NY Health News

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...

New York, NY, September 1, 2020 – New York Health (NY Health) is pleased to announce that Lauren B. Schulz, D.O., has joined its practice. Through a multi-specialty network of physicians, NY Health is one of the leading community healthcare practices treating a wide range of conditions. The NY Health Center for Urology features board-certified urologists in Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Suffolk County. Dr. Schulz will be practicing at 285 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10016. In a predominately male specialty, Dr. Schulz knew she wanted to be one of the very few women in the field. “I...

North Massapequa, NY, August 31, 2020- New York Health (NYHealth) is proud to announce that board-certified family practice physician, Michael J. DiGiovanna D.O., CPI will be joining its team of dedicated physicians. Dr. DiGiovanna will be practicing at 1061 North Broadway, Second Floor, North Massapequa, NY 11758. Dr. DiGiovanna is excited to be a part of a practice whose genuine interest is in helping physicians succeed and to deliver the best care possible to patients. NY Health’s initiative to highly professional, sensitive, and personalized care complements Dr. DiGiovanna’s goal to be the cornerstone of patients’ healthcare and the “quarterback” to...

When it comes to choosing a primary health care plan for you or your family, consider choosing family medicine! What is a Family Physician? Unlike other medical specialists who focus on treating a specific area of the body or disease, family physicians provide overall care to patients throughout all stages of their lives. Family physicians are experts in managing common complaints, educating on preventative care, diagnosing developing conditions or sickness, and managing chronic illness. They are the backbone of comprehensive healthcare and help ensure that you are healthy and get proper care and treatment at all times. Benefits of Family...

Glomerular disease is the inflammation of the glomeruli or the tiny blood vessels in your kidneys. These blood vessels work to filter and remove excess fluids or waste from your blood. When the glomeruli become inflamed, your kidneys stop properly functioning and kidney failure will likely occur if not treated immediately. Glomerular disease can happen quickly (acute) or slowly over time (chronic) and is a serious, life-threatening condition that can occur very suddenly (rapidly progressing). What Causes GN? The causes for GN depend on whether it’s acute or chronic: Acute GN In some cases, it can be caused by heavy...

Stony Brook, NY, July 3, 2020-New York Health is pleased to announce Badamkhand Baatarkhuu, MD has joined their nephrology team and will be practicing at 2500 NY-347 #14a, Stony Brook, NY 11790. Dr. Baatarkhuu has a special interest in peritoneal dialysis, hypertension, and CKD prevention. She manages the care of patients with acute kidney injury, glomerulonephritis, cystic kidney diseases, patients with acid-base, electrolyte derangement, kidney stones, end-stage kidney disease, and kidney transplant recipients. Dr. Baatarkhuu is affiliated with Bassett Healthcare Network in Cooperstown, NY and she has an academic affiliation as Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Columbia University in...