Brian Stokes Mitchell’s possible dream
byBrian Stokes Mitchell’s philosophy: Get off our high horses. Understand others’ viewpoints. Perfect the system. Stand up for social justice. Protect the theater’s gig workers. And spread joy through music.
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How to talk – and not to talk – about infertility
byJoshua Hurwitz, M.D., a partner in reproductive endocrinology at Harrison- and Fairfield County-based Illume Fertility, offers suggestions on what to say, and not to say, to those grappling with infertility.
Touro becomes a university in New York
byIn February, Touro College – the largest Jewish-sponsored educational institution in the United States – kicked off its yearlong 50th anniversary celebration with a special gift: The school was granted university status by the New York State Board of Regents. Overseeing this transformation at a time when geopolitics (Touro has schools in Moscow and Jerusalem) has dovetailed with heath care is Alan Kadish, M.D. – president of the Touro College and University System, a man whose entrepreneurial skills have been as crucial to his personal and professional success as his medical gifts and Jewish faith.
Losing weight safely
byAs the director of the Medical Weight Loss Program at Stamford Health, Maria Cecilia C. Asnis, M.D., has guided hundreds of patients through their healthy weight-loss journeys.
Documenting Covid’s ‘First Wave’
byWhen Covid hit New York City hard in the spring of 2020, Darien native Matthew Heineman was there to document it at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in Queens. Now his resulting film, “The First Wave,” has been short-listed for an Oscar in the Best Documentary category.
Is Covid-19 anxiety making you sick?
byHere’s what you need to know and do to prevent pandemic panic.
Healing through art
byIn Mount Kisco, a gallery is devoted to healing artwork.
Patience is key in Covid-era breast reconstruction
byDuring the Covid pandemic, it is prudent for patients newly diagnosed with breast cancer to focus their priorities. Oncologic treatment is primary whether this means oncologic surgery, chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy. Reconstructive treatment can wait, and it can wait a long time, says Constance M. Chen, M.D.
Don’t let DIY become ‘Do it to yourself’
bySome tips to avoid home-project injuries to hands, elbows and shoulders.
A doc who’s all heart
by“When we used to hire in our practice, where they went to school and did their training was at the bottom of the list,” says Jeffrey Green, founder of The Heart Center in Stamford. “We would ask, ‘Is this the kind of person I would trust my patients with?’”
How to have a yummy tummy
byFor patients with excess skin or stretch marks, who’ve done all they can with diet, exercise and a healthy lifestyle, a tummy tuck may be in order.
Perking up those peepers
byWhen it comes to facial expression, the eyes have it. And eyelid surgery is an increasingly popular way to look younger.
Multifaceted doctor
byA prominent cardiologist and distinguished scholar, academic and administrator, Alan Kadish, M.D. is a medical Renaissance man.