Mount Sinai Beth Israel

Mount Sinai Health System employees share their Lunar New Year traditions and wish the community health, wealth, peace, and joy. 2022 is the year of the tiger. Those born in the year of the tiger (1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, to name a few) may identify with symbols of this zodiac animal: strength and bravery. #LunarNewYear

Jess Ting, MD, discusses a guide to gender-affirming surgery for transfeminine people and all you need to know about feminizing surgery from finding a surgeon to establishing a safe recovery. #transgenderhealth https://www.sharecare.com//transfeminine-gender-affirming-

If you have been hesitant to schedule a #COVID19 vaccination appointment for your child, Dr. Roberto Posada explains vaccine safety and why vaccinatingand, if eligible, boostingyour child is a critical step in avoiding COVID-19: https://mshs.co/2qZ #MountSinaiToday #COVID19Vaccine

The #Omicron variant is very widespread and it affects people of all ages. That includes infants, toddlers, school-age kids, adolescents, and adults. It does not discriminate by ageeverybody is at risk. Vaccination goes a long way toward protecting childrenand adultsfrom the Omicron variant, and a booster shot provides additional defense against the virus. So, if you (or your child) are eligible for a booster but have not received one, we encourage you to schedule an appointment. By protecting yourself, you are protecting your child: https://mshs.co/2qK #COVID19Vaccine #MountSinaiToday #COVID19

It’s always easier to add something to your diet, rather than subtract. To increase micronutrients and fiber, Perri Halperin, MS, RD, recommends adding a non-starchy vegetablelike green beans, carrots, or spinachor a fruit with every meal. Learn more: https://mshs.co/2qb #MountSinaiToday

As the #Omicron variant makes its presence felt across the country, New Yorkers are adapting to yet another new normal. Dr. Bernard Camins discusses how to stay safe in your day-to-day routine and clarifies new guidelines from the CDC: https://mshs.co/2q0 #MountSinaiToday #COVID19Vaccine #COVID19

Mount Sinai is proud to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We reaffirm our commitment to providing compassionate patient care and advancing medicine through unrivaled education, research, and outreach in the many diverse communities we serve. #MLKDay

One place, one coordinated care team, and a plan that gives hope. You need and deserve the kind of quality and coordinated thyroid care that is only provided in New York City by the Center for Thyroid and Parathyroid Diseases at Mount Sinai-Union Square. Here, all under one roof, we can ensure that you receive an accurate diagnosis and the best possible plan of action to manage your condition, from a minor hormonal imbalance to the most invasive disease: https://mshs.co/2oc #ThyroidAwarenessMonth

The popularity of oat milk has exploded in the last few years. Carrie Morowitz, RDN, a senior clinical dietitian at Mount Sinai Health System, shares about the recent popularity of oat milk and whether you should consider adding it to your diet: https://mshs.co/2o0 #MountSinaiToday

Getting #vaccinated and a #booster will keep you from getting a serious illness. But being vaccinated will not keep you from spreading the infection to others, especially if you have no symptoms while you are contagious. That is why we need to keep doing what we have been doingwearing masks in indoor public settings, practicing social distancing, and avoiding large gatherings. And if you are experiencing any symptoms, please stay home: https://mshs.co/2nc

Each year the Mount Sinai Health System participates in HealthFirst’s Quality Incentive Program, which rewards top performers for achieving the highest overall quality among their peers in clinical care, preventive cancer screenings, and effective management of chronic illnesses. Mount Sinai Beth Israel earned the distinction as a Top Performing Hospital and was the number one performer in the Medicare program from HealthFirst’s 2020 Quality Incentive Program: https://mshs.co/2mP #MountSinaiToday #WeFindAWay

There are creative ways to move and stay active while staying indoors and watching your favorite shows or teams. And you will be less likely to grab snacks in the kitchen during commercial breaks. Chelsea Sands, MS, a clinical exercise physiologist at Mount Sinai Health System, offers helpful suggestions for the next time you are sitting on your couch: https://mshs.co/2mH #MountSinaiToday

It's important to shovel snow safely. Here are some tips for healthy shoveling, including stretching, staying hydrated, and shoveling small to medium sized loads of snow.

Congratulations and thank you to the entire MSBI team for your dedication to patient care and excellence.

#GivingTuesday is our opportunity to come together as a community and support the life-changing #research, #education, and care that make Mount Sinai unique. Donate now to have your gift doubled, change the lives of #patients, and advance our mission: https://mshs.co/77

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that the agency had approved a waiver allowing Mount Sinai Health System to enroll a broader group of #Medicare patients into its Hospitalization at Home (HaH) program. The move is a game changer as hospitals in New York City brace for a continued increase in #COVID19 cases. The CMS has taken an extraordinary step today, facilitating the rapid expansion of Mount Sinai’s Hospitalization at Home program, an innovative care model with proven results. This means we can significantly scale up hospital-level services in the home, while enhancing hospital capacity for a potential surge, says Kenneth L. Davis, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mount Sinai Health System: https://mshs.co/68 #MountSinaiNews

