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Starting Wednesday, September 3, the Town of Fishkill will be closing and paving the portion of Merritt Blvd that connects to Route 9.

Important Detour Information:

  • This road closure will require patients to take a detour that may add at least 20 minutes to travel time.
  • The detour route passes through school zones, and local schools will be in session starting next week. Please plan accordingly and drive safely.

Effective September 15, 2025, Plainview CardiologyGastroenterologyPrimary Care at 1181 Old Country Rd and Primary Care at 789 Old Country Rd will be relocating to a new, state-of-the-art multi-specialty center at 1600 Old Country Road in Plainview.

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The Croton-on-Hudson lab is temporarily closed until further notice.

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Dr. Andrea Jakinovich discusses vaccine concerns in CBS News interview

14 August, 2025
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Dr. Andrea Jakinovich discusses vaccine concerns in CBS News interview

In a recent CBS News interview, Dr. Andrea Jakinovich, DO, emphasized the critical importance of maintaining childhood vaccination schedules. New federal data reveals a concerning drop in vaccination rates among U.S. kindergartners, while exemptions have reached an all-time high.

Dr. Jakinovich encourages families to speak directly with their child’s doctor to better understand the medical relevance of vaccines and to combat misinformation. She stresses that informed conversations with trusted healthcare providers are essential to protecting children and communities from preventable illnesses.

Watch video iconWatch the full CBS News interview here: CBS Baltimore – Pediatricians raising concerns

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