Guest post by Jennifer Markowitz MS RD, Clinical Dietitian in the Nutrition Department at The Mount Sinai Hospital.
Fad diets are rarely backed by substantiated evidence, yet with grandiose claims of rapid fat loss or profound energy enhancement they talk a big game. As trendy diet plans have cycled through their fifteen minutes of fame, there is one approach to healthful eating that has curiously stayed out of the limelight despite maintaining a legitimacy few fads have known.
Front row, from left: Althea Reid, Patient Care Associate; Yazmin Navarro, Manager; Terry Altilio, LCSW, Social Work Coordinator; Hinde Nessanbaum, CI, Coordinator; and Milord Baptiste, Lead X-ray Technician. Back row, from left: Cheryl Gilmore-Hall, RN; Carzei O’Neill, CASAC, Counselor; Teisha Horton-Jordan, RN; Susan Somerville, RN; Jinquan Ye, CST, Surgical Technician; and Lakiyah Glivens, Registrar I.
Ten Mount Sinai Beth Israel employees received a 2016 Heart Award, one of the hospital’s most prestigious honors, at a lunch reception on Friday, February 26, held at Podell Auditorium. The award recognizes employees—nominated and selected by their peers—who continuously focus on patient safety, enhancing the patient experience, and making Mount Sinai Beth Israel the hospital of choice for patients, staff, and the community. Mount Sinai Beth Israel President Susan Somerville, RN, congratulated the 2016 awardees at the reception.
Mount Sinai has become the first medical center in New York State to receive advanced certification as a Comprehensive Stroke Center and joins an elite group of institutions around the nation that meets The Joint Commission’s standards and requirements for complex stroke care. The announcement was made after The Joint Commission reviewed Mount Sinai’s stroke-care programs in June.
“By achieving this advanced certification, Mount Sinai has thoroughly demonstrated the greatest level of commitment to the care of its patients with a complex stroke condition,” said Mark R. Chassin, MD, FACP, MPP, MPH, President, The Joint Commission. “Certification is a voluntary process and The Joint Commission commends Mount Sinai for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate the standard of its care for the community it serves.”
Imam Souleimane Konate entered, his robes billowing out behind him. He sat down and joined the others, some regulars and a few new to the group. It was the morning of the monthly community religious leaders involvement breakfast. Rabbi Rafael Goldstein, Director of the Department of Spiritual Care and Education introduced himself and we went around the table giving our names and congregations. The Imam then gave the opening blessing, in both Arabic and English.
A version of this post originally appeared on LiveWellNewYork.com.Winter in New York City often means unpleasant weather, like snow and freezing rain—common culprits of slippery sidewalks, streets and stairs. Snow also can block visibility of curbs, curb cuts, sidewalk cracks and other elements that may affect how you walk about.
Falling on an outstretched hand is the most common way people fracture their wrists. During poor weather, one of the best things you can do to prevent a wrist fracture is to follow the fall prevention tips below:
• In anticipation of poor weather, stock up on household staples ahead of time.
• If poor weather has already begun, order food and household items to be delivered to you.
• Travel outside during daytime hours. More light means increased visibility and increased pedestrian presence.
• Wear sensible footwear. Don appropriate shoes, such as boots, with good support and tread. Avoid heels and open-toed shoes.
• Use handrails and ramps whenever possible. This is especially important for people who have difficulty navigating stairs during the best of weather.
• Take well-travelled streets. Walking on heavily travelled streets is safer, because traffic will have decreased snow accumulation, and if you do fall, an increased pedestrian presence means there will be other people around to assist you and call for help.