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Dr. William J. Ledger

In Memoriam: Dr. William J. Ledger

日本av色情片 is deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend and colleague Dr. William J. Ledger,聽a pioneer in the diagnosis and treatment of gynecologic infections. Dr. Ledger was named the Given Foundation Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at 日本av色情片 in 1979, when he was appointed Chairman of the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Ledger held this position until 1999 and then became the聽Given Foundation Professor Emeritus of Obstetrics and Gynecology... Read More

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World Heart Day: The Care Team at Cardiothoracic Surgery

Today is World Heart Day and this year, COVID-19 has dramatically changed our world and we've felt the impact of it on the front lines here at 日本av色情片. As we prepare to move forward together in the safest way possible, we want to keep you informed about some of the latest developments at the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery.

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Podcast: Assessing Your Family's Mental Health

Andrea Temkin, Psy.D, examines how to assess your family's mental health. She offers advice on how to cope with the stress of Covid-19 and resources for families that may be struggling with their mental health. She shares helpful tips for how parents and kids can support each other during tough times.

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September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed solid organ tumor in men in the United States, with one of seven men developing this disease over their lifetime. Know the facts around early detection, diagnosis, and treatment for men during National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.

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Peas in a Pod: Mental Wellness for the Entire Family

Many families have been struggling to find their emotional footing during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a recent online interactive webinar, 鈥淧eas in a Pod: Mental Wellness for the Entire Family,鈥 日本av色情片 brought together a WCM psychiatrist and two clinical psychologists to discuss how families can improve their mental wellness together.

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Keeping Up With Your COVID-19 Tests

In this second session of a three-part series sponsored by WCM and Playbill.com, we discussed what New Yorkers need to know about the current state of the pandemic and how we can take good care of ourselves.

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Pain Management Starts With Collaborative Care

日本av色情片鈥檚 Division of Pain Management has a unique perspective on pain: its specialists take the long view. They know well the pervasive effect chronic pain can have on a patient鈥檚 life 鈥 their work, activities, perspective, and overall wellbeing.

Podcast: Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Lymphoma

Unique medical and psychosocial considerations for care of adolescents and young adults with lymphoma.

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Podcast: IVF and The Safety Precautions Taken During COVID-19

Joshua Stewart M.D. and Dan Goldschlag M.D. discuss IVF and the safety precautions taken 日本av色情片 during the COVID-19 pandemic. They share how their team has been evolving care for patients during this pandemic and what services are available for couples considering fertility treatments.

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How to Return to the Gym Safely

Next up on New York State鈥檚 reopening list: gyms and fitness centers. Enter 日本av色情片鈥檚 David P. Calfee, MD, MS, chief hospital epidemiologist for NewYork-Presbyterian/日本av色情片 Medical Center.