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Port Jefferson Station, NY, December 9, 2020- New York Health (NYHealth) is proud to announce that board-certified Internist and Geriatric Medicine physician, Charles G. Bleecher, MD, FACP will be joining its team of dedicated physicians. Dr. Bleecher will begin practicing at 5316 Nesconset Hwy, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776. A passion for understanding the complexities of the human body and disease development led Dr. Bleecher to pursue a career as a physician. He always knew he wanted to treat and save people who suffer from a variety of diagnoses. “I am motivated by the challenge of making the most accurate...

  We all know it’s important to manage our health by eating right, exercising, and watching our weight. Unfortunately, the risks are too high not to. Metabolic syndrome is used to encompass a range of health issues that can lead you to a higher risk of severe and life-threatening diseases and is something you should definitely work to avoid. Here’s what you need to know about metabolic syndrome and how to protect yourself: Understanding Metabolic Syndrome According to the World Health Organization, insulin resistance is an absolute requirement in the definition of metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is not a disease...

  November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month! This month is dedicated to educating the public on seizure disorders, known as epilepsy, that affects about 1 in 26 individuals, according to the Epilepsy Foundation.  What is Epilepsy? Epilepsy is a chronic seizure disorder, which will be diagnosed after an individual experiences at least two unprovoked seizures that were not caused by a known and reversible medical condition such as low blood sugar, alcohol withdrawal, or a stroke.  Seizures seen in epilepsy are characterized by uncontrolled disturbances in the brain’s electrical activity. These disturbances occur suddenly and cause quick changes in behavior,...

According to the New England Journal of Medicine, one out of every two Americans will be obese, and nearly one in four will be severely obese by the next decade. Obesity is defined as having a weight that is higher than what is considered healthy for a certain height. Body Mass Index (BMI) is used as a screening tool to determine an individual’s health risk. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) define obesity categories as underweight or normal weight (BMI [the weight in kilograms divided by the square of the height in meters], <25), overweight (25 to <30),...

October is National Physical Therapy Month! Each year, millions of patients are helped by this non-invasive therapy that works to help people recover and get physically healthy. The physical therapy services at NY Health are used to help patients improve their quality of life. Our expert physical therapists can help build a personalized plan to provide the best treatment possible. What is Physical Therapy? Physical therapy is a health discipline that aims to help individuals develop, restore, or maintain body movement, flexibility, and physical function. This type of treatment aims to improve health and quality of life by helping individuals...

Ronkonkoma, NY, October 7, 2020- New York Health is proud to announce the addition of board-certified Robin DaCosta, MD to its team of internal medicine physicians. Dr. DaCosta will be practicing at 217 Portion Road, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779. Since 2004, she has worked as an Internal Medicine physician on Long Island where she has enjoyed being able to treat the same patients and their families for nearly two decades. “I see my patients as an extension of my family. My focus is not only on treating a current illness but to lend support and most importantly to try and prevent...

New York Health Welcomes Internist, Pollytia I. Panagiotou, MD   Specialist in Preventative Healthcare and Weight Loss North Massapequa, NY, September 8, 2020- New York Health (NYHealth) is proud to announce that internist, Pollytia I. Panagiotou, MD has joined the multidisciplinary team of physicians. Pollytia I. Panagiotou, MD specializes in preventative healthcare and weight loss. She will be practicing at 1061 North Broadway, 2nd Floor, North Massapequa, NY 11758. Although Dr. Panagiotou is trained in Internal Medicine, which highlights controlling disease with medicine, “it is so much more rewarding to be able to prevent actual disease,” she said. “Obesity is linked...

September marks the beginning of Urology Awareness Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness for urological diseases and pushing for an increase in research and treatment with these diseases that have impacted more than 30 million Americans.  Urological conditions occur as infections in the urinary tract, creating kidney stones, prostate diseases, and bladder control problems. While some are only temporary conditions, others can last for an extended period of time.  The Most Common Urological Diseases Urinary incontinence or the loss of bladder control: This is probably the most common issue people face today, with more than 14 million cases in...

It is common to hear of men with sexual dysfunction, but women can also struggle with the issue. September is Sexual Health Awareness month, which encourages individuals to take control of sexual intimacy and any concerns affecting their quality of life. It’s important to embrace your sexuality, educate yourself, and speak to a urologist if you notice any changes or have concerns with your body. Sexual dysfunction is a low sex drive that is common in both men and women. Men face issues such as Erectile Dysfunction and can be the result of prostate cancer treatments like a prostatectomy. For...