and Procedural Details of Ultrasound in Women’s Health
Ultrasound is one of the most used and most familiar tools in women’s health services. It is a safe and low-cost imaging technique that allows doctors to see various structures inside the body without the use of radiation. Ultrasound – or sonography – uses sound waves delivered by a transducer, which is a small handheld
Read MoreBenefits of an Imaging Center that Integrates Primary Care
Have you ever wished you could just see a primary care physician and get all the diagnostic imaging and other services you need in one location? What if we told you that you can? At Starling Diagnostics in The Bronx, our unique, team-based healthcare model integrates primary care services with our diagnostic imaging services, as
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