"Affordable health insurance is valuable because it fosters behavior change. When people have health insurance, they use it. They visit a primary care physician more regularly and receive the preventive care that enhances their health, prevents emergency care, and drives down costs," says Dr. Kenneth L. Davis, President & CEO of the Mount Sinai Health System: https://mshs.co/4r #COVID19

At 50 years old, Peter Cole was diagnosed with a precursor condition to #MultipleMyeloma, called Monoclonal Gammopathy of Unknown Significance. He was referred to our team at the Mount Sinai Multiple Myeloma Center of Excellence. He has enjoyed a full remission due to success with a relatively new medication, Daratumumab. "I feel quite strong," Peter says. I log in 60 to 80 miles a week on my bicycle during the season, swim regularly and continue full time with my architect...ural design practice. I am extraordinarily grateful to my Mount Sinai team. Dr. Cho is clearly extremely knowledgeable about Multiple Myeloma, but as important, he is warm and compassionate and his good sense of humor helps lighten the load. I also want to recognize the highly skilled and empathic Mount Sinai team, including a nutritionist and physical therapist, who have been a valued source of support during a challenging time in my life. They have provided a depth of expertise, facilities and resources that have been invaluable to me. Read his full #PatientStory: https://fal.cn/3b83T

There are new headlines every day about the rapid development of vaccines to prevent COVID-19. Gopi Patel, MD, addresses some of the most pressing #COVID19 vaccine questions: https://mshs.co/4d #MountSinaiToday

Janice Benjamin was at the gym, powering through her normal workout when her cardiologist called with bad news. Janice needed open-heart surgery due to a faulty mitral valve. She turned to Mount Sinai's Dr. David H. Adams for her surgery. The surgery went well, as Dr. Adams and his team were able to repair her mitral valve completely, correcting the severe regurgitation that had been causing her symptoms and affecting her heart’s ability to pump. Two months after the surgery, Jan was already walking four miles per day, had completed her cardiac therapy, and had resumed light workouts. They did a fantastic job, she said, praising the entire surgical team. It was minimally invasive, and my friends all call my scar ‘cute’ because it’s so small. Read her full #PatientStory: https://fal.cn/3b7YS #PatientStory

Join the Arnhold Institute for Global Health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai tomorrow, October 23 at 9am ET for a live discussion on #COVID19 and Global #BreastCancer. Register here: https://fal.cn/3b6Fo #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #GlobalHealth

Vaccines for #COVID19 are in the news these days. For many pediatricians and preventive medicine specialists, vaccines have always been one of their most important tools and one of their most trusted measures for keeping patients healthy. Mount Sinai's Dr. Kristin Oliver explains why: https://mshs.co/3Q #MountSinaiToday

It's International Infection Prevention Week. Frequent hand washing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds can help prevent #COVID19. Don't forget to lather the back of your hands and between your fingers. Please visit for more resources and information: https://fal.cn/3b6CN #InfectionPrevention #IIPW

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with #BreastCancer, or is going through treatment, Mount Sinai can help. The Center of Excellence for Breast Cancer at the Mount Sinai Health System provides seamless integrated care for every phase of breast health care. We offer screening, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care. Visit here for more information: https://fal.cn/3b6re #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

On the most recent episode of the #RoadToResilience podcast, interior designer Tanya Bhatia shares how she manages the routine of living with a life-threatening illness. She speaks about coexisting with the knowledge that life is fragile and unpredictable. Listen now: https://fal.cn/3b6jS #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #Podcast

Tanya Bhatia has had breast cancer for most of her adult life, but she hasn’t let her diagnosis interfere with her professional goals and living her life. On Mount Sinai’s #RoadToResilience podcast, she shares her experience battling metastatic breast cancer and how maintaining a normal life has been key in her resilience. Listen now: https://fal.cn/3b4YY #Podcast #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

Dr. Catherine Spaulding, a physician at Mount Sinai Urgent Care, explains how to identify a #SinusInfection and how best to treat your symptoms: https://fal.cn/3b2YI #MountSinaiToday

In partnership with American Bone Health, we are pleased to offer a free virtual spine health workshop series. Join our presentation on nutrition and bone health on Friday, November 6 at 3pm EST. RSVP here: AmericanBoneHealth.org/MS

We are delighted to announce Leesa Galatz, MD, Professor and System Chair of Mount Sinai Orthopedics, as the recipient of the Orthopaedic Research Society's 2021 Women’s Leadership Forum Award. #ORS2021

While we are making significant strides in treating cancer, the fact is that no one is immune, and that is why regular #cancer screenings are so important. We know the best way to treat cancer is to actually diagnose cancer earlier, says Dr. Kai Tsao. Here's what you need to know about #CancerScreenings: https://fal.cn/3aYvJ #MountSinaiToday

As New York City adjusts to the post-COVID-19 world, more people are going back to the office. The first thing to remember, says Dana S. Mazo, MD, MSc, is that the skills we need to safely go back to the office are the same ones we’ve been practicing since New York was the pandemic’s epicenter in March: https://fal.cn/3aXgw #COVID19 #MountSinaiToday

One in eight women will be diagnosed with #BreastCancer at some point in their lives. Early detection is key to surviving this disease. Check out our October #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth Facts of the Day: https://fal.cn/3aX17 #BreastCancerFact #MountSinaiToday