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"Bit by bit, ceilings are being shattered. There are female interventionalists, imagers, inpatient and outpatient doctors that I cross paths with on a daily basisthat’s rare. Meet Dr. Rachel-Maria Brown Talaska, our director of inpatient cardiac services! #faceofcardiology https://bit.ly/37cw2Ta

ICYMI, our own Dr. Bushra Mina was chosen to light Brooklyn’s largest menorah last night in honor of his heroic work on the front lines throughout the pandemic. Thank you Dr. Mina for everything you do and Happy Chanukah to all who celebrate!

Should you sneeze into your mask? How often should you use a new one? Dr. Robert Glatter is here to answer your top questions about mask wearing and care. https://bit.ly/3gGF0eE

Today marked a very special day for us in an already historic week for Northwell Health, as our hospital's first group of frontline employees received the COVID-19 vaccine. We are so proud to play a role in this extraordinary moment in history and are filled with gratitude for our health care heroes. Learn more here http://bit.ly/3gUCKke

Hearty and filling quinoa stuffed roasted delicata squashthe ultimate feel-good dish for cold nights, created by Clinical Nutrition Manager Katrina Hartog and Chef Claudio Natalio! Watch the demonstration here https://bit.ly/2VY9aRd

For senior administrative director of patient logistics Mary McGinn, battling the pandemic in its earliest months was unlike anything she's ever experienced throughout her 45-year nursing career. She recently sat down with HealthLeaders Media to discuss what she learned as a leader and how we were able to work through times of unimaginable challenge. Catch the full cover story here https://bit.ly/2FI5Vc3

Starting tomorrow, we’re offering free flu shots to the community in partnership with our local elected officials. No advanced sign-up is necessary, just pick a date and stop on by! Find out why it's more important than ever that you get vaccinated this flu season. https://bit.ly/37fQlzJ

For Kimberleigh Smith, being diagnosed with diabetes came as a serious wake-up call. But thanks to our Diabetes Institute, this Brooklyn resident has been able to make key lifestyle changes and get her health back on track. This is her story https://bit.ly/3qFtDIE

Happy anniversary to MEETH!

Learn how to eat with intention and stop food-based guilt from creeping up on you this holiday season at our live webinar on Tuesday, led by Northwell Health RD Sarah Miller. Reserve your spot https://bit.ly/2VMDf5T

As we learn more about what it means to be a COVID-19 long-hauler, many questions still remain. Dr. Robert Glatter weighs in on what we need to do in order to help this growing population that’s facing a long road, hard road to full recovery. Full story here https://bit.ly/2SPRsNU

Breast cancer isn’t only a woman’s disease just ask 90-year-old Marvin Wax, who initially felt too ashamed to tell his wife about the lump he noticed on his breast. Luckily, this New York native is now under the care of our own Dr. Paul Baron and he’s urging others to be remain vigilant and speak up. This is his story https://7ny.tv/36LBXyT

We’re so proud of OB nurse navigators Lisa Schavrien and Erin Smith for going beyond the call by helping to ensure that our patients, visitors and employees can vote! See how their program grew from an idea in their unit to a systemwide initiative via Good Morning America https://gma.abc/3jMYIGt

We’re so happy to open the doors to our brand new medical oncology and infusion center at MEETH! With our team of specialists and the latest in medicine-based cancer treatments, we’ll be here to help you conquer cancer. Learn more here https://bit.ly/3d6tS9f

The show provided an opportunity and challenged me to put actions behind my words, says Dr. Amanda Little-Richardson, who opened up to Glamour about navigating her identity as a Black woman working in medicine while entering motherhood. Read her opinion piece here https://bit.ly/3jwxbZA

Is Halloween canceled this year? Health experts say it certainly doesn’t have to be, but that extra precautions must be taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Our own Dr. Robert Glatter spoke with The New York Times on how to keep your spooky celebrations fun, but safe. https://nyti.ms/30vq38i

1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Statistics like this speak for themselves, says Dr. Tara Narula, who kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness Month on CBS This Morning with an important message about screenings amid the pandemic. Watch the segment here https://cbsn.ws/30pNHTL

Thank you to our friends at the Auxiliary for treating us to a special visit from Mister Softee! We're so grateful for your support.

Learn everything you need to know in order to prevent the event," tonight at our now virtual heart health lecture series. See you at 7 pm! https://bit.ly/3cEzNSH

Living with a brain tumor that surgeons deemed too risky to operate on, Lorenza De La Villa was losing hope for its removal as well as her quality of life until a powerful twist of fate brought her to Dr. John Boockvar. Thanks to an all-hands effort by our neurosurgery team, this 89-year-old is now tumor free and on the road to recovery. This is her story https://bit.ly/33Y94MW