All adults in the U.S. ages 18 years and older are now eligible to receive Pfizer’s and Moderna’s COVID vaccine boosters. If You Received Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines ⇒ Adults ages 50 years and older People ages 50 years and older should get a booster shot. The risk of severe illness from COVID-19 increases with
On November 2, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention accepted the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation that children ages 5–11 be vaccinated against COVID-19. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is now authorized for about 28 million children in the United States in this age group. CDC is allowing
Team Cornerstone Breast Friends was proud to participate in Hudson Valley’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets on Sunday, October 17, 2021. The American Cancer Society started Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks to unite communities in the fight against this deadly disease. Today, Making
On August 23, 2021 the FDA granted full approval to the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for people age 16 and older– further proving that the vaccine is safe and effective. The vaccine also continues to be available under emergency use authorization (EUA), including for individuals 12 through 15 years of age
Third COVID-19 Dose Recommended for Immunocompromised Individuals The New York State Department of Health has authorized a third COVID-19 vaccine dose for New Yorkers with compromised immune systems, following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendation last week. Eligible New Yorkers can receive their third dose 28 days after
Provider Blog by Dr. Avi Silber, MD, FAAP, Chief Medical Officer In the past month, Orange County has continued to experience a significant increase in COVID-19 cases due to the Delta Variant. As of August 8, 2021, Orange County’s transmission rate was classified as HIGH by the CDC. In June,
It’s peak tick season. Ticks live in grassy, brushy, or wooded areas, or even on animals. Spending time outside walking your dog, camping, gardening, or hunting could bring you in close contact with ticks. Many people get ticks in their own yard or neighborhood. Make sure to do regular tick checks on
Medicaid is the nation’s public health insurance program that targets people with low income. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) estimates that Medicaid covered approximately 75 million low-income Americans by 2017. Children account for more than 43% of all enrollees, while the elderly and disabled account for one
Celebrated each year during June, Men’s Health Month brings awareness to the health issues all men face. The month is dedicated to enriching men’s health and wellness by raising awareness of preventable health problems and encouraging early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. Did you know that
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 27.5 million people did not have health insurance at any point during 2018. This statistic is worrisome given that health care is not a luxury, but rather a basic necessity. It is important for everyone to have access to good health services, and our
All adults in the U.S. ages 18 years and older are now eligible to receive Pfizer’s and Moderna’s COVID vaccine boosters. If You Received Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines ⇒ Adults ages 50 years and older People ages 50 years and older should get a booster shot. The risk of severe illness from COVID-19 increases with
On November 2, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention accepted the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation that children ages 5–11 be vaccinated against COVID-19. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is now authorized for about 28 million children in the United States in this age group. CDC is allowing
Team Cornerstone Breast Friends was proud to participate in Hudson Valley’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets on Sunday, October 17, 2021. The American Cancer Society started Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks to unite communities in the fight against this deadly disease. Today, Making
On August 23, 2021 the FDA granted full approval to the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for people age 16 and older– further proving that the vaccine is safe and effective. The vaccine also continues to be available under emergency use authorization (EUA), including for individuals 12 through 15 years of age
Third COVID-19 Dose Recommended for Immunocompromised Individuals The New York State Department of Health has authorized a third COVID-19 vaccine dose for New Yorkers with compromised immune systems, following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendation last week. Eligible New Yorkers can receive their third dose 28 days after
Provider Blog by Dr. Avi Silber, MD, FAAP, Chief Medical Officer In the past month, Orange County has continued to experience a significant increase in COVID-19 cases due to the Delta Variant. As of August 8, 2021, Orange County’s transmission rate was classified as HIGH by the CDC. In June,
It’s peak tick season. Ticks live in grassy, brushy, or wooded areas, or even on animals. Spending time outside walking your dog, camping, gardening, or hunting could bring you in close contact with ticks. Many people get ticks in their own yard or neighborhood. Make sure to do regular tick checks on
Medicaid is the nation’s public health insurance program that targets people with low income. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) estimates that Medicaid covered approximately 75 million low-income Americans by 2017. Children account for more than 43% of all enrollees, while the elderly and disabled account for one
Celebrated each year during June, Men’s Health Month brings awareness to the health issues all men face. The month is dedicated to enriching men’s health and wellness by raising awareness of preventable health problems and encouraging early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. Did you know that
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 27.5 million people did not have health insurance at any point during 2018. This statistic is worrisome given that health care is not a luxury, but rather a basic necessity. It is important for everyone to have access to good health services, and our
