Tag:

Healthcare Professionals

Middlesex MA
News
Former Medford EMT Pleads Guilty To Messing With Fentanyl Vials: DOJ Former Medford EMT Pleads Guilty To Messing With Fentanyl Vials: DOJ
Former Medford EMT Pleads Guilty To Messing With Fentanyl Vials: DOJ A former Massachusetts EMT is facing up to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to tampering with liquid fentanyl vials at her ambulance company, the US Attorney's Office for Massachusetts reports.  Candice Mangan, of Medford, was a part-time EMT who tampered with three fentanyl citrate vials by replacing the fentanyl citrate with saline, the office reports. This happened while Mangan was working in Needham on or about September 20, 2020.  Tampering with such vials could jeopardize patents' health, according to Fernando P. McMillan, special agent in charge of the U.S…

SHARE

by David Cifarelli
Fairfield
Lifestyle
Second Annual Neuroscience Symposium To Be Webinar Series Second Annual Neuroscience Symposium To Be Webinar Series
Second Annual Neuroscience Symposium To Be Webinar Series Last year’s First Annual Neuroscience Symposium was a huge success, but due to COVID-19, BSSNY will be unable to host this year’s symposium in the traditional manner. Instead, we will host a series of free webinars geared toward physicians and other healthcare professionals. These webinars will be hosted by BSSNY surgeons speaking on the latest advances in their areas of expertise. The first presentation will be live on Wednesday, 8/12/20. Please visit www.bssny.com for details such as topics and registration information. Research Proves BSSNY Outranks The Nation In Many Key Ar…

SHARE

Content Partner: Brain & Spine Surgeons of New York
Morris
News
Morris County Widow Finds Buyer For Late Police Officer Husband's SUV After COVID-19 Death Morris County Widow Finds Buyer For Late Police Officer Husband's SUV After COVID-19 Death
Morris County Widow Finds Buyer For Late Police Officer Husband's SUV After Covid-19 Death A Morris County widow stuck with a painful and costly memory of her late husband after he died of COVID-19 last month has finally found someone to take over the lease on his 2018 Toyota Highlander. But it wasn't easy. Jennifer Graiani’s husband, Kevin Graiani, was a retired NYPD and Spring Valley, NY police officer.  He died of the virus on the couple’s first wedding anniversary after being put on a ventilator in early March, reports say. At the time of his death, Kevin had about 17 months left on his lease -- a monthly payment of $411. Jennifer took to Facebook April 14 in an a…

SHARE

by Valerie Musson
Litchfield
Lifestyle
COVID-19: Glasses Fogging Up When You Wear A Face Mask? Here's What To Do COVID-19: Glasses Fogging Up When You Wear A Face Mask? Here's What To Do
Covid-19: Glasses Fogging Up When You Wear A Face Mask? Here's What To Do The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has created a “new normal” for the entire country, which has included fogged up glasses for those wearing face masks and cloth coverings. Related story - COVID-19: Novel Coronavirus May Be Transmitted Through The Eye, New Studies Find With those face masks and coverings mandated in several states throughout the country to help curtail the spread of COVID-19, the ocularly challenged have found themselves also battling an unexpected side effect: misty glasses. When wearing face masks, air exhaled from your mouth moves upward and comes into conta…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Bergenfield
Lifestyle
Nurses Get Free Doughnuts, Coffee From Glaze & Dunkin All Day Nurses Get Free Doughnuts, Coffee From Glaze & Dunkin All Day
Nurses Get Free Doughnuts, Coffee From Glaze & Dunkin All Day Calling all nurses! Glaze Donuts is giving free doughnuts to nurses on Wednesday, May 6 in honor of National Nurse's Day -- Florence Nightingale's birthday. Nurses can bring their IDs to any Glaze Donuts shop for a free treat. Stores are located in West Caldwell, New Milford and Fort Lee. Dunkin Donuts is also offering nurses a free medium hot or iced coffee and doughnut to all nurses and healthcare professionals.

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
Mount Pleasant
News
COVID-19: Dutchess County Executive's Father Dies At Westchester Medical Center COVID-19: Dutchess County Executive's Father Dies At Westchester Medical Center
Covid-19: Dutchess County Executive's Father Dies At Westchester Medical Center The father of Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro lost his battle with novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and has died. Anthony Molinaro had been “fighting for his life” at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla after contracting the virus earlier this month. On Friday, April 10, Molinaro took to social media to announce his father’s passing. “All our lives have been touched in some way by the coronavirus and we know we will never be the same,” he said. “This afternoon, my father died and while it’s natural to dwell on the final moments, I know it is the value of all the moments that make up…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Litchfield
Lifestyle
COVID-19: It's Spring Allergy Season - Here's Difference In Symptoms With Novel Coronavirus COVID-19: It's Spring Allergy Season - Here's Difference In Symptoms With Novel Coronavirus
Covid-19: It's Spring Allergy Season - Here's Difference In Symptoms With Novel Coronavirus Spring allergy season is going to have a different look and feel this year in the wake out of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Flowers and plants are beginning to sprout as the weather warms, but many are mistaking allergies for symptoms they believe to be related to COVID-19, doctors are cautioning. Healthcare professionals said that symptoms of allergies include sneezing, itchy nose, eyes, or mouth, runny or stuffed noses, watery, red, or swollen eyes; while influenza symptoms include fevers, coughs, muscle aches, chills and sweats, congestion, sore throats, and weaknesses. Acc…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Putnam
News
Fifth Dutchess Resident Dies From COVID-19 Fifth Dutchess Resident Dies From COVID-19
Fifth Dutchess Resident Dies From Covid-19 The fifth death of a Dutchess County resident related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been reported. The Dutchess County Department of Behavioral & Community Health announced the fatality on Wednesday, April 1.  The department said the 68-year-old woman died at home earlier in the day.  The patient, who had a history of underlying conditions,  arrived at Vassar Brothers Medical Center's Emergency Room late last week after not feeling well.  She returned home and was later informed of a positive COVID-19 test result drawn during her hospital visit.&…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
Nassau
News
COVID-19: 1,667 New Cases On Long Island, With Overall Total In Both Counties Now 13,135 COVID-19: 1,667 New Cases On Long Island, With Overall Total In Both Counties Now 13,135
Covid-19: 1,667 New Cases On Long Island, With Overall Total In Both Counties Now 13,135 There were 1,667 new positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) reported on Long Island the last 24 hours. In Nassau County, there were 889 new cases reported, officials said, bringing the total to 7,344. In Suffolk, 768 new cases brought the total to 5,791. That marks 13,135 cases on Long Island since the outbreak. New York’s 66,497 COVID-19 cases remain the most in the nation, ahead of New Jersey (13,386 cases), California (6,266), Michigan (5,472), and Massachusetts (4,955). Of the New Yorkers hospitalized for COVID-19 cases, 632 more people had been discharged, bringing to the tota…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Briarcliff
Lifestyle
Are You Ready To Consider Bariatric Surgery? Are You Ready To Consider Bariatric Surgery?
Are You Ready To Consider Bariatric Surgery? The team at Phelps Hospital, Northwell Health understands that weight loss is truly a journey, and that it can sometimes be a long and stressful one. We are committed to supporting you and helping you make the best choices along the way. Your doctor can help you determine whether weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, might be right for you. The goals of bariatric surgery are not only to lose weight and maintain weight loss, but also to help resolve or improve obesity-related diseases and decrease the risk of future disease (such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes, coronary art…

SHARE

Content Partner: Phelps Hospital