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STAY STRONG: How and When to Seek Medical Attention for Heart Failure Symptoms in the Era of COVID-19

How and when should you seek medical attention for heart failure symptoms in the era of COVID-19? Dr. Leandro Slipczuk Bustamante, Director of Cardiac Imaging, Montefiore's Division of Cardiology, discusses signs and symptoms of heart failure and the importance of seeking medical care. Watch Dr. Bustamante’s StayStrong video, "How and When to Seek Medical Attention for Heart Failure Symptoms in the Era of COVID-19," part of the Montefiore-Einstein Stay Strong series.

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Dr. Ozuah Premieres “The Balance” on the YES Network

Dr. Philip O. Ozuah, President and CEO, Montefiore Medicine, premiered his first six episodes of “The Balance” on the new YES Network Well LIFE NYC show. Bringing together Montefiore Einstein experts, culture influencers and human stories from the real world, Dr. Ozuah takes us on a journey of health and wellness topics he knows are on people’s minds.

The first six episodes of “The Balance” can be viewed now. Stay tuned for new episodes soon! Watch now >

CHAM Ranks Among Nation’s Best for 15 Years in a Row

U.S. News & World Report ranks Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) one of the best in the nation for the 15th year in a row with Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, Nephrology, and Cancer ranking nationally. Learn more >

Montefiore Einstein Administers First Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine to Children Ages 6 Months - 5 Years

Montefiore Einstein administered the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to infants and children under 5 on June 21 — the first day it was available to that age group. This expansion is a critical step in the continued effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Learn more >

Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care Opens in Westchester

With the opening of Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care, we are bringing advanced diagnostics and innovative treatments to more of Westchester. Our globally and locally renowned physicians and specialist teams are providing centralized, comprehensive care in more than a dozen specialties at our newest, state-of-the-art facility—redefining medical excellence, globally and locally, specializing in you. Learn more >

Making Healthcare More Inclusive for LGBTQ+ Patients

In the latest issue of Einstein Magazine, learn how Montefiore Einstein researchers, physicians, and students are continuously working to make healthcare more effective and inclusive for the LGBTQ+ community. Read more >

State-of-the-Art Bronchoscopy Suite Opens at Moses Campus

Montefiore Einstein’s new state-of-the-art bronchoscopy Bronchoscopy Suite — housed at the Montefiore Moses campus within the general endoscopy suite — is fully equipped with the most advanced diagnostic and therapeutic technologies, which will have a major impact on screening for lung cancer and other lung diseases. Learn more >

Montefiore Again Earns Perfect Score as LGBTQ+ Healthcare Leader

Among a record number of healthcare entities participating in the 15^th anniversary of the Human Rights Campaign Health Equality Index (HEI), Montefiore earned a perfect score of 100 and the designation of “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader.” The HEI serves as the gold standard in benchmarking healthcare institutions on policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of their LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees. Montefiore has received this top designation for eight years in a row. Learn more >

Explaining Racial Differences in Breast Cancer Therapy Outcomes

Montefiore Einstein researchers may have found why Black women diagnosed with breast cancer generally have worse outcomes than white women. The difference is thought to result in part from Black women’s higher incidence of estrogen receptor (ER)–negative breast cancers, which often do not respond well to therapy. Learn more >

Einstein Researchers Awarded $3.5 Million NIH Grant to Study Brain Changes Caused by COVID-19

Montefiore Einstein researchers have been awarded a five-year, $3.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study the effects of COVID-19 on the brains of adults who had mild or asymptomatic infection. Using neuroimaging, cognitive and immunological tests, the investigators will examine if SARS-CoV-2 infection induces lasting changes in the brain and affects neurocognitive function. Learn more >

New York State Department of Health's #VaxForKids Initiative with Dr. Elaine Schulte

"Every single member of my family is fully vaccinated and boosted," said Dr. Elaine Schulte, Pediatrician, the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore. Featured in the latest component of the New York State Department of Health's #VaxForKids initiative, led by Governor Kathy Hochul, Dr. Schulte joins pediatricians across NY to educate about COVID-19 vaccine safety and help increase COVID-19 vaccination rates among children. New Yorkers can visit vaccines.gov, text their ZIP code to 438829, or call 1-800-232-0233 to find nearby vaccination locations. Visit here to learn more and schedule a COVID-19 vaccination appointment for you or your child at Montefiore Einstein. Watch the video with Dr. Schulte >

Research Reveals Secrets of Baffling but All-Too-Common Type of Diabetes

Montefiore Einstein researchers have shown that a mysterious form of diabetes known as malnutrition-related diabetes is significantly different metabolically from T1D and T2D and should be considered a distinct type of the disease—a crucial step toward finding effective treatments. Learn more >

Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center Researchers Receive Price Family Foundation Health Equity Research Awards

The National Cancer Institute–designated Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center (MECC) has partnered with the Price Family Foundation to fund eight research teams developing novel cancer therapies and improving cancer outcomes for historically marginalized communities in the Bronx. The inaugural Price Family Foundation Health Equity Pilot Awards will provide $200,000 in funding over two years to each team and support basic science, translational and clinical investigators focusing on cancers that are highly prevalent in the Bronx. Learn more >

COVID-19 Vaccination

If you are currently eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, find a walk-in location or schedule the first dose of your vaccination online. If you need assistance, please call our hotline at 1-844-444-CV19 (1-844-444-2819) and select option 1. Learn more >