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
New York State adopted the CDC’s recommendations for fully vaccinated people for most businesses and public settings earlier this week. However, the guidelines recommend that masks still be worn in healthcare settings. Cornerstone Family Healthcare requires all patients and visitors to wear a mask in our facilities. Our staff will
Provider blog by Dr. Ryan Meshulam, MD, MS March of 2020 was an unimaginable and impactful month that changed the trajectory of not only the year, but perhaps the foreseeable future of this country and the world. Not since the Spanish Flu of 1918 has our country had to deal
THE CONVERSATION: Between Us, About Us kicks off with an open and honest conversation between W. Kamau Bell and Black doctors, nurses and researchers that gets to the heart of Black people’s questions about the COVID Vaccines. This new campaign from KFF’s Greater Than COVID and the Black Coalition Against
According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, there are over 3 million cases of seasonal allergies reported annually in the United States. Getting the right medical care for your flu may not be that simple, especially if you are uninsured or underinsured. While the Affordable Care Act
As of April 27, 2021, CDC updated its Guiding Principles for Fully Vaccinated People, including the use of masks in outdoor settings. People are considered fully vaccinated if they are two or more weeks past their two-shot vaccine (Moderna or Pfizer) or their one-shot vaccine (Johnson & Johnson). According to
April 25, 2021 – CDC and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommend use of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen (J&J/Janssen) COVID-19 Vaccine resume in the United States, after a temporary pause. Read the full CDC update here. From the CDC: “Reports of adverse events following the use of J&J/Janssen
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
New York State adopted the CDC’s recommendations for fully vaccinated people for most businesses and public settings earlier this week. However, the guidelines recommend that masks still be worn in healthcare settings. Cornerstone Family Healthcare requires all patients and visitors to wear a mask in our facilities. Our staff will
Provider blog by Dr. Ryan Meshulam, MD, MS March of 2020 was an unimaginable and impactful month that changed the trajectory of not only the year, but perhaps the foreseeable future of this country and the world. Not since the Spanish Flu of 1918 has our country had to deal
THE CONVERSATION: Between Us, About Us kicks off with an open and honest conversation between W. Kamau Bell and Black doctors, nurses and researchers that gets to the heart of Black people’s questions about the COVID Vaccines. This new campaign from KFF’s Greater Than COVID and the Black Coalition Against
According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, there are over 3 million cases of seasonal allergies reported annually in the United States. Getting the right medical care for your flu may not be that simple, especially if you are uninsured or underinsured. While the Affordable Care Act
As of April 27, 2021, CDC updated its Guiding Principles for Fully Vaccinated People, including the use of masks in outdoor settings. People are considered fully vaccinated if they are two or more weeks past their two-shot vaccine (Moderna or Pfizer) or their one-shot vaccine (Johnson & Johnson). According to
April 25, 2021 – CDC and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommend use of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen (J&J/Janssen) COVID-19 Vaccine resume in the United States, after a temporary pause. Read the full CDC update here. From the CDC: “Reports of adverse events following the use of J&J/Janssen
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