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News Releases for Montefiore Medical Center are available online. Below is list of news releases sent out this calendar year. For previous years, select the year from the links below.
December 15, 2009: NY Jets Star Center and ESPN Bring Holiday Cheer to CHAM Patients ... [read more]
December 09, 2009: A Giant Visit for CHAM Heart Surgery Patient from Uganda
NY Giants defensive end Mathias Kiwanuka visits boy sponsored by Gift of Life ... [read more]
December 07, 2009: Can Exposure to Low Oxygen Levels Benefit Heart Failure Patients?
Study at Montefiore Uses Tent To Simulate High Altitude, Low O2 Conditions ... [read more]
November 09, 2009: Flu Preparedness Update: What to Do if You Get Sick
Suggestions from Montefiore Medical Center on How to Cope During Flu Season ... [read more]
October 26, 2009: Families with Genes of Death Can Be Identified & Helped at Montefiore-Einstein Cardiogenetics Center
Montefiore Program Bolstered by New Studies Linking Gene Mutations to Some Sudden Deaths ... [read more]
October 21, 2009: Montefiore Offers New Rapid Arc Technology for Cancer Treatment
Medical Center is First and Only in the Bronx to Offer Innovative Radiation Treatment for Patients ... [read more]
October 07, 2009: NYC's First Shipments of H1N1 Vaccine Arrive at Montefiore
City-wide Vaccination Effort Starts by Targeting Children and Healthcare Workers ... [read more]
September 24, 2009: Montefiore Medical Center Offers Free Women's Health Screenings on Oct. 3
Breast, cervical cancer screenings offered in recognition of First Saturday in October and National Breast Cancer Awareness Month ... [read more]
September 14, 2009: Montefiore Medical Center and 1199 SEIU Celebrate Historic Fifty-Year Partnership
Montefiore was first NYC hospital to recognize union in 1959 ... [read more]
September 11, 2009: Cancer and Nutrition Specialists at Montefiore Team Up to Help Patients Eat Healthy
Eat Healthy, Shop Smart offered weekly at Montefiore's Farmers Market ... [read more]
August 26, 2009: Try these Recipes from Eat Healthy, Shop Smart
Fresh ingredients are combined to create tasty and nutritious fare ... [read more]
August 13, 2009: New Fertility Treatment Option Now Available for Cancer Patients
Montefiore is only site in NY-Metro area to offer this breakthrough procedure ... [read more]
August 13, 2009: Montefiore Initiative Underscores Value of Organ Donation
Project aimed at increasing number of organ and tissue donors in the Bronx ... [read more]
August 07, 2009: Montefiore Pediatricians Help Families Get Fit
B'N Fit program receives grant to combat obesity in children ... [read more]
July 31, 2009: Montefiore's Institute for Reproductive Medicine and Health Opens New Brewster Office
New location to serve patients in Putnam County, northern Westchester and Connecticut ... [read more]
July 30, 2009: Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine Sign Historic 10-Year Agreement
Agreement outlines an increased level of commitment to clinical care, research and education ... [read more]
July 23, 2009: Heartfelt Tales by Physicians and Patients Inspire Unique Online National Magazine
Montefiore physician creates Pulse magazine to capture real-life medicine ... [read more]
July 22, 2009: New Farmers Market at Montefiore Brings Fresh Food to the Community
Open-air Market in Montefiore Garden Features Fresh, Nutritious Produce, Baked Goods and Other Foods ... [read more]
July 16, 2009: CHAM Patients and Pediatric Sarcoma Program Staff Stomp Out Sarcoma July 18
July 18-26 is International Sarcoma Awareness Week ... [read more]
July 14, 2009: Montefiore WIC Program Celebrates 30 Years of Service to Community
Non-profit food and nutrition education program helps thousands in need ... [read more]
June 18, 2009: CHAM Ranked Among America's Top Children's Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report
The Children's Hospital at Montefiore rated in top 30 in three medical specialties. ... [read more]
June 11, 2009: Montefiore's School Health Program Celebrates its 15th Year at P.S. 28 in the Bronx
Montefiore program is largest in the country with 16 school-based health centers ... [read more]
April 21, 2009: Montefiore is Lead Sponsor for March of Dimes' First-Ever Bronx Walk for Babies
Event to be Held Sunday, May 3 at Orchard Beach ... [read more]
April 06, 2009: Cancer Program at Montefiore Receives Highest Commendation from Commission on Cancer
Montefiore among elite group of U.S. cancer centers to receive CoC's Outstanding Achievement Award ... [read more]
March 26, 2009: The Children's Hospital at Montefiore Performs First Pediatric Heart Transplant
Five-Month-Old Baby with Heart Failure Receives 'Gift of Life' ... [read more]
March 09, 2009: March is National Nutrition Month
Montefiore nutritionist offers tips for eating healthy on a budget ... [read more]
March 05, 2009: Steven Libutti, MD, Named Director of Montefiore-Einstein Center for Cancer Care
Former NCI surgeon and researcher assumes new roles at Montefiore and Albert Einstein College of Medicine ... [read more]
March 05, 2009: Montefiore Sleep Expert Offers Tips to Help Transition to Daylight Saving Time
Setting the clocks ahead can create sleep disturbances ... [read more]
February 19, 2009: Dr. Bruce Rapkin to Head New Cancer Prevention and Control Program
New program at Albert Einstein College of Medicine Will Influence Patient Care at Montefiore-Einstein Cancer Center ... [read more]
February 18, 2009: Montefiore Nutritionists Recommend Healthy Alternatives to Peanut Butter
Hummus and other "nut butters" among the healthy substitutions. ... [read more]
February 12, 2009: On Valentine's Day, Give the Gift of Life
National Donor Day on Feb. 14 Promotes Organ and Tissue Donor Registration ... [read more]
February 05, 2009: February 6 is National Wear Red Day
American Heart Association campaign calls attention to women's heart disease ... [read more]
January 29, 2009: Supporting Your Spouse through Unemployment
Understanding a partner’s emotional needs helps couples ... [read more]
January 09, 2009: January is Cervical Cancer Screening Month
Montefiore Medical Center’s HPV Vaccine and Cervical Cancer Prevention Clinic is helping to protect women from this deadly disease. ... [read more]
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