Mount Sinai Beth Israel

A third-party software outage is impacting computer systems worldwide, including at Mount Sinai Health System. Patient safety remains our top priority. All appointments today remain as planned unless you hear from us. We will notify you if your non-urgent appointment or procedure needs to be rescheduled due to the global technology outage. We are thankful to our staff who are working to ensure care continues with minimal interruption.

Last night Schneps Media celebrated 2024 Healthcare Heroes for their contributions and dedication to the healthcare community from Manhattan to Montauk. The event brought together the most extraordinary healthcare professionals to network, celebrate and honor their accomplishments.
Christine Mahoney, DNP, RN, AGACNP-BC, NEA-BC, CCRN, Chief Nursing Officer and Senior Vice President, Mount Sinai Beth Israel and Downtown was recognized as a 2024 Healthcare Hero. Congratulations Christine on receiving this award and for your outstanding contributions and dedication to the nursing profession.

On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will be visible across North America. It is important to note that looking at the sun during an eclipse can cause permanent damage to your retina and vision, even if you don't feel any immediate pain.

Dr. Avnish Deobhakta, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, provides guidelines for safely viewing a solar eclipse and explains the potential harm that can result from not following basic precautions: https://mshs.co/3PG0JWC

We invite you to stop by Mount Sinai Beth Israel's Community Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, October 21 at Stuyvesant Square Park, from 10am to 2pm. Get your flu vaccine, glucose screening, and cholesterol screening, and receive health resources.

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We invite you to stop by Mount Sinai Beth Israel's Community Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, October 21 at Stuyvesant Square Park, from 10am to 2pm. Get your flu vaccine, glucose screening, and cholesterol screening, and receive health resources.

Meet our new Mount Sinai Union Square physician, Olivia Wind, MD. Dr. Wind has a clinical focus on general dermatology and complex dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, and dermatology in pregnancy and nursing.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Wind, call 212-844-8800.

We invite you to stop by Mount Sinai Beth Israel's Community Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, October 21 at Stuyvesant Square Park, from 10am to 2pm. Get your flu vaccine, glucose screening, and cholesterol screening, and receive health resources.

We are proud to share that Christine Mahoney, DNP, RN, AGACNP-BC, NEA-BC, CCRN, and Beth Oliver, DNP, RN, FAAN, are featured in Becker's Hospital Review 2023 list of 153 Hospital and Health System Chief Nursing Officers to Know, which highlights leaders that bring a unique blend of clinical and leadership experience to their roles: https://mshs.co/3t4Q3sx

Patients suffering from shoulder pain have new hope. New procedures like mixed reality surgery and custom-fit joint replacements are revolutionizing shoulder replacement surgery. Learn more from Dave Shukla, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Mount Sinai Brooklyn about the latest advancements that could change your life.

If You Have Shoulder Pain, Here’s Some Expert Advice From a Shoulder Surgeon | Mount Sinai Today If You Have Shoulder Pain, Here’s Some Expert Advice From a Shoulder Surgeon Sep 6, 2023 | Your Health The shoulder is one of the most movable joints in your body, and it’s a complex one that depends on the rest of your body to work properly— which is why shoulder problems can affect people of...

October is Physical Therapy Month. Join us for these screenings and informative seminars at 10 Union Square East.

Join us in discovering the connection between sleep, Parkinson's, and dementia! Your Zzz's might hold the key to early detection. Be a part of groundbreaking research that's shaping the future of neurological health.

On the anniversary of , we reflect on and commemorate the loss, resilience, strength, and character we have built since the tragic 9/11 attacks in 2001. This is a difficult time for many who witnessed the devastation, lost loved ones, and remain to this day marked by this catastrophe.

Let us remember all that was lost, honor those that died while serving us, and fight for a better, healthier world.

Tamiesha Frempong, MD, a pediatric ophthalmologist at NYEE, stopped by CBS News New York to discusses the importance of children receiving eye exams before school starts and how undetected eye issues can impact learning.

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Matthew Weissman, MD, MBA, discusses how to stay safe while traveling.

Air Travel Ailments: A Guide - Guides Health problems you might experience during air travel include deep vein thrombosis, air plane air and other issues.

Researchers at Mount Sinai's Jaffe Food Allergy Institute are seeking adult volunteers with food allergy who have ever had eczema! If you have had these diagnoses, please consider joining the clinical trial to help us better understand how a medicine used for eczema affects food allergy testing.

Participants will be compensated $100 for each study site visit.

To learn more, please contact [email protected] or 646-481-4028.

We are pleased to announce that Mount Sinai Beth Israel is nationally ranked in Geriatrics by U.S. News & World Report® for 2023-24.

These results are a tribute to our extraordinary physicians, nurses, technicians, and support staff and we thank them for their commitment to providing exceptional, safe, compassionate, and equitable care to all of our patients.

Meet Rima Patel, MD, who has joined our hematology-oncology faculty as an Assistant Professor with a clinical focus on breast cancer.

Patients can call 212-604-6010 or email [email protected] to make an appointment with Dr. Patel.

Marion Paolini, Patient Representative, shares appreciation for colleague Nicole Zananski, RN – “Nicole makes patients feel comfortable, seen and heard during their visits. She always shows great confidence throughout her patient interactions, putting patients and their family members further at ease. Nicole is always ready with a kind word and smiling eyes behind her mask."

Congratulations to one of our recent MSUS C2C STAR Recognition Winners, Woodelyne Durosier!

"Woodelyne identified that one of the screener's chair and some wheelchairs in the lobby are torn and appropriately brought it to our attention. She thoughtfully pointed out that it does not give a good impression to our patients especially as they walk into the building. Thank you, Woodelyne! It’s great knowing that we all work together to improve our facility and take care of our patients! Thank you!"

- Ellie Park, Senior Director of Operations

"I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to Ramon for his outstanding initiative, responsibility, and integrity. His actions reflect positively on our organization and serve as an inspiration to us all," says Alfred Almodovar, Secretary II, in appreciation for colleague Ramon.

Congratulations to the Louis Armstrong Center for Music & Medicine and first author Andrew Rossetti PhD, LCAT, MT BC on two new studies addressing music therapy's effects in fragile hospital environments.

“Dr. Kolev and his medical team are excellent. Nurse Megan was very helpful to me. During my procedure process she kept me informed on what I need to do. Excellent nurse. Thank you everyone."

– Patient of Blavatnik Family Chelsea Medical Center

Matthew Weissman, MD, discusses health advice for men in their 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s and beyond.
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Health tips for men in their 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s and beyond Dr. Matthew Weissman, Site Chair for the Department of Medicine at Mount Sinai Beth Israel and Mount Sinai Downtown, offered health advice for men of every decade.

Matthew Weissman, MD, Chair, Department of Medicine at Mount Sinai Beth Israel, discusses the causes of food poisoning.
https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/food-poisoning-recently-sick-restaurant-workers-might-blame-cdc

Food poisoning recently? Sick restaurant workers might be to blame, says CDC Some 40% of foodborne outbreaks with an identifiable cause were associated with sick workers, according to a CDC report — most often due to norovirus. Here's what to know.

Dahlia Rizk, DO, MPH, discusses the challenges faced by colleagues and patients from the le***an, gay, bisexual, transgender, and q***r communities and how to best support them as allies in health care.
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Everyone Deserves to Belong - The Hospitalist Drs. Cabrera, Dao, and Rizk share how SHM strives for a more inclusive culture and society.

“Dr. Chubak was wonderful, very clearly listened, carefully explained things, and crafted a great care plan. Definitely the best experience with a doctor I’ve had in New York!”– Patient of the Department of Urology

"She was genuinely interested and her kind heartedness was much needed and welcomed as I was very anxious. Thank you, Jessica!," says a Patient of Blavatnik Family Chelsea Medical Center in appreciation of Jessica Pizzaro.

The inscription says this shovel was used in 1921 at the start of construction of Beth Israel. When did construction end?

Yelena Fuzaylova, Administrative Director, Department of Orthopedics, shares appreciation for colleague Amanda Seise – "She has been a great partner and an incredible team player who is always smiling and is not reluctant to room more than 50 patients by herself throughout the day."

Congratulations to one of our recent MSUS C2C STAR Recognition Winners, Sandra Vazquez!

"It feels great to be able to reach out to Sandra and her team knowing that whatever the issue is, it will get resolved." – Jose Garcia, Senior Operations Manager, Department of Medicine

"We are very grateful to Saadia for all she does for our busy department," says Paul Lee, Administrator, Rehabilitation & Human Performance, in appreciation of colleague Saadia Akhtar